SAP Sales Process Explained in
Detail
A Comprehensive Guide for Sales and
Operations Teams
Agenda
• 1. Sales Process Overview
• 2. Pre-Sales Activities
• 3. Sales Order Creation
• 4. Order Processing
• 5. Delivery & Shipping
• 6. Billing & Invoicing
• 7. Payment & Collections
• 8. Post-Sales Support & Follow-Up
• 9. Q&A
Sales Process Overview
• The SAP Sales Process covers the complete
lifecycle from initial inquiry to final payment
and after-sales support. Key steps include:
• - Pre-Sales (Lead Generation, Quotation)
• - Sales Order Creation & Processing
• - Delivery, Billing, and Payment
• - Post-Sales Support
Pre-Sales Activities
• 1. Lead Generation:
• - Identify potential customers
• - Gather customer requirements
• 2. Quotation/Inquiry:
• - Create and send a sales quotation
• - Negotiate terms and pricing
• - Convert inquiry to opportunity
Sales Order Creation
• 1. Sales Order Entry:
• - Create a sales order in SAP
• - Enter customer details and item
information
• 2. Order Confirmation:
• - Review order details
• - Confirm pricing, discounts, and delivery
dates
Order Processing & Delivery
• 1. Order Processing:
• - Check inventory availability
• - Allocate stock
• - Generate pick lists for warehouse
• 2. Delivery & Shipping:
• - Prepare goods for shipment
• - Create delivery documents in SAP
• - Track shipment and update delivery status
Billing & Invoicing
• 1. Invoice Generation:
• - Convert delivery documents to invoices
• - Verify quantities, pricing, and taxes
• 2. Invoicing Process:
• - Send invoice to customer
• - Update financial records in SAP
Payment & Collections
• 1. Payment Processing:
• - Receive customer payment
• - Match payment with invoice
• 2. Collections:
• - Manage overdue payments
• - Coordinate with finance for follow-ups
Post-Sales Support & Follow-Up
• 1. Customer Support:
• - Handle customer queries and complaints
• - Provide technical support and service
• 2. Feedback & Improvement:
• - Gather customer feedback
• - Implement process improvements
• - Enhance customer relationship
management
Questions & Answers
• Feel free to ask any questions or share your
feedback!