Transaction Data
Transaction data is referred to as such due to continuous changes. In the context of product data, this typically involves stock levels or prices.
In principle, transaction data does not belong in a PIM system.
The continuous change in stock is a given and therefore this data is not stored in the PIM system. If it is required for e-commerce, it is transferred directly from the ERP system to the target system.
With regard to prices, a distinction can be made between standard prices such as the RRP (recommended retail price), net or gross sales prices, and customer prices.
The standard prices are often stored in the PIM system, as numerous target systems require this information and are then supplied by the PIM system.
Customer prices can, but do not always have to be stored in the PIM system. As the management of customer data in the PIM system is often not performed, it is difficult to map customer-specific prices in it. The more customer-specific the prices are, the less useful it is to store them in the PIM system.