What is the sales effective date set to if you clear "Default Sales Effective Date to Linked Sales Effective Date" in Sales Preferences?

When the option to "Default Sales Effective Date to Linked Sales Effective Date" is cleared in Sales Preferences, the sales effective date is set to the transaction date. This means that each sales transaction will use the date on which the transaction occurs as its effective date.

This is important in the context of sales processes and reporting because it ensures that the timing of sales activities is accurately reflected based on when transactions are actually made, rather than relying on linked dates from campaigns or other sources. This helps in aligning sales data with the actual operational timeline, allowing for more precise tracking of sales performance and campaign effectiveness based on real transaction data.

The other options represent alternative sources for determining the sales effective date but are not applicable when the default setting is cleared. The campaign start date or a custom effective date would not be used automatically, and the current date could also be irrelevant, as it does not reflect the actual timing of the sales transaction.