What is address usage in SAP (AP-MD-BP - SAP Business Partner)?

SAP Term: address usage

• Component: AP-MD-BP

• Component Name: SAP Business Partner

• Description: Assignment of a business partner address to an address type. You can assign addresses to address types using the function "address usage" in business partner processing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Address Usage is a component of the SAP Business Partner (BP) module. It is used to define the purpose of an address, such as for billing, shipping, or communication. It also allows users to assign a priority to each address, so that the system can determine which address should be used for a particular purpose. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Address Usage, users must first create an address in the BP module. Once the address is created, users can assign an Address Usage to it. This can be done by selecting the Address Usage from a drop-down list in the BP module. The Address Usage will then be associated with the address and can be used to determine which address should be used for a particular purpose. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning an Address Usage to an address, it is important to assign a priority to each Address Usage. This will ensure that the system knows which address should be used for a particular purpose. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all Address Usages and their associated priorities, as this will help ensure that the system is using the correct address for each purpose. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Address Usage in SAP Business Partner, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.