What is 'business partner grouping' in SAP AP-MD-BP - SAP Business Partner?

business partner grouping - Overview

• Component: AP-MD-BP

• Component Name: SAP Business Partner

• Description: A classification that is assigned to a business partner when the partner is created. The assignment cannot be changed later. The business partner grouping, in turn, is assigned a number range. The business partner number must come from the corresponding number range interval.

business partner grouping - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Business partner grouping is a component of SAP Business Partner (BP) that allows users to group business partners into categories. This allows users to easily identify and manage business partners based on their characteristics. The grouping can be based on criteria such as customer type, industry, or geography. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use business partner grouping, users must first create a group in the BP master data. This can be done by selecting the “Group” tab in the BP master data and then entering the desired criteria for the group. Once the group is created, users can assign business partners to the group by selecting the “Assign” tab in the BP master data and then selecting the desired group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a group, it is important to consider how it will be used. For example, if a user wants to create a group for customers in a certain region, they should consider adding additional criteria such as customer type or industry. This will help ensure that only relevant business partners are assigned to the group. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on business partner grouping, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_PARTNER/7.5/en-US).