What is 'identification number' in SAP AP-MD-BP - SAP Business Partner?

identification number - Overview

• Component: AP-MD-BP

• Component Name: SAP Business Partner

• Description: An alphanumeric key that is provided by external sources, and that can be defined in the system as an attribute for a business partner. The identification number can be used as an alternative to the business partner number for identifying a business partner. ID cards or social security numbers are examples of identification numbers.

identification number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An identification number is a unique number assigned to a SAP Business Partner (BP) in the AP-MD-BP component. This number is used to identify the BP in the system and is used for various processes such as creating and managing customer accounts, tracking sales orders, and more. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The identification number is used to identify the BP in the system. It can be used to search for a BP in the system, create new customer accounts, track sales orders, and more. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new customer account, make sure to enter the correct identification number for the BP. This will ensure that all transactions associated with that customer are tracked correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The identification number is part of the SAP Business Partner Master Data (AP-MD-BP) component. It is also related to other components such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).