What is alternative ID in SAP AP - Application Platform?

SAP Term: alternative ID

• Component: AP

• Component Name: Application Platform

• Description: An ID which generally conforms to industry standards and can be used in business processes instead of the object ID. For example, ISBN, serial number, vehicle identification number VIN.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative ID is a feature of the SAP Application Platform (AP) that allows users to assign an alternative ID to an object in the system. This ID can be used to access the object instead of the original ID. This feature is useful for organizations that need to maintain multiple IDs for different objects, such as customers, vendors, and products.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the alternative ID feature, users must first create an alternative ID for an object in the system. This can be done by selecting the object in the system and then selecting “Create Alternative ID” from the menu. Once the alternative ID has been created, it can be used to access the object instead of the original ID.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an alternative ID, it is important to make sure that it is unique and not already in use by another object in the system. It is also important to ensure that the alternative ID is easy to remember and type correctly.
  
  Related Information: 
  The alternative ID feature is part of SAP’s Application Platform (AP). For more information about this feature, please refer to SAP’s documentation on the Application Platform.