What is address type in SAP (BC-SRV-COM - Communication Services: Mail, Fax, SMS, Telephony)?

SAP Term: address type

• Component: BC-SRV-COM

• Component Name: Communication Services: Mail, Fax, SMS, Telephony

• Description: The classification of an address. The address type determines charateristics such as how messages are sent to an address Internet addresses or fax addresses. Some address types group addresses of different types organizational objects and distribution lists. A distinction is made between internal addresses SAP user or address name and external addresses.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Address type is a component of the SAP Communication Services module. It is used to define the type of address that is used for communication, such as email, fax, SMS, or telephony. It also defines the format of the address and the communication protocol that will be used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use address type, you must first define the type of address you want to use. This can be done in the Communication Services module. Once you have defined the address type, you can then assign it to a communication partner or contact. This will allow you to send messages or other communications to that partner or contact using the specified address type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining an address type, make sure to select the correct communication protocol for the type of address you are using. For example, if you are using an email address, make sure to select SMTP as the communication protocol. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use address type in SAP Communication Services, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.