What is 'external group roster' in SAP CRM-IPH - Pharmaceuticals?

external group roster - Overview

• Component: CRM-IPH

• Component Name: Pharmaceuticals

• Description: List of members belonging to a buying group that are identified using external identifiers.

external group roster - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  External group roster is a feature of the CRM-IPH Pharmaceuticals component of SAP. It allows users to create and manage groups of external contacts, such as customers, vendors, and partners. The external group roster provides a centralized view of all external contacts and allows users to quickly access contact information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the external group roster, users must first create a group. This can be done by selecting the “Create Group” option from the CRM-IPH Pharmaceuticals menu. Once the group is created, users can add contacts to the group by selecting the “Add Contact” option from the same menu. Users can also edit existing contacts or delete them from the group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new group, it is important to give it a descriptive name that will help other users quickly identify its purpose. Additionally, it is helpful to assign a manager to each group who will be responsible for maintaining the contact information and ensuring that all contacts are up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The external group roster is just one of many features available in the CRM-IPH Pharmaceuticals component of SAP. Other features include customer segmentation, customer relationship management (CRM), and sales force automation (SFA). For more information about these features, please refer to the SAP documentation.