What is 'ID type' in SAP CRM-MD - Master Data?

ID type - Overview

• Component: CRM-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A classification using an alternative product or object identifier. &EXAMPLE& International Standard Book Number ISBN Serial code from a manufacturer Vehicle identification number VIN

ID type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  ID type is a field in the CRM-MD Master Data component of SAP software. It is used to identify the type of data that is being stored in the system. This can be used to differentiate between different types of data, such as customer information, product information, or financial information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a new record in the CRM-MD Master Data component, the ID type field must be filled out. This field will determine what type of data is being stored in the system. For example, if the record is for a customer, then the ID type should be set to “customer”. If the record is for a product, then the ID type should be set to “product”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to make sure that the ID type field is filled out correctly when creating a new record in the CRM-MD Master Data component. This will ensure that the data is stored correctly and can be easily retrieved when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The ID type field can also be used to filter records in the CRM-MD Master Data component. For example, if you want to view all customer records, you can filter by ID type and select “customer”. This will display only records with an ID type of “customer”.