What is 'legal entity' in SAP EHS-MGM - SAP EHS Management?

legal entity - Overview

• Component: EHS-MGM

• Component Name: SAP EHS Management

• Description: A legally autonomous company that must register the substances used in its own company.

legal entity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A legal entity is a unit of an organization that is legally recognized as having its own separate existence. In SAP EHS Management, a legal entity is a company or organization that has its own set of rules and regulations for managing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) issues. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EHS Management, legal entities are used to define the scope of EHS activities. For example, a company may have multiple legal entities in different countries, each with its own set of EHS regulations. The legal entity can be used to define the scope of EHS activities for each country. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a legal entity in SAP EHS Management, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the name of the legal entity, the address, contact information, and any other relevant information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a legal entity in SAP EHS Management, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.