What is North American Numbering Plan in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: North American Numbering Plan

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A system for structuring telephone numbers that is shared by 19 North American countries including the United States and Canada.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) is a telephone numbering system used in the United States, Canada, and some Caribbean countries. It is administered by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA). The NANP divides the territories of its members into numbering plan areas (NPAs) which are encoded numerically with a three-digit area code. Each NPA is further subdivided into central offices which are assigned a three-digit prefix. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Data Services, the North American Numbering Plan Component (EIM-DS Data Services) is used to validate and format telephone numbers in the NANP format. It can be used to check if a given number is valid and to convert it into a standard NANP format. It also provides support for international numbers, allowing users to enter numbers from other countries and have them automatically converted into the correct NANP format. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the North American Numbering Plan Component, it is important to ensure that all numbers are entered in the correct format. This includes using the correct area code and prefix for each number. Additionally, when entering international numbers, make sure to include the country code at the beginning of the number. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the North American Numbering Plan and how it works, please visit https://www.nanpa.com/. For more information on how to use the North American Numbering Plan Component in SAP Data Services, please refer to the official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US/eim_ds_nanp_component_en.pdf.