What is external ID in SAP FIN-FSCM-CMM-BR - ?

SAP Term: external ID

• Component: FIN-FSCM-CMM-BR

• Component Name:

• Description: SAP Broker Reconciliation for Commodity Derivatives An identifier provided during statement import; it is used to identify an imported statement and the logs associated with it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  External ID is a term used in SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) Credit Management Module (CMM) Business Rules (BR). It is an identifier that is used to link a customer or vendor to an external system. This external system could be a third-party credit agency, a bank, or any other external system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The External ID is used to identify the customer or vendor in the external system. This allows the external system to access the customer or vendor’s information and provide credit ratings or other information. The External ID can be manually entered into the SAP system or it can be automatically generated by the external system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an External ID into the SAP system, make sure that it is unique and does not conflict with any existing IDs. Also, make sure that the External ID is entered correctly so that it can be properly linked to the customer or vendor in the external system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The External ID is used in conjunction with other SAP FSCM CMM BR features such as credit ratings, credit limits, and payment terms. It is important to understand how these features work together in order to properly manage customer and vendor credit.