What is additional partner number in SAP FS-BP - Business Partner?

SAP Term: additional partner number

• Component: FS-BP

• Component Name: Business Partner

• Description: An object belonging to SAP for Financial Services, which you can use to store any number of non-SAP identification numbers for a business partner. &EXAMPLE& You want to identify your business partner as the member of a corporate group. To do this, use "Additional Partner Numbers" and store the identification number category "Group Key" in the business partner. Then assign the same identification number to the business partner.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The Additional Partner Number (APN) is a feature of the FS-BP Business Partner component in SAP. It allows users to assign multiple partner numbers to a single business partner. This allows for more efficient data management and better tracking of customer relationships. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The APN can be used to assign multiple partner numbers to a single business partner. This can be done by entering the partner number in the “Additional Partner Number” field in the FS-BP Business Partner component. The APN can then be used to track customer relationships and other data related to the business partner. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning an APN, make sure that it is unique and does not conflict with any existing partner numbers. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all APNs assigned to a business partner, as this will help ensure that all customer relationships are properly tracked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the Additional Partner Number feature in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use the APN feature in SAP.