What is 'application category' in SAP FS-BP - Business Partner?

application category - Overview

• Component: FS-BP

• Component Name: Business Partner

• Description: The key for an application, used in business partner management.

application category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Application category is a term used in SAP to refer to the type of application that a business partner is associated with. In the FS-BP Business Partner component, there are four application categories: customer, vendor, employee, and contact person. Each application category has its own set of attributes and data fields that are used to store information about the business partner. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to assign an application category to a business partner, you must first create a business partner record in the FS-BP Business Partner component. Once the record is created, you can select the appropriate application category from the drop-down menu. You can then enter the relevant data fields for that application category. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a business partner record, it is important to select the correct application category as this will determine which data fields are available for entry. It is also important to ensure that all required data fields are filled out correctly in order for the record to be saved successfully. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on application categories in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.