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What is business partner alias in SAP FS-BP - Business Partner?


SAP Term: business partner alias

  • Component: FS-BP

  • Component Name: Business Partner

  • Description: Two business partners that refer to the same physical person, but for technical reasons exist as two different business partners in the system. The business partners are linked to one another by way of the relationship "Is Identical To".


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Business partner alias is a feature of the SAP FS-BP Business Partner component. It allows users to assign multiple names to a single business partner, making it easier to identify and manage them. This feature is especially useful for companies that have multiple divisions or locations, as it allows them to assign different names to the same business partner. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To use the business partner alias feature, users must first create a business partner in the SAP system. Once the business partner is created, users can assign multiple aliases to it. This can be done by navigating to the “Business Partner Alias” tab in the SAP system and entering the desired aliases. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When assigning aliases to a business partner, it is important to ensure that they are unique and descriptive. This will make it easier for users to identify and manage the business partner in the future. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which aliases are assigned to which business partners, as this will help prevent confusion when managing multiple business partners. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on how to use the business partner alias feature in SAP FS-BP Business Partner, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature.
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