What is differentiated attribute in SAP FS-BP - Business Partner?

SAP Term: differentiated attribute

• Component: FS-BP

• Component Name: Business Partner

• Description: A business partner attribute that can be defined by the customer. The attribute can be processed only in differentiation, or when it has been differentiated.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Differentiated attributes are characteristics of a business partner that can be used to differentiate them from other business partners. In the FS-BP Business Partner component, these attributes are used to identify and differentiate customers, vendors, and other business partners. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Differentiated attributes can be used to create different types of business partners in the FS-BP Business Partner component. For example, you can create a customer type business partner with different attributes than a vendor type business partner. You can also assign different attributes to each type of business partner, such as payment terms or contact information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating differentiated attributes for your business partners, make sure to use descriptive names that are easy to understand. This will make it easier for users to identify the different types of business partners and their associated attributes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on differentiated attributes in the FS-BP Business Partner component, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.