What is identification number category in SAP FS-BP - Business Partner?

SAP Term: identification number category

• Component: FS-BP

• Component Name: Business Partner

• Description: A business partner attribute used to categorize identification numbers. Identification number categories form part of the "additional partner numbers" for the business partner. &EXAMPLE& You want to identify your business partner as a member of a corporate group. To do this, you use "additional partner numbers", define the identification number category "Corporate Group Key" for the business partner, and assign the same identification number to the business partner.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An identification number category is a type of number assigned to a business partner in the FS-BP Business Partner component of SAP. This number is used to identify the business partner and can be used for various purposes, such as tracking payments, creating contracts, and more. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The identification number category is assigned to a business partner when they are created in the system. This number can then be used to identify the business partner in various transactions and reports. It can also be used to track payments, create contracts, and more. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the identification number category is unique for each business partner. This will help ensure that the correct business partner is identified in all transactions and reports. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The identification number category is part of the FS-BP Business Partner component of SAP. Other components of this system include customer master data, vendor master data, and more.