What is information type in SAP FS-BP - Business Partner?

SAP Term: information type

• Component: FS-BP

• Component Name: Business Partner

• Description: An attribute that can be specified by the customer and that can be used to summarize various additional information about a business partner. The additional information includes customizable fields, text fields, checkboxes, amount fields, currency fields, and date fields that have been defined according to the user's requirements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Information type is a component of the FS-BP Business Partner in SAP. It is used to define the structure of the data that is stored in the Business Partner. It is also used to determine how the data is displayed and processed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use information type, you must first create an information type in the Business Partner. This can be done by going to the “Information Type” tab in the Business Partner and selecting “Create”. You will then be prompted to enter a name and description for the information type. Once this is done, you can then add fields to the information type which will define what data is stored in the Business Partner. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an information type, it is important to consider how it will be used and what data needs to be stored in it. This will help ensure that the information type is set up correctly and that all relevant data is captured. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all fields are properly configured so that they are displayed correctly and can be processed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use information types in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide tutorials and tips on how to use information types in SAP.