What is 'business partner number' in SAP ICM - Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)?

business partner number - Overview

• Component: ICM

• Component Name: Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)

• Description: Incentive and Commission Management This number is used to uniquely identify a business partner. Each number is issued to just one business partner.

business partner number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Business partner number is a unique identifier assigned to each business partner in SAP ICM Incentive and Commission Management. It is used to identify the business partner in the system and to track their transactions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The business partner number is used to identify the business partner in the system and to track their transactions. It is also used to link the business partner to other entities such as customers, vendors, and employees. The business partner number can be found in the ICM Incentive and Commission Management module under the “Business Partner” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a new business partner into the system, make sure to enter the correct business partner number. This will ensure that all transactions are tracked correctly and that the business partner is linked correctly to other entities. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The business partner number is also used in other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM). It is important to ensure that the same business partner number is used across all modules for accurate tracking of transactions.