What is position indicator in SAP IS-B-DP - Transaction Data Pool?

SAP Term: position indicator

• Component: IS-B-DP

• Component Name: Transaction Data Pool

• Description: Indicator that specifies which flows in the position are to be included. The position is created with different position indicators, depending on the product category. Typical examples of position indicators include the securities ID number, securities account, portfolio, exchange and currency. The position indicators are specified by the system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Position indicator is a field in the IS-B-DP Transaction Data Pool component of SAP. It is used to indicate the position of a particular transaction within a sequence of transactions. It is a numerical value that is incremented by one for each transaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The position indicator is used to identify the order of transactions within a sequence. It is used to ensure that transactions are processed in the correct order and that no transactions are missed or duplicated. The position indicator can also be used to identify the start and end of a sequence of transactions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the position indicator, it is important to ensure that it is incremented correctly for each transaction. This will ensure that all transactions are processed in the correct order and that no transactions are missed or duplicated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The position indicator is related to other fields in the IS-B-DP Transaction Data Pool component, such as the transaction type and transaction date fields. These fields can be used in conjunction with the position indicator to identify specific transactions within a sequence.