What is International Standard Serial Number in SAP IS-M - SAP for Media?

SAP Term: International Standard Serial Number

• Component: IS-M

• Component Name: SAP for Media

• Description: SAP Media Numbering for series of publications introduced by the "International Organization for Standardisation Technical Committee". This applies to: Newspapers Magazines Magazine-like series Series of publications

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• Key Concepts: 
  International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique 8-digit number used to identify magazines, journals, and other periodicals. It is used by SAP for Media (IS-M) to identify and track media items such as books, magazines, and newspapers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The ISSN is used to identify and track media items in the SAP system. It is used to store information about the media item such as title, author, publisher, and other related information. The ISSN can also be used to search for media items in the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an ISSN into the SAP system, make sure to enter it correctly. The ISSN should be 8 digits long and should not contain any spaces or special characters. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a similar system used to identify books. It is also used by SAP for Media (IS-M).