What is document reference characteristic in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: document reference characteristic

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail In information structures for document data, this characteristic identifies a document. Information structures for document data always contain a characteristic of this type. It contains the document numbers of the basic data from the productive system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Document reference characteristic is a feature in the IS-R SAP for Retail component that allows users to assign a reference document to a sales document. This reference document can be used to store additional information about the sales document, such as customer data, payment terms, and delivery information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the document reference characteristic, users must first create a reference document in the system. This document can be created manually or imported from an external source. Once the reference document is created, it can be assigned to a sales document by entering the reference number in the appropriate field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a reference document, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This will help ensure that all necessary data is available when the reference document is assigned to a sales document. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all reference documents in order to avoid duplicate entries. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the document reference characteristic in IS-R SAP for Retail, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.