What is Nielsen ID in SAP LO-MD - Logistics Basic Data?

SAP Term: Nielsen ID

• Component: LO-MD

• Component Name: Logistics Basic Data

• Description: The unique identifier of a Nielsen area. Nielsen areas are a way to classify geographic regions or countries where consumer behavior and other economical characteristics are alike.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The Nielsen ID is a unique identifier used in the LO-MD Logistics Basic Data component of SAP. It is used to identify and differentiate between different materials, customers, vendors, and other objects in the system. The Nielsen ID is a combination of letters and numbers that is assigned to each object when it is created in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Nielsen ID is used to identify and differentiate between different objects in the system. It can be used to search for specific objects, as well as to track changes made to them over time. The Nielsen ID can also be used to link objects together, such as linking a customer to their orders or linking a material to its suppliers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating new objects in the system, it is important to ensure that the correct Nielsen ID is assigned. This will help ensure that the object can be easily identified and tracked over time. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the object’s Nielsen ID, as this could affect how it is linked with other objects in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Nielsen ID is part of the LO-MD Logistics Basic Data component of SAP. This component also includes other identifiers such as the Material Number and Customer Number, which are used for similar purposes. Additionally, there are other components of SAP that use unique identifiers for different objects, such as the FI-GL component which uses the G/L Account Number.