What is official ARE-1 number in SAP LO - Logistics - General?

SAP Term: official ARE-1 number

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: The official number of an ARE-1 document, as recognised by the excise authorities. The system does not assign an ARE-1 an official number until you post it, because the document does not have any legal force until then.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The official ARE-1 number is a unique identifier assigned to each customer in the SAP system. It is used to identify customers and their associated transactions. The ARE-1 number is also known as the customer number or the customer account number. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The ARE-1 number is used in the LO Logistics - General component of SAP to identify customers and their associated transactions. It is used in various areas such as sales orders, delivery notes, invoices, and other documents. The ARE-1 number can be found on the customer master record in SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a customer’s ARE-1 number into SAP, it is important to ensure that the correct number is entered. This will ensure that all transactions associated with the customer are correctly identified and processed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The ARE-1 number is part of the SAP Customer Master Data which includes other important information such as contact details, payment terms, and credit limits. This information can be used to manage customer relationships and ensure that all transactions are processed correctly.