What is official ARE-3 number in SAP LO - Logistics - General?

SAP Term: official ARE-3 number

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: The official number of an ARE-3 document, as recognised by the excise authorities. The system does not assign an ARE-3 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-3 number is a unique identifier assigned to each SAP component. It is used to identify the component in the SAP system and to track its usage. The ARE-3 number is composed of three parts: the component name, the version number, and the release number. For example, the ARE-3 number for the LO Logistics - General component is LO-GEN-V1R1. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The official ARE-3 number is used to identify a specific SAP component in the system. It can be used to track usage of the component, as well as to access related documentation and support resources. The ARE-3 number can also be used to determine which version of a component is installed in a system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When troubleshooting an issue with an SAP component, it is important to know the exact version of the component that is installed in the system. The ARE-3 number can be used to quickly determine this information. Additionally, if you need assistance with a specific SAP component, you can use the ARE-3 number to access related support resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the official ARE-3 number, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6_0_EHPs/6.0/en-US/f8d7f9a2b7c14e8a9f9f2d5b7c4d5e2b.html