What is stock identifier in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: stock identifier

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: Field with which the system can determine a particular stock. Depending on the stock type and attribute of stock identifiers that are used, the system determines different stocks. The following stock identifiers are used in , for example: Batch number Customer number Stock type of goods movement

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• Key Concepts: 
  A stock identifier is a unique code assigned to a material in SAP Inventory Management. It is used to identify and track the material in the system. The stock identifier is also known as the material number or material code. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The stock identifier is used to identify and track materials in SAP Inventory Management. It is used when creating a material master record, when creating a purchase order, and when creating a goods receipt. It is also used when creating an inventory document, such as an inventory transfer or an inventory count. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a material master record, it is important to ensure that the stock identifier is unique and does not conflict with any existing material numbers. It is also important to ensure that the stock identifier is easy to remember and understand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The stock identifier is part of the material master record in SAP Inventory Management. The material master record contains information about the material, such as its description, unit of measure, and storage location. It also contains information about the vendor, such as the vendor’s name and address.