What is standard service number in SAP MM-SRV - External Services?

SAP Term: standard service number

• Component: MM-SRV

• Component Name: External Services

• Description: A key identifying a certain external service. Frequently used parts of service descriptions are stored in standard service catalogs SSCs as individual text modules, each of which has a separate number. A standard service number is a standard service catalog number SSC number, comprising the year of issue edition year of the standard service catalog, the service type, and the numbers of the text modules required to describe the service completely. A maximum of six text modules can be used. SSC numbers facilitate the speedy compilation of service specifications in purchasing documents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Standard service number is a unique identifier assigned to a service in SAP's External Services Management (MM-SRV) component. It is used to identify and track services that are provided by external vendors. The standard service number is also used to link services to other components, such as the Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD) modules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The standard service number is used to create and maintain service master records in the MM-SRV component. This includes entering the service description, pricing information, and other relevant details. The standard service number can also be used to link services to other components, such as the Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD) modules. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new service master record in the MM-SRV component, it is important to ensure that the standard service number is unique. This will help ensure that the service can be easily identified and tracked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The standard service number is closely related to the material number, which is used to identify and track materials in the Materials Management (MM) module. The material number can be linked to the standard service number in order to track services that are related to specific materials.