What is folio number in SAP MM - Materials Management?

SAP Term: folio number

• Component: MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: A number assigned to all entries in register RG 23D. When you enter a goods receipt at a depot, the system generates a separate register entry for each line item in the material document. The entries are numbered consecutively. This is the folio number. &EXAMPLE& A warehouseman enters a goods receipt for one table and four chairs. Thesystem generates two entries in register RG 23D, one for each line item. Both entries have the same serial number, but each has a different folio number.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Folio number is a unique number assigned to each material document in SAP Materials Management (MM). It is used to identify and track the movement of materials within the system. The folio number is also used to link the material document to other documents, such as purchase orders and invoices. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM, the folio number is generated automatically when a material document is created. It can be found in the header of the material document, and can be used to search for the document in the system. The folio number can also be used to link the material document to other documents, such as purchase orders and invoices. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When searching for a material document in SAP MM, it is important to use the correct folio number. If the wrong folio number is used, it may lead to incorrect results or no results at all. It is also important to remember that the folio number is unique and cannot be changed once it has been assigned. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The folio number is just one of many features of SAP Materials Management (MM). Other features include inventory management, purchasing, and vendor management. For more information on SAP MM, please visit the official SAP website.