What is 'numeric material number' in SAP MM - Materials Management?

numeric material number - Overview

• Component: MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: A material number consisting only of figures and containing no letters or special characters.

numeric material number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A numeric material number is a unique identifier assigned to each material in SAP Materials Management (MM). It is used to identify and track materials within the system. The number consists of up to 18 digits and can be used to search for materials in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a numeric material number, you must first create a material master record in SAP MM. Once the record is created, the system will automatically assign a unique numeric material number to the material. This number can then be used to search for the material in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a material master record, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This will help ensure that the correct numeric material number is assigned to the material. Additionally, it is important to remember that the numeric material number can only be used within SAP MM and cannot be used outside of the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on numeric material numbers, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use numeric material numbers in SAP MM.