What is external sort number in SAP (PSM-GPR - Procurement for Public Sector)?

SAP Term: external sort number

• Component: PSM-GPR

• Component Name: Procurement for Public Sector

• Description: The primary sorting criteria used to organize line items within a hierarchy. The customer can change sort numbers as items are added to or deleted from a hierarchy.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External sort number is a feature in the Procurement for Public Sector (PSM-GPR) component of SAP. It is used to assign a unique number to each external supplier, which can then be used to identify and track the supplier’s activities. This number is also used to differentiate between different suppliers and their associated activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The external sort number is assigned by the system administrator when a new supplier is added to the system. This number can then be used to identify and track the supplier’s activities, such as orders, invoices, and payments. The external sort number can also be used to differentiate between different suppliers and their associated activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the external sort number is unique for each supplier, as this will help to ensure that all activities are tracked accurately. Additionally, it is important to keep the external sort number up-to-date in order to ensure that all activities are tracked correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the external sort number in SAP PSM-GPR, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use this feature in SAP PSM-GPR.