What is external promotion ID in SAP (SCM-ICH-PRO - Promotion Planning)?

SAP Term: external promotion ID

• Component: SCM-ICH-PRO

• Component Name: Promotion Planning

• Description: A promotion ID that a customer sends to SAP Supply Network Collaboration SAP SNC by means of an XML message of type DemandInfluencingEventNotification. The external promotion ID is the BuyerID tag of the XML message. The system uses the external promotion ID to determine a SAP SNC promotion ID.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External Promotion ID is a unique identifier used in SAP SCM-ICH-PRO Promotion Planning to identify a promotion. It is used to differentiate between different promotions and ensure that the correct promotion is applied to the correct product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The External Promotion ID is used in the Promotion Planning process to identify a promotion. It is entered into the system when creating a new promotion and can be used to search for existing promotions. The External Promotion ID can also be used to link promotions to products, ensuring that the correct promotion is applied to the correct product. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new promotion, it is important to ensure that the External Promotion ID is unique and does not conflict with any existing promotions. This will help ensure that the correct promotion is applied to the correct product. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP SCM-ICH-PRO Promotion Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation.