What is previous document number in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

SAP Term: previous document number

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: A number assigned by the customs authorities that is used together with the previous document type to identify the goods shipment. The previous document number can be found in the transit accompanying document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Previous document number is a field in the SAP SLL Global Trade Services component that stores the number of a document that was previously created. This field is used to link documents together, allowing users to easily access related documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the previous document number field, users must first create a document and save it. Once the document is saved, the system will generate a unique document number. This number can then be entered into the previous document number field of any other related documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a previous document number, make sure to double-check that the number is correct. If an incorrect number is entered, it may be difficult to find the related documents. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The previous document number field is part of the SAP SLL Global Trade Services component. For more information on this component, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.