What is external ID in SAP SRD-BC-TLS-DTM - CRO-Data Migration?

SAP Term: external ID

• Component: SRD-BC-TLS-DTM

• Component Name: CRO-Data Migration

• Description: A unique identifier that is assigned to a business partner by an external company. An external ID is not the same as the ID used in an SAP system. &Example& In Germany, DATEV assigns individual creditor IDs to suppliers and debitor IDs to customers. From the perspective of an SAP system, these IDs are external IDs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External ID is a term used in SAP software to refer to an identifier that is used to link data from different systems. It is typically used in data migration projects, where data from one system needs to be transferred to another. In the case of SRD-BC-TLS-DTM CRO-Data Migration, the external ID is used to link data from the source system to the target system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use an external ID in a data migration project, it must first be created in the source system. This can be done by assigning a unique identifier to each record in the source system. Once this is done, the external ID can be used to link the records in the source system with those in the target system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an external ID, it is important to ensure that it is unique and cannot be changed. This will ensure that the data can be linked correctly and that no records are lost during the migration process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the external ID is stored securely and cannot be accessed by unauthorized users. 
  
  Related Information: 
  External IDs are commonly used in other types of software as well, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Additionally, they can also be used for other purposes such as tracking customer orders or managing inventory.