What is 'preceding document ID' in SAP SRD-CRM - CRM-Customer Relationship Management?

preceding document ID - Overview

• Component: SRD-CRM

• Component Name: CRM-Customer Relationship Management

• Description: An alphanumeric identifier assigned to a preceding document.

preceding document ID - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Preceding Document ID is a unique identifier used in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to identify the document that was created before the current document. It is used to link documents together and to track the history of a particular document. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Preceding Document ID is automatically generated when a new document is created in SAP CRM. It can be found in the header of the document and is used to link documents together. For example, if a customer creates an order, the Preceding Document ID of that order will be linked to the customer’s account. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  The Preceding Document ID can be used to quickly find related documents. For example, if you need to find all orders associated with a customer, you can search for the customer’s account using the Preceding Document ID. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Preceding Document ID is part of SAP CRM’s document management system. It is used to link documents together and to track the history of a particular document. Other features of SAP CRM’s document management system include document versioning, document archiving, and document security.