What is German customs number in SAP SRD-MD-BP - FDN-Business Partner?

SAP Term: German customs number

• Component: SRD-MD-BP

• Component Name: FDN-Business Partner

• Description: A number for identifying the parties involved in electronic communication with the German customs authority.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The German customs number is a unique identifier assigned to companies that are registered with the German customs authorities. It is used to identify the company when importing or exporting goods and services. The German customs number is also known as the EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification). 
  
  How to use it: 
  The German customs number is used in SAP systems when creating business partners. In the SRD-MD-BP FDN-Business Partner component, the German customs number can be entered in the “EORI” field. This field is mandatory for all business partners that are registered with the German customs authorities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the German customs number into SAP, make sure to enter it in the correct format. The format should be “DE123456789”, where “DE” stands for Germany and “123456789” is the unique identifier assigned to the company. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the German customs number, please refer to the official website of the German Federal Customs Administration (www.zoll.de).