What is 'name suffix' in SAP SRD-MD-BP - FDN-Business Partner?

name suffix - Overview

• Component: SRD-MD-BP

• Component Name: FDN-Business Partner

• Description: An afix at the end of a person's last name, for example, Junior or Senior.

name suffix - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A name suffix is a component of the Business Partner (BP) in SAP. It is used to differentiate between different types of BPs, such as customers, vendors, and employees. The name suffix is part of the BP's unique identifier and is used to identify the type of BP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The name suffix can be used to identify the type of BP in SAP. For example, if a customer has a name suffix of “C”, then it can be identified as a customer. Similarly, if a vendor has a name suffix of “V”, then it can be identified as a vendor. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new BP in SAP, make sure to assign the correct name suffix to ensure that the BP is correctly identified. This will help ensure that the BP is correctly associated with its respective transactions and documents. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The name suffix is part of the SRD-MD-BP FDN-Business Partner component in SAP. It is used in conjunction with other components such as the Business Partner Number and Business Partner Group to identify and differentiate between different types of BPs.