What is external document ID in SAP SRD-SRM-SI - SRM-Supplier Invoicing?

SAP Term: external document ID

• Component: SRD-SRM-SI

• Component Name: SRM-Supplier Invoicing

• Description: An alphanumeric number assigned to an invoicing document by a supplier to identify the document in their system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External Document ID is a unique identifier assigned to each document in the SAP system. It is used to identify documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and contracts. The External Document ID is generated by the system and is not editable by the user. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the SAP SRM-Supplier Invoicing component, the External Document ID is used to identify documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and contracts. The External Document ID can be found in the document header of each document. It can also be used to search for documents in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When searching for documents in the SAP SRM-Supplier Invoicing component, it is best to use the External Document ID as it is a unique identifier that will quickly locate the desired document. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The External Document ID is also used in other SAP components such as Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI). It can be used to identify documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and contracts in these components as well.