What is 'operational contract ID' in SAP SRM-EBP-CON - Contract Management?

operational contract ID - Overview

• Component: SRM-EBP-CON

• Component Name: Contract Management

• Description: A unique identifier for an operational contract.

operational contract ID - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Operational Contract ID is a unique identifier assigned to each contract in the SAP SRM-EBP-CON Contract Management component. It is used to track and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle. The ID is generated automatically when a contract is created and can be used to quickly locate the contract in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Operational Contract ID can be used to quickly locate a contract in the system. It can be found in the contract header information, as well as in the contract item details. It can also be used to search for contracts using the search function in the SAP SRM-EBP-CON Contract Management component. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the Operational Contract ID is unique for each contract, as this will help to avoid confusion when searching for contracts in the system. Additionally, it is important to keep track of the Operational Contract ID for each contract, as this will make it easier to locate and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Operational Contract ID is closely related to other identifiers such as the Contract Number and Contract Type. It is also related to other components of SAP SRM-EBP-CON such as Purchasing, Invoicing, and Reporting.