What is 'dependent object' in SAP SRM - Supplier Relationship Management?

dependent object - Overview

• Component: SRM

• Component Name: Supplier Relationship Management

• Description: An object that cannot stand by itself from a business point of view and that refers to a business object. Dependent objects can be used in the context of multiple business objects, for example, account assignment.

dependent object - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A dependent object in SAP SRM Supplier Relationship Management is an object that is dependent on another object for its existence. For example, a purchase order is dependent on a contract, and a contract is dependent on a supplier. The dependent object is the object that is created after the other object has been created. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SRM Supplier Relationship Management, dependent objects are used to ensure that all related objects are linked together. For example, when creating a purchase order, the system will automatically create a contract with the supplier and link it to the purchase order. This ensures that all related objects are linked together and can be easily accessed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating dependent objects in SAP SRM Supplier Relationship Management, it is important to ensure that all related objects are linked together correctly. This will ensure that all related information can be easily accessed and updated when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about dependent objects in SAP SRM Supplier Relationship Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.