Definition
Key figure for identifying a business partner.
Use
You can enter as many identification numbers as you like for each business partner during maintenance, in order to determine a business partner as precisely as possible. Select the corresponding identification number type using the F4 help, and assign the identification number.
In addition, you can use the search help to determine a business partner by means of identification number or identification number type.
Via the pushbutton Change history you can display the change information for an identification number.
Integration
During the customizing you are free to choose which identification number type you set, for example: Dun & Bradstreet number, ID card, passport, driver’s license, etc. (See IMG: SAP Business Partner -> Business Partner -> Basic Settings -> Identification Numbers -> Identification Number Types).