BUSINESS PARTNER NUMBER RANGE AND GROUPINGS

Important steps:

Define number range

Give a name to this number range (Define grouping)

Why define number range?

Once we define number range, system will automatically select new number for the new entry without any need for manual intervention by data entry staff. Also, Organization may need separate number ranges to differentiate various BPs. Example: All Toronto dealers are numbered from 1 to 1000, All Montreal dealers are numbered from 1001 to 2000 and so on...

How to define number range?

SPRO> Cross Application component> SAP business partner> Business partner> Basic settings> number ranges and groupings> Define number ranges and then, choose change intervals and enter interval ID and range. Please remember to select check box ext if external number range is required and SAVE.

Why define grouping?

Assign each BP to a grouping when you create BP. This grouping determines the name given to the number range defined. Remember, you can not change this assignment at a later stage.

How to define grouping?

SPRO> Cross application component> SAP business partner> Business partner> Basic settings> Number ranges and groupings> Define groupings and assign number ranges and then choose new entries and enter the grouping, short name, description, number range and select the check box "external" and SAVE.