sSalesOrderID

sSalesOrderID is a variable name commonly used in software systems to store the identifier of a sales order. The leading “s” often signals a string type in coding conventions, but the exact meaning can vary by codebase. It typically represents the primary key or a unique code that identifies a specific sales order within a system.

In practice, sSalesOrderID is used to retrieve order details, link related data such as order lines, shipments, invoices, and payments, and to drive operations like updates, cancellations, or status inquiries across modules. It functions as a key in databases, APIs, and user interfaces, enabling consistent referencing of a single order across components.

Formats and generation of sSalesOrderID vary by system. The value is usually stored as a string and can take different forms: purely numeric, alphanumeric, or prefixed codes (for example SO-10012 or SO2024-0015). Some platforms generate the identifier automatically, while others may allow manual entry or synchronization from external systems. Globally unique identifiers (as strings) are used in distributed environments.

Validation and constraints commonly apply to sSalesOrderID. Typical requirements include non-null values, uniqueness within a scope (such as company or module), reasonable length limits, and pattern rules. Some environments treat the ID as immutable after creation, and characters deemed unsafe are avoided in user-visible contexts.

Implementation notes: in code, sSalesOrderID is usually defined as a string and used in data transfer objects, query parameters, and API calls. When exposing the value in URLs or logs, it is often treated as an opaque identifier to minimize leakage of internal database details. See also: Sales order, Order management, Data model.