Client strategy

We're starting a new sap implementation and I'm suggesting that we use as part of our client strategy the same client number across the landscape. Like -
CRM Dev = client 100
                   client 110
                   client 120
                   etc....
CRM QAS =client 100
                   client 110
                   client 120
                   etc....
CRM PROD =client 100
This is primarily for ease of system copies from prod to qas.
Does anyone see any drawbacks to this approach?
Thanks,
Dan

Hi Daniel,
Absolutely no problem in maintaining the same client numbers for your DEV, QUA & PRD servers of specific SAP solution.
But, it will be good if you maintain different numbers. since, it will avoid confusion and communication will be very clear.
i.e.. for example, in Development server you can give -- 100, 110, 120
for Quality server -- 200, 210, 220
for Production server -- 300, 310, 300
Note: the above numbers is just an example.
Kind regards,
Raghavendra Rao

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