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Settlement: New User Interface
Description
In an attempt to standardize the way in collective processing is performed
in CO, the user interface for the settlement functionality has been completely
revised for Release 3.0.
The changes made affect
- the way the function is accessed.
- the initial screen and object selection procedures.
- the settlement log, which has been split into distinct sections.
Effect on batch input
This standardization of the settlement initial screen means that you may
have to adapt your batch input programs accordingly:
It is no longer possible to enter a posting
date. You can, however, enter the fiscal year and the period. The system
enters the last day of the period as the posting date.
Specify the controlling area in the popup
provided, or call up the relevant function from the menu.
Changes to the interface
The changes have the following effects on the user interface:
The settlement function is now accessed using
two separate menu entries: one for processing individual objects and the other
for collective processing.
Each menu entry has its own initial
screen.
The fields "Value date" and "Posting date" have
been removed from the initial screen. The value date can now be set using a
menu function, and the field group "Processing" has been adapted to suit CO
standards.
The objects for settlement are now selected
using a selection variant which you define in Customizing.
In addition, the settlement log has been simplified and now comprises three
distinct components, providing the user with a better overview of the
settlement performed:
Replacing the statistics section of the
settlement log, this is the first screen displayed when the settlement is
complete and contains general information such as the function you performed,
the period and the number and seriousness of the errors that occurred. It goes
on to list the number of objects in each settlement category ("Completely
settled", "Defective", etc).
This function calls up a list of the error
messages that occurred during the settlement run. By positioning the cursor
and using the function "Long text" you can call up the appropriate long text
for a particular message.
You can only request a detail list when using
collective processing. The detail list provides additional information on the
senders involved in the settlement: how the costs were distributed, to which
receivers and so on. There are also functions to display the origins of the
costs debited to a particular object during the current settlement run.
You can print out the settlement log from the
basic and detail lists using the function "Print with selection". You can
print either the complete log or select any combination of the individual
components (initial values, messages, basic and detail lists).
Further notes
For more information, see document "CO Settlement".