Guarantees made are shown in the notes to the balance sheet. Guarantees received, however, are not displayed on the balance sheet. Nevertheless, it is a good idea for internal purposes to have an overview of the guarantees that you have received. In the SAP System, therefore, you can manage guarantees made and received separately from other business transactions - as special G/L transactions.

The following describes the preparations for entering and posting guarantees made and received.

Also described below is how payment guarantees made and received are posted and processed (as special G/L transactions).