FI Accounts Receivable and Accounts PayableFI - Accounts Receivable and Accounts PayableIntroduction to Accounts Receivable and Accounts PayableAccounts Receivable and Accounts Payable: OverviewCurrent Settings and the Implementation GuideMaintaining Current SettingsConfiguring the System Using the Implementation GuideCalling Up the SAP Reference IMGSearching for Activities in the SAP Reference IMGCustomer Master DataBasic Functions of Customer Master RecordsCustomerDefining an Account GroupNumbering Master RecordsDefining Screen VariantsDefining Reconciliation AccountsSpecial Functions in the Customer Master RecordDefining an Alternative Dunning RecipientDefining an Alternative PayerIdentifying Affiliated CompaniesDefining Clearing Between Customer and VendorDefining the Group to Which the Company BelongsAccounts Receivable PledgingCustomer MasterAccess Authorization for Customer Master RecordsCreating a Customer Master RecordCreating a Customer Master Record CentrallyCreating a Customer Master Record for a Company CodeCreating a Customer Master Record Using a ReferenceFeatures of Customer Master Record CreationEntering Bank DetailsEntering Payment MethodsEntering a Dunning ProcedureClassifying CustomersEntering Texts for a CustomerAssigning Documents to a CustomerOne-Time AccountsSetting Up Head Office and Branch AccountsDisplaying a Customer Master RecordChanging a Customer Master RecordSynchronization of Customer/Vendor Master Data (FI)Number Assignment for Processing Direction Customer/Vendor to BPChanging a Customer Master Record CentrallyChanging a Customer Master Record for AccountingDisplaying Changes to Customer Master RecordsDual Control for Changing Master RecordsConfirm or Refuse Master Record ChangesRequesting a Master Data Change in the Intranet/Internet (AC)Processing Request FormsProcessing a Request in the SAP SystemProcessing NotificationsProcess NotificationProcessing Notifications Using WorklistTask ProcessingProcessing Tasks Using WorklistProcessing Tasks Using WorkflowStatus Query For RequestBlocking a Customer AccountBlocking a Customer Account CentrallyBlocking a Customer Account for PostingBlocking a Customer Account for Payments and Dunning NoticesArchiving and Deleting a Customer Master RecordMarking a Master Record for Deletion CentrallyMarking a Master Record for Deletion for AccountingVendor Master DataVendor Master Records: EnvironmentWhat Data is Contained in the Vendor Master Record?How is the Data Organized?What is the Function of the Account Group?How are Master Records Numbered?Screen Layout for Vendor Master RecordsField Status Definition: Vendor Master RecordsField Status Definition for Activities: Vendor Master RecordsField Status Definition for Company Codes: Vendor Master RecordsLinking Field Status DefinitionsFunctions of the Reconciliation Account: Vendor Master RecordsAccess AuthorizationSpecial Fields in Vendor Master RecordsSearch Term: Vendor Master DataAlternative PayeeAffiliated Companies: Vendor Master RecordsClearing Between a Customer and VendorGroup: Vendor Master RecordsAssigning Master Records to Accounting ClerksFunctions for Maintaining Vendor Master DataSelecting Screens to Display Vendor Master DataAdditional Functions for Maintaining Vendor Master DataCreating Vendor Master Records: OverviewCreating a Vendor Master Record Using a ReferenceCreating a Vendor Master Record CentrallyCreating a Vendor Master Record for a Company CodeSpecial Features in Data EntryEntering Bank DetailsEntering a Payment MethodEntering a Dunning ProcedureEntering TextAssigning DocumentsClassifying VendorsHead Office and Branch AccountsCreating One-Time AccountsDisplaying a Vendor Master RecordChanging a Vendor Master RecordSynchronization of Customer/Vendor Master Data (FI)Number Assignment for Processing Direction Customer/Vendor to BPChanging a Vendor Master Record CentrallyChanging a Vendor Master Record for AccountingDisplaying Changes to Vendor Master RecordsDual Control for Changing Master RecordsConfirm or Refuse Master Record ChangesRequesting a Master Data Change in the Intranet/Internet (AC)Processing Request FormsProcessing a Request in the SAP SystemProcessing NotificationsProcess NotificationProcessing Notifications Using WorklistTask ProcessingProcessing Tasks Using WorklistProcessing Tasks Using WorkflowStatus Query For RequestBlocking a Vendor AccountBlocking a Vendor Account CentrallyBlocking a Vendor Account for PostingBlocking a Vendor Account for PaymentsArchiving and Deleting Vendor Master RecordsMarking a Master Record for Deletion CentrallyMarking a Master Record for Deletion for AccountingAutomatic Transfer of Vendor Master DataBusiness Partner Master Data (LO-MD-BP)Business PartnersBusiness Partner Master Data StructureAccount GroupsNumber AssignmentPartner FunctionsContact PersonsConsumersOne-Time Customers and One-Time VendorsCommon Sales and Distribution Master DataCreating and Changing Business Partner Master DataBlocking Activities with Business PartnersSetting a Payment BlockSetting a Posting, Sales and Distribution, or Purchasing BlockSetting a Purchasing Block for Sites and Vendor Sub-RangesSetting a Block for Quality ReasonsAccount Balances and Line ItemsAccount BalancesDisplaying Account BalancesDisplaying Line Items in Account BalancesOptions for Displaying Account BalancesLine Item DisplayLine Item Display with the SAP List Viewer (ALV)Displaying Account Line ItemsFunctions in the Line Item DisplayDisplaying the Document for a Line ItemDisplaying Account Master DataClassic Line Item DisplayDisplaying Account Line ItemsEditing Selection CriteriaNoting Selection CriteriaFunctions in the Line Item DisplayDisplaying the Document for a Line ItemSearching for Line ItemsSorting Line ItemsChanging the Sort SequenceCreating Totals for Line ItemsTotals VariantsChanging the Line LayoutLine Layout VariantsAdding Additional FieldsDisplaying List LevelsSelecting CurrenciesDisplaying Account Master DataDisplaying Totals SheetsAccount Analysis for CustomersDays in Arrears: CustomersDisplaying Line Items: CustomersNet/Cash Discount Overview: CustomersDisplaying Payment History: CustomersDisplaying Credit Limit: CustomersSimulating Payment History: CustomersDisplaying Line Items via the InternetDisplaying Account Balances via the InternetPosting Business Transactions in Accounts ReceivableEntering Business Transactions in Accounts ReceivablePosting Documents in Accounts ReceivableParking Invoices/Credit Memos - Enjoy TransactionInvoice/Credit Memo Parking - Enjoy TransactionPosting Parked Invoices/Credit Memos - Enjoy TransactionEntering Invoices/Credit Memos - Enjoy TransactionInvoice/Credit Memo Entry - Enjoy TransactionDeleting Held Documents – Enjoy TransactionEntering Customer Account Line ItemsSpecial G/L Indicators (Accounts Receivable)Output Tax in Customer Line ItemsTerms of Payment (Accounts Receivable)Terms of Payment for Installment Payments (Accounts Receivable)Posting Installment Payments: Example (Accounts Receivable)Payment Control DataDunning DataAdditional Data for Customer Line ItemsEntering G/L Account Line Items (Accounts Receivable)Tax with Jurisdiction CodeEntering Tax with Jurisdiction Code (Accounts Receivable)Additional Account Assignments (Accounts Receivable)Additional Data for G/L Account Line Items (Accounts Receivable)Posting Credit Memos (Accounts Receivable)Entering Payment Requests (Accounts Receivable)Posting Documents in Foreign Currency (Accounts Receivable)Carrying Out Transfer Postings (Accounts Receivable)Cross-Company Code Invoice Posting (Debit Side): ExampleSpecial Features of One-Time Accounts (Accounts Receivable)Posting Business Transactions in Accounts PayablePosting Business Transactions in Accounts PayableParking Invoices/Credit Memos - Enjoy TransactionInvoice/Credit Memo Parking - Enjoy TransactionPosting Parked Invoices/Credit Memos - Enjoy TransactionEntering Invoices/Credit Memos - Enjoy TransactionInvoice/Credit Memo Entry - Enjoy TransactionEntering Line Items for Business Transactions in Accounts PayablEntering Vendor Account Line ItemsSpecial G/L Indicators (Accounts Payable)Input Tax in Vendor Line ItemsWithholding Tax (Accounts Payable)Terms of Payment (Accounts Payable)Terms of Payment for Installment Payments (Accounts Payable)Payment Control Data (Accounts Payable)Additional Data for Vendor Line ItemsEntering G/L Account Line Items (Accounts Payable)Tax with Jurisdiction CodeEntering Tax with Jurisdiction Code (Accounts Payable)Additional Account Assignments (Accounts Payable)Business Area (Accounts Payable)Additional Data for G/L Account Line Items (Accounts Payable)Posting Documents in Accounts PayablePosting Invoices Net (Accounts Payable)Posting Credit Memos (Accounts Payable)Entering Payment Requests (Accounts Payable)Posting Documents in Foreign Currency (Accounts Payable)Special Features of One-Time Accounts (Accounts Payable)Fast Entry of Invoices and Credit MemosFast Entry of Invoices and Credit MemosSpecial Features of Fast Entry (Switzerland)Carrying Out Transfer Postings (Accounts Payable)Cross-Company Code Invoice Posting (Credit Side): ExampleDocument ReversalNegative PostingsReversing DocumentsPosting (FI)DocumentDocument HeaderEntering Document HeadersLine ItemsEditing Line ItemsGenerating Line Items AutomaticallyAdding Details to Automatically Generated Line ItemsDocument TypesDifferentiating Between Business Transactions Using the DocumentDefining Authorizations for Document TypesDefining the Document Type for the Vendor Net ProcedureDocument Types for Postings to Affiliated CompaniesDocument Number AssignmentValidity Period for the Document Number IntervalDefining Number RangesDefining Number Ranges for Recurring Entry and Sample DocumentsChanging and Deleting Number RangesOrganizing Document StorageControlling Document Storage Using the Document TypeDocument EntryDefault Values in Document EntryEditing Options - Enjoy TransactionsEditing OptionsHolding and Setting DataFast Entry of G/L Account Line ItemsControl Functions for Entering and Posting DocumentsDisplaying Control TotalsEntering TotalsEntering Opening BalancesHolding DocumentsCompleting Held DocumentsDeleting Held DocumentsDocument SimulationParking of DocumentsDocument ParkingDisplay of Parked DocumentsDisplaying Changes to Parked DocumentsPosting Parked DocumentsParking DocumentsChanging Parked DocumentsDeleting Parked DocumentsDocument ReleaseDocument Release: Settings in CustomizingThe Document Parking Process with Document Release: ExampleAmount ReleaseAccount Assignment ApprovalCompleting the Entries in a Document Using WorkflowWorkflow Settings for Completing Parked DocumentsDocument Parking and Release with WorkflowDisplaying DocumentsDocument OverviewLine Layout VariantsLine Item DisplayLine Layout Variants for the Line Item DisplayTotals VariantsFields for Selecting, Sorting, and SearchingSort SequenceChanging DocumentsDefining Document Change RulesChanging DocumentsMass Changes to Line ItemsDocument Reversal
Error Correction and Suspense AccountingArchiving DocumentsPosting KeyProcessing Posted DataUpdating Entered DataAutomatic PostingsWhat Can You Do Before Posting a Document?Screen LayoutScreen Layout Using the Posting KeyUsing Field Status Definitions for Screen LayoutDefining Field StatusLinking Field Status DefinitionsRecommendations for Defining Field StatusReference Methods for PostingPosting with Reference DocumentsPosting with Account Assignment ModelsAccount Assignment ModelsCreating or Changing Account Assignment ModelsUsing Account Assignment Models for Document EntryPosting with Sample DocumentsEntering Sample DocumentsDisplaying Sample DocumentsChanging Sample DocumentsDeleting Sample DocumentsPosting with a Sample DocumentRecurring EntriesRecurring Entries Process FlowEntering and Posting Recurring DocumentsDisplaying Recurring Entry DocumentsChanging Recurring Entry DocumentsDeleting Recurring Entry DocumentsCarrying Out Recurring EntriesProcessing Batch Input Sessions ManuallyEvaluating Recurring Entry DocumentsPosting Documents in Foreign CurrencyTranslating Foreign CurrencyCross-Company Code TransactionsPrerequisites for Cross-Company Code TransactionsClearing Accounts for Cross-Company Code TransactionsClearing Account for Cross-Company Code Transactions: ExampleDisplaying Cross-Company Code TransactionsChanging Cross-Company Code TransactionsReversing Cross-Company Code TransactionsPaymentsPaying by Payment CardPosting MethodLine Item and Document DisplayBillingSettlementRepeat SettlementResetting Cleared Items with Payment Card InformationClearingClearing Functions in the General LedgerClearing Functions in Accounts PayableClearing Functions in Accounts ReceivableThe Clearing ProgramPrerequisites for ClearingOpen Item ManagementSelection Criteria for Running the ProgramPosting with ClearingManual Account ClearingRunning the Clearing ProgramClearing TransactionsTransaction for Account ClearingTransactions for Posting with ClearingSelf-Defined Clearing TransactionsChanging Clearing TransactionsClearing PostingsClearing DocumentThe Clearing ProcessEntering Document Headers for Clearing TransactionsEntering Line ItemsSelecting Open ItemsChoosing the Selection ProcedureSearching for Open ItemsClearing Between a Customer and VendorFast Assignment of Open ItemsAssignment of Open Items via the InternetAssigning Open Items via the InternetEditing Internet Assignments in the SAP SystemProcessing Open ItemsProcessing Open Items with CommandsProcessing Open Items with Menus or Function KeysProcessing Open Items with the MouseSetting Editing Options (Open Items)Displaying Open ItemsEditing the Open Item DisplayChanging the Line Layout (Open Items)Changing the Line Layout (Open items)Searching for Open ItemsSearching for AmountsOverview of Cleared AccountsDisplaying Account NamesProcessing Open Items According to the Payment Advice NoteDistributing the Clearing Amount by AgeSorting Open ItemsSwitching Between Gross and Net AmountSwitching Between Foreign and Local CurrencyAverage Due Date for Cash DiscountReference Date for Cash Discount and Days in ArrearsPosting Partial PaymentsPosting Residual ItemsResidual Item Posting in Invoice CurrencyOnline ChecksCorrecting ErrorsPayment DifferencesDifferences Within Tolerance LimitsAutomatic Write-Off of Payment DifferencesDifferences Exceeding Tolerance LimitsReason CodesExplaining DifferencesAutomatic Posting for Clearing TransactionsGains or Losses from Under/OverpaymentsBank ChargesBank Direct DebitAutomatic ClearingBank SubaccountsPosting Checks Received: ExampleSpecifications for Processing Open ItemsFields for the Selection, Search, and Sort FunctionsStandard Sort SequenceLine Layout (Open items)Cross-Company Code ClearingCross-Company Code Clearing: ExampleClearing Open Items in Foreign CurrencyTranslation of All Amounts into Local CurrencyUsing Historical Values in Local CurrencyClearing Open Items with a Future Posting Date: ExampleOutgoing Payments with Printed FormsClearing Open Items and Printing Payment MediaPrinting Checks for Cleared ItemsClearing AccountsResetting ClearingPayment Advice NotesRequirements for Using Payment Advice NotesTypes of Payment Advice NoteCreating Payment Advice NotesChanging Payment Advice NotesDisplaying Payment Advice NotesDeleting Payment Advice NotesReorganizing Payment Advice NotesInterest CalculationThe Interest Calculation ProcessMaster Record Fields for Interest CalculationBlocking ItemsExecuting the Interest Calculation ProgramCalculation of Interest on Arrears and Document SplittingDunningIndividual Dunning NoticesDunning ProcessSettings for Dunning: OverviewCreating Dunning ProposalsSetting Dunning ParametersCreating Dunning ProposalsDetermining the Accounts and Items to be DunnedDetermining Dunning LevelsEffect of Minimum Amounts and Percentage Rates on Dunning LevelsDunning ProcedureDunning Frequency and Dunning IntervalGrace Days for Line Items and Minimum Numbers of Days in ArrearsDunning LevelsNotes on Grace Days and Days in ArrearsSpecial Features for Dunning Using Dunning LevelsCompany Code-Specific Specifications: FigureDunning Levels: Additional SpecificationsDunning Levels and Days In ArrearsCharges and InterestMinimum Amounts and Dunning Level DeterminationSelection of Transactions for DunningEntering Grace Days and Minimum Days in ArrearsDunning AreasDefining Different Dunning Procedures for Dunning AreasDefining One Dunning Procedure for Dunning AreasAssigning Line Items to Dunning AreasDunning Blocks and Dunning KeysSpecial Functions in DunningDunning Credit MemosGrouping Open Items Under Grouping KeysCross-Company Code DunningLegal Dunning ProceedingsLocal DunningDunning One-Time AccountsCustomer and Vendor ClearingAlternative Dunning RecipientEditing Dunning ProposalsDisplaying ListsEditing Dunning ProposalsDisplaying Sample PrintoutsDisplaying LogsIssuing Dunning NoticesDunning FormsForm ComponentsLetter Header, Sender, and Footer - Dunning NoticesWindows In The Dunning Form: Page 1Text Elements in the MAIN Window - Dunning NoticesText Elements for the HEADER WindowData from the Dunning Run for the Form PrintoutSample Dunning FormSorting Dunning Notices, Dunning Lists, and Open ItemsModifying the FormsPrinting Dunning NoticesSpecial G/L Transactions: Down Payments and Payment GuaranteesSpecial G/L Transactions: OverviewThe Basic Principles of Special G/L TransactionsWhat are the Different Types of Special G/L Transactions?Statistical PostingsNoted ItemsDefining the Posting ProcedurePosting Keys and Special G/L IndicatorsDisplaying Special G/L TransactionsAdjusting Special G/L TransactionsSpecial G/L AccountsSpecifications for Posting Key and Special G/L IndicatorAutomatic PostingsDown Payment RequestsSpecial Features of Down Payment RequestsEntering and Posting a Down Payment RequestEntering a Down Payment Request with Cash DiscountCorrecting Line Items and Entering New ItemsReversing a Down Payment RequestDisplaying a Down Payment RequestChanging a Down Payment RequestPayment RequestsDown PaymentsProcessing Down Payments in the SAP SystemPosting Down PaymentsSpecial G/L Accounts for Down PaymentsIntegrating Other ApplicationsDown Payments and TaxTransferring Postings for Down PaymentsClearing Down PaymentsDown Payments and Cash DiscountDown Payments and the Dunning ProgramDown Payments and Credit LimitsNet or Gross Display of Down PaymentsEntering and Posting Down PaymentsPosting a Down Payment Without a Down Payment RequestPosting a Down Payment with a Down Payment RequestOther Functions: Down PaymentsProcessing Down PaymentsClearing a Down Payment Using the Payment ProgramClearing a Down Payment ManuallyClearing a Down Payment After Making a Transfer PostingWhen Do You Make Transfer Postings for Down Payments?Making Transfer Postings of Down Payments and Posting TaxCanceling the Payment BlockTransfer Posting of a Down Payment After Paying a Closing InvoicClearing Down Payment Open Items ManuallyDown Payments and Cash DiscountReversing a Down PaymentDisplaying a Down PaymentChanging a Down PaymentGuaranteesProcessing Guarantees in the SAP SystemClearing AccountsPayment Guarantees Made and ReceivedPosting a Guarantee MadeReversing a Guarantee MadePosting a Guarantee ReceivedReversing a Guarantee ReceivedEntering and Posting a GuaranteeReversing a GuaranteeDisplaying a GuaranteeChanging a GuaranteeCreating Own Special G/L TransactionsSpecial G/L Transactions: Bills of ExchangePayment ReleaseCorrespondence and Internal EvaluationsCorrespondence TypesHow to Create CorrespondenceCross-Company Code CorrespondenceRequesting CorrespondenceRequesting Payment Notices via the Customer Master RecordRequesting Payment Notices Within Open Item ProcessingCreating Periodic Account Statements for CustomersRequesting Account Statements and Open Item Lists During DocumenRequesting Internal Documents and Document Extracts Within a FunRequesting Correspondence Using the General FunctionIndividual TextsEntering Individual TextsEditing Correspondence RequestsPrinting CorrespondencePrinting Correspondence With the Request ProgramPrinting Payment NoticesPrinting Account Statements and Open Item ListsPrinting Internal Documents Without a RequestPrinting Periodic Account StatementsPrinting Statements of Bill of Exchange ChargesRepeating the Print RunInternal EvaluationsClosing Operations for Accounts Receivable and Accounts PayableCarrying Forward BalancesBalance ConfirmationBalance Confirmations: PrerequisitesPrinting Balance ConfirmationsGrouping Customers and VendorsCreating a Head Office and Branch IndexEvaluating RepliesPrinting RemindersTransferring and Sorting Receivables and PayablesSorting by Remaining TermCustomers in Credit and Vendors in DebitChanges to the Reconciliation AccountTransfer Postings and SortingValue AdjustmentIndividual Value AdjustmentFlat-Rate Valuation AdjustmentFlat-Rate Individual Value Adjustments and DiscountsForeign Currency ValuationValuation MethodsValuating Foreign Currency Balance Sheet AccountsValuation of Open Items in Foreign Currencies.Displaying Valuation DifferencesCurrency TranslationInflation AccountingInflation MethodInflation KeyInflation Adjustment DocumentInflation CalculationInflation IndexTime Base and Exposure to Inflation VariantAssigning Specific Inflation Indexes to Line ItemsInflation Adjustment of G/L AccountsAdjustment Using Provisional Inflation IndexesAdjustment of Interest-Bearing AccountsCross-Checking of Inflation AdjustmentsAdjustment of Balances in Foreign CurrencyInflation-Adjusted Foreign Currency ValuationInflation Adjustment OnlyChanging of Last Adjustment DatesInflation Adjustment of Open Items in Local CurrencyInflation Adjustment of Open Items in Foreign CurrencyAdjusted and Unadjusted Financial StatementsInflation-Adjusted Comparative Financial StatementsDocument ReconciliationDocument ReconciliationCustomer-Vendor RelationshipParameters for Document ReconciliationCarrying Out Document ReconciliationReconciling Group Receivables/Payables (Cross-System)Open Items: Data SelectionOpen Items: Starting Automatic AssignmentReconciling Open Items InteractivelyExamples: Automatic AssignmentResults of Automatic AssignmentExamples: Assignment ProposalsUtility ProgramsFinancial Information System (FI)Financial Information SystemGenerating Evaluations for Customers and VendorsDefining Grouping CriteriaDefining Evaluation LevelsCreating and Displaying EvaluationsSelecting EvaluationsGenerating Evaluations in the BackgroundDisplaying Evaluation ResultsDefining an Initial PositionFunctions in the Drilldown ListsDisplaying the Due Date AnalysisDisplaying Payment HistoryDisplaying Currency AnalysisDisplaying Overdue ItemsDisplaying DSO AnalysisDisplaying Terms Offered/Terms Taken EvaluationsChanging the Data VolumeCustomizing the Accounts Receivable and Payable Information SystCreating Evaluation ViewsCreating and Changing a Selection Variant for the Data RetrievalMaintaining Evaluation TypesDefining EvaluationsCreating and Changing a Selection Variant for the Evaluation ProDrilldown ReportsDue Date Analysis for Open ItemsTransaction Figures - Account BalanceTransaction Figures - Special SalesTransaction Figures - SalesCheck ManagementDebit-Side and Credit-Side Down Payment ChainsPreparatory TasksDown Payment ChainTransaction CategoryMaintenance of the Down Payment ChainCreating Down Payment ChainsChanging Down Payment ChainsMaintenance of Down Payment Chain Contract DataSetting Statuses and Block IndicatorsIntegration of Down Payment Chain and Purchase OrderPosting of TransactionsPosting Advance PaymentsPosting Down Payment RequestsPosting InvoicesPosting Final InvoicesPosting CorrectionsReversing PostingsIngoing and Outgoing PaymentsAutomatic Creation of Residual ItemsDisplaying Posting Data for Down Payment ChainsDown Payment Chain OverviewDown Payment Chain TransactionsTransaction Detail ViewTransaction DocumentsReportsDeferred TaxComparison Report for Down Payment Chains and Deferred TaxArchiving Down Payment Chains