What is checksum in SAP AC-INT - Accounting Interface?

SAP Term: checksum

• Component: AC-INT

• Component Name: Accounting Interface

• Description: In a centralized ERP financials landscape, checksums are totals generated in local logistics systems and the central financials system. They are then used to conduct consistency checks between those systems. The accounting-relevant data from local logistics systems systems is transferred to the central ERP financials system and and stored there as an object-specific accounting view for example: accounting view of purchase order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Checksum is a numerical value used to verify the integrity of data. In the context of SAP AC-INT Accounting Interface, checksum is used to ensure that the data being transferred between two systems is complete and accurate. It is calculated by adding up all the values in a data set and then comparing the result to a predetermined value. If the two values match, then the data is considered valid. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP AC-INT Accounting Interface, checksum is used to verify that the data being transferred between two systems is complete and accurate. To use checksum, first add up all the values in a data set and then compare the result to a predetermined value. If the two values match, then the data is considered valid. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using checksum in SAP AC-INT Accounting Interface, it is important to remember that it only works if all of the data being transferred is complete and accurate. If any of the data is missing or incorrect, then the checksum will not be able to detect it. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the values in a data set are added up correctly before comparing them to a predetermined value. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Checksum is also used in other areas of SAP such as security and authorization. Additionally, there are other methods of verifying data integrity such as hashing algorithms and digital signatures.