What is Customer Invoice in SAP AP-CI - CRM Customer Invoice Processing?

SAP Term: Customer Invoice

• Component: AP-CI

• Component Name: CRM Customer Invoice Processing

• Description: A binding statement of amounts receivable, for example resulting from deliveries to a customer or services performed for a customer, adjustments to these receivables, or credit memos to a customer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Customer Invoice is a component of the SAP Accounts Payable (AP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules. It is used to process customer invoices, including creating, editing, and approving them. It also allows for the tracking of customer payments and the reconciliation of accounts receivable. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Customer Invoice component can be used to create customer invoices, which can then be edited and approved. Once approved, the invoice is sent to the customer for payment. The component also allows for tracking of customer payments and reconciliation of accounts receivable. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a customer invoice, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. This includes the customer’s contact information, billing address, payment terms, and any discounts or taxes that may apply. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all invoices are approved before they are sent to the customer. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Customer Invoice component is part of the larger SAP Accounts Payable (AP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules. Other components of these modules include Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash Management (CM), and Financial Accounting (FI). Additionally, there are several other related components such as Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Plant Maintenance (PM).