What is header-level credit memo in SAP BNS-ARI-SE - Suite Enablement for Ariba?

SAP Term: header-level credit memo

• Component: BNS-ARI-SE

• Component Name: Suite Enablement for Ariba

• Description: Credit memo that has no items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A header-level credit memo is a document used in SAP's BNS-ARI-SE Suite Enablement for Ariba. It is used to record the return of goods or services from a customer, and to issue a credit to the customer's account. The credit memo is created at the header level, meaning that it applies to all items in the order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a header-level credit memo, first select the order from which you want to issue the credit. Then, enter the amount of the credit and select “Create Header Level Credit Memo”. This will create a credit memo for all items in the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a header-level credit memo, make sure that you enter the correct amount of credit. If you enter an incorrect amount, it may not be possible to adjust it later. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on header-level credit memos, please refer to SAP's documentation on BNS-ARI-SE Suite Enablement for Ariba.