What is 'fixed meals' in SAP BNS-CON - Concur?

fixed meals - Overview

• Component: BNS-CON

• Component Name: Concur

• Description: A fixed allowance paid to cover meal expenses.

fixed meals - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Fixed meals are a feature of the BNS-CON Concur Expense component of SAP. This feature allows users to set up a fixed meal allowance for employees, which is then automatically applied to their expense reports. This eliminates the need for manual entry of meal expenses and ensures that employees are reimbursed for their meals in a timely manner. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set up a fixed meal allowance, users must first create a new expense type in the BNS-CON Concur Expense component. This can be done by navigating to the “Expense Types” tab and selecting “Create New Expense Type”. Once the new expense type has been created, users can then set up the fixed meal allowance by entering the amount and frequency of reimbursement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a fixed meal allowance, it is important to ensure that the amount is appropriate for the employee’s location and job role. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the frequency of reimbursement is set correctly so that employees are not left waiting for their meal expenses to be reimbursed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a fixed meal allowance in SAP, please refer to the BNS-CON Concur Expense User Guide. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up a fixed meal allowance