What is intermediate document in SAP CA-GTF - General Application Functions?

SAP Term: intermediate document

• Component: CA-GTF

• Component Name: General Application Functions

• Description: A container for the exchange of data between R/3, R/2 and non-SAP systems. ALE uses IDocs for the communication of data between logical systems. Non-SAP systems can use IDocs as the standard interface for data transfer. IDocs are generated when message types and object methods are distributed. The message type is the format in which data for a specific business process is electronically transferred.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Intermediate documents are a type of document used in the SAP system to store data temporarily. They are used to store data that is not yet ready to be posted to the general ledger. This allows for data to be stored and processed without affecting the general ledger. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Intermediate documents can be created in the SAP system by using the CA-GTF General Application Functions component. This component allows users to create, edit, and delete intermediate documents. Once an intermediate document is created, it can be used to store data until it is ready to be posted to the general ledger. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an intermediate document, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data is included. This will help ensure that the document can be posted correctly when it is ready. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all intermediate documents that have been created so that they can be easily accessed when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on intermediate documents and how they are used in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.