What is difference calculation in SAP CRM-BE - Billing?

SAP Term: difference calculation

• Component: CRM-BE

• Component Name: Billing

• Description: The billing of invoice correction items. During difference calculation, the system generates a new billing document with an item pair. The item pair is made up of a new correcting billing document item with the current data, and an offset billing document item that was corrected. The offset item is a copy of the old billing document item that was to be corrected, but with the debit/credit signs +/- switched for the quantity and amount. When added together, the quantity and amount in this item pair is equal to the difference between the old and new data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Difference calculation in CRM-BE Billing is a process that compares the current billing document to the previous one and calculates the difference between them. This process is used to identify any changes in the billing document, such as changes in the quantity, price, or discounts. The difference calculation also helps to identify any discrepancies between the current and previous billing documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use difference calculation in CRM-BE Billing, you must first create a billing document. Once the document is created, you can then compare it to the previous one and calculate the differences between them. This can be done by selecting the “Difference Calculation” option from the menu bar. You will then be presented with a list of differences between the two documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using difference calculation in CRM-BE Billing, it is important to remember that only changes in the quantity, price, or discounts will be identified. Any other changes, such as changes in customer information or payment terms, will not be identified by this process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all billing documents are accurate before running a difference calculation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on difference calculation in CRM-BE Billing, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and examples of how to use this feature.