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What is 'causal factor' in SAP CRM-FM - Funds Management?


causal factor - Overview

  • Component: CRM-FM

  • Component Name: Funds Management

  • Description: Product advertising variable that causes or drives sales. In the trade promotion management TPM scenario, the store utilizes consumer-facing causal factors such as display banner and store magazine, price discounts and special offers, and product location on store shelves. Forecasting is used to examine the impact of various causal factors and is used to predict future demand. In the market development funds MDF scenario, the reseller or distributor wholesaler utilizes causal factors for the definition of additional initiative attributes which may be relevant for claim validation and which may influence claim-related reimbursement rates.


causal factor - Details


  • Key Concepts: Causal factor is a term used in SAP Funds Management (FM) to refer to the cause of a financial transaction. It is used to identify the source of a transaction and to provide additional information about the transaction. For example, a causal factor could be used to identify the source of a payment or to provide additional information about an expense.
    How to use it: In SAP Funds Management, causal factors are used to identify the source of a financial transaction. When creating a new transaction, users can select a causal factor from a list of available options. This allows users to easily identify the source of the transaction and provide additional information about it.
    Tips & Tricks: When creating a new transaction in SAP Funds Management, it is important to select an appropriate causal factor. This will help ensure that the source of the transaction is accurately identified and that any additional information is provided.
    Related Information: For more information on using causal factors in SAP Funds Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.

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