What is flexible upload in SAP EC-CS - Consolidation?

SAP Term: flexible upload

• Component: EC-CS

• Component Name: Consolidation

• Description: A method of data collection from a non-SAP system - for example, a front end system into an SAP system. The flexible upload is for the entry of financial data and additional financial data. You need the latter, for example, to execute the consolidation of investments and the elimination of interunit profit and loss in transferred inventory in the consolidation system, by means of automatic posting. To define an upload method, you enter the data format of the file to be uploaded into the master data record of the consolidation unit, or the actual consolidation unit or both. A file used for flexible upload typically consists of header and data rows, as well as rows with long text and hierarchical information.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Flexible upload is a feature of the SAP EC-CS Consolidation component that allows users to upload data from external sources into the consolidation system. This feature enables users to quickly and easily transfer data from external sources into the consolidation system, eliminating the need for manual data entry. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the flexible upload feature, users must first select the source of the data they wish to upload. This can be done by selecting the “Flexible Upload” option from the Consolidation menu. Once the source is selected, users can then select the type of data they wish to upload. This can be done by selecting either “Data File” or “Data Table” from the drop-down menu. After selecting the type of data, users can then select the file or table they wish to upload. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using flexible upload, it is important to ensure that all data is in a compatible format. This will ensure that all data is uploaded correctly and without any errors. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data is up-to-date and accurate before uploading it into the consolidation system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using flexible upload in SAP EC-CS Consolidation, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.