What is 'investment support measure' in SAP FI-AA - Asset Accounting?

investment support measure - Overview

• Component: FI-AA

• Component Name: Asset Accounting

• Description: A subsidy granted by the state for investments. The subsidy amount can be managed in a separate depreciation area in the SAP System. Each support measure can either be managed on the liabilities side of the balance sheet, or treated as a reduction to APC acquisition and production costs on the assets side.

investment support measure - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Investment support measure is a feature of SAP FI-AA Asset Accounting that allows companies to receive government subsidies for investments in fixed assets. This feature allows companies to track the amount of subsidy received and the corresponding asset, as well as to calculate the depreciation of the asset based on the subsidy received. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use this feature, companies must first set up an investment support measure in SAP FI-AA Asset Accounting. This involves entering the details of the subsidy received, such as the amount, start date, and end date. Once this is done, companies can then assign the investment support measure to an asset in order to track the subsidy received and calculate the depreciation of the asset accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all relevant information regarding the investment support measure is entered correctly in order for it to be tracked accurately. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant documents regarding the subsidy are kept on file in case they are needed for auditing purposes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to set up and use investment support measures in SAP FI-AA Asset Accounting, please refer to SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are various online resources available that provide further information on this topic.