What is approver in SAP FI-AP - Accounts Payable?

SAP Term: approver

• Component: FI-AP

• Component Name: Accounts Payable

• Description: A user who is authorized to approve items for payment at one of the levels defined in the approval process for releasing payments.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An approver is a user in the SAP system who is responsible for approving documents such as invoices and payments. In the FI-AP Accounts Payable component, an approver is responsible for approving invoices and payments before they are posted to the general ledger. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the approver function in the FI-AP Accounts Payable component, the user must first set up an approval workflow. This involves setting up a list of approvers and their respective roles and responsibilities. Once the workflow is set up, the user can then assign documents to be approved by the approvers. The approvers will then review the documents and either approve or reject them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all approvers have access to the necessary documents in order to make an informed decision. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all approvers are aware of their roles and responsibilities in order to ensure that documents are approved in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up an approval workflow in the FI-AP Accounts Payable component, please refer to SAP Help documentation.