What is receivable transfer file in SAP FI-AR - Accounts Receivable?

SAP Term: receivable transfer file

• Component: FI-AR

• Component Name: Accounts Receivable

• Description: In Chile, an electronic document that must be submitted to the tax authorities SII for approval before a company transfers its accounts receivable to a third party. This document is known as “Archivo Electrónico de Cesión” in Chile.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A receivable transfer file is a file created in the SAP system that contains information about customer accounts receivable. This file is used to transfer data from one system to another, such as from the SAP system to an external accounting system. The file contains information such as customer name, account number, invoice number, and payment amount. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the FI-AR Accounts Receivable module of SAP, a receivable transfer file can be created by selecting the “Create Receivable Transfer File” option from the menu. This will open a window where you can enter the necessary information about the customer accounts receivable. Once all of the information is entered, you can save the file and transfer it to an external accounting system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a receivable transfer file in SAP, it is important to make sure that all of the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the data is transferred correctly and that there are no discrepancies between the two systems. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the file so that they can be reflected in both systems. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The FI-AR Accounts Receivable module of SAP also includes other features such as customer account management, invoice processing, and payment processing. Additionally, there are other modules within SAP that can be used to manage customer accounts receivable such as FI-AP Accounts Payable and FI-GL General Ledger.