What is origin in SAP FI-BL - Bank Accounting?

SAP Term: origin

• Component: FI-BL

• Component Name: Bank Accounting

• Description: The business-related origin of the data leading to a payment. Essentially, this is the application triggering the payment. For example, in the case of: Accounts payable, Accounts Payable Accounting FI AP Bank account carry forwards, Treasury Cash Management TR CM Employee payments, Payroll PY

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• Key Concepts: 
  Origin in SAP FI-BL Bank Accounting is a field used to identify the source of a payment. It is used to differentiate between payments that are made from different sources, such as customer payments, vendor payments, or internal transfers. The origin field can be used to track the source of payments and ensure that they are properly accounted for. 
  
  How to Use it: 
  When entering a payment in SAP FI-BL Bank Accounting, the origin field must be filled out. This field can be found in the payment entry screen and is typically located near the top of the screen. The origin field should be filled out with the appropriate source of the payment, such as customer payments, vendor payments, or internal transfers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a payment in SAP FI-BL Bank Accounting, it is important to ensure that the origin field is filled out correctly. This will help ensure that all payments are properly accounted for and tracked. Additionally, it is important to remember that the origin field should only be used for payments and not for other types of transactions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the origin field in SAP FI-BL Bank Accounting, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using this feature.