What is aggregation variant in SAP FI-CA-INV - Convergent Invoicing?

SAP Term: aggregation variant

• Component: FI-CA-INV

• Component Name: Convergent Invoicing

• Description: Key under which the rules for aggregating consumption items for processing in the rating are specified.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Aggregation variant is a feature of the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component of SAP. It allows users to group multiple invoices into one invoice, which can then be sent to the customer. This helps to reduce the number of invoices that need to be processed and makes it easier for customers to manage their payments.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the aggregation variant feature, users must first create an aggregation variant in the system. This can be done by going to the “Aggregation Variant” tab in the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component. Once the aggregation variant is created, users can then assign it to invoices that they wish to group together. The system will then automatically group these invoices into one invoice and send it to the customer.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an aggregation variant, it is important to consider how many invoices you want to group together and what criteria should be used for grouping them. For example, you may want to group invoices by customer or by date range. Additionally, you should also consider how often you want the aggregation variant to be used and if there are any special conditions that need to be met for it to be applied.
  
  Related Information: 
  The aggregation variant feature is part of the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component of SAP. It is also related to other features such as payment terms and payment methods, which can be used in conjunction with the aggregation variant feature. Additionally, there are other features within FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing that can help streamline invoice processing, such as automatic invoice matching and automatic payment processing.