What is preliminary invoice category in SAP FI-CA-INV - Convergent Invoicing?

SAP Term: preliminary invoice category

• Component: FI-CA-INV

• Component Name: Convergent Invoicing

• Description: Attribute that controls the generation of preliminary invoices You can generate preliminary invoices for the purpose of internal invoice checks or invoice checks by the customer without needing to generate a posting in contract accounts receivable and payable or centrally in correspondence.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Preliminary invoice category is a feature of the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component of SAP. It is used to classify invoices according to their status, such as open, partially paid, or fully paid. This classification helps to ensure that invoices are processed correctly and efficiently.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the preliminary invoice category feature, you must first create a new category in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Create Preliminary Invoice Category” screen in the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component. Once the category has been created, you can assign it to any invoice that is created in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new preliminary invoice category, it is important to give it a descriptive name that will make it easy to identify and remember. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all invoices are assigned the correct category so that they can be processed correctly and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component of SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this component effectively.