What is rating request in SAP FI-CA-INV - Convergent Invoicing?

SAP Term: rating request

• Component: FI-CA-INV

• Component Name: Convergent Invoicing

• Description: Request for periodic actions in the rating The system creates rating requests on the basis of the billing cycle specified in the provider contract.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Rating request is a feature of the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component of SAP. It allows users to request a rating for an invoice from a third-party rating agency. This rating is used to determine the creditworthiness of the customer and can be used to set payment terms and conditions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the rating request feature, users must first create an invoice in the FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component. Once the invoice is created, users can select the “Rating Request” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can enter the details of the third-party rating agency they wish to use. Once all details are entered, users can submit the request and wait for the rating to be returned. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all details entered into the rating request window are accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the rating returned is accurate and reliable. Additionally, it is important to remember that ratings can take some time to be returned, so it is important to plan ahead when requesting ratings. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the rating request feature in FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature.