What is inflation surcharge in SAP FI-CA - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable?

SAP Term: inflation surcharge

• Component: FI-CA

• Component Name: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Description: An additional fee arising from a price fluctuation occurring between the due date of the original receivable and the start date of the installment plan, automatically posted to a charges document when the installment plan is created and added to the first installment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Inflation Surcharge is a feature of the FI-CA Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable component of SAP. It allows companies to adjust their invoices for inflation, by automatically calculating and adding a surcharge to the invoice amount. This surcharge is based on the inflation rate of the country in which the company operates. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the Inflation Surcharge feature, companies must first configure the feature in SAP. This includes setting up the inflation rate, as well as defining the calculation method and other parameters. Once configured, companies can then activate the feature for specific contracts or invoices. The system will then automatically calculate and add the surcharge to the invoice amount. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the Inflation Surcharge feature, it is important to ensure that all parameters are set correctly. This will ensure that the correct surcharge is calculated and added to each invoice. Additionally, companies should regularly review their inflation rate settings to ensure that they are up-to-date with current market conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to configure and use the Inflation Surcharge feature in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.