What is shared debtor in SAP (FI-CA - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable)?

SAP Term: shared debtor

• Component: FI-CA

• Component Name: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Description: is liable for a receivable in such a way that every individual has an obligation for the entire receivable, but payment only has to made for the total receivable amount once.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A shared debtor is a customer account that is shared between two or more companies in the SAP system. This allows for the companies to share the same customer information, such as contact details, payment terms, and credit limits. The shared debtor also allows for the companies to share the same customer invoices and payments.
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a shared debtor in SAP, you must first create a customer master record for each company that will be sharing the account. Once this is done, you can then assign the customer master records to a shared debtor group. This will allow for the companies to share the same customer information and invoices.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a shared debtor, it is important to ensure that all of the customer information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that all of the companies are able to access the same information and invoices. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the companies have access to the same payment terms and credit limits.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing shared debtors in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature in SAP.