What is statistical line item in SAP FI-CA - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable?

SAP Term: statistical line item

• Component: FI-CA

• Component Name: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Description: A document item that is not relevant to the General Ledger and is kept in the contract accounts receivable and payable as a marker. These items do not change posting totals for reconciliation keys and therefore do not affect the transaction figures in the General Ledger. Statistical line items can be processed by the payment program and the dunning program. &EXAMPLE& Down payment request, budget billing request, statistical late payment fee

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• Key Concepts: 
  A statistical line item is a type of line item in the FI-CA Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable component of SAP. It is used to record non-monetary transactions, such as discounts, taxes, or other non-cash items. Statistical line items are not posted to the general ledger and do not affect the balance sheet.
  
  How to use it: 
  Statistical line items can be used to record non-monetary transactions in the FI-CA Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable component of SAP. To create a statistical line item, select the “Create Statistical Line Item” option from the menu. Enter the necessary information, such as the type of transaction, amount, and date. Once all the information is entered, click “Save” to create the statistical line item.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a statistical line item, make sure to enter all the necessary information accurately. This will ensure that the transaction is recorded correctly and that it does not affect the balance sheet. Additionally, it is important to remember that statistical line items are not posted to the general ledger.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using statistical line items in SAP FI-CA Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable, please refer to SAP’s official documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature in SAP.