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

SAP Term: subtransaction

• Component: FI-CA

• Component Name: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Description: A key classifying the line item for account determination or for the way application-specific programs are processed or both. Main transactions are broken down into subtransactions. The functions performed by the main transaction and subtransactions are defined in the relevant application area for example utilities and not in contract accounts receivable or payable.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Subtransactions are a feature of the FI-CA Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable component of SAP. They are used to break down a single transaction into multiple parts, allowing for more detailed tracking and analysis of the transaction. Subtransactions are linked to the original transaction, and can be used to track different aspects of the same transaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Subtransactions can be created in SAP by selecting the “Create Subtransaction” option from the menu. This will open a new window where you can enter the details of the subtransaction. Once created, the subtransaction will be linked to the original transaction and can be viewed in the “Subtransactions” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating subtransactions, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will ensure that the subtransaction is linked correctly to the original transaction and that all data is tracked accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Subtransactions are also available in other components of SAP, such as FI-GL and FI-SL. For more information on how to use subtransactions in these components, please refer to SAP’s documentation.