What is initial load in SAP FI-CF - Central Finance?

SAP Term: initial load

• Component: FI-CF

• Component Name: Central Finance

• Description: The initial load is used to transfer postings from a particular period, for example the current fiscal year, from your source systems to your system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Initial load is the process of transferring data from a source system to a target system in SAP Central Finance. This process is used to ensure that the target system contains all the necessary data from the source system. The initial load is typically done once, at the beginning of the Central Finance implementation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The initial load process involves extracting data from the source system and loading it into the target system. This can be done manually or using an automated tool. Once the data has been loaded, it can be used to create reports and analyze data in the target system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When performing an initial load, it is important to ensure that all necessary data is extracted from the source system and loaded into the target system. It is also important to ensure that all data is accurately transferred and that no data is lost during the transfer process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The initial load process is an important part of SAP Central Finance implementation. For more information on how to perform an initial load, please refer to SAP's documentation on Central Finance.