What is mapping in SAP FI-CF - Central Finance?

SAP Term: mapping

• Component: FI-CF

• Component Name: Central Finance

• Description: When accounting documents are posted in , business mapping is used to harmonize the master data in the documents. Identifiers and codes in the documents must be mapped, that is, the relationship between an identifier or code used in the source system and one used in must have been defined. This is necessary because sometimes different identifiers or codes are used for the same entity. For example, in the source system, a customer may have the ID 28900 whereas in the system, the same customer has the ID 13700. Codes and identifiers may also be different across the various systems of your existing system landscape.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Mapping in SAP FI-CF Central Finance is the process of connecting source and target systems to enable data replication. It involves creating a mapping table that defines the source and target fields, as well as the transformation rules that will be applied to the data. The mapping table is then used to replicate data from the source system to the target system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use mapping in SAP FI-CF Central Finance, first create a mapping table that defines the source and target fields, as well as the transformation rules that will be applied to the data. Once the mapping table is created, it can be used to replicate data from the source system to the target system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a mapping table, it is important to ensure that all of the fields are correctly mapped and that all of the transformation rules are properly defined. Additionally, it is important to test the mapping table before using it in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on mapping in SAP FI-CF Central Finance, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic.