What is export ledger in SAP FI-SL - Special Purpose Ledger?

SAP Term: export ledger

• Component: FI-SL

• Component Name: Special Purpose Ledger

• Description: An additional ledger assigned to a special purpose ledger if the data of the special purpose ledger is to be sent from a local system to a central system. The export ledger stores the balances of all previous data transfers. If data is exported more than once within one period, only the difference amounts from the last data transfer are sent to the central system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Export Ledger is a special purpose ledger in SAP Financial Accounting (FI-SL) that is used to record export transactions. It is used to track the export of goods and services from one country to another. The ledger contains all the necessary information about the export transaction, such as the date, amount, currency, and other details.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Export Ledger, you must first create an account in SAP FI-SL. Once the account is created, you can enter the details of the export transaction into the ledger. You can also view and edit existing entries in the ledger.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering data into the Export Ledger, make sure to double-check all entries for accuracy. This will help ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and that any discrepancies can be quickly identified and corrected.
  
  Related Information: 
  The Export Ledger is closely related to other SAP FI-SL components such as Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL). It is important to understand how these components interact with each other in order to ensure accurate financial reporting.