What is field movement in SAP FI-SL - Special Purpose Ledger?

SAP Term: field movement

• Component: FI-SL

• Component Name: Special Purpose Ledger

• Description: A definition that controls how data is to be transferred and summarized in a database. Field movements contain: Sender fields dimensions in the source database Receiver fields dimensions in the receiver database A field grouping code is assigned to each group of field movements. Field grouping codes are used in ledger and rollup definitions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Field movement is a feature of the SAP FI-SL Special Purpose Ledger (SPL) that allows users to move fields from one account to another. This feature is useful for making adjustments to accounts, such as when a customer pays an invoice with a different payment method than originally expected. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use field movement, users must first select the account they wish to move fields from and then select the account they wish to move fields to. Once the accounts have been selected, users can then select the fields they wish to move and enter the amount of the field movement. The field movement will then be applied to both accounts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using field movement, it is important to ensure that all of the fields being moved are valid and that the amounts being moved are correct. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the accounts involved in the field movement are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Field movement is just one of many features available in SAP FI-SL SPL. Other features include account reconciliation, account assignment, and account grouping. Additionally, SAP FI-SL SPL also provides users with reporting capabilities such as balance sheet reports and profit and loss statements.