What is 'cash discount' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

cash discount - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A discount granted for those payments made within a certain period of time.

cash discount - Details

• 
  Key Concepts: 
  Cash discount is a type of incentive offered by a seller to a buyer for paying an invoice within a certain period of time. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the total invoice amount. For example, if the cash discount is 2%, then the buyer will receive a 2% discount on the total invoice amount if they pay within the specified period. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Financial Accounting, cash discounts are managed through the Accounts Receivable (AR) module. The AR module allows users to set up cash discounts for customers and track payments made against invoices. The cash discount can be set up as either a fixed amount or a percentage of the total invoice amount. Once the cash discount has been set up, it will be automatically applied to any invoices that are paid within the specified period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up cash discounts in SAP Financial Accounting, it is important to ensure that the correct payment terms are applied to each customer. This will ensure that the correct cash discount is applied when invoices are paid. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in payment terms as this could affect the amount of cash discount that is applied. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In addition to cash discounts, SAP Financial Accounting also allows users to