What is 'cash journal document' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

cash journal document - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A statement of cash journal value changes caused by business transactions for one company code. A cash journal document contains information on a business transaction in a cash journal for example, amount, business transaction type, account assignment, receipt recipient and is the original document for cash journal postings within accounting. An accounting document is compiled as a follow-on document when data is transferred to G/L accounting.

cash journal document - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A cash journal document is a type of financial document used in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). It is used to record all cash transactions, such as payments, receipts, and transfers. The document contains information about the transaction, such as the date, amount, and purpose. It also includes the account numbers of the parties involved in the transaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a cash journal document in SAP FI, go to the “Cash Journal” menu in the SAP system. Select “Create” and enter the necessary information about the transaction. Once all of the information is entered, click “Save” to create the document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a cash journal document, make sure to double-check all of the information entered. This will help ensure that all of the details are accurate and that there are no mistakes. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all cash journal documents for future reference. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about cash journal documents in SAP FI, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using SAP FI.