What is reference document in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

SAP Term: reference document

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A document that is used as a reference to post an accounting document. Accounting documents and sample documents can be used as reference documents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference documents are documents that are used to provide additional information about a transaction in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). They are used to provide additional context and details about a transaction, such as the purpose of the transaction, who initiated it, and any other relevant information. Reference documents can be used to help identify and track transactions, as well as to provide additional information for auditing purposes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FI, reference documents can be created and assigned to transactions. To create a reference document, go to the “Reference Document” tab in the transaction window. Enter the relevant information for the reference document, such as the document type, number, date, and description. Once the reference document is created, it can be assigned to the transaction by selecting it from the drop-down list in the “Reference Document” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a reference document, make sure to include all relevant information so that it can be easily identified and tracked. Additionally, make sure to assign the reference document to the correct transaction so that it can be easily accessed when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on reference documents in SAP FI, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.