What is sample document in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

SAP Term: sample document

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A special type of reference document. Data from this document is used to create default entries on the accounting document entry screen. Unlike an accounting document, a sample document does not update transaction figures, but merely serves as a data source for an accounting document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A sample document in SAP FI Financial Accounting is a document that is used as a template for creating other documents. It contains all the necessary information and settings that are needed to create a new document. The sample document can be used as a starting point for creating new documents, and it can also be used to quickly create multiple documents with the same settings.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a sample document in SAP FI Financial Accounting, first select the document type you want to create. Then, select the sample document from the list of available documents. This will open up the sample document, which you can then edit and customize to your needs. Once you have finished customizing the document, you can save it as a new document.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new document from a sample document, make sure to check all of the settings and information in the sample document before saving it as a new document. This will ensure that all of the necessary information is included in the new document. Additionally, if you are creating multiple documents with the same settings, it may be helpful to save the sample document as a template so that you can quickly create multiple documents with the same settings.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using sample documents in SAP FI Financial Accounting, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use sample documents in SAP FI Financial Accounting.