What is source document in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

SAP Term: source document

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: The original document for the accounting document. The source document contains the data entered by the user in the transaction system. One or more accounting documents are generated from this for the different accounting systems. The system assigns a unique number for each source document. It can be identified by this number. This number is also saved in the accounting documents. Thus, from each accounting document, you can use the source document to trace back the accounting documents connected to this activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A source document is a document that provides evidence of a business transaction. In SAP Financial Accounting (FI), source documents are used to record financial transactions and provide the basis for the accounting entries that are posted in the system. Source documents can be either internal or external documents, such as invoices, receipts, bank statements, and contracts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FI, source documents are used to record financial transactions and provide the basis for the accounting entries that are posted in the system. Source documents can be created manually or imported from external systems. Once created, source documents can be used to generate accounting entries in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating source documents in SAP FI, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the document. This includes the date of the transaction, the amount of the transaction, and any other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all source documents are properly stored and archived for future reference. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Source documents are an important part of SAP FI and are used to record financial transactions and provide the basis for the accounting entries that are posted in the system. For more information on source documents in SAP FI, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.