What is superordinate field in SAP FIN-CS-ICR - S/4HANA Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation?

SAP Term: superordinate field

• Component: FIN-CS-ICR

• Component Name: S/4HANA Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation

• Description: A different master data field that the specific master data is dependent on or conjoined with. It is used to restrict or separate the data records of a master data field. For example, the Cost Center master data field may have a superordinate Controlling Area field, meaning a cost center is only identifiable if you specify its superordinate field, the controlling area, as well as the cost center identifier. Also with this, the same cost center ID can exist several times, that is, once per superordinate field value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A superordinate field is a field in the SAP S/4HANA Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (FIN-CS-ICR) component that contains data from multiple subordinate fields. It is used to store data from multiple fields in a single field, making it easier to access and manage. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a superordinate field, you must first create the subordinate fields that will be used to populate the superordinate field. Once the subordinate fields have been created, you can then create the superordinate field and assign the subordinate fields to it. The data from the subordinate fields will then be stored in the superordinate field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a superordinate field, make sure to select the appropriate data type for the field. This will ensure that all of the data stored in the superordinate field is properly formatted and can be easily accessed. Additionally, make sure to assign appropriate labels to each of the subordinate fields so that they can be easily identified when accessing the superordinate field. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using superordinate fields in SAP S/4HANA Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (FIN-CS-ICR), please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use superordinate fields in FIN-CS-ICR.