What is substitute system in SAP FIN-FSCM-COL - Collections Management?

SAP Term: substitute system

• Component: FIN-FSCM-COL

• Component Name: Collections Management

• Description: Client that manages the master and transaction data in parallel to an original system. The company codes of the substitute system represent the companies of the original system. Original systems can be SAP systems or non-SAP systems that cannot be linked directly to an application component, for example, SAP Dispute Management.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Substitute system is a feature in SAP Collections Management that allows users to assign a substitute system to a collection process. This substitute system will be used instead of the original system when the collection process is executed. This feature is useful when the original system is unavailable or when the user wants to use a different system for the collection process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To assign a substitute system to a collection process, go to the “Substitute System” tab in the Collections Management module. Select the collection process for which you want to assign a substitute system and then select the substitute system from the drop-down list. Once you have selected the substitute system, click “Save” to save your changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a substitute system, make sure that it is compatible with the original system. This will ensure that the collection process runs smoothly and without any errors. Additionally, make sure that you have all of the necessary permissions to access and use the substitute system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use substitute systems in SAP Collections Management, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.