What is carryover data in SAP FS-AM - Account Management?

SAP Term: carryover data

• Component: FS-AM

• Component Name: Account Management

• Description: The data the new system uses for data update during external data transfer to seamlessly follow on from the final status in the legacy system. Determination of this data can vary, depending on the underlying migration object: The new system determines the starting status on the basis of the final status in the legacy system, which must be supplied, by adding n units, for example The new system requires you to explicitly supply the new starting status &EXAMPLE& The last bank statement in the legacy system has sequential number 0015. As carryover data, the new system needs the final data status 0015, from which it calculates the starting status 0016.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Carryover data is a feature of the FS-AM Account Management component of SAP. It allows users to carry over data from one period to the next, such as balances, open items, and account assignments. This helps to ensure that the data is consistent across periods and that the same information is available for reporting and analysis.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use carryover data in FS-AM Account Management, users must first set up the carryover rules in the system. This includes specifying which data should be carried over and how it should be handled. Once the rules are set up, the system will automatically carry over the data from one period to the next.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up carryover rules, it is important to consider how the data will be used in reporting and analysis. This will help ensure that the data is consistent across periods and that it can be used effectively for decision-making.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using carryover data in FS-AM Account Management, please refer to SAP's documentation on the topic.