What is derived business transaction in SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP - Accounting for Financial Products?

SAP Term: derived business transaction

• Component: FS-BA-PM-AFP

• Component Name: Accounting for Financial Products

• Description: Internal business transaction that is generated by processing an external business transaction as part of financial position management. The derived business transaction contains data regarding the effects on results and the position both of which depend on the position caused by the business transaction that is to be cleared. The derived business transaction is used to trigger the relevant postings.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Derived business transactions are a type of accounting transaction in the SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP Accounting for Financial Products component. They are used to record the effects of financial instruments on the balance sheet and income statement. Derived business transactions are created automatically when a financial instrument is booked, and they are used to record the effects of the instrument on the balance sheet and income statement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Derived business transactions are created automatically when a financial instrument is booked. The system will create a derived business transaction for each financial instrument that is booked. The derived business transaction will record the effects of the instrument on the balance sheet and income statement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating derived business transactions, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included in the transaction. This includes the type of financial instrument, the amount of the transaction, and any other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary accounting entries are made in order to accurately record the effects of the financial instrument on the balance sheet and income statement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about derived business transactions, please refer to SAP's documentation on Accounting for Financial Products (FS-BA-PM-AFP). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information about how to use derived business transactions in SAP.