What is 'financial statement entity' in SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP - Accounting for Financial Products?

financial statement entity - Overview

• Component: FS-BA-PM-AFP

• Component Name: Accounting for Financial Products

• Description: Entity for which financial statements are created, and that is defined by multiple dimensions, such as the legal entity and the profit center.

financial statement entity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Financial statement entity is a term used in the SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP Accounting for Financial Products component. It refers to a legal entity that is responsible for preparing and presenting financial statements. This includes the company itself, as well as any subsidiaries or affiliates that are part of the same group. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, financial statement entities are used to define the scope of financial reporting. This includes setting up the chart of accounts, defining the reporting currency, and setting up the reporting structure. The financial statement entity also determines which transactions are included in the financial statements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a financial statement entity in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the legal name of the entity, its address, and any other relevant information such as tax identification numbers or registration numbers. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP Accounting for Financial Products component also includes features such as consolidation and currency translation. These features allow companies to consolidate their financial statements across multiple entities and translate them into different currencies.