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What is 'total position' in SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP - Accounting for Financial Products?


total position - Overview


total position - Details


  • Key Concepts: Total position is a term used in the Accounting for Financial Products (AFP) component of SAP's Financial Services (FS) Business Application (BA). It is a type of financial position that is calculated by summing up all the individual positions of a particular financial instrument. This total position can then be used to assess the overall risk exposure of an organization.
    How to use it: Total position can be used to measure the overall risk exposure of an organization. It is calculated by summing up all the individual positions of a particular financial instrument. This total position can then be used to assess the overall risk exposure of an organization and to make decisions about how to manage that risk.
    Tips & Tricks: When calculating total position, it is important to consider all the individual positions of a particular financial instrument, including any derivatives or other complex instruments. Additionally, it is important to consider any changes in market conditions that may affect the value of the total position.
    Related Information: Total position is closely related to other concepts such as portfolio management and risk management. It is also related to other components of SAP's Financial Services Business Application, such as Risk Management and Portfolio Management. Additionally, total position can be used in conjunction with other financial instruments, such as derivatives, to assess overall risk

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