What is structured template in SAP FS-BA-SD - Source Data?

SAP Term: structured template

• Component: FS-BA-SD

• Component Name: Source Data

• Description: A template comprising other templates which themselves can also be structured templates. In the template hierarchy, structured templates have a root node the primary template and one or more directly subordinate nodes secondary templates. These secondary templates can also be structured products of the same template category, which means that you can map very complex templates.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Structured template is a feature of the SAP FS-BA-SD Source Data component. It is a tool that allows users to create and manage templates for data entry. The templates are structured in a way that makes it easier for users to enter data quickly and accurately. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the structured template feature, users must first create a template. This can be done by selecting the “Create Template” option from the menu. Once the template is created, users can then enter data into the template fields. The data can be entered manually or imported from an external source. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a template, it is important to consider how the data will be used. This will help ensure that the template is structured in a way that makes it easy to enter and manage data. Additionally, it is important to consider how the data will be used when creating reports or other documents based on the template. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The structured template feature is part of the SAP FS-BA-SD Source Data component. Other features of this component include data validation, data mapping, and reporting capabilities. Additionally, there are other components within SAP that offer similar features such as SAP HANA and SAP BusinessObjects.