What is contract-related cash flow in SAP FS-FPS - Financial Products Subledger?

SAP Term: contract-related cash flow

• Component: FS-FPS

• Component Name: Financial Products Subledger

• Description: A cash flow that is calculated based on conditions as close to the contractual conditions as possible unlike estimated cash flows where the calculation is based on an estimate. The contract-related cash flow differs from the contractual cash flow in that the contractual cash flow is created in the operational system directly from the contract data while the contract-related cash flow is calculated in accounting based on the conditions taken from the operational system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Contract-related cash flow is a term used in the Financial Products Subledger (FS-FPS) component of SAP. It is a type of cash flow that is related to a contract, such as a loan or lease agreement. This type of cash flow includes payments made by the customer, interest payments, and any other payments related to the contract. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, contract-related cash flow can be tracked and managed using the FS-FPS component. This component allows users to view and manage all cash flows related to contracts, including payments made by customers, interest payments, and other payments. The FS-FPS component also allows users to generate reports on contract-related cash flows. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the FS-FPS component to track and manage contract-related cash flows, it is important to ensure that all payments are accurately recorded. This will help ensure that all payments are accounted for and that any discrepancies can be quickly identified and addressed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The FS-FPS component is part of the SAP Financials suite of products. It is designed to help users manage their financial operations more efficiently and effectively. Other components in the Financials suite include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Treasury Management.