What is flow category in SAP FS-MCM-CSL - Combined Settlement?

SAP Term: flow category

• Component: FS-MCM-CSL

• Component Name: Combined Settlement

• Description: A group of callers of processing control. The flow category defines the permitted callers, for example.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Flow category is a feature of the FS-MCM-CSL Combined Settlement component in SAP. It is used to group together different types of settlement flows, such as payments, receipts, and transfers. This allows for easier tracking and analysis of the different types of flows. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Flow categories can be created in the FS-MCM-CSL Combined Settlement component by going to the “Flow Categories” tab. Here, you can create new flow categories and assign them to different types of flows. You can also edit existing flow categories and assign them to different types of flows. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating flow categories, it is important to consider how they will be used in the future. For example, if you are creating a flow category for payments, you may want to include additional information such as payment type or payment date. This will make it easier to track and analyze payments in the future. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on flow categories in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation on FS-MCM-CSL Combined Settlement.