What is 'nominal capital' in SAP FS-MCM-FAC - Facilities?

nominal capital - Overview

• Component: FS-MCM-FAC

• Component Name: Facilities

• Description: The total from the disbursement obligations and the planned capital for the part already disbursed including the planned, and therefore activated future disbursements. You can only use nominal capital for loans that are based on the payment plan principle.

nominal capital - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Nominal capital is a term used in the Facilities Management component of SAP. It is the amount of money that is invested in a facility or asset, and it is used to calculate the depreciation of the asset over time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, nominal capital is used to calculate the depreciation of an asset over time. This calculation is based on the initial investment amount and the expected lifespan of the asset. The depreciation amount can then be used to determine the cost of maintaining and replacing the asset over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating nominal capital, it is important to consider factors such as inflation, market conditions, and other economic factors that may affect the value of the asset over time. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the asset’s value over time, as this can affect the depreciation calculation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on nominal capital and how it is used in SAP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Facilities Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on how to calculate nominal capital and how it affects depreciation calculations.