What is 'payment category' in SAP FS-MCM-PDM - Payment Distribution and Monitoring?

payment category - Overview

• Component: FS-MCM-PDM

• Component Name: Payment Distribution and Monitoring

• Description: An internal system classification of the payments as contributions and disbursements.

payment category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Payment category is a component of the SAP FS-MCM-PDM Payment Distribution and Monitoring module. It is used to classify payments according to their purpose, such as vendor payments, customer payments, or employee payments. It also helps to identify the payment type, such as cash, check, or bank transfer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Payment categories are used to define payment rules and determine the payment method for each payment type. For example, a vendor payment may be classified as a “cash” payment category and a customer payment may be classified as a “check” payment category. The payment category can also be used to determine the payment method for each payment type. For example, a vendor payment may be paid via cash, check, or bank transfer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the payment categories in SAP FS-MCM-PDM Payment Distribution and Monitoring module, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the category definition. This includes the purpose of the payment (e.g., vendor payments, customer payments, or employee payments), the payment type (e.g., cash, check, or bank transfer), and the payment method (e.g., cash, check, or bank transfer). 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using the SAP FS-MCM-PDM Payment Distribution and Monitoring module, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that