What is dummy posting in SAP FS-PE - Payment Engine?

SAP Term: dummy posting

• Component: FS-PE

• Component Name: Payment Engine

• Description: A placeholder entry used for simulations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dummy posting is a feature of the SAP FS-PE Payment Engine that allows users to post a payment document without actually making a payment. This is useful for testing and debugging purposes, as it allows users to simulate the effects of a payment without actually making one. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use dummy posting, users must first create a payment document in the SAP system. Once the document is created, users can select the “Dummy Posting” option from the menu. This will post the document without actually making a payment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using dummy posting, it is important to remember that the document will not actually be posted to the ledger. Therefore, it is important to keep track of any dummy postings that have been made in order to avoid confusion when reconciling accounts. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on dummy posting in SAP FS-PE Payment Engine, please refer to the official SAP documentation.