What is 'short position' in SAP LO-AGR - SAP Agricultural Contract Management?

short position - Overview

• Component: LO-AGR

• Component Name: SAP Agricultural Contract Management

• Description: A position created by selling a futures contract or an options contract either a call or a put.

short position - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Short position in SAP Agricultural Contract Management (LO-AGR) is a term used to describe a situation where a company has sold more of a commodity than it has purchased. This can occur when a company has sold futures contracts for a commodity, but has not yet purchased the underlying commodity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Agricultural Contract Management, short positions are managed by entering the details of the sale and purchase contracts into the system. The system will then calculate the net position of the company, which will indicate whether the company is in a short position or not. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to monitor short positions closely, as they can lead to losses if not managed properly. Companies should ensure that they have sufficient funds available to cover any potential losses from short positions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing short positions in SAP Agricultural Contract Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.