What is provisional invoice in SAP MM-IV-LIV - Logistics Invoice Verification?

SAP Term: provisional invoice

• Component: MM-IV-LIV

• Component Name: Logistics Invoice Verification

• Description: Initial invoice in the context of differential invoicing, with provisional invoice amount.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A provisional invoice is a document used in Logistics Invoice Verification (MM-IV-LIV) in SAP. It is a document that is created when goods are received from a vendor, but the invoice has not yet been received. The provisional invoice serves as a placeholder for the actual invoice, and it allows the vendor to be paid for the goods they have delivered. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to create a provisional invoice, the user must first enter the goods receipt in SAP. Once the goods receipt is entered, the user can then create a provisional invoice. This can be done by selecting the “Create Provisional Invoice” option from the menu. The user will then be prompted to enter the details of the goods received and the vendor information. Once this is done, the provisional invoice will be created and can be used to pay the vendor for their goods. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a provisional invoice, it is important to ensure that all of the details are accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that there are no discrepancies between the actual invoice and the provisional invoice when it comes time to pay the vendor. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all provisional invoices that have been created, as they will need to be reconciled with the actual invoices when they are received. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Provisional invoices are an important part of Logistics Invoice Verification (MM-IV-LIV) in SAP. For more information on this process, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Logistics Invoice Verification (MM-IV-LIV).