What is combined document in SAP PSM-FM - Funds Management?

SAP Term: combined document

• Component: PSM-FM

• Component Name: Funds Management

• Description: Document created with a special document type that enables the automatic creation of "virtual" predecessor documents such as a funds commitment or a precommitment. Combined documents are used for budgetary ledger reporting on earmarked funds in some countries. A combined document must be defined in Customizing. Note that in the budgetary ledger, postings are generated "as if" the corresponding documents existed in the FM component. However, since they do not exist in FM, documents posted will only have an effect on the budgetary ledger, not on FM.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A combined document is a type of document used in SAP Funds Management (PSM-FM). It is a single document that combines multiple documents into one, allowing for easier tracking and management of funds. This type of document is especially useful when dealing with multiple transactions that need to be tracked and managed together. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a combined document, you must first create the individual documents that will be combined. Once the documents have been created, they can then be combined into a single document. This can be done by selecting the documents you wish to combine and then clicking the “Combine” button. The combined document will then be created and can be used for tracking and managing funds. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a combined document, it is important to make sure that all of the documents being combined are related to each other. This will ensure that the combined document is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the documents being combined are from the same fiscal year, as this will ensure that all of the transactions are tracked correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using combined documents in SAP Funds Management (PSM-FM), please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature in SAP.