What is down payment request in SAP SRD-CRM-INV - CRM-Customer Invoice?

SAP Term: down payment request

• Component: SRD-CRM-INV

• Component Name: CRM-Customer Invoice

• Description: A document that requests a down payment for a product before it has been delivered, or for a service before it has been provided. The customer pays a part of the total amount at the time of purchase or before delivery. When invoicing takes place, this down payment is deducted from the invoice.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A down payment request is a type of invoice that is used to request a payment from a customer before goods or services are delivered. It is typically used when the customer has requested a large order and the supplier needs to ensure that they will receive payment for the goods or services before they are delivered. The down payment request is sent to the customer and must be approved before the order can be fulfilled. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, down payment requests are created in the SRD-CRM-INV CRM-Customer Invoice Management component. The user must enter the customer information, the amount of the down payment, and any other relevant information. Once the request is created, it must be approved by the customer before it can be processed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a down payment request in SAP, it is important to make sure that all of the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the request is approved quickly and without any issues. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary documents are included with the request, such as invoices and delivery notes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Down payment requests are just one type of invoice that can be created in SAP. Other types of invoices include sales invoices, credit memos, and debit memos. Additionally, there are various other components in SAP that can be used to manage invoices, such as SRD-CRM-INV CRM-Customer Invoice Management and SRD-CRM-INV CRM-Accounts Receivable Management.