What is source document in SAP SRD-FIN-ACC - FIN-Financial Accounting?

SAP Term: source document

• Component: SRD-FIN-ACC

• Component Name: FIN-Financial Accounting

• Description: The original document associated with a business transaction, for example, a supplier invoice. The source document initiates the input of the business transaction into the accounting system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A source document is a document that provides evidence of a business transaction. It is used to record the details of a transaction and serves as the basis for creating an accounting entry. In SAP, source documents are used to record financial transactions in the General Ledger. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, source documents are used to record financial transactions in the General Ledger. The source document contains information about the transaction, such as the date, amount, and type of transaction. This information is then used to create an accounting entry in the General Ledger. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a source document in SAP, it is important to ensure that all of the information is accurate and complete. This will help ensure that the accounting entry created from the source document is accurate and complete. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Source documents are part of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module. The FI module is responsible for recording and managing financial transactions in SAP. Other components of the FI module include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Asset Accounting.