What is 'expense category' in SAP SRD-FIN-ERM - FIN-Travel and Expense Management?

expense category - Overview

• Component: SRD-FIN-ERM

• Component Name: FIN-Travel and Expense Management

• Description: A classification of expenses according to the basic type of product or service purchased. Examples include lodging, transportation, or meals.

expense category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Expense category is a term used in SAP's Travel and Expense Management component. It is a way to classify expenses into different categories, such as travel, meals, entertainment, etc. This helps to organize and track expenses for reporting and budgeting purposes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP's Travel and Expense Management component, users can create expense categories to classify expenses. This can be done by navigating to the “Manage Expense Categories” page in the system. From there, users can create new categories or edit existing ones. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating expense categories, it is important to make sure that they are specific enough to accurately classify expenses. For example, instead of creating a single “Travel” category, it may be better to create separate categories for airfare, hotel, car rental, etc. This will make it easier to track and report on expenses. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use expense categories in SAP's Travel and Expense Management component, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TRAVEL_AND_EXPENSE_MANAGEMENT/latest/en-US