What is amount to be apportioned in SAP SRD-SRM-SI - SRM-Supplier Invoicing?

SAP Term: amount to be apportioned

• Component: SRD-SRM-SI

• Component Name: SRM-Supplier Invoicing

• Description: A sum paid in full for a product, such as insurance, where the total payment is recorded in the accounts as having been paid in equal portions over a selected accounting period. For example, a $1200 payment in January may be recorded in the accounts as twelve apportioned amounts of $100 per month from January to December.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Amount to be apportioned is a term used in SAP Supplier Invoicing. It is the total amount of an invoice that needs to be divided among different cost centers or other accounts. This amount is determined by the system based on the invoice data and can be changed manually if needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Supplier Invoicing, the amount to be apportioned is calculated automatically based on the invoice data. This amount can be changed manually if needed. To do this, go to the “Apportionment” tab in the invoice and enter the new amount in the “Amount to be Apportioned” field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When changing the amount to be apportioned, make sure that all of the cost centers or accounts are still receiving their correct amounts. If any of them are not, you may need to adjust the amounts manually. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use SAP Supplier Invoicing, please refer to the official SAP documentation.