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SAP Business ByDesign Finance & Accounting

SAP Business ByDesign confirms 49 of the 87 finance & accounting capabilities we track, with a further 12 partially covered. Its deepest coverage is in Core Accounting; it is thinnest on Industry-Specific Finance.

Finance & Accounting is a core strength for SAP Business ByDesign — a primary capability included in standard deployments. The product is best suited to midsize companies or subsidiaries needing cloud-first sap.

49of 87
Capabilities confirmed
702
Documented features
Core Accounting
Strongest area
Industry-Specific Finance
Thinnest area
Capability coverage49 of 87 confirmed

How SAP Business ByDesign scores against the 87 finance & accounting capabilities we track across every ERP in our catalogue.

  • Core Accounting10 of 12
  • Accounts Receivable6 of 8
  • Closing & Audit7 of 10
  • Accounts Payable5 of 8
  • Asset & Tax6 of 12
  • Financial Planning6 of 11
  • Treasury & Cash Management3 of 8
  • Compliance & Regulatory3 of 8
  • Industry-Specific Finance3 of 10
Confirmed (49)Partial (12)Not documented (26)

“Not documented” means our research has not confirmed the capability either way — it is not a finding that SAP Business ByDesign lacks it. Coverage is scored against one shared capability list, so it is comparable between products.

What’s in it702 documented capabilities

The finance & accounting scope SAP Business ByDesign ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.

Cash Flow Management237

Covers the full cash cycle — payables, receivables, payment processing, liquidity, tax, and travel expenses — with automation and analytics to keep working capital under control.

Highlights
  • Cash Flow StatementGenerates a standard cash flow statement summarizing operating, investing, and financing activities over a period.
  • Determination of Payment Method / ReservationDetermines the appropriate payment method and reserves funds automatically for outgoing and incoming payments.
  • Creating User-Defined Payment File FormatsLets finance teams define custom payment file formats to match bank or country-specific requirements.
  • Netting of Payables and ReceivablesOffsets open payables against open receivables for the same business partner to reduce the number of settled transactions.
  • Point-of-Sale Transaction ProcessingProcesses point-of-sale transactions and posts the resulting cash movements into financial accounts.
All 236 capabilities
Capabilities 1–50
  • Cash Flow StatementGenerates a standard cash flow statement summarizing operating, investing, and financing activities over a period.
  • Determination of Payment Method / ReservationDetermines the appropriate payment method and reserves funds automatically for outgoing and incoming payments.
  • Creating User-Defined Payment File FormatsLets finance teams define custom payment file formats to match bank or country-specific requirements.
  • Netting of Payables and ReceivablesOffsets open payables against open receivables for the same business partner to reduce the number of settled transactions.
  • Point-of-Sale Transaction ProcessingProcesses point-of-sale transactions and posts the resulting cash movements into financial accounts.
  • Point-of-Sale Transaction Processing in Financial ManagementIntegrates point-of-sale transaction data into the financials area for reconciliation and reporting.
  • Point-of-Sale Transaction Processing - MexicoHandles point-of-sale transaction processing that meets Mexico-specific fiscal requirements.
  • PayablesManages the full accounts payable cycle, from open items and supplier master data to automatic payments, balance confirmations, and currency remeasurement.
  • Open Items PayablesDisplays and clears open payable line items for suppliers.
  • Cash Discounts for Payables in FinancialsApplies available cash discounts to supplier invoices when payments are made within the discount period.
  • Down Payments Made in FinancialsRecords and tracks down payments made to suppliers ahead of final invoicing.
  • Chain Liability — NetherlandsSupports Dutch chain liability rules that protect against joint liability for unpaid wage tax and social security contributions.
  • Finding Open Items for Externally Initiated PaymentsMatches externally initiated payments back to the corresponding open payable items in the system.
  • SuppliersCentralizes supplier master data and account balances, letting finance staff review transactions, monitor accounts, and manage balance confirmations for suppliers.
  • SupplierStores and maintains supplier master records, including location, contacts, and account details.
  • Supplier Account MonitorGives a consolidated view of a supplier's open items and account balance for quick review.
  • Canceling a Supplier InvoiceReverses a posted supplier invoice when it was entered in error or needs correction.
  • Payment ClearingMatches incoming and outgoing payments to open payable items and clears them automatically or manually.
  • Automatic PaymentsRuns scheduled payment processes that settle supplier invoices automatically based on due dates and terms.
  • Payment RunsExecutes batch payment runs that select and pay due supplier invoices in one process.
  • Balance Confirmation RunsCompiles supplier balance data and generates confirmation letters so companies can reconcile their payable balances with suppliers' records.
  • Balance Confirmation for PayablesCreates and sends balance confirmation letters to suppliers for reconciliation purposes.
  • Foreign Currency Remeasurement RunsRevalues open foreign-currency payables at current exchange rates for accurate period-end reporting.
  • Reclassification of PayablesReclassifies payable balances by remaining term for accurate balance sheet presentation.
  • ReceivablesManages the accounts receivable cycle end to end, covering incoming payments, customer master data, dunning, collections, payment clearing, and balance and currency reporting.
  • Automatic Incoming PaymentsAutomatically matches and applies incoming customer payments to open invoices.
  • Contracts in ReceivablesLinks customer contracts to receivables processing for accurate billing and collection tracking.
  • Incoming PaymentsRecords incoming customer payments received through various payment channels.
  • Down Payments Received in FinancialsTracks customer down payments received before final invoicing is completed.
  • Manual Incoming PaymentsLets finance staff manually enter and allocate incoming customer payments.
  • Refund of Payments ReceivedProcesses refunds of customer payments that were received in error or overpaid.
  • Pledging Agreements — AustriaManages pledging agreements for Austrian receivables assigned as collateral.
  • CustomersCentralizes customer master data and receivable balances, letting finance teams review transactions, monitor accounts, and manage balance confirmations for customers.
  • Open Items ReceivablesDisplays and clears open receivable line items for customers.
  • CustomerStores and maintains customer master records, including location, contacts, and account details.
  • Customer Account MonitorGives a consolidated view of a customer's open items and account balance for quick review.
  • Canceling a Customer InvoiceReverses a posted customer invoice when it was entered in error or needs correction.
  • Incoming Payments by SEPA Direct DebitCollects customer payments through SEPA direct debit mandates.
  • Collection CasesOpens and tracks collection cases for overdue customer accounts that need dedicated follow-up.
  • Automatic PaymentsAutomates the collection of amounts due from customers based on defined payment terms and methods.
  • Payment ClearingMatches incoming customer payments to open invoices and clears them automatically, with configurable proposals for discounts and deductions when amounts don't align exactly.
  • Cash Discounts for Receivables in FinancialsApplies cash discounts to customer invoices when payment is received within the discount period.
  • DunningIssues dunning notices to customers with overdue payments based on system-generated dunning proposals.
  • Automatic DunningAutomatically generates dunning notices for overdue customer accounts based on configured dunning levels.
  • Dunning RunsRuns the periodic process that creates dunning proposals for overdue customer items.
  • Payment RunsExecutes batch payment runs that process customer refunds or other outgoing receivables-related payments.
  • Balance Confirmation RunsCompiles customer balance data and generates confirmation letters so companies can reconcile their receivable balances with customers' records.
  • Balance Confirmation for ReceivablesCreates and sends balance confirmation letters to customers for reconciliation purposes.
  • Reserves for Bad DebtCalculates and posts reserves for receivables considered doubtful or uncollectible.
  • Foreign Currency Remeasurement RunsRevalues open foreign-currency receivables at current exchange rates on a chosen key date, repeatable until the items are settled or removed from the books.
Capabilities 51–100
  • Foreign Currency RemeasurementConverts open foreign-currency receivables into company currency at a specific key date for accurate reporting.
  • Reclassification of ReceivablesReclassifies receivable and payable balances by debtor or creditor and by remaining term to present them correctly on the balance sheet.
  • ReclassificationRuns the reclassification process that sorts receivable balances by remaining term for balance sheet reporting.
  • Central Bank ReportingReports receivables-related transactions to the central bank where required by local regulation.
  • Payment ManagementHandles the operational side of payment processing — chargebacks, external payments, cash handling, remittance advices, and settlement runs across credit cards, checks, and bills of exchange.
  • Credit Card ChargebacksTracks and processes credit card chargebacks initiated by customers or card issuers.
  • Period-End Activity for External PaymentsRuns period-end closing activities for payments processed through external payment providers.
  • Customer Payments by External PaymentsRecords customer payments collected through third-party external payment providers.
  • Cash Outpayments - SwitzerlandProcesses cash outpayments in line with Swiss payment requirements.
  • Using the Open Items TableProvides a working table for reviewing and managing open payment items during processing.
  • Computop - Communication ArrangementConfigures the communication arrangement that connects the system to the Computop payment service provider.
  • Foreign Payment Format — JapanGenerates payment files in the format required for foreign payments originating in Japan.
  • Payment MonitorGives an overview of payment statuses across payment runs, letting staff track and troubleshoot processing.
  • Payment AllocationManually allocates payments and advices the system cannot automatically match to a customer, supplier, or transaction, keeping payment status current.
  • Payment Allocation and ClearingManually allocates and clears a payment to the correct customer, supplier, or business transaction.
  • Payment Allocation and Clearing - JapanHandles manual payment allocation and clearing for transactions specific to Japan.
  • Petty CashTracks small cash disbursements and replenishments held outside the main bank accounts.
  • Check DepositsRecords and processes deposits of checks received from customers.
  • Lockbox BatchesProcesses batches of customer payments received through a bank lockbox service.
  • Bill of Exchange DepositsAssigns incoming bills of exchange from customers to a deposit that can be sent to the bank for collection or discounting, available where the bill-of-exchange payment method is supported.
  • Bill of ExchangeRecords the details of a bill of exchange received from a customer for payment.
  • Postings for Bill of Exchange ReceivablesGenerates the accounting postings associated with bill of exchange receivables.
  • Bill of Exchange CashingsProcesses cashing notifications received from the bank for bills of exchange payable, letting finance staff approve or reject each item before payment.
  • Outgoing PaymentsCreates the outgoing payments triggered by an approved bill of exchange cashing.
  • Remittance AdvicesRecords incoming remittance advices from customers and suppliers to support automatic payment clearing, and generates outgoing advices to inform business partners about payments made.
  • Supplier Remittance AdvicesRecords remittance advices received from suppliers ahead of payment processing.
  • Customer Remittance AdvicesRecords remittance advices received from customers ahead of payment processing.
  • Electronic Submission of Outgoing Remittance AdvicesSends outgoing remittance advices electronically to inform business partners about payments initiated.
  • Payment Media RunsGenerates the payment media files sent to banks to execute approved payments.
  • Payment Deposit RunsRuns the process that deposits collected payments, such as checks, into the appropriate bank account.
  • Credit Card Settlement RunsSettles processed credit card transactions in a periodic run.
  • Foreign Currency Remeasurement RunsRevalues open foreign-currency payment items at current exchange rates during period-end processing.
  • Direct Debit Rejection RunsProcesses rejected direct debit collections and updates the related open items accordingly.
  • Liquidity ManagementGives cash managers visibility into bank accounts, transfers, and cash position, and supports payment file generation, liquidity forecasting, and country-specific payment formats.
  • Bank StatementsImports and displays bank statement data for reconciliation against system records.
  • Bank TransfersCreates and processes transfers of funds between bank accounts.
  • Intercompany Bank-to-Bank TransferTransfers funds between bank accounts belonging to different companies within the same group.
  • Bank Payment AdviceRecords a bank's advice confirming a payment transaction for reconciliation.
  • Check Lots and Check Numbers for Outgoing ChecksManages check lots and assigns sequential numbers for outgoing check payments.
  • Monitoring Payment Allocation ProcessingMonitors the status of payment allocation tasks that require manual review.
  • Monitoring Payment Allocation Processing for AdviceMonitors the status of payment allocation tasks generated from remittance advices.
  • About Payment Format “Manual”Explains the manual payment format option used when no electronic format applies.
  • SEPA Migration GuideGuides companies through migrating payment processes to the SEPA payment scheme.
  • Liquidity CheckChecks available liquidity before releasing a payment to prevent overdrawing an account.
  • Liquidity ForecastProjects expected cash inflows and outflows to support short-term liquidity planning.
  • Maintain Payment Purpose for Payment ProcessingMaintains standard payment purpose texts used when generating payment files.
  • Migration of Payment PurposesMigrates existing payment purpose data into the current payment purpose format.
  • Generation of Custom Payment File Using XSL Transformation RepositoryGenerates custom payment file layouts using XSL transformations stored in the repository.
  • SAP Format for Bank Directory UploadUploads bank directory data using SAP's standard file format.
  • Bank Directory Upload for Six Interbank Clearing – SwitzerlandUploads Swiss bank directory data via the SIX Interbank Clearing format.
Capabilities 101–150
  • Forecast Planning ItemRecords manual planning items to include in liquidity forecasts alongside actual transactions.
  • ISR Payments - SwitzerlandProcesses ISR-based payments used for Swiss invoicing and collection.
  • Payment Processing Using ISR — SwitzerlandProcesses outgoing and incoming payments using the Swiss ISR payment slip system.
  • Payment Processing Using ISR — SwitzerlandSupports an additional ISR payment processing scenario for companies operating in Switzerland.
  • Master DataMaintains records for the company's banks and accounts, a central bank directory, clearing house data, and the payment formats used across liquidity processing.
  • Banks and Bank AccountsMaintains master data for company banks and their associated bank accounts.
  • Bank Directory and Bank Directory UpdatesMaintains a central directory of bank information and applies periodic directory updates.
  • Electronic Payment FormatsDefines electronic payment file formats used to transmit payments to banks.
  • Manual Payment FormatsDefines manual payment formats for payments entered outside automated file generation.
  • Cash PositionGives cash managers a consolidated daily view of expected inflows and outflows, opening and closing balances, and net cash flow by payment method and bank.
  • Cash PositionDisplays the consolidated cash position for the current business day, broken down by payment method and bank.
  • File ManagementMonitors incoming and outgoing electronic files, such as bank statements and payment files, for processing status.
  • Electronic Bank Statement File FormatsDefines the electronic file formats used to import bank statement data.
  • Clearing House StatementsUploads and reconciles clearing house statements against payments in transfer, and lets staff view status and reverse incorrect statements.
  • Clearing Houses and Clearing House AccountsMaintains master data for clearing houses and their associated accounts.
  • Customer Payments by Credit CardRecords customer payments collected by credit card through a clearing house.
  • Bank StatementsDisplays bank statement status and balances, and lets finance staff manually upload paper statements alongside those imported automatically.
  • Generate Bank Statement Using CSV File FormatGenerates a bank statement from data supplied in CSV file format.
  • Payment MonitorTracks the status of payments processed within liquidity management for troubleshooting.
  • Bank Payment AdvicesLists bank payment advices entered manually to complete the cash position when data isn't yet in the system.
  • Bank Transaction Status NotificationsReceives status notifications from banks confirming the outcome of submitted transactions.
  • Liquidity ForecastsProvides forecasts of future liquidity based on planned and actual cash flows.
  • Payment BatchesGroups payments into batches for processing and transmission to the bank.
  • Tax ManagementCalculates, reports, and files taxes across jurisdictions, covering tax determination, returns, payments, postings, and country-specific compliance requirements.
  • Tax Management Work CenterProvides the central work area for managing tax-related tasks and reports.
  • Tax ReturnsCompiles and files tax returns across a wide range of countries, drawing on posted tax data to meet each jurisdiction's specific reporting requirements.
  • Tax RegisterMaintains a register of all tax-relevant transactions for reporting purposes.
  • Tax Codes and Tax EventsDefines tax codes and the tax events that trigger their use in transactions.
  • Example Scenario for Tax ReturnsWalks through an example scenario illustrating how tax returns are compiled and filed.
  • Tax Due Date of Tax ItemsTracks the due date of individual tax items to support timely filing.
  • Tax Reporting – AustriaCompiles tax reports that meet Austrian filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – AustraliaCompiles tax reports that meet Australian filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – CanadaCompiles tax reports that meet Canadian filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – SwitzerlandCompiles tax reports that meet Swiss filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – ChinaCompiles tax reports that meet Chinese filing requirements.
  • Tax Returns – DenmarkCompiles and files tax returns that meet Danish requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – SpainCompiles tax reports that meet Spanish filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – FranceCompiles tax reports that meet French filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – UKCompiles tax reports that meet United Kingdom filing requirements.
  • Tax Returns – IndiaCompiles and files tax returns that meet Indian requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – ItalyCompiles tax reports that meet Italian filing requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – MexicoCompiles tax reports that meet Mexican filing requirements.
  • Tax Returns – NetherlandsCompiles and files tax returns that meet Dutch requirements.
  • Tax Returns – New ZealandCompiles and files tax returns that meet New Zealand requirements.
  • Tax Reporting – South AfricaCompiles tax reports that meet South African filing requirements.
  • Retroactive Reporting of Tax ItemsReports tax items retroactively when a correction affects a prior filing period.
  • Chamber Contribution Fee Calculation – AustriaCalculates the chamber contribution fee required of Austrian companies.
  • Challan Processing – IndiaProcesses tax payment challans required under Indian tax regulations.
  • Goods and Services Tax – IndiaCalculates and reports Goods and Services Tax for transactions in India.
  • Official Document Number for Self Invoice - IndiaAssigns the official document number required for self-invoices under Indian tax rules.
Capabilities 151–200
  • AEAT Certificates for SII — SpainManages AEAT certificates used for Spain's Immediate Supply of Information (SII) reporting.
  • AEAT Certificates for SII — SpainCovers an additional AEAT certificate scenario for Spain's SII reporting process.
  • Communication Arrangement for SII - SpainConfigures the communication arrangement that connects the system to Spain's SII reporting service.
  • Immediate Supply of Information System (SII) - SpainSubmits tax transaction data through Spain's Immediate Supply of Information (SII) system.
  • Import of Services – IndiaReports tax obligations arising from the import of services into India.
  • Import of Goods – IndiaReports tax obligations arising from the import of goods into India.
  • Prepayment of VAT – IndiaRecords VAT prepayments required under Indian tax regulations.
  • Purchase of Capital Goods – IndiaHandles the tax treatment of capital goods purchases in India.
  • Tax Invoices for Self-Assessed VAT — UkraineGenerates tax invoices for self-assessed VAT required under Ukrainian regulations.
  • Separate Payment of CST and VAT – IndiaProcesses separate payments of central sales tax and VAT as required in India.
  • Split Payment for VAT — ItalySupports Italy's split payment mechanism for VAT on public sector transactions.
  • Service Tax Returns – IndiaCompiles and files service tax returns required in India.
  • Tax Abatement – IndiaApplies tax abatement rules used to reduce the taxable base in India.
  • Spesometro Tax Return — ItalyCompiles the Spesometro tax return required by Italian tax authorities.
  • EC Sales List – PolandCompiles the EC Sales List required for Polish intra-EU reporting.
  • Unregistered Dealer Purchase – IndiaHandles the tax treatment of purchases made from unregistered dealers in India.
  • VAT Reporting— South KoreaCompiles VAT reports that meet South Korean filing requirements.
  • Withholding Tax Reporting — South KoreaCompiles withholding tax reports that meet South Korean filing requirements.
  • Tax Invoices — UkraineGenerates tax invoices that meet Ukrainian regulatory requirements.
  • Import of Goods – IndiaCovers an additional import-of-goods tax scenario for India.
  • Withholding Tax 27Q – IndiaCompiles Form 27Q withholding tax returns required in India.
  • Withholding Tax Returns – IndiaCompiles and files withholding tax returns required in India.
  • Withholding Tax Vendor Certificate (37– A) – MexicoIssues the vendor withholding tax certificate (Form 37-A) required in Mexico.
  • Intracompany Stock Transfer – IndiaHandles the tax treatment of intracompany stock transfers within India.
  • Tax Returns for Goods and ServicesCompiles tax returns covering both goods and services transactions.
  • Excise Tax – IndiaCalculates and reports excise tax obligations in India.
  • Electronic Submission of Tax ReturnSubmits completed tax returns electronically to the relevant tax authority.
  • Tax PaymentsTracks tax payments owed to and received from tax authorities, including their processing status.
  • Example Scenario for Tax PaymentsWalks through an example scenario illustrating how tax payments are processed.
  • Status of Tax PaymentsShows the current processing status of individual tax payments.
  • Tax Transactions and Tax PostingsCovers how the system posts tax-relevant transactions, including free-of-charge goods, down payments, intra-community movements, cross-border sales, discounts, and exchange rate differences.
  • Goods and Services Granted Free of ChargeHandles the tax treatment of goods and services provided to customers free of charge.
  • Postings for Down Payments (Gross Method)Posts down payments using the gross method for tax reporting purposes.
  • Intra-Community MovementTracks the tax treatment of goods moved between EU member states within the same company.
  • Taxable Business Transactions AbroadIdentifies and taxes business transactions that take place outside the company's home country.
  • Calculation of tax abroad for B2C salesCalculates the applicable tax for B2C sales made abroad.
  • Calculation of Tax Abroad for ServicesCalculates the applicable tax for services delivered abroad.
  • Discounts: Cash Discounts and BonusesAdjusts tax calculations to reflect cash discounts and bonuses applied to a transaction.
  • Exchange Rate Differences in Journal EntriesPosts exchange rate differences arising from tax-relevant journal entries.
  • Tax DeterminationAutomatically determines the correct tax type, rate, and code for a transaction based on master data, location, and country-specific rules, with options to integrate third-party tax engines like Avalara and Vertex.
  • Tax Determination DetailsDetails the master data, elements, exemption handling, and reverse charge and third-party scenarios that feed into tax determination.
  • Master Data for Tax DeterminationMaintains the master data used to determine the correct tax for a transaction.
  • Elements of Tax DeterminationExplains the elements the system evaluates when determining the applicable tax.
  • Tax Exemption Certificate ProcessingManages tax exemption certificates and applies them during tax determination.
  • Tax Determination with Reverse Charge MechanismApplies the reverse charge mechanism when determining tax on eligible transactions.
  • Third-Party Order Processing TaxationDetermines the correct tax treatment for orders fulfilled through third-party processing.
  • Tax on Goods and Services - Configuration GuideGuides configuration of tax rules applied to goods and services transactions.
  • Tax Determination — USDetermines the applicable sales and use tax for transactions in the United States.
  • Tax Determination for MOSS/OSSDetermines tax under the EU's Mini One Stop Shop / One Stop Shop scheme for cross-border digital sales.
  • Tax Determination for MOSS — AustriaDetermines MOSS tax obligations specific to Austria.
Capabilities 201–236
  • Tax Determination and Calculation for GermanyDetermines and calculates tax on transactions according to German tax rules.
  • Tax Determination and Calculation for USDetermines and calculates tax on transactions according to United States tax rules.
  • About Tax Rate Determination Service Provider Vertex SMBIntegrates the Vertex SMB service to determine tax rates for transactions.
  • External Tax Determination for Goods and Services - Configuration GuideGuides configuration of an external tax determination service for goods and services transactions.
  • Example Scenario for External Tax Determination for Goods and ServicesWalks through an example scenario for using an external tax determination service.
  • Tax Rate Determination Service Provider AvalaraIntegrates the Avalara service to determine tax rates for transactions.
  • Access to Tax Data by Tax Authorities (GDPdU)Provides tax authorities with structured access to tax-relevant data under Germany's GDPdU regulation.
  • Generic Tax Return as Tax Return TypeOffers a generic tax return type for jurisdictions without a dedicated predefined return.
  • Tax Reporting GroupGroups related companies or units together for consolidated tax reporting.
  • Tax AuthoritiesMaintains master data for the tax authorities that transactions and returns are reported to.
  • Sales and Use Tax EntriesRecords the sales and use tax entries generated from transactions.
  • VAT EntriesRecords the VAT entries generated from transactions.
  • Withholding Tax Base Amount EntriesRecords the base amounts used to calculate withholding tax.
  • Sales and Use Tax ReturnsCompiles sales and use tax returns from previously generated tax data.
  • VAT ReturnsCompiles VAT returns from previously generated tax data.
  • Tax AdjustmentsRecords manual adjustments to previously posted tax amounts.
  • Service/Excise Tax ReturnsCompiles service and excise tax returns from previously generated tax data.
  • EC Sales ListsCompiles EC Sales Lists reporting intra-EU supplies to VAT-registered customers.
  • Withholding Tax ReturnsCompiles withholding tax returns from previously generated tax data.
  • A-29 ReportsGenerates A-29 reports used for specific regulatory tax reporting.
  • GST ReturnsCompiles Goods and Services Tax returns from previously generated tax data.
  • Other Tax ReturnsDisplays and updates TCS and entry tax returns generated by the periodic tax return run process.
  • Generation of Custom Tax Return File Using XSL Transformation RepositoryGenerates a custom tax return file layout using XSL transformations stored in the repository.
  • Tax PaymentsTracks individual tax payments made to or received from tax authorities.
  • Periodic TasksRuns the periodic tasks that support recurring tax processing and reporting.
  • Travel and ExpensesManages employee travel advances and expense reports, including approvals, mileage and day-based allowances, and country-specific compensation rules.
  • Travel AdvancesIssues and tracks cash advances given to employees ahead of business travel.
  • Review and Approval of Expense ReportsRoutes submitted expense reports through review and approval before reimbursement.
  • Rule of 183 - AustriaApplies Austria's 183-day rule when determining the tax treatment of employee travel.
  • Rule of 5/5/15 - AustriaApplies Austria's 5/5/15 rule for calculating per diem allowances on business trips.
  • Nonmonetary Compensation - GermanyHandles the tax treatment of nonmonetary compensation provided to employees in Germany.
  • Expense ArrangementsDefines the policies and limits that govern how employee expenses are reimbursed.
  • Expense ReportsLets employees submit expense reports for business costs incurred.
  • Expense Settlement Recalculation RunsRecalculates settled expense reports when underlying rates or rules change.
  • Mileage AccumulationTracks accumulated mileage claimed by employees for reimbursement purposes.
  • Day AccumulationTracks accumulated days claimed for per diem reimbursement purposes.

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Financial and Management Accounting290

Ties purchasing, manufacturing, and sales activity into one general ledger and its subledgers, giving finance teams a consistent set of data to report on and make decisions from.

Highlights
  • Organizational and General Master DataHolds the core organizational and master data records, including companies, business residences, business partners, and cost and profit centers, that financial and management accounting relies on.
  • CompanyRepresents a legal entity within the organizational structure that financial postings and reporting are tied to.
  • Business ResidenceIdentifies the physical or legal site of a company used for local tax and regulatory reporting.
  • Business PartnersStores the customer, supplier, and other partner records that financial transactions reference.
  • Cost CenterTracks costs incurred by an organizational unit for internal cost accounting and reporting.
All 289 capabilities
Capabilities 1–50
  • Organizational and General Master DataHolds the core organizational and master data records, including companies, business residences, business partners, and cost and profit centers, that financial and management accounting relies on.
  • CompanyRepresents a legal entity within the organizational structure that financial postings and reporting are tied to.
  • Business ResidenceIdentifies the physical or legal site of a company used for local tax and regulatory reporting.
  • Business PartnersStores the customer, supplier, and other partner records that financial transactions reference.
  • Cost CenterTracks costs incurred by an organizational unit for internal cost accounting and reporting.
  • Profit CenterGroups revenues and costs by area of management responsibility for profitability reporting.
  • SegmentClassifies business activity into reportable segments for external financial disclosure.
  • Functional AreasCategorizes expenses by business function, such as sales, administration, or production, for income statement reporting.
  • Org StructuresLets administrators create, edit, and display the company's organizational structure by date, in table or chart form, with a separate planning area for controlled changes.
  • Organizational Data Requirements for FinancialsDefines the organizational data, such as company and business residence assignments, that financial postings require.
  • Movement TypesClassifies the kind of goods movement, such as a receipt or issue, tied to an inventory posting.
  • MaterialsHolds the material master attributes that accounting and inventory valuation postings draw on.
  • Production LotsRepresents a batch of manufactured goods that costs and postings can be traced to.
  • ResourcesRepresents equipment or labor capacity used in production and costed accordingly.
  • Currencies and RatesDefines the currencies used across the system under the ISO 4217 standard, and converts transaction-currency amounts into each company's local currency for journal entries and statutory reporting.
  • Currency Conversion ProfilesSets the rules that determine which exchange rate applies when converting an amount between currencies.
  • About Foreign Currency ConversionsExplains how amounts recorded in a foreign transaction currency are translated into a company's local currency.
  • Set of BooksDefines the accounting principles, fiscal year structure, and general ledger with subledgers, covering fixed assets, inventory, receivables, payables, cash, tax, cost, and sales, that a company's statutory reporting is based on.
  • Multiple Sets of BooksLets a company maintain more than one set of books to report under different accounting principles in parallel.
  • Accounting PrinciplesDefines the accounting standard, such as IFRS or a local GAAP, that a set of books follows.
  • Reporting PrinciplesControls how income statements are structured and how profit centers and segments are derived for a set of books.
  • Income Statement by Function of ExpenseStructures the income statement by the business function, such as production or sales, that each cost relates to.
  • Income Statement by Nature of ExpenseBreaks operating profit down by the type of cost and revenue incurred, such as material costs and wages, requiring manual adjusting entries alongside the standard posting logic.
  • Periodic Transfer to Nature of Expense: PreparationPrepares the periodic postings needed to restate an income statement from the function-of-expense method to the nature-of-expense method.
  • Switching from Function of Expense Method to Nature of Expense Method - AustriaGuides the switch from function-of-expense to nature-of-expense income statement reporting for companies in Austria.
  • Switching from Function of Expense Method to Nature of Expense Method - SwitzerlandGuides the switch from function-of-expense to nature-of-expense income statement reporting for companies in Switzerland.
  • Periodic Transfer to Nature of Expense: Data Collection and Posting LogicDescribes the data collection and posting logic behind the periodic transfer of figures into a nature-of-expense income statement.
  • Switching from Function of Expense Method to Nature of Expense Method: Manual Postings – Posting System - AustriaDetails the manual postings needed when switching an Austrian company's income statement to the nature-of-expense method.
  • Switching from Function of Expense Method to Nature of Expense Method: Manual Postings – Posting System - SwitzerlandDetails the manual postings needed when switching a Swiss company's income statement to the nature-of-expense method.
  • Derivation of Profit Centers and SegmentsDetermines how a profit center and segment are automatically assigned to a business transaction.
  • Fiscal YearDefines the twelve-month period, or a shorter variant, that a company closes its books against, with year-specific variants available for future flexibility.
  • Closing StepsLists the sequence of steps required to complete a fiscal year's closing.
  • Shortened Fiscal YearSupports a fiscal year of less than twelve months, such as when a company changes its year-end date.
  • Checking the Accounting Period for Operational PostingsVerifies that an accounting period is open before an operational business transaction posts to it.
  • Process Control for Operational PostingsControls which accounting period operational transactions are allowed to post into.
  • Automatic Account DeterminationSelects the right G/L account for a business transaction automatically, based on the material's account determination group together with settings configured for the business.
  • Setting Up an Account Determination ProfileConfigures the profile that maps business transactions to the correct G/L accounts.
  • Configuration of Account Determination for Business TransactionsDefines account determination settings for each type of business transaction that posts to accounting.
  • Reconciliation AccountsLinks a subledger account, such as accounts receivable, to its corresponding G/L reconciliation account.
  • Special Account DeterminationCovers account determination rules and exceptions that fall outside the standard process, such as free-text supplier invoices and wage-related postings tied to a cost center.
  • Account Determination of Expenses - ChinaApplies China-specific rules for determining which G/L account an expense posts to.
  • Calculating Valuation Differences - ChinaCalculates valuation differences for China-specific account determination and reporting requirements.
  • General LedgerBrings together accounting periods, journal entries, chart of accounts, closing activities, and statutory and consolidation reporting for every company assigned to a set of books.
  • Open and Close Accounting PeriodsOpens and closes accounting periods to control when postings are allowed.
  • Period-End-CloseGroups the reconciliation, adjustment, and period-closing tasks a company completes at the end of an accounting period.
  • ReconciliationCompares balances across ledgers and subledgers to confirm they agree before a period is closed.
  • Allowance for Doubtful AccountsEstimates and posts a reserve for receivables that may not be collected.
  • Close Accounting Period for All PostingsCloses an accounting period to every type of posting, operational and closing alike.
  • Close Accounting Period for Operational PostingsCloses an accounting period to day-to-day operational postings while leaving closing entries open.
  • Close Accounting Periods for Closing EntriesCloses an accounting period to closing entries once year-end adjustments are complete.
Capabilities 51–100
  • Adjusting EntriesRecords manual adjustments needed to correct or complete a period's financial results.
  • Closing Fiscal YearsCloses a fiscal year once all periods within it have been finalized.
  • Preparation for Consolidation — OverviewIntroduces the steps that prepare a company's financial data for group consolidation.
  • Preparation for Consolidation – Business Processes and Posting LogicExplains the business processes and posting logic that feed data into consolidation preparation.
  • Preparation for Consolidation – Data ProvisionCovers how financial data is formatted and provided for group consolidation.
  • Preparation for Consolidation – Consolidation StepsWalks through the sequence of steps performed to prepare data for consolidation.
  • Electronic Export of Year-End Closing File - AustriaExports the year-end closing file in the electronic format required for Austrian statutory filing.
  • Electronic Financial ReportingGenerates statutory financial reports in the electronic format required by local authorities.
  • Reserves (Using the Example of Leave Reserves)Illustrates how a financial reserve, such as for employee leave, is calculated and posted.
  • Manual Entries for Accounts ReceivableEnters manual correcting or adjusting postings directly against accounts receivable.
  • Manual Postings in the General LedgerEnters manual journal postings directly to general ledger accounts.
  • Manual Postings to Cash AccountsEnters manual postings directly against cash accounts.
  • Manual Entries for Accounts PayableEnters manual correcting or adjusting postings directly against accounts payable.
  • Manual Entries for Production LotsEnters manual postings against a production lot's costs.
  • Manual Entries for MaterialsEnters manual postings against a material's inventory value.
  • Manual Entries for Sales DocumentsEnters manual postings tied to a specific sales document.
  • Postings Not Relevant to General LedgerFlags business transactions that do not require a general ledger posting.
  • Unposted Business TransactionsLists business transactions that have not yet been posted to accounting so they can be reviewed and corrected.
  • Dual Control for Manual PostingsRequires a second approver to review and release a manual posting before it takes effect.
  • WorkProvides a worklist for reviewing and correcting source documents that failed to post automatically.
  • Set of Books and Assigned CompaniesShows the fiscal year, accounting period, and other settings for each company assigned to a set of books, and lets users open, close, and carry forward fiscal years.
  • Document Flow into AccountingTraces a business transaction from its originating source document through to the journal entry it generates.
  • Partner CompaniesIdentifies companies within the same corporate group for intercompany transaction processing.
  • CompaniesRepresents the legal entities created within the organizational structure and assigned to a set of books.
  • General Ledger AccountsLists every G/L account in use, together with its current balance and open item status, and lets administrators edit the underlying chart of accounts.
  • Chart of AccountsDefines the structured list of G/L accounts that all financial postings are recorded against.
  • Open Item Management and G/L AccountsTracks individual open items on a G/L account so they can be matched and cleared against an offsetting entry.
  • Display and Edit Chart of AccountsDisplays and edits the chart of accounts that underlies every G/L account.
  • Journal EntriesReviews the automatically generated postings that arise from source documents, manual vouchers, and periodic valuation processes, and traces the document flow behind each one.
  • Journal EntriesRecords the automatic accounting entry generated by a business transaction.
  • Derivation of the Posting DateDetermines which date a business transaction's journal entry is posted under.
  • Journal Entry VouchersCreates and edits manual journal entry vouchers, including bulk uploads from a spreadsheet, to enter correcting or adjusting postings directly into accounting.
  • Journal Entry VouchersEnters a manual transaction directly into accounting to generate a journal entry.
  • Upload a Journal Entry VoucherUploads a batch of postings from a spreadsheet file as a journal entry voucher.
  • Manual Entry of Journal Entry VouchersEnters a journal entry voucher manually to record an adjusting or correcting posting.
  • Prepaid ExpensesDefers an expense paid in advance so it is recognized in the accounting periods it relates to.
  • Deferred IncomeDefers income received in advance so it is recognized in the accounting periods it relates to.
  • Intercompany Journal Entry VouchersRecords a journal entry voucher that posts between two companies within the same corporate group.
  • Recurring Journal Entry VouchersAutomatically repeats a journal entry voucher on a defined schedule, such as monthly accruals.
  • Closing – Relevant TasksLists the tasks relevant to completing an accounting period or fiscal year close.
  • Closing CockpitGenerates and tracks a predefined checklist of period-end and year-end closing activities, with dependencies that enforce the correct completion order.
  • Closing Activities – Year-End ClosingLists the closing activities required to complete year-end closing.
  • Source DocumentsReviews and corrects business transactions, such as vendor bills, customer billing, and payment records, that other parts of the system route into accounting for posting.
  • Source DocumentsRepresents a transaction, such as an invoice or payment, sent into accounting from another application area for posting.
  • Balance CarryforwardCarries closing balance sheet and P&L account balances into the new fiscal year so the prior year's net result is reflected correctly going forward.
  • Balance CarryforwardCarries a G/L account's closing balance forward into the next fiscal year.
  • Statutory ReportsGenerates the financial reports required to meet local statutory reporting obligations.
  • ReconciliationCompares account balances across ledgers to confirm they agree.
  • Post Recurring Journal Entry VouchersPosts a recurring journal entry voucher on its scheduled run.
  • DATEV ExportConverts a company's postings into the DATEV file format so a German tax advisor can import them for period, quarter, or year-end closing.
Capabilities 101–150
  • DATEV Export — GermanyExports posting data in DATEV format for German statutory and tax closing.
  • Extraction Run for Financial DataExtracts financial data for use in external reporting or analysis.
  • Exchange RatesMaintains the exchange rates used to convert amounts between currencies in journal entries, keeping a history of prior rates.
  • Exchange Rate, Exchange Rate Type, and Conversion TypeDefines the exchange rate, rate type, and conversion type settings that determine which rate applies to a currency conversion.
  • Get Concur Documents RunRetrieves expense documents from Concur for processing in accounting.
  • Acknowledge Concur Documents RunConfirms receipt of expense documents retrieved from Concur.
  • Post Concur Documents RunPosts expense documents retrieved from Concur to the general ledger.
  • Electronic Financial ReportingGenerates statutory financial reports in the electronic format required by local authorities.
  • Encumbrance Balance CarryforwardCarries forward outstanding budget encumbrances into the new fiscal year.
  • Foreign Currency Remeasurement RunsRemeasures foreign-currency balances at period end and posts any resulting exchange rate differences.
  • Fixed AssetsManages the fixed asset lifecycle from acquisition through depreciation to retirement or sale, including country-specific depreciation methods and low-value asset handling.
  • Legacy Asset and Subasset – Legacy DataLoads historical fixed asset and subasset records carried over from a legacy system.
  • Individual Materials and AcquisitionsTracks an individually managed material acquired as, or converted into, a fixed asset.
  • Mass Upload Depreciation Postings to Fixed Asset AccountingUploads a batch of depreciation postings into fixed asset accounting in one run.
  • Automatic Settlement of Assets under ConstructionAutomatically settles accumulated costs from an asset under construction to the completed fixed asset.
  • Sale of Fixed AssetsRecords the sale of a fixed asset and posts any resulting gain or loss.
  • Period ControlDetermines which accounting period a fixed asset transaction, such as an acquisition or retirement, is depreciated from.
  • Period Control Methods and KeysDefines the period control methods and keys that govern when depreciation starts for a given transaction type.
  • Depreciation MethodsDepreciates fixed assets under a range of methods that meet financial accounting standards and tax requirements, each governed by its own period control settings.
  • Depreciation Methods — AustriaApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Austria.
  • Depreciation Methods — AustraliaApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Australia.
  • Depreciation Methods — BelgiumApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Belgium.
  • Depreciation Methods — CanadaApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Canada.
  • Depreciation Methods — ChinaApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in China.
  • Depreciation Methods — DenmarkApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Denmark.
  • Depreciation Methods — FranceApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in France.
  • Depreciation Methods – GermanyApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Germany.
  • Depreciation Methods — IndiaApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in India.
  • Depreciation Methods — ItalyApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Italy.
  • Depreciation Methods — MexicoApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Mexico.
  • Depreciation Methods — NetherlandsApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in the Netherlands.
  • Depreciation Methods — New ZealandApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in New Zealand.
  • Depreciation Methods — SpainApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Spain.
  • Depreciation Methods — South AfricaApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in South Africa.
  • Depreciation Methods — SwitzerlandApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in Switzerland.
  • Depreciation Methods — United KingdomApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in the United Kingdom.
  • Depreciation Methods – USApplies the fixed asset depreciation methods required by tax and accounting rules in the United States.
  • Low-Value AssetsExpenses a low-value asset in full rather than depreciating it over time.
  • Low-Value Assets for GermanyApplies Germany-specific low-value asset thresholds and treatment for immediate expensing.
  • Replacement ValuesTracks the current replacement value of a fixed asset alongside its book value.
  • Super and Iper Ammortamento - ItalyApplies Italy's super and hyper depreciation incentives to qualifying fixed asset investments.
  • Posting Assets Under ConstructionPosts costs accumulated for an asset that is still under construction.
  • Transfer of ReservesTransfers a reserve amount between fixed asset accounts.
  • Fixed AssetsTracks a fixed asset's full lifecycle from acquisition to retirement, letting users record manual adjustments to its value and integrating automatically with procurement and invoicing.
  • Fixed AssetsRepresents an individually identifiable tangible or intangible asset tracked through its lifecycle.
  • Assets and SubassetsBreaks a fixed asset down into subassets for more granular tracking and depreciation.
  • Manual Postings in Fixed AssetsRecords a manual posting against a fixed asset, such as a write-down or write-up.
  • Fixed Asset ClassesGroups fixed assets that share default depreciation terms and G/L account assignments.
  • DepreciationCalculates and posts depreciation and special depreciation automatically to the balance sheet and expense accounts, using terms inherited from the asset class.
  • Automatic Fixed Asset DepreciationAutomatically calculates and posts a fixed asset's depreciation each period based on its depreciation terms.
Capabilities 151–200
  • Fixed Asset Depreciation RunsExecutes the periodic run that calculates and posts fixed asset depreciation.
  • Lease Contract ManagementManages lease contracts and the periodic runs that process and post lease-related transactions to accounting.
  • Lease ContractRecords the terms of a lease agreement, including its payment schedule and duration.
  • Lease Contract Processing RunProcesses lease contracts to calculate the periodic amounts due for posting.
  • Lease Posting RunPosts calculated lease amounts to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  • Inventory ValuationValues material, work-in-process, and production lot inventory using standard, moving average, or actual costing methods, and clears the accounts generated by goods receipts, invoices, and landed costs.
  • Actual CostingCalculates inventory cost based on the actual costs incurred rather than a standard or planned cost.
  • Actual Cost RollupRolls actual costs up through a material's bill of structure to determine its total actual cost.
  • Actual Cost Allocation RunsExecutes the run that allocates actual costs collected during the period across inventory.
  • Production Variance AnalysisAnalyzes the variance between a production lot's planned and actual cost.
  • Inventory Cost HistoryShows how a material's inventory cost has changed over time.
  • Negative InventoriesAllows and tracks inventory quantities that go negative during processing.
  • ValuationDetermines the monetary value assigned to an inventory quantity for balance sheet reporting.
  • Valuation LevelsDefines the level, such as material or business residence, at which inventory is valued.
  • Posting Inventory Valuation and Valuation DifferencePosts an inventory's valuation and any resulting valuation difference to accounting.
  • Cost Types for Inventory ValuationDefines the different cost types, such as inventory cost or planned cost, used to value a material for different purposes.
  • Valuation of Business TransactionsDetermines the accounting value assigned to a business transaction that affects inventory.
  • Valuation of Material InventoriesDetermines the value of material inventory to meet IFRS, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements.
  • Perpetual Cost MethodsContinuously updates a material's inventory cost as transactions occur, using standard or moving average costing.
  • Standard Cost MethodValues inventory at a predetermined standard cost, with variances tracked separately.
  • Moving Average Cost MethodRecalculates a material's average cost each time new inventory is received.
  • Price Differences, Exchange Rate Differences, and Cash DiscountsAccounts for price, exchange rate, and cash discount differences that arise between a goods receipt and its invoice.
  • Postings of Purchase Accounts for Procured StockPosts purchase account entries generated by procured stock.
  • Moving Average CalculationCalculates the moving average cost each time inventory quantity or value changes.
  • Landed CostsCaptures additional costs such as freight, customs duty, handling, and insurance incurred to bring purchased goods to their destination, for more accurate material valuation and purchasing decisions.
  • Landed Costs in DetailWalks through planning landed costs on a purchase order, posting the goods receipt, allocating the supplier invoice, and clearing the resulting financial and inventory differences.
  • PrerequisitesLists the configuration and process prerequisites needed before landed costs can be tracked.
  • Plan Landed Costs in Purchase OrdersPlans expected landed costs, such as freight or customs duty, directly on a purchase order.
  • Post Goods Receipt and Inventory ValuationPosts a goods receipt and values the resulting inventory including any planned landed costs.
  • Supplier Invoice for Landed CostsRecords a supplier invoice for landed costs such as freight or customs charges.
  • Landed Costs Invoice Allocation to Goods ReceiptsAllocates a landed costs invoice across the goods receipts it relates to.
  • Financial Clearing and Inventory UpdateClears the financial accounts for landed costs and updates the resulting inventory value.
  • MaterialsHolds a material's accounting attributes, including its account determination group, costing method, and inventory cost, and lets users revise unit costs and review historical cost trends.
  • MaterialsRepresents a material's accounting-relevant attributes, including its costing method and current inventory cost.
  • Material Unit CostsTracks the per-unit cost of a material used to value its inventory.
  • Production LotsTracks the cost and valuation of a batch of manufactured goods.
  • Purchasing Document ItemsFlags which purchase order and third-party order lines can be closed out, so their goods receipt and invoice accounts can be matched and cleared.
  • Marked Final Clearing Date for Purchasing Document ItemsMarks a purchasing document item with the date it becomes eligible for final GR/IR clearing.
  • Material Cost EstimatesCreates cost estimates for manufactured materials, compares them against current inventory cost, and writes the calculated figure back to material master data.
  • Material Cost EstimatesRepresents a calculated cost estimate for a manufactured material.
  • Material Cost Estimate RunsExecutes a batch run that generates material cost estimates using defined selection criteria.
  • Material Cost Estimate RollupRolls a material cost estimate up through its bill of structure to determine total cost.
  • Material Cost Estimate ReleaseReleases a material cost estimate so it updates the material master as the new standard or planned cost.
  • Update Inventory CostsUpdates a material's inventory cost based on the results of a cost estimate or valuation run.
  • Production Lots – Overhead AbsorptionApplies each production lot's assigned overhead rule to allocate indirect cost to it, crediting back the cost center that incurred the expense.
  • Overhead Absorption by Production LotsAllocates overhead cost to a production lot according to its assigned overhead rule.
  • WIP ClearingClears the balance sheet accounts that track partly finished goods once their production lot is complete, so nothing lingers on the books.
  • Work in ProcessRepresents partly finished goods still being worked on in production or assembly.
  • Valuation of Work in ProcessDetermines the value of work-in-process inventory at a point in time.
  • Work-in-Process Clearing RunsExecutes the run that clears work-in-process accounts for completed production lots.
Capabilities 201–250
  • GR/IR ClearingMatches goods or service receipts to their invoices and settles the intermediate clearing accounts they created, resolving any price, currency, or payment gaps along the way.
  • GR/IR ClearingRepresents the clearing account that matches a goods or service receipt to its invoice.
  • GR/IR Clearing RunsExecutes the periodic run that clears goods receipt and invoice receipt accounts.
  • GR/IR Clearing Run – Standard Case (Without Differences)Clears GR/IR accounts for items where the goods receipt and invoice quantities and amounts match exactly.
  • GR/IR Clearing Run – Price Differences with Moving Average Cost MethodClears GR/IR accounts and posts any price difference when moving average costing is used.
  • GR/IR Clearing Run – Partial Invoice and Completion of Purchase Order ItemClears GR/IR accounts when a purchase order item is invoiced partially and later completed.
  • GR/IR Clearing Run – Invoice Receipt Before Goods ReceiptClears GR/IR accounts when an invoice is received before the corresponding goods receipt.
  • GR/IR Clearing Run – Credit MemoClears GR/IR accounts when a credit memo is applied against a goods receipt.
  • Landed Cost ClearingClears the purchases-in-transit and unbilled payables accounts created by planned landed costs on a purchase order.
  • Landed Costs Clearing RunsCompares planned landed costs on a goods receipt against the invoices allocated to it and settles the interim clearing accounts created for those charges.
  • Landed Cost Clearing Run – Standard Case (Without Differences)Clears landed cost accounts for items where the goods receipt and invoice match exactly.
  • Landed Cost Clearing Run – Price Differences with Moving Average Cost MethodClears landed cost accounts and posts any price difference when moving average costing is used.
  • Landed Cost Clearing Run – Payment Differences with Moving Average Cost MethodClears landed cost accounts and posts any payment difference when moving average costing is used.
  • Material Cost AccumulationAccumulates the costs used as the basis for a FIFO or other cost determination run.
  • FIFO Cost DeterminationCalculates a FIFO cost for selected materials from accumulated cost data and lets users apply it to revalue their current inventory.
  • FIFO ThresholdSets the threshold used to trigger FIFO-based inventory revaluation.
  • Inventory Valuation Based On FIFOValues inventory using the first-in, first-out costing method.
  • Actual Cost RollupRolls actual costs up through a material's bill of structure to determine its total actual cost.
  • Actual Cost AllocationAllocates actual costs collected during the period to the materials or cost objects that incurred them.
  • Actual Cost ReleaseReleases calculated actual costs so they update the material master as the new actual cost.
  • Cost and RevenueCovers cost center, project, and sales profitability accounting, including overhead allocation, budgeting, planning, and revenue recognition, used to manage and report on company profitability.
  • Cost Center Management AccountingAccumulates indirect cost against the department that requested a service, then spreads and absorbs it onto cost objects when the period closes.
  • Overhead Distribution Between Cost CentersDistributes overhead cost from a support cost center to the primary cost centers it serves.
  • Service Cost Allocation to Cost ObjectsAllocates the cost of an internal service to the cost objects that consumed it.
  • Overhead Absorption by Cost ObjectsAbsorbs overhead cost onto a cost object by applying an overhead rate.
  • Calculation Bases for Overhead AbsorptionDefines the basis, such as labor hours or direct cost, that an overhead absorption rate is calculated from.
  • Project Cost and Revenue ManagementAllocates and tracks project costs and revenues, distributing amounts between projects, applying overhead, recognizing revenue, and analyzing planned versus actual results.
  • Overhead Cost ProjectsTracks a project used to collect and later absorb internal overhead cost.
  • Customer ProjectsTracks costs and revenue for a project delivered to an external customer.
  • Direct Cost ProjectsTracks a project used to collect direct costs for later settlement or reporting.
  • Multi-Customer ProjectsTracks a shared project whose costs and revenue are allocated across more than one customer.
  • Cost and Revenue Distribution Between ProjectsDistributes cost and revenue amounts between related projects.
  • Service Cost Allocation to ProjectsAllocates the cost of an internal service to the projects that consumed it.
  • Overhead Absorption by ProjectsAbsorbs overhead cost onto a project by applying an overhead rate.
  • Revenue Recognition for Project SalesRecognizes revenue earned on project-based sales in the correct accounting period.
  • Project Cost and Revenue PlanningPlans expected cost and revenue figures for a project.
  • Sales and Profit AnalysisAutomatically determines accounts, recognizes revenue, and allocates overhead to translate sales activity into financial data, giving visibility into net profit and gross margin by order, product, or region.
  • G/L Account (Origin)Identifies the originating G/L account behind a posted amount for sales and profit analysis.
  • Service Cost Allocation to Sales and Service OrdersAllocates the cost of an internal service to the sales or service orders that consumed it.
  • Overhead Absorption by Service Order ItemsAbsorbs overhead cost onto a service order item by applying an overhead rate.
  • Revenue RecognitionMatches earned revenue, its related cost, and any deductions to the period they belong in, deferring amounts not yet earned and accruing amounts not yet invoiced.
  • Revenue Recognition for Product Sales and Customer ReturnsRecognizes revenue on product sales and adjusts it for related customer returns.
  • Revenue Recognition for Project SalesRecognizes revenue earned on project-based sales in the correct accounting period.
  • Revenue Recognition for Customer ContractsRecognizes revenue over the term of a customer contract.
  • Revenue Recognition for Multi-Customer ProjectsRecognizes revenue for a shared project across the customers it is billed to.
  • IFRS 15 / ASC 606: Revenue Recognition AccountingApplies IFRS 15 and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules to recorded transactions.
  • Profit AnalysisAnalyzes earned profit and profit based on orders and invoices, and helps resolve issues found in profit data.
  • Earned Profit AnalysisAnalyzes profit earned to date on an order or project against the amount invoiced.
  • Profit Analysis Based On Orders and InvoicesAnalyzes profit by comparing figures from sales orders against their related invoices.
  • Solving Problems with Profit DataHelps identify and resolve inconsistencies found in profit analysis data.
Capabilities 251–289
  • Service Cost Allocation to Production LotsAllocates the cost of an internal service to the production lots that consumed it.
  • Business PlanningSets financial and operational plan figures used to guide budgeting and forecasting.
  • Kits Process FlowDescribes the cost and revenue flow for a kit product sold as a bundle of components.
  • Active Budget ControlPlans, releases, and enforces a yearly budget for cost centers and cost-collector projects, checking spending against the released budget at the point of purchase order or invoice creation.
  • System Setup - Budget CategoryConfigures the budget categories used to structure active budget control.
  • Budget PlanningCreates and approves the yearly budget plan for cost centers and the default set of books.
  • Budget ReleaseReleases a portion of the approved yearly budget for spending in a given period.
  • Purchase Order EncumbrancesReserves budget against an outstanding purchase order before it is invoiced.
  • Budget Check for Cost Centers and Projects (in Overhead Cost Management)Checks available budget for a cost center or project before overhead costs are posted.
  • Budget Check on Purchase Order and Supplier Invoice CreationChecks available budget at the point a purchase order or supplier invoice is created.
  • Cost CentersRepresents an organizational unit whose costs are tracked for internal cost accounting.
  • ResourcesRepresents labor or equipment capacity whose cost is allocated to the work it performs.
  • ServicesRepresents a service type whose cost is allocated to the cost objects that consume it.
  • Distribution RulesDefines how overhead cost is distributed from one cost center to another based on cause-and-effect criteria.
  • Overhead RulesDefines the rate or basis used to absorb overhead cost onto a cost object.
  • Resource Cost RatesSets the cost rate applied when a resource's time or capacity is consumed.
  • Service Cost RatesSets the cost rate applied when a service is allocated to a cost object.
  • ProjectsRepresents a project whose costs and revenues are tracked for financial reporting.
  • Sales Document ItemsRepresents a line item on a sales document that costs and revenue can be traced to.
  • Free Cost ObjectsManages user-defined cost objects, including their hierarchy, organizational assignment, and the settlement rules that allocate their collected costs and revenue elsewhere.
  • Free Cost ObjectsRepresents a user-defined cost object created to track costs and revenue outside the standard object types.
  • Settlement Rules for Free Cost ObjectsDefines how costs and revenue collected on a free cost object are allocated to other free cost objects.
  • PlanningBuilds forward-looking estimates of a company's finances for a chosen set of books within a given fiscal year, supporting stability and liquidity planning.
  • Financial PlanningPlans capital requirements, budgets, and other financial key figures for a future period.
  • Budget ReleaseReleases a portion of the approved yearly budget for spending in a given period.
  • Budget QueriesLets employees submit budget queries to check available budget, and lets managers accept or decline them based on the budget forecast.
  • Budget QueriesRepresents an employee request to check available budget for anticipated spending.
  • Service Orders – Overhead AbsorptionAllocates overhead cost to a service order based on its assigned overhead rule.
  • Overhead Cost Projects – Overhead AbsorptionAllocates overhead cost to an overhead cost project based on its assigned overhead rule.
  • Direct Cost Projects – Overhead AbsorptionAllocates overhead cost to a direct cost project based on its assigned overhead rule.
  • Revenue RecognitionAssigns sales revenue and related costs to the accounting period in which they were earned.
  • Overhead DistributionDistributes accumulated overhead cost from support cost centers to primary cost centers.
  • Free Cost Objects – SettlementSettles costs and revenue collected on a free cost object to other free cost objects.
  • Customer ConsignmentManages consignment stock that a company places with a customer while retaining ownership until it is consumed, covering fill-up, issue and invoicing, returns, and stock adjustments.
  • Customer Consignment in DetailWalks through the consignment process from fill-up to invoicing, return, and stock adjustment.
  • Consignment Fill-up ProcessDelivers consignment stock to a customer's location while retaining ownership of the goods.
  • Consignment Issue and Invoicing ProcessIssues consignment stock for customer use and invoices the customer for what was consumed.
  • Consignment Return ProcessReturns unused consignment stock from the customer back to the consignor.
  • Consignment Stock AdjustmentsAdjusts recorded consignment stock quantities to match what is physically held at the customer site.

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Gives sales teams a single view of deals, quotes, orders, and invoices, tying in product availability and pricing so reps can forecast accurately and spot cross-sell and up-sell openings. Fact sheets pull data from marketing, sales, and finance for a rounded picture of each customer.

Highlights
  • Tax DeterminationAutomatically calculates the applicable tax on orders, invoices, credit memos, and down payments, accounting for the fact that tax rules vary by country. Generated tax reports are a starting point, not a substitute for a company's own tax review.
  • Tax Determination DetailsBreaks down the master data, rules, and special cases — exemptions, reverse charge, third-party orders — that feed the tax calculation engine.
  • Master Data for Tax DeterminationMaintains the reference data, such as tax codes and jurisdictions, that tax calculations draw on.
  • Elements of Tax DeterminationExplains the individual factors — location, product type, party status — that combine to set a tax rate.
  • Tax Exemption Certificate ProcessingRecords and applies customer tax exemption certificates so eligible sales are not taxed.
All 39 capabilities
  • Tax DeterminationAutomatically calculates the applicable tax on orders, invoices, credit memos, and down payments, accounting for the fact that tax rules vary by country. Generated tax reports are a starting point, not a substitute for a company's own tax review.
  • Tax Determination DetailsBreaks down the master data, rules, and special cases — exemptions, reverse charge, third-party orders — that feed the tax calculation engine.
  • Master Data for Tax DeterminationMaintains the reference data, such as tax codes and jurisdictions, that tax calculations draw on.
  • Elements of Tax DeterminationExplains the individual factors — location, product type, party status — that combine to set a tax rate.
  • Tax Exemption Certificate ProcessingRecords and applies customer tax exemption certificates so eligible sales are not taxed.
  • Tax Determination with Reverse Charge MechanismShifts the tax liability from seller to buyer for transactions subject to reverse charge rules.
  • Third-Party Order Processing TaxationApplies the correct tax treatment to orders fulfilled by a third-party supplier on the seller's behalf.
  • Tax on Goods and Services - Configuration GuideWalks administrators through configuring tax settings for goods and services sold.
  • Tax Determination — USApplies US-specific sales and use tax rules when determining tax on transactions.
  • Customer InvoicingCreates, releases, and tracks customer invoices, credit memos, and down payment requests, with country-specific handling for markets such as Mexico, India, and China and support for point-of-sale and recurring billing.
  • Customer Invoice ProcessingGenerates and manages customer invoices tied to sales orders, service orders, or confirmations.
  • Customer Invoicing for Golden Tax - ChinaProduces invoices that meet China's Golden Tax System requirements.
  • Down Payments From CustomersRequests and records advance payments from customers before final billing.
  • Flexible Document Numbering - IndiaApplies configurable numbering schemes to invoicing documents issued in India.
  • Invoice Processing - MexicoProcesses customer invoices in compliance with Mexican tax authority requirements.
  • Mass Data Runs (MDR)Processes large batches of invoicing data in a single scheduled run.
  • Multiple Tax Registration – IndiaSupports multiple tax registration numbers for companies operating across Indian states.
  • Numbering of Customer Invoicing DocumentsAssigns sequential document numbers to customer invoices and related documents.
  • Pricing in Customer Relationship ManagementDetermines the price customers pay using price lists, discounts, and configured pricing rules.
  • Tax Determination with Reverse Charge MechanismApplies reverse charge tax treatment to eligible customer invoices.
  • Upload Approval Information for Invoicing Documents Using Microsoft Excel® – MexicoImports invoice approval data from a Microsoft Excel file for Mexican invoicing.
  • Usage of Bar Codes in Print Forms for Invoice Documents - MexicoAdds bar codes to printed invoice forms as required in Mexico.
  • Usage of Bar Codes in Print Forms for Invoice Documents - MexicoPrints invoice bar codes on an alternate document layout used in Mexico.
  • Tracking of Customs Document – MexicoTracks customs documentation, such as Pedimento numbers, linked to Mexican invoices.
  • Credit Card Authorization RunsProcesses batch credit card authorizations for open customer invoices.
  • Golden Tax InvoicesManages invoices issued through the Golden Tax system.
  • Invoice RunsCreates customer invoices in bulk from a batch of ready sales or service documents.
  • Invoice DocumentsGives access to every released and unreleased customer invoice, letting staff release, cancel, or review the underlying XML for electronic invoices generated from sales orders, service orders, or confirmations.
  • Customer Invoice Form Output Language DeterminationDetermines the language used to print or output a customer invoice form.
  • Invoice RequestsQueues invoicing-ready items — both automatically processed and those needing manual review — so staff can create invoice documents and trace each request back to its origin.
  • Create a Customer Invoice – MexicoCreates a customer invoice that meets Mexican tax authority (SAT) requirements.
  • Point-of-Sale TransactionsProcesses retail sales and cash transactions from point-of-sale systems, checking each for consistency before releasing it to inventory and financial postings, with a summary check to catch missing transactions.
  • Point-of-Sale Transaction ProcessingValidates and releases individual point-of-sale sales transactions to inventory and finance.
  • Point-of-Sale Transaction Processing - MexicoProcesses point-of-sale transactions in line with Mexican invoicing requirements.
  • Project InvoicingBills customers for costs and milestones accumulated on a project.
  • Recurring Invoice TemplatesDefines a reusable template for invoices that bill on a repeating schedule.
  • Recurrence Types and Patterns in Invoice ScheduleSets the frequency and pattern — weekly, monthly, or custom — for scheduled recurring invoices.
  • Sales PlanningSets and monitors sales targets, forecasts, and revenue plans, replacing spreadsheet-based planning with a collaborative tool that keeps planning data consistent and lets users drill into different dimensions.
  • Sales PlanningCreates and tracks a sales target plan against actual performance.

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Information Lifecycle Management for Data Privacy18

Manages how long business data is retained and provides tools to disclose, block, or delete personal data on request.

Highlights
  • Data Protection and Privacy in SAP Business ByDesignExplains the data protection and privacy controls built into the system.
  • Configuration: Retention Periods for Business DocumentsConfigures how long different types of business documents are retained before deletion.
  • Lifecycle ItemsDefines the data categories subject to retention and deletion rules under lifecycle management.
  • Business PartnersDiscloses and deletes the personal data held for an individual business partner, and lets a company block a partner's record instead of deleting it outright, for example during a legal dispute. Disclosure lists generated for this purpose are removed automatically after 14 days.
  • Delete Business Partner DataPermanently deletes the personal data held for a specific business partner.
All 17 capabilities
  • Data Protection and Privacy in SAP Business ByDesignExplains the data protection and privacy controls built into the system.
  • Configuration: Retention Periods for Business DocumentsConfigures how long different types of business documents are retained before deletion.
  • Lifecycle ItemsDefines the data categories subject to retention and deletion rules under lifecycle management.
  • Business PartnersDiscloses and deletes the personal data held for an individual business partner, and lets a company block a partner's record instead of deleting it outright, for example during a legal dispute. Disclosure lists generated for this purpose are removed automatically after 14 days.
  • Delete Business Partner DataPermanently deletes the personal data held for a specific business partner.
  • Disclosure ReportsProvides reports that disclose the business documents, such as contracts, sales orders, and service confirmations, tied to a specific business partner. Supports data privacy requests by showing exactly what data is held and where.
  • DunningReports dunning activity and correspondence associated with a business partner.
  • Employee Social Insurance ArrangementDiscloses an employee's social insurance arrangement data on request.
  • Employee Superannuation - AustraliaDiscloses an employee's superannuation contribution data for Australia on request.
  • Employee Tax ArrangementDiscloses an employee's tax arrangement data on request.
  • Blocking RunsRuns a scheduled job to block business partner records that meet defined retention criteria.
  • Lifecycle Analysis RunsRuns a scheduled analysis to identify data eligible for blocking or deletion under retention rules.
  • Deletion ValidationChecks whether a business document can be safely deleted before a deletion run proceeds.
  • Validate Business Document DeletionValidates that a business document meets the conditions required before it can be deleted.
  • Deletion RunsRuns a scheduled job that permanently deletes data that has passed its retention period.
  • Read Access LoggingMonitors and logs when sensitive data, such as bank details, is read, using a logging purpose defined to match a company's data privacy or audit needs. Helps detect fraud or unauthorized access and supports data privacy compliance.
  • How to Interpret Read Access Log FilesExplains how to read and interpret the log files generated by read access logging.

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Purchasing47

Manages the day-to-day purchasing cycle, including purchase requests, purchase orders, order acknowledgments, and goods and services receipts. Self-service procurement lets employees raise and track their own shopping carts while buyers focus on higher-value sourcing work.

Highlights
  • Landed CostsCovers the freight, duty, and handling charges added to the cost of purchased goods.
  • Landed Costs in DetailCaptures freight, customs duty, handling, insurance, and other charges incurred to bring purchased goods into inventory, allocating them across the affected items. Helps compare planned versus actual landed cost and supports more accurate inventory valuation and supplier decisions.
  • PrerequisitesLists the system settings that must be in place before landed costs can be planned and posted.
  • Plan Landed Costs in Purchase OrdersEstimates freight, duty, and handling charges on a purchase order before goods arrive.
  • Post Goods Receipt and Inventory ValuationPosts a goods receipt and updates inventory value to include planned landed costs.
All 47 capabilities
  • Landed CostsCovers the freight, duty, and handling charges added to the cost of purchased goods.
  • Landed Costs in DetailCaptures freight, customs duty, handling, insurance, and other charges incurred to bring purchased goods into inventory, allocating them across the affected items. Helps compare planned versus actual landed cost and supports more accurate inventory valuation and supplier decisions.
  • PrerequisitesLists the system settings that must be in place before landed costs can be planned and posted.
  • Plan Landed Costs in Purchase OrdersEstimates freight, duty, and handling charges on a purchase order before goods arrive.
  • Post Goods Receipt and Inventory ValuationPosts a goods receipt and updates inventory value to include planned landed costs.
  • Supplier Invoice for Landed CostsRecords a supplier invoice covering freight, duty, or other landed cost charges.
  • Landed Costs Invoice Allocation to Goods ReceiptsAllocates an invoiced landed cost amount across the goods receipts it relates to.
  • Financial Clearing and Inventory UpdateReconciles planned versus invoiced landed costs and updates inventory valuation accordingly.
  • Supplier InvoicingCovers entering, verifying, and posting supplier invoices and credit memos, including tax handling and recurring or automated billing.
  • Approval Rules in Supplier InvoicingDefines the approval rules a supplier invoice must pass before it can be posted.
  • Supplier Invoice TypesDistinguishes between the different types of supplier invoicing documents the system supports.
  • Supplier Invoice VerificationChecks a supplier invoice against the related purchase order and goods receipt before posting.
  • Supplier Invoice Processing With ReferenceCreates a supplier invoice by referencing an existing purchase order or goods receipt.
  • Tax DeterminationAutomatically calculates the applicable tax on purchasing documents such as orders, invoices, and credit memos based on country-specific rules. The resulting tax figures feed into tax reports, though these do not replace a company's own tax review.
  • Tax Determination DetailsCovers the master data and rules the system uses to determine tax on a transaction.
  • Master Data for Tax DeterminationMaintains the master data, such as tax codes and jurisdictions, used to determine tax.
  • Elements of Tax DeterminationExplains the elements, such as ship-from and ship-to location, that determine which tax applies.
  • Tax Exemption Certificate ProcessingRecords and applies a customer or supplier's tax exemption certificate to relevant transactions.
  • Tax Determination with Reverse Charge MechanismApplies the reverse charge mechanism, shifting tax liability to the buyer, where required.
  • Third-Party Order Processing TaxationDetermines the tax treatment applicable to third-party order transactions.
  • Tax on Goods and Services - Configuration GuideConfigures how tax on goods and services is calculated and posted in the system.
  • Tax Determination — USApplies US-specific sales and use tax rules to purchasing and invoicing transactions.
  • Withholding Tax DeterminationCalculates and withholds tax on supplier payments where withholding tax rules apply.
  • Tax Deferral Process for Supplier InvoicingDefers tax recognition on a supplier invoice until a later reporting period where required by law.
  • Automatic Account DeterminationDetermines the general ledger accounts a supplier invoice posts to automatically.
  • Document Flow into AccountingShows how a supplier invoicing document flows through to postings in Financials.
  • Journal EntriesGenerates the journal entries created when a supplier invoicing document posts.
  • WorkGives supplier invoicing staff a current worklist of open tasks and unposted invoicing documents, removing completed items automatically. An enhanced view adds filtering, advanced search, and quick access to related actions.
  • Exception HandlingFlags and resolves exceptions that block a supplier invoicing document from posting.
  • Invoice EntryEnters supplier invoices, credit memos, customs invoices, and down-payment requests manually, by scanning, or through automatic upload. Documents can be saved as a draft or released for payment by posting to Financials.
  • Distributing Costs and Quantities Among Invoice and Credit Memo ItemsSplits costs and quantities across multiple line items on an invoice or credit memo.
  • Limit ItemsRecords a supplier invoice against a purchase order limit item rather than a fixed quantity.
  • Upload Supplier Invoices in XML Format – MexicoUploads supplier invoices in XML format to meet electronic invoicing requirements in Mexico.
  • Down Payments Made in FinancialsRecords down payments made to a supplier and clears them against the final invoice in Financials.
  • Invoices and Credit MemosGives an overview of every posted supplier invoice, credit memo, customs invoice, and down-payment request in posted, paid, or canceled status. Existing documents can be copied as templates or used to create follow-up credits, debits, or cancellations.
  • Configuration: Supplier Invoice Scanning Keyword SettingsConfigures the keywords the system searches for when scanning supplier invoices.
  • Invoice ScanningScans a paper or PDF supplier invoice and extracts its data for entry.
  • Evaluated Receipt SettlementsSchedules evaluated receipt settlement runs that automatically create supplier invoices and credit memos based on goods receipts, so suppliers no longer need to send their own invoices. Gives an overview of completed runs, their status, and an application log for each.
  • Supplier Invoice Processing Using Evaluated Receipt SettlementsAuto-generates a supplier invoice from a goods receipt using evaluated receipt settlement.
  • Mass Data Runs (MDR)Schedules a background job to process a large batch of business documents at once.
  • Automation of Supplier Relationship ManagementAutomates routine supplier invoicing and settlement tasks.
  • Recurring InvoicesAutomatically creates invoices for recurring charges — rent, leasing, insurance and the like —, that have no purchase order or goods receipt behind them. Recurrence can be set weekly, monthly, or on another schedule, and existing recurring invoices can be edited, blocked, or deleted.
  • Recurring Invoices for Supplier InvoicesSets up an invoice that generates automatically on a recurring schedule for a fixed supplier charge.
  • Landed Cost Invoice ItemsRecords the invoice line items that represent freight, duty, or other landed cost charges.
  • Common TasksGroups shared configuration tasks used across supplier invoicing.
  • Configuration: Tax Classification for Free-Text ItemsSets the default tax classification applied to free-text items on a supplier invoice.
  • Invoice File UploadUploads a supplier invoice file directly into the system for processing.

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Service9

Equips service teams with a full view of each customer so they can honor commitments and deliver consistent support across every contact channel. It spans service entitlements, the service desk, service orders, and field service and repair.

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Central Bank Reporting7

Reports a company's foreign trade transactions to national central banks for balance-of-payments statistics, with rules that vary by country, such as Austria, Germany, and Denmark. Thresholds and reportable transaction types differ depending on where the company operates.

Highlights
  • Perform Central Bank ReportingGenerates and submits the central bank report for a company's foreign trade transactions.
  • Perform Central Bank Reporting - GermanyGenerates the central bank report required for foreign trade transactions in Germany.
  • Related InformationCovers supporting configuration used in central bank reporting.
  • Configuration: Determination of International Organizations for Central Bank Reporting – AustriaConfigures how international organizations are identified for central bank reporting in Austria.
  • Configuration: Central Bank Reporting ExclusionExcludes specified transactions from central bank reporting.
All 6 capabilities
  • Perform Central Bank ReportingGenerates and submits the central bank report for a company's foreign trade transactions.
  • Perform Central Bank Reporting - GermanyGenerates the central bank report required for foreign trade transactions in Germany.
  • Related InformationCovers supporting configuration used in central bank reporting.
  • Configuration: Determination of International Organizations for Central Bank Reporting – AustriaConfigures how international organizations are identified for central bank reporting in Austria.
  • Configuration: Central Bank Reporting ExclusionExcludes specified transactions from central bank reporting.
  • Configuration: Central Bank Reporting for External Source DocumentsConfigures central bank reporting for transactions sourced from external documents.

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Product Data9

Covers the master data for materials, services, kits, product categories, and entitlements a company sells or buys.

Highlights
  • Tax DeterminationAutomatically calculates the applicable tax across orders, invoices, credit memos, and similar business documents based on country-specific rules. The resulting figures feed tax reports but do not replace a company's own tax assessment.
  • Tax Determination DetailsCovers the master data and rules the system uses to determine tax on a transaction.
  • Master Data for Tax DeterminationMaintains the master data, such as tax codes and jurisdictions, used to determine tax.
  • Elements of Tax DeterminationExplains the elements, such as ship-from and ship-to location, that determine which tax applies.
  • Tax Exemption Certificate ProcessingRecords and applies a business partner's tax exemption certificate to relevant transactions.
All 9 capabilities
  • Tax DeterminationAutomatically calculates the applicable tax across orders, invoices, credit memos, and similar business documents based on country-specific rules. The resulting figures feed tax reports but do not replace a company's own tax assessment.
  • Tax Determination DetailsCovers the master data and rules the system uses to determine tax on a transaction.
  • Master Data for Tax DeterminationMaintains the master data, such as tax codes and jurisdictions, used to determine tax.
  • Elements of Tax DeterminationExplains the elements, such as ship-from and ship-to location, that determine which tax applies.
  • Tax Exemption Certificate ProcessingRecords and applies a business partner's tax exemption certificate to relevant transactions.
  • Tax Determination with Reverse Charge MechanismApplies the reverse charge mechanism, shifting tax liability to the buyer, where required.
  • Third-Party Order Processing TaxationDetermines the tax treatment applicable to third-party order transactions.
  • Tax on Goods and Services - Configuration GuideConfigures how tax on goods and services is calculated and posted in the system.
  • Tax Determination — USApplies US-specific sales and use tax rules to purchasing and sales transactions.

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Intrastat8

Submits periodic Intrastat declarations reporting the movement of goods between EU member states to national statistical authorities. Country-specific declaration support covers Germany, Great Britain, Austria, France, and Italy, with Italy limited to a Microsoft Excel® export.

Highlights
  • Intrastat Item WorklistLists the goods movement line items eligible for inclusion in an Intrastat declaration.
  • Intrastat Declaration ProcessingCompiles and submits an Intrastat declaration for a reporting period.
  • Commodity ClassificationsClassifies materials against commodity codes uploaded or created in a commodity catalog, which must be activated for a usable-from date before it can be applied. Supports both Intrastat reporting and general product classification.
  • Commodity CatalogsUploads or creates a commodity catalog used to classify materials by commodity code.
  • Intrastat ArrangementsDefines the reporting arrangements a company uses for its Intrastat declarations.
All 7 capabilities
  • Intrastat Item WorklistLists the goods movement line items eligible for inclusion in an Intrastat declaration.
  • Intrastat Declaration ProcessingCompiles and submits an Intrastat declaration for a reporting period.
  • Commodity ClassificationsClassifies materials against commodity codes uploaded or created in a commodity catalog, which must be activated for a usable-from date before it can be applied. Supports both Intrastat reporting and general product classification.
  • Commodity CatalogsUploads or creates a commodity catalog used to classify materials by commodity code.
  • Intrastat ArrangementsDefines the reporting arrangements a company uses for its Intrastat declarations.
  • Intrastat Declaration RunsSchedules a background run to generate Intrastat declarations for a reporting period.
  • Special Cases in IntrastatCovers exceptional goods movement scenarios that need special handling in Intrastat reporting.

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Integration with Peppol13

Connects the system to the Peppol network to exchange electronic invoices and other documents with trading partners.

Highlights
  • Integration with Peppol ExchangeConnects to Peppol Exchange to send and receive electronic documents over the Peppol network.
  • Supported Business ScenariosLists the business document scenarios supported for exchange over the Peppol network.
  • Initial SetupCovers the initial setup steps needed to connect to Peppol Exchange.
  • Integrating with SAP Business ByDesignSets up the communication system, communication arrangement, and security certificate needed to connect SAP Business ByDesign to Peppol Exchange. Covers maintaining the communication user required on the Peppol side once the connection is established.
  • Configurations in Peppol Service DashboardConfigures the connection settings on the Peppol service dashboard.
All 12 capabilities
  • Integration with Peppol ExchangeConnects to Peppol Exchange to send and receive electronic documents over the Peppol network.
  • Supported Business ScenariosLists the business document scenarios supported for exchange over the Peppol network.
  • Initial SetupCovers the initial setup steps needed to connect to Peppol Exchange.
  • Integrating with SAP Business ByDesignSets up the communication system, communication arrangement, and security certificate needed to connect SAP Business ByDesign to Peppol Exchange. Covers maintaining the communication user required on the Peppol side once the connection is established.
  • Configurations in Peppol Service DashboardConfigures the connection settings on the Peppol service dashboard.
  • Configurations in SAP Business ByDesignCovers the configuration steps performed within the system to enable Peppol document exchange, including compliance and master data settings.
  • Setting up Document Compliance Peppol IntegrationSets up document compliance settings required for Peppol integration.
  • Document Compliance ConfigurationConfigures document compliance rules applied to documents exchanged over Peppol.
  • Peppol Participant IdentifierAssigns the Peppol participant identifier used to route documents to the correct trading partner.
  • Maintaining Master Data for Company and Customer AccountsMaintains the company and customer account master data required for Peppol document exchange.
  • Supported Document TypesLists the document types that can be exchanged over the Peppol network.
  • Document Compliance MonitorMonitors the compliance status of documents exchanged over the Peppol network.

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Invoice Requests5

Gives an overview of pending requests to bill customers for time, expenses, or fixed-price project work, with the ability to edit, cancel, or delete them. Requests can originate from a project or from a related sales order before being turned into a customer invoice.

Capabilities
  • Create a Project Invoice Request for a Customer ProjectCreates a request to bill a customer for recorded time and expenses on a project.
  • Editing a Project Invoice RequestAdjusts the details of a project invoice request before it is submitted for billing.
  • Selecting Time and Expenses in a Project Invoice RequestSelects which recorded time entries and expenses to include in a customer invoice request.
  • Pricing in Customer Relationship ManagementCalculates prices for sales and service documents using price lists, discounts, and surcharges.

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Capabilities
  • Active Budget Control Adoption in Supplier Relationship Management for the Public Sector EditionApplies active budget control to purchasing documents in the public sector edition of the system.
  • Integrating with SAP Sustainability Footprint Management SolutionExports master and activity data on a schedule to SAP Sustainability Footprint Management.

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How it compares

Finance & Accounting coverage across the systems most often shortlisted alongside it, scored against the same capability list.

Finance & Accounting capability coverage by product, showing confirmed capabilities out of the number scored in each category.
Area
SAP Business ByDesign logo
SAP Business ByDesign
Oracle NetSuite logo
Oracle NetSuite
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
Core Accounting10+1/1210+2/128+4/12
Accounts Receivable6+2/85+2/86+2/8
Closing & Audit7+2/106+2/105+4/10
Accounts Payable5+2/82+2/86+2/8
Asset & Tax6+3/126+1/125+2/12
Financial Planning6/115+4/115+2/11
Treasury & Cash Management3+1/82+2/87+1/8
Compliance & Regulatory3/83/84/8
Industry-Specific Finance3+1/102+1/103+2/10
ConfirmedPartialNot documented— not scored in this area

Each cell reads confirmed+partial/scored. Grey reflects capabilities our research has not confirmed either way — it is not a finding that a product lacks them.

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Finance & Accounting — strength by vendor

VendorStrengthBest forStarting priceImplementationActions
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud 		★★★ strongMid-market and standardised enterprises wanting fast time-to-value$180/user/mo3–6 months
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SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud 		★★★ strongLarge, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgradesCustom6–18 months
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SAP Business One logo
SAP Business One 		★★★ strongSmall to midsize businesses wanting SAP reliability$95/user/mo3–6 months
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SAP Business ByDesign logo
SAP Business ByDesign (this page)		★★★ strongMidsize companies or subsidiaries needing cloud-first SAP$120/user/mo4–8 months
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Oracle NetSuite logo
Oracle NetSuite 		★★★ strongFast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP$99/user/mo4–9 months
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Oracle ERP Cloud logo
Oracle ERP Cloud 		★★★ strongLarge enterprises moving from on-premise Oracle to cloudCustom9–18 months
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 logo
Microsoft Dynamics 365 		★★★ strongMid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem$50/user/mo6–14 months
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Acumatica 		★★★ strongMidsize companies wanting unlimited users and flexible cloud ERPCustom4–8 months
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Evaluating finance & accounting on SAP Business ByDesign

What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.

  1. 1Multi-entity and multi-currency support
  2. 2Real-time financial consolidation
  3. 3Automated revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  4. 4Built-in audit trails and compliance controls
  5. 5Integration with banking and payment systems

SAP Business ByDesign starts at $120/user/mo with a typical total cost of $100K–$400K and a 4–8 months implementation.

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SAP Business ByDesign implementation partners

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delaware

Platinum

London, United Kingdom

SAP Platinum Partner and Platinum Reseller. 2024 SAP Pinnacle Award winner for SAP BTP customer value. SAP's leading Digital Supply Chain partner in EMEA. Present in 19 countries.

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Birchman

Platinum

Bracknell, United Kingdom

Birchman is a UK founded business transformation and IT consultancy specialising in SAP and ERP solutions. We're a Global SAP Platinum Partner and the primary UK member of United VARs, the world's largest alliance of SAP solution providers, giving us access to local expertise and delivery capability in 80+ countries. We help organisations plan, migrate to and thrive on SAP Cloud ERP (S/4HANA), whether that's moving off legacy ECC6, running a phased cloud migration or optimising an existing SAP landscape. Our services cover the full transformation lifecycle: strategy and target operating model design, ERP implementation, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, application development, and IT governance. We back this with industry specific accelerator packages for Mining, CPG, and Professional Services, drawing on 20+ years of sector experience. Over that time, we've built a reputation not just for delivering transformation projects but for steadying them. Brought in when a project needs a safe pair of hands to see it through to a successful outcome. It's why so many customers trust us with their most critical digital transformation and SAP work. We measure our success by our customers', helping them get the most out of their SAP investment, not just at go-live but for years afterwards. Our Application Management Services and ongoing consultancy keep that relationship going, with continuous improvement built in as standard. We're big enough to lead complex, global transformation projects and boutique enough to still care about every client we work with.

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Products: SAP Cloud ERP (S/4HANA) Public & Private, Business Technology Platform, Implementation

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TEKROI PRIVATE LIMITED

Platinum

Hyderabad, India

TEKROI Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based SAP Business One partner operating under SAP PartnerEdge (Sell & Service). Founded in 2020 by Venkata Siva Reddy Polu and Anitha Vennapusa, the firm rests on a founding team whose first SAP Business One go-lives date back to 2005 — more than 20 years of practice and over 350 implementations delivered across roughly 30 countries, spanning India, Nepal, East and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the UK and Europe, and the Americas. A team of 60+ consultants, developers and support engineers works from the company's Innovation Hub in Bowenpally, Hyderabad, with a second office in Kathmandu, Nepal. Services cover new SAP Business One implementations on both SQL Server and HANA, SQL-to-HANA migration, cloud subscriptions, post go-live support and AMC, analytics, and IoT integration. Delivery is organised into 32 industry-specific solutions — 25 of them manufacturing verticals — including pharmaceutical API and formulation, chemicals and blending, food and confectionery, cement, steel and natural stone, cables and LED, automotive and two-wheeler CKD assembly, aerospace and defence components, medical devices, pre-engineered buildings, construction and EPC projects, trading and distribution, retail, healthcare services, agri warehousing and logistics, and technology services. TEKROI also develops TEKAI, an AI layer that connects assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Perplexity to live SAP Business One data. SAP featured TEKAI in its global AI Partner Innovations playbook as one of only four Generative AI solutions for SAP Business One worldwide, and the only one from an Asia-based partner. The company name captures its approach: TEK for technology, ROI for return on investment.

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Products: SAP Business One, SAP Business One AI MCP Connector, SAP Business One on HANA

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LeverX

Platinum

Miami, United States

LeverX is an SAP Gold Partner with SAP as its core area of expertise. Since 2003, we have grown alongside SAP through every major technology shift, from ERP modernization and in-memory computing to Cloud ERP, data-driven architectures, and enterprise AI. Today, our team of 2,200+ professionals has delivered more than 1,500 SAP projects worldwide. We support the full SAP lifecycle, from advisory and implementation to product engineering, managed services, and continuous innovation, across SAP Cloud ERP, SAP Business AI Platform, and other SAP solutions. We contribute to the SAP ecosystem through proprietary accelerators, including SAP IPS, SAP IPD Formulation, BMAX, and LeverX Data Management Platform. AI is embedded throughout our delivery, combining SAP Business AI, Joule, and leading enterprise AI platforms under a governed framework.

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Products: SAP Cloud ERP, SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP Business AI Platform

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SAP Business ByDesign Finance & Accounting FAQ

Can ByDesign handle multiple legal entities and consolidation?

Yes. ByDesign runs multiple companies under a shared Set of Books, with balance carryforward and fiscal-year close handled per entity, and consolidation reporting rolling results up across the group. It's a common setup for subsidiaries of larger SAP customers running their own books but reporting into a parent.

Does ByDesign include fixed asset accounting?

Yes — Fixed Asset Management covers asset master data, multiple depreciation methods, and lease contract accounting, with country-specific depreciation rules available. It's part of the core finance module rather than a bolt-on, so asset postings flow directly into the general ledger without a separate system.

Can ByDesign export data for DATEV in Germany?

Yes, ByDesign has a native DATEV export for German statutory and tax accounting, alongside other country-specific compliance features like Intrastat reporting and central bank reporting. This localization depth is one reason it's used by German and other European subsidiaries.

How does ByDesign handle multi-currency transactions?

Currencies and exchange rates are managed centrally, with automatic foreign currency remeasurement runs at period close to true up open items. This matters for subsidiaries invoicing or purchasing in a currency different from their reporting currency.

Is project accounting tied into the finance module?

Yes — project cost and revenue management posts directly into the general ledger, so professional-services firms can track project profitability alongside standard financials rather than reconciling a separate project-costing tool. This tie is a core strength given ByDesign's project-management focus.

Other SAP Business ByDesign modules

Manufacturing★★ moderateSupply Chain★★ moderateSales★★ moderateHR & Payroll★★ moderateProject Management★★★ strongInventory Management★★ moderateProcurement★★ moderateWarehouse Management★★ moderateEcommerce★ basicBusiness Intelligence★★ moderateQuality Management★ basicField Service★ basicAsset Management★ basic

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