You post an invoice with invoice reduction. What can you observe in the system? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

Question

Options

• ATwo accounting documents are created: one for the invoice posting and one for the credit memo
• BA message is created that can be issued to the supplier as a notification of a credit memo posting.
• CThe invoice is blocked for payment until the supplier confirms the credit memo receipt.
• DOnly one accounting document is created, containing both the invoice and the credit memo

• A
  70% (14)
• C
  10% (2)
• D
  20% (4)

Explanation

When posting an invoice with invoice reduction in SAP, the system simultaneously processes the original invoice and the difference as a credit memo - these are recorded as two separate accounting documents (A), keeping the financial postings distinct and traceable. Additionally, the system generates a message/output (B) that can be sent to the supplier to notify them of the credit memo, which is standard practice to inform the vendor of the discrepancy and the offsetting posting.

Why C is wrong: There is no automatic payment block pending supplier confirmation of the credit memo. The invoice reduction process is handled unilaterally in the system; it does not require the supplier to acknowledge the credit memo before payment proceeds.

Why D is wrong: SAP does not combine the invoice and credit memo into a single accounting document. Keeping them separate is essential for audit trails and clear financial reporting - one document per business transaction is the core principle.

Memory tip: Think of invoice reduction as "post and notify" - the system posts two documents (split the financial impact) and notifies the vendor (sends the message). If you remember those two actions, you'll always land on A and B.

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