SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI) Practice Exam

In the payment program configuration, what can be defined for each payment method/country?

1. Interest rates for late payments

2. Master data requirements

3. Maximum payment limits

4. Payment terms for early settlements

The correct answer is: Master data requirements

The correct focus of the payment method/country configuration within a payment program in SAP FI is the definition of master data requirements. In this context, master data refers to the information that is necessary to execute payment transactions effectively, including information about vendors and customers. Each payment method may have specific data prerequisites, such as bank account details or payment information related to the vendor or customer, which must be met to successfully process payments. Defining these master data requirements ensures that all critical information is available for the payment process, thereby enhancing accuracy and efficiency. It allows the system to check and validate details in real-time, leading to fewer errors during payment processing. In contrast, while interest rates for late payments, maximum payment limits, and payment terms for early settlements are important aspects of financial management, they are not specifically defined at the payment method/country level in the same way that master data requirements are. These features generally pertain to broader financial policies or customer agreements rather than the specific configuration for the payment program per se.