Financial Information System

Purpose 
The financial information system enables you to run evaluations for the general ledger, accounts
receivable, and accounts payable.
Implementation Considerations
For more information about the Customizing settings, see the Implementation Guide (IMG) under
Financial Accounting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Information System.
Features
The Financial Accounting application component is the primary database of the financial
information system. This application is a central data pool that collects all accounting data from
within an organization. The function of the financial information system is to evaluate this
extensive database online and display the information on the screen in an easy-to-read form.
Within the accounts receivable and payable information systems, you can analyze individual
operational areas as often as you require. You can evaluate, among other things, payment
history, cash discount history, currency exposure among customers and vendors, or aging
reports.
Additional Information
For a description of other evaluations available in the SAP Financial Accounting system, see the
Information system [Ext.] in G/L accounting.