Min config in IM

[Former Member]

Dear Experts...

Can any explain min required configuration to run IM.

I have seen without APP.REQ process.

without AR also will work IM.......what is the function and advantages of AR.

i will be waiting

Regards

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

An appropriation request is an idea or wish for carrying out a measure (such as, an investment or

research and development), which has to be individually assessed and approved by one or more

positions within an enterprise, primarily because of the high costs involved. Just like measures,

appropriation requests represent concrete plans that are to be implemented in an enterprise.

It is not mandatory but gives advantage :

1.0 You can perform preinvestment analysis directly onthe appropriation request.

2.0 Appropriation requests are a kind of noted item for proposed investments. So they help in investment planning and approval.

3.0 Once it is approved, the appropriation request enters the implementation phase, in which it is

actually carried out. You use a measure for the actual implementation of the appropriation

request.

Regards,

Amit

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Than amit....

It is really simple and understandable

Actually i was having one more doubt......

what steps will come while doing FXA

Regards

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

hi chandra,

Do you mean to say Settlement to Fixed Asset?

Regards,

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Yes...amit.....

Im not clear on this process.....(After AUC how will turn to FXA)

Plz share reg Investment programme parameters.....how it works.

Regards

[virendra_pal · Accepted solution]

this is done in FI-AA and not IM

The investment profile could drive the creation of AuC, but then converting the AuC to FXA, this config is not in IM

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp60_sp/helpdata/en/2a/f9fefd493111d182b70000e829fbfe/frameset.htm

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi chandra,

The following parameters control the complete process of settling an investment measure:

Settlement Profile

The settlement profile contains the most important control indicators for the settlement. Of

particular importance, you can specify the allowed types of receivers for the settlement there. For

example, you could allow for a settlement to cost centers in addition to the usual settlement to

assets. The settlement profile also contains default values for the allocation structure and for the

source structure. You specify the settlement profile in the order type or the project profile, or

directly in the master data of the investment measure.

Investment Profile

The investment profile also plays a role during settlement. You specify in the investment profile

whether the system performs line item settlement or summary settlement.

In the investment profile, you can also specify that an investment measure should have an asset

under construction for each source assignment in the source structure.

Capitalization Key

The capitalization key is needed in this context only if you have different capitalization rules for

different depreciation areas in Asset Accounting (for example, for local book depreciation, group

depreciation and cost-accounting depreciation).

Now , When you carry out periodic settlement to CO receivers, the system automatically settles any

remaining debits to the asset under construction that belongs to the investment measure .

Full Settlement to FXA

Full settlement is the settlement of the investment measure when it is completed. During full

settlement, you settle the amounts that were charged to the asset under construction. As soon as

an investment measure has technically completed status , the system carries out full settlement.

Full settlement can take place to a number of different receivers. Usually the receivers are one or

more fixed assets.

Before you post the full settlement, you have to create settlement rules for the investment

measure

Regards,

Amit

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Dear.........Virendra...............and ..Amit.

Thanx a lot for your replies

Regards

Chandra

[virendra_pal]

AR is not mandatory for IM

AR only helps to log all the potential investment opportunities which can be analysed and approved. Onv approved the AR can be converted to a project easily.

However this is not mandatory as some businesses do not use AR for this.

The IM program parameters and IM profile are the basic config

[Former Member]

Dear virendra,

Thanx for your support.

Now im clear....AR......can u give some more inputs regarding Investment programe parameters...

I will be waiting