Lockbox

[Former Member]

Hi sap guru's

Please explain about lockbox and configuration steps

Thanks

venu

[Former Member]

hi Venu,

OB10 - define lockbox

OBAY - define control parameters

OBAX - define posting data

Here are the list of lockbox configuration settings. I am more than happy if this can help you. Thanks.

1) Create remit-to-address for house bank using transaction OB10.

2) Reason codes and External reason codes steps:

a) Define Reason Codes

b) Define Standard Reason codes for Clearing w/Payment advice Notes

c) Define Conversion of Payment difference Reason Codes

Note: You can configure these settings in SPRO.

3) Define house bank and bank account using transaction FI12

4) Define tolerances for customers and employees using SPRO. Search for 'Clearing differences'.

5) Lockbox configuration – transaction OFTD

6) Control parameters using transaction OBAY

Define formats name

Define format in detail

7) Posting data using transaction OBAX

Define file sender and receiver

Basic Steps in Configuring the Lockbox

» Maintain Control Parameters

» Maintain Posting Data

» Create Lockbox Addresses for House Banks

» Optional:

» For EDI processing: Create EDI Port, EDI Partner with Inbound Parameters

» Create user exit.

Menu Paths

The menu paths for setting up the lockbox:

» Financial Accounting Bank Accounting Business Volume Payment Transactions Lockbox Define Control Parameters

or

Transaction Code OBAY.

» Financial Accounting Bank Accounting Business Volume Payment Transactions Lockbox Define Posting Data

or

Transaction Code OBAX.

» Financial Accounting Bank Accounting Bank Accounts Define Lockbox Accounts at House Banks

or

Transaction Code OB10.

» Financial Accounting Bank Accounting Bank Accounts Define House Banks

or

Transaction Code FI12.

Assign the points.....

Ranjit