Additional Log

What is the additional log in the AP payment program and how can it be used for troubleshooting ?

A: The additional log is an important setting when performing a payment run. The amount of information stored in the log can be selected (see below).If there are any errors with the payments run, due to either missing or incorrect master data settings, negative balances due to credit memo’s etc, the system will report these in the additional log.Support position interviews often ask this question as a way of determining if you know how to troubleshoot dayto-day Accounts Payable operation

Defining an Additional Log


UseYou can define criteria for an additional log. If you call up the log later on, the system displays the processing logic of the payment program in appropriate detail. Before doing anything, you should read the note under Checking the Log in "Creating the Payment Proposal".
The following processing steps can be logged.

• Due date check

• Payment method selection in all cases

• Payment method selection if not successful

• Payment document items

ProcedureFor the additional log, choose the Additional log tab on the Automatic Payment Transactions screen. Click next to the corresponding option and enter the account numbers of the vendors or customers.

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