Create Correspondence App in SAP S/4HANA (App ID: F0744A)

Create Correspondence App in SAP S/4HANA (App ID: F0744A)

Purpose

The Create Correspondence app in SAP S/4HANA enables users to generate, preview, email, print, and download correspondence related to customers and suppliers. This app is designed to facilitate seamless communication by providing multiple output formats. It can be accessed from the SAP Fiori Launchpad and integrated with other Fiori applications such as Manage Customer Line Items and Manage Supplier Line Items.

Features

The app provides the following functionalities based on the assigned user role:

• Creation of Correspondence: Generate correspondence for customers and suppliers with relevant details.

• Previewing Correspondence: Before finalizing the document, users can preview it.

• Emailing and Printing: Users can send correspondence via email or print it directly from the system.

• Downloading as PDF: The correspondence document can be downloaded for offline access.

• Advanced Parameters: Users can customize correspondence documents by modifying parameters such as layout and additional details.

For detailed customization, refer to Advanced Parameters for Correspondence.

Supported Device Types

The Create Correspondence app is optimized for use on:

• Tablet

• Desktop

Configuration Options

Configuration experts with the role SAP_BR_CONFIGURATION_EXPERT can define custom correspondence types by modifying advanced parameters in correspondence templates.

To configure correspondence:

1. Navigate to Manage Your Solution → Configure Your Solution → Finance → Payables/Receivables/Cash → Advanced Configuration for Correspondence.

2. Add custom columns to the Due Date Grid in Days table (Note: Only four columns can be displayed correctly in the print version).

3. Modify the SAP S/4HANA output control PDF form templates using:

   • Maintain Form Templates app

   • Other output management frameworks

For further details, see App Configuration: Create Correspondence.

More Information

The SAP Fiori Apps Reference Library provides insights into user access and configuration for the app. It can be accessed here: SAP Fiori Apps Library.

To find this app in the Fiori Library:

1. Search for Create Correspondence.

2. Select SAP S/4HANA as the product.

3. Under the Implementation Information tab, choose the appropriate release and refer to the Configuration section.

Additional Features

• Downloading XML Format:

  • Add ?DownloadXML=true at the end of the app's URL.

  • Click on the Download XML button.

  • The XML file can be used with Adobe LiveCycle Designer.

• Preview Restrictions:

  • If the FI Correspondence output management framework is used, disabling printing in system configuration may prevent the Preview function from working.

  • The preview feature is dependent on the system settings that allow printing of correspondence.

Related Information

For more details, refer to:

• App Configuration: Create Correspondence

• SAP S/4HANA Output Control

• App Extensibility: Create Correspondence

• Advanced Parameters for Correspondence

This app plays a crucial role in streamlining correspondence handling within SAP S/4HANA, making it easier for users to generate and distribute important financial documents effectively.