2512835 - FAQ for installment plans with interests (distribution logic, updates on interests and clearing control)

There is a question about installment plans in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable. This SAP Knowledge Base Article answers Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions:
1. Where can installment plans be customized?
2. Which FI-CA events are provided?
3. How does the interest distribution logic work during installment plan creation (transaction FPR1)?
4. What should be considered when implementing an own distribution logic within SAP Note 902456?
5. Why is the interest calculation amount not updated after changing the installment plan?
6. Can transaction FPI1 be used for interest calculation?
7. Is there a way to do a re-mass calculation of interests on installment plans?
8. How can the distribution of payments being influenced to clear interests and installments?
9. Where can I find the SAP FI-CA Wiki for installment plans?

Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).

General: FPR1, FPR2, FPR3, Q&A, FPI3, DFKKIA, ABWBL, BETRZ, COMPA, FPINTM1, GZVER, RFKN1, FPI1, FPINTM1, FKK_INSTPLAN_INTEREST_ACTUAL, FKN1
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