SAP RAR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) -
Process Flow
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| Source Systems | --> | RAR Integration | --> | Revenue Accounting |
| (SD, FI, CRM) | | Component (RIC) | | Contracts & POB Mgmt |
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v
+----------------------------+
| Performance Obligations |
| Identification & Allocation|
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|
v
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| Revenue Recognition Rules |
| (IFRS 15 / ASC 606 Logic) |
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|
v
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| Revenue Postings to GL |
| (FI-GL / CO Integration) |
+----------------------------+
|
v
+----------------------------+
| Reporting & Disclosure |
| (Audit & Compliance) |
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S. No. Step Description
1 Source Systems Sales, billing, and finance data from SAP SD, FI, CRM, etc.
2 RAR Integration Component Converts source data into RAR-compatible format
3 Revenue Contract Management Groups sales orders/invoices into revenue contracts
4 Performance Obligation (POB) Identifies what must be delivered (product/service)
5 Revenue Allocation Allocates total contract value to individual POBs
6 Recognition Engine Applies rules to recognize revenue over time or upon delivery
7 Accounting Integration Posts revenue entries into General Ledger (FI)
8 Reporting & Compliance Provides reports for audit, compliance, and financial statements