What is Lockbox Sap and Processing

The basic operation of a lockbox system is fundamental to large businesses but is almost transparent to those without some knowledge of corporate treasury operations. The objective of a lockbox operation is to have the customer remit a payment check to a local post office box to minimize mail transit time. The checks are processed by the bank on a daily basis and the funds collected are usable by the receiving business much quicker than with the traditional process. The illustration below shows the basic operation of the lockbox and how SAP fits in.