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Revenue - Change in Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 1,756 | $ 1,886
Deferred revenue | 2,111 | 2,091
Recognition of deferred revenue | (2,137) | (2,137)
Currency translation adjustment | 146 | 12
Other | (108) | (36)
Balance, end of period | 1,768 | $ 1,816
HHS Business |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Other | $ (54) |

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