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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021
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Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative asset, fair value | $ 14 | $ 9
Derivative liability, fair value | 1 | 5
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging | Foreign currency forward contracts | Other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative asset, fair value | 14 | 9
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging | Foreign currency forward contracts | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative liability, fair value | 1 | 5
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative asset, fair value | 8 | 3
Derivative liability, fair value | 21 | 3
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts | Other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative asset, fair value | 8 | 3
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative liability, fair value | $ 21 | $ 3

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