Finally, a single reference point for all of the various account determination techniques used in SAP! Readers can reduce implementation time with expert insights and step-by-step clarification of the various techniques in each module for generating General Ledger postings. Learn account determination techniques for HR/Payroll, MM, SD and other important modules. With additional coverage on AR/AP, tax, and bank transactions, this comprehensive guide is a must-have resource.

About the Author(s)

Manish Patel is a senior SAP professional with almost 15 years of experience in the IT industry. After graduating from Bombay University, Manish worked at an Indian software company on various financials projects in the Asia Pacific region. During his tenure at this company, he gained experience as the finance lead responsible for implementing the company’s indigenously-developed ERP system. Over last ten years, he has worked on variety of SAP projects in a number of different industries. He has also conducted several successful SAP trainings at various SAP Americas facilities. This breadth of assignments has honed his abilities to successfully perform different roles in an SAP project, ranging from system configuration to project management. He is currently working as a Senior SAP Solutions Consultant in Northern California.

He is also the author of bestselling books SAP Account Determination and Discover SAP ERP Financials, published by SAP PRESS in English and in German. The account determination book is targeted at the technical and consulting community. The book explores vital design elements that carry out automatic determination of GL accounts from business transactions in various SAP components.

Table of Contents

Overview ... 5
1.1 Chart of Accounts ... 5
1.2 General Ledger Account Master ... 7
1.3 Account Determination Techniques ... 8
1.4 Summary ...11
1.5 Reference ... 11
Configuration Transactions ...11
Tables and Structures ... 11

2 General Ledger Transactions ... 13
2.1 Foreign Currency Transactions ... 13
2.2 Other General Ledger Transactions ... 16
2.3 Accrual Transactions ... 18
2.4 Summary ... 20
2.5 Reference ... 20
Configuration Transactions ... 20
Tables and Structures ... 20
Enhancements ... 20

3 Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Transactions ... 21
3.1 Reconciliation Accounts ... 21
3.2 Basic Accounts Receivable/Accounts
3.3 Payment Card Accounts ... 26
3.4 Summary ... 27
3.5 Reference ... 27
Configuration Transactions ... 27
Tables and Structures ... 28
Enhancements ... 28

4 Tax Transactions ... 29
4.1 Account Determination Objects ... 29
4.2 General Ledger Account Determination ... 31
4.3 Other Relevant Information ... 34
4.4 Summary ... 35
4.5 Reference ... 36
Configuration Transactions ... 36
Tables and Structures ... 36

5 Bank Transactions ... 37
5.1 Account Determination Objects ... 37
5.2 General Ledger Account Determination ... 38
5.3 Bill of Exchange Transactions ... 41
5.4 Summary ... 42
5.5 Reference ... 43
Configuration Transactions ... 43
Tables and Structures ... 43

6 Asset Transactions ... 45
6.1 Account Determination Objects ... 45
6.2 General Ledger Account
6.3 Summary ... 51
6.4 Reference ... 52
Configuration Transactions ... 52
Tables and Structures ... 52
Enhancements ... 52

7 Travel Expense Transactions ... 53
7.1 Account Determination Objects ... 53
7.2 General Ledger Account Determination ... 56
7.3 Summary ... 58
7.4 Reference ... 58
Configuration Transactions ... 58
Tables and Structures ... 59

8 Sales and Purchasing ... 61
8.1 Sales .... 61
8.2 Purchasing ... 64
8.3 Summary ... 66
8.4 Reference ... 66
Configuration Transactions ... 66
Tables and Structures ... 67

9 Inventory Transactions ... 69
9.1 Materials Are Valuated ... 69
9.2 Account Determination Objects ... 70
9.3 General Ledger Account Determination—Procurement ... 73
9.4 General Ledger Account Determination—Revaluation and Other Accounts ... 76
9.5 Summary ... 77
9.6 Reference .... 78
Configuration Transactions ... 78
Tables and Structures ... 78
Enhancements ... 78
Account Modifier Matrix ... 78

10 Payroll Transactions ... 81
10.1 Account Determination Objects ... 82
10.2 General Ledger Account Determination ... 84
10.3 Other Transactions ... 86
10.4 Summary ... 87
10.5 Reference ... 88
Configuration Transactions ... 88
Tables and Structures ... 88
Conclusion ... 88

Index ... 91