What is general journal entry in SAP AC - Accounting - General?

SAP Term: general journal entry

• Component: AC

• Component Name: Accounting - General

• Description: A journal entry that posts only to the general ledger and not to subsidiary ledgers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A general journal entry is a type of accounting transaction used to record a variety of financial activities in SAP. It is used to record non-standard transactions that do not fit into the standard accounting categories. This includes transactions such as adjusting entries, reversing entries, and correcting entries. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, general journal entries are created in the General Ledger Accounting component. To create a general journal entry, you must first enter the document type, company code, and fiscal year. Then you must enter the account numbers and amounts for each line item in the entry. Finally, you must enter a description of the transaction and save the entry. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a general journal entry in SAP, it is important to double-check all of the information entered to ensure accuracy. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the account numbers and amounts are entered correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on general journal entries in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on General Ledger Accounting. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a general journal entry in SAP.