What is 'Asset Accounting' in SAP FI-AA - Asset Accounting?

Asset Accounting - Overview

• Component: FI-AA

• Component Name: Asset Accounting

• Description: A subsidiary ledger accounting module in Financial Accounting. All business activities for fixed assets are recorded in .

Asset Accounting - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Asset Accounting is a component of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module. It is used to manage and track fixed assets, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment. It also helps to record depreciation of assets over time. Asset Accounting also provides the ability to track asset values and generate reports for financial statements. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Asset Accounting can be used to create master data for each asset, such as its description, purchase date, and cost. This data can then be used to calculate depreciation and generate reports. Asset Accounting also allows users to track asset values over time and generate reports for financial statements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up Asset Accounting, it is important to ensure that all master data is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that depreciation calculations are accurate and that reports are generated correctly. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the asset values in order to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Asset Accounting is closely related to other components of the SAP Financial Accounting module, such as General Ledger (FI-GL) and Accounts Payable (FI-AP). Additionally, Asset Accounting can be integrated with other SAP modules, such as Materials Management (MM) and Plant Maintenance (PM).