What is 'temporary posting' in SAP FI-CF - Central Finance?

temporary posting - Overview

• Component: FI-CF

• Component Name: Central Finance

• Description: A posting that relates to an original posting that has been transferred to but has not yet been processed. Once the original posting has been posted successfully, the temporary posting is reversed.

temporary posting - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Temporary posting is a feature of SAP FI-CF Central Finance that allows users to post financial documents to the system without permanently changing the data. This feature is useful for testing and validating changes before they are made permanent. It also allows users to make corrections to documents without having to delete and re-enter them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the temporary posting feature, users must first enable it in the system settings. Once enabled, users can select the “temporary posting” option when creating or editing a document. This will allow them to post the document without permanently changing the data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using temporary posting, it is important to remember that any changes made will not be saved until the document is posted permanently. Additionally, it is important to remember that any changes made while using temporary posting will not be visible in reports until the document is posted permanently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on temporary posting in SAP FI-CF Central Finance, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature effectively.