What is park in SAP FI-GL-GL - Basic Functions?

SAP Term: park

• Component: FI-GL-GL

• Component Name: Basic Functions

• Description: A function that creates an FCC Foreign Currency Concept document in document parking and saves the data in the database. Before saving the data, the system performs consistency checks. You use "document parking" if: Capturing a document and posting a document are separated and assigned to different responsibilities. Information required to post the FCC document is missing and you do not want to re-enter data. The balance of the FCC document is not zero. You can change, delete, save as complete, or post parked documents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Parking is a feature in SAP Financial Accounting (FI-GL-GL Basic Functions) that allows users to temporarily store documents without posting them to the general ledger. This feature is useful when a document needs to be reviewed or corrected before it is posted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To park a document, the user must first enter the document in the system. Once the document is entered, the user can select the “Park” option from the menu. This will store the document in a special area of the system where it can be retrieved and edited at any time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When parking a document, it is important to remember to save it before exiting the system. This will ensure that the document is not lost or forgotten. Additionally, it is important to note that parked documents are not visible in reports or other documents until they are posted. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Parking documents is just one of many features available in SAP Financial Accounting (FI-GL-GL Basic Functions). Other features include posting documents, creating reports, and managing accounts.