What is 'document type mapping' in SAP FI-GL - General Ledger Accounting?

document type mapping - Overview

• Component: FI-GL

• Component Name: General Ledger Accounting

• Description: A function that allows you to specify a document type to be used instead of the original document type.

document type mapping - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Document type mapping is a feature of SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting that allows users to assign document types to different transactions. This helps to ensure that the correct document type is used for each transaction, which helps to streamline the accounting process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use document type mapping, users must first define the document types they wish to use. This can be done in the Document Type Mapping screen in SAP FI-GL. Once the document types have been defined, users can then assign them to different transactions. This can be done by selecting the appropriate document type from the drop-down list in the Document Type Mapping screen. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all transactions are assigned the correct document type, as this will help to ensure accuracy and consistency in the accounting process. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which document types have been assigned to which transactions, as this will help to ensure that all transactions are properly accounted for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on document type mapping in SAP FI-GL, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.