What is repost in SAP FI-GL - General Ledger Accounting?

SAP Term: repost

• Component: FI-GL

• Component Name: General Ledger Accounting

• Description: Method for the initial build of transaction data when an additional accounting principle is implemented subsequently. With this method, postings from a source accounting principle are transferred to a target accounting principle by creating new postings in the target accounting principle. This method is used for documents from Asset Accounting and for ledger-group-specific documents from .

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reposting is a process in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting that allows users to reverse and re-enter a document. This is useful when a document needs to be corrected or when the original document was entered incorrectly. Reposting can also be used to transfer data from one fiscal year to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To repost a document, the user must first select the document they wish to repost. Then, they must enter the new posting date and select the “Repost” option. The system will then reverse the original document and create a new one with the new posting date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When reposting a document, it is important to ensure that all of the data is correct before proceeding. Additionally, it is important to note that reposting will not affect any of the existing documents in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on reposting in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.