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

SAP Term: scenario

• Component: FI-GL

• Component Name: General Ledger Accounting

• Description: Combination of Customizing settings from different business views. Each business view specifies which posting data is transferred from different application components to . Scenarios are assigned to individual ledgers. This specifies for a ledger which fields of the ledger are filled with posting data from other application components.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A scenario in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting is a set of predefined rules and settings that can be used to process accounting transactions. It is used to define the accounting logic for a particular transaction type, such as a customer invoice or vendor payment. The scenario also defines the accounts that should be used for the transaction, as well as any additional information that needs to be included in the transaction. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  In order to use a scenario in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting, you must first create the scenario in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Scenarios” tab in the FI-GL module and selecting “Create Scenario”. You will then need to enter the details of the scenario, such as the accounts that should be used for the transaction and any additional information that needs to be included. Once you have saved the scenario, it can then be used when processing transactions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a scenario in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes not only the accounts that should be used for the transaction, but also any additional information that needs to be included in the transaction. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the settings are correct before saving the scenario, as this will ensure that it is used correctly when processing transactions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on scenarios in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on scenarios. Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide detailed tutorials on how to create and use scenarios in SAP FI-GL General Ledger Accounting.