What is 'balance check' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

balance check - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A procedure used to check whether an accounting document has been entered correctly. To meet this requirement, the debit amount in the document must equal the credit amount.

balance check - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Balance check is a feature in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) that allows users to check the balance of an account. It is used to ensure that the account balance is correct and up-to-date. The balance check can be done manually or automatically. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the balance check feature, users must first select the account they want to check. Then, they can either manually enter the current balance or select the “Automatic Balance Check” option. This will automatically calculate the current balance of the account. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly check the balance of an account to ensure accuracy and prevent any discrepancies. Additionally, it is recommended to use the “Automatic Balance Check” option as it is more efficient and accurate than manually entering the current balance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The balance check feature is part of SAP Financial Accounting (FI). It is used in conjunction with other features such as posting, document entry, and payment processing. Additionally, it can be used in combination with other SAP modules such as Controlling (CO) and Materials Management (MM).