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What is company in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?


SAP Term: company

  • Component: FI

  • Component Name: Financial Accounting

  • Description: The smallest organizational unit for which individual financial statements can be drawn up according to the relevant commercial law. A company can consist of one or more company codes. All company codes within a company must use the same transaction chart of accounts and the same fiscal year breakdown. The company code currencies can be different. A company has one local currency in which its transaction figures are recorded.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A company in SAP FI Financial Accounting is a legal entity that is represented in the system. It is used to store and manage financial data, such as balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documents. The company code is the main organizational unit in SAP FI Financial Accounting and is used to identify the company in the system. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to use a company in SAP FI Financial Accounting, it must first be created in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Company” tab in the SAP FI Financial Accounting module and selecting “Create Company”. Once created, the company can be used to store and manage financial data. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a company in SAP FI Financial Accounting, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This includes the company name, address, contact information, and other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary documents are uploaded into the system for easy access. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on creating companies in SAP FI Financial Accounting, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create companies in SAP FI Financial Accounting.
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