What is 'parked journal entry' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

parked journal entry - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: The accounting record that is saved but not yet posted to general ledger accounts. It is possible to edit, check, or post the journal entry when it is has the parked status. The trigger for the creation of this journal entry comes from the area of logistics. You can display a parked journal entry in G/L accounting.

parked journal entry - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Parked journal entries are documents used to temporarily store financial data in SAP. They are used to store data that is not yet ready to be posted to the general ledger. Parked journal entries can be edited and changed before they are posted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a parked journal entry, go to the Financial Accounting (FI) module in SAP and select the “Create Parked Document” option. Enter the necessary information such as the document type, date, and account numbers. Once all of the information is entered, click “Save” to save the document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a parked journal entry, make sure to double-check all of the information entered for accuracy. It is also important to remember that parked journal entries can only be edited or deleted by the user who created them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Parked journal entries are similar to other documents in SAP such as invoices and purchase orders. They can also be used in conjunction with other documents such as payment requests and credit memos.