What is 'posting date' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

posting date - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: The date on which a journal entry is transferred to the ledger accounts.

posting date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Posting date is a field in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) that indicates the date when a document was posted. It is used to track the date of a transaction and is used for reporting and analysis purposes. The posting date is also used to determine the period in which the transaction should be posted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The posting date is automatically set when a document is posted in SAP FI. It can be changed manually if needed, but this should only be done with caution as it can affect the accuracy of reports and analysis. The posting date can also be used to filter documents in reports and analysis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When changing the posting date, make sure to check that all other fields are correct and that the document is still valid for the new period. It is also important to ensure that all documents are posted with the correct posting date, as this can affect the accuracy of reports and analysis. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The posting date is related to other fields such as document type, document number, and fiscal year. It is also related to other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).