What is 'special G/L account' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

special G/L account - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A reconciliation account for special business transactions in the sub-ledger that should not be balanced with receivables and payables from goods and services. An example of this is a down payment.

special G/L account - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A special G/L account is a type of General Ledger (G/L) account in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). It is used to record transactions that are not related to the normal business activities of an organization. Special G/L accounts are used to record transactions such as taxes, interest, and other non-operating expenses.
  
  How to use it: 
  Special G/L accounts can be created in SAP FI by navigating to the “Accounts” tab in the SAP menu. Once there, select “Create Special G/L Account” and enter the necessary information such as account number, name, and description. Once the account is created, it can be used to record transactions related to taxes, interest, and other non-operating expenses.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a special G/L account in SAP FI, it is important to ensure that the account number is unique and does not conflict with any existing accounts. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the account is properly configured with the correct tax codes and other settings.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on special G/L accounts in SAP FI, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_FI/en-US.