What is 'delta posting' in SAP FIN-BAC-INV - Inventory Accounting?

delta posting - Overview

• Component: FIN-BAC-INV

• Component Name: Inventory Accounting

• Description: Adjustment postings of value differences for preparing balance sheets.

delta posting - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Delta posting is a feature of SAP Inventory Accounting that allows for the posting of only the changes in inventory levels, rather than the entire inventory balance. This helps to reduce the amount of data that needs to be processed and stored, resulting in improved performance and scalability. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Delta posting can be enabled in the SAP system by setting the “Delta Posting” flag in the Inventory Accounting configuration. Once enabled, only changes in inventory levels will be posted to the system. This can be done manually or automatically, depending on the user’s preference. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using delta posting, it is important to ensure that all changes are accurately recorded and posted. This can be done by regularly checking the inventory balances and making sure that all changes are reflected in the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all transactions are properly documented and tracked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Delta posting is closely related to other features of SAP Inventory Accounting such as batch management and serialization. Additionally, delta posting can be used in conjunction with other features such as cycle counting and stocktaking to ensure accurate inventory levels.