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What is 'posting level' in SAP FIN - Financials?


posting level - Overview

  • Component: FIN

  • Component Name: Financials

  • Description: A generic data type that the user defines within a data basis. The posting level is mainly used to represent a period reference of the data stored in the data basis. You use the characteristics contained in a posting level to specify which time period the values entered refer to. In contrast to classic Controlling where you have to enter a period and fiscal year, here you can decide whether you want to make such a specification at all. If this is the case, you decide which fields the posting level should consist of.


posting level - Details


  • Key Concepts: Posting level is a feature of SAP Financials that allows users to control the level of detail in their financial postings. It is used to determine which fields are required for a posting and which fields are optional. Posting levels can be set at the company code, document type, or account level.
    How to use it: Posting levels are set in the Customizing menu of the SAP system. To set a posting level, go to the Customizing menu and select Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Posting Levels. From there, you can select the company code, document type, or account for which you want to set a posting level.
    Tips & Tricks: When setting posting levels, it is important to consider the level of detail that is necessary for your financial postings. If you set a posting level that is too detailed, it may be difficult to maintain and update. On the other hand, if you set a posting level that is too general, it may not provide enough detail for your financial postings.
    Related Information: For more information on setting posting levels in SAP Financials, please refer to the SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_FIN/731/en-US/f3d8f9a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d1a.html

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