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What is organizational unit in SAP FS-AM-CM-AC - Account?


SAP Term: organizational unit

  • Component: FS-AM-CM-AC

  • Component Name: Account

  • Description: An object assigned to an organizational area. &EXAMPLE& A business partner or an organizational unit as defined in the organizational plan tool.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Organizational unit is a term used in SAP to refer to a unit of an organization that is responsible for certain tasks or activities. It can be a department, division, or other type of organizational structure. In the FS-AM-CM-AC Account Assignment component, an organizational unit is used to assign accounts to specific users or groups. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Organizational units are used in the FS-AM-CM-AC Account Assignment component to assign accounts to specific users or groups. This allows for more efficient and accurate accounting processes. To assign an account to an organizational unit, the user must first create the organizational unit in the system and then assign the account to it. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating an organizational unit in SAP, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included. This includes the name of the unit, its purpose, and any other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all accounts assigned to the organizational unit are properly configured and up-to-date. 
    
    Related Information: 
    Organizational units are also used in other components of SAP such as Human Resources (HR) and Financials (FI). Additionally, they can be used in conjunction with other features such as cost centers and profit centers.
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