What is realignment in SAP FS-BA-AN-PA - Profit Analyzer?

SAP Term: realignment

• Component: FS-BA-AN-PA

• Component Name: Profit Analyzer

• Description: A change to data that has already been posted in order to accommodate a change to the organizational structure of the enterprise. You can change financial statement items that were generated before the organizational change so that they are the same as they would have been, had the organizational change already been valid at the time of posting.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Realignment is a feature of the FS-BA-AN-PA Profit Analyzer component of SAP. It allows users to adjust the profit and loss accounts of a company in order to better reflect the actual financial situation. This can be done by changing the account structure, adjusting the cost centers, or changing the profit and loss accounts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Realignment can be used to adjust the profit and loss accounts of a company in order to better reflect the actual financial situation. To do this, users can change the account structure, adjust the cost centers, or change the profit and loss accounts. The changes made will be reflected in the company's financial statements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using realignment, it is important to ensure that all changes are properly documented and that all affected accounts are updated accordingly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all changes are made in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Realignment is closely related to other features of SAP such as Profit Center Accounting and Cost Center Accounting. Additionally, it is important to understand how realignment affects other areas of a company's financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements.