What is posting key figure in SAP FS-BA-PM-AFP - Accounting for Financial Products?

SAP Term: posting key figure

• Component: FS-BA-PM-AFP

• Component Name: Accounting for Financial Products

• Description: A currency amount that is defined in the key figure repository of Bank Analyzer for a posting key figure class, and is derived from the posting key figure type in Balance Analyzer. The posting key figure is determined for each row of the accounting document. The totals of the posting key figures the accounting balances are then transferred to Balance Processing so that they can be used in financial reporting.

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  Key Concepts: 
  Posting key figures are used in the Accounting for Financial Products (AFP) component of SAP to define the type of posting that is to be made to a financial account. This posting type is determined by the posting key figure, which is a numerical code that is assigned to each posting type. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a posting in the AFP component, the user must select a posting key figure from the list of available options. This will determine the type of posting that will be made to the financial account. For example, if a user selects a posting key figure of “1”, this will indicate that the posting is for a debit transaction. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a posting key figure, it is important to ensure that the correct one is chosen for the desired transaction type. This will ensure that the correct postings are made to the financial accounts and that any errors are avoided. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use posting key figures in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.