What is closing step in SAP SRD-FIN-ACC - FIN-Financial Accounting?

SAP Term: closing step

• Component: SRD-FIN-ACC

• Component Name: FIN-Financial Accounting

• Description: Closing steps classify postings and determine the meaning of these postings for period-end closing. For example the following distinction is made between operational postings and closing postings: Operational postings are made during operational daily business and are posted before you perform period-end closing. Closing postings are made during period-end closing. They can either be made manually or automatically during automatic closing activities e.g. for GR/IR clearing or foreign currency remeasurement.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The closing step in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) is the process of finalizing the financial period. This includes activities such as posting closing entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial statements. The closing step is an important part of the financial accounting process and must be completed before the next period can begin. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The closing step in SAP FI is initiated by running a closing program. This program will post all necessary closing entries, reconcile accounts, and create financial statements. Once the program has been run, the period can be closed and the next period can begin. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all transactions have been posted before running the closing program. If any transactions are missed, they will not be included in the financial statements and could lead to inaccurate results. Additionally, it is important to review the financial statements after running the closing program to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the closing step in SAP FI, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.