What is 'segment' in SAP SRD-MD-OM - FDN-Organization Management?

segment - Overview

• Component: SRD-MD-OM

• Component Name: FDN-Organization Management

• Description: An organizational unit that represents a company area that compiles its own financial statements income statement and balance sheet based on the segment reporting requirements of the applicable accounting principle IAS, US, GAAP, HGB, and so on.

segment - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A segment is a subdivision of an organizational unit in SAP. It is used to group together related organizational units and to assign them to a specific area of responsibility. Segments are used to define the structure of an organization and can be used to assign roles and responsibilities, as well as to control access to data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, segments are created by assigning a segment code to an organizational unit. This code is then used to identify the segment and its associated organizational units. Segments can be used to assign roles and responsibilities, as well as to control access to data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating segments in SAP, it is important to ensure that the segment code is unique and that it accurately reflects the purpose of the segment. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the segment code is consistent across all organizational units within the segment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on segments in SAP, please refer to the SAP documentation on Organization Management (SRD-MD-OM FDN). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to create and manage segments in SAP.