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Real vs Derived depreciation area in SAP AM

Real depreciation area is commonly used depreciation area that actually stores values in database. Derived depreciation areas do not store values in database. The values are calculated using mathematical formula based on 2 or more real depreciation area. Read More »

SAP New GL Scenarios

Scenarios are assigned to ledgers and determine which fields are updated when postings are received from different modules. Read More »

Profit Center Accounting in SAP New G/L

There have been some key changes regarding Profit Center Accounting in SAP New G/L. PCA is integrated within GL eliminating need to manually reconcile GL with PCA. Profit Center tables GLPCT/GLPCA/GLPCP are no longer used. These have been replaced by new GL tables. Profit Center accounting scenario should be activated to take advantage of the newly enhanced functionality. Read More »

How to hide Classic GL Config Path

When you activate New GL accounting, system creates a new path for Financial Accounting and activates new transactions specific to New GL such as FB01L for ledger specific posting. However old cofig path is not automatically removed for smooth transition. Read More »

Considerations during SAP New G/L Migration Project

When you switch from Classic GL to New GL, here are functionalities that can be covered under standard SAP Fixed price Service based migration scenarios. Read More »

SAP New GL Migration Phases

Migration is divided in six phases. Read More »

SAP New GL – Migration Cockpit

Migration Cockpit is a tool to simplify migration to New GL. SAP delivers the tool when you buy service based migration. Read More »

SAP New GL – Configuring Document Splitting

Document splitting is key concept in SAP New GL. To configure Document splitting, you need to understand following key concepts. Read More »

Defining Value date based on working dates in SAP AP

When you define value date in Bank determination config (OBVCU or FBZP), value date is calculated using daily calendar. So, value date can fall on weekend or holiday. Read More »

Legacy Asset transfer in SAP

When you move data for a company from a Non-SAP accounting system to SAP, you need to bring existing asset to SAP. SAP delivers following key transactions for legacy asset transfer.

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Transaction in area NN contradicts the net book value rule

You get this error when you try to post value to asset such as special or unplanned depreciation which will make the Net book value of asset negative. Read More »

Only output tax is allowed for account xxxxxxx xx

You get this error while posting when there are restrictions on type of tax codes allowed for GL account. Read More »

SAP Screen Layout – Field Status Group vs Posting Key

Field status can be controlled using Posting Key Field status as well as Field status Group assigned to G/L. Read More »

How to transport Text modules in SAP

If you have created text module in SO10, it will not be transported automatically and you generally have to create text module in each client. Read More »

SAP Document Type – Use and Config

Document type is a 2 character key in SAP to differentiate business transactions.

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Balancing field “Profit Center” in line nn not filled Error in ASKB

ASKB is the transaction in SAP used for periodic posting of Asset APC values to G/L. Read More »

Use of Cross-System Depreciation Area in SAP Asset Accounting

Cross System Depreciation Area can be used to assign depreciation areas from different Chart of Depreciation to a single key (Called Cross-System Depreciation Area) thereby giving these areas same meaning across the system. Read More »

What is Cost Object in SAP

Cost object is nothing but a cost or revenue collector in SAP. Read More »

Transfer Variant in SAP Fixed Asset

Transfer variant is used to define the way SAP handles Asset transfer. Read More »

Transaction key XXX YY chart of accts ZZZZ not defined in table T030K

The error occurs when you try to post an Invoice and the tax code has not been maintained in Config. Read More »

Types of Transfer Methods available for Asset Transfers in SAP

Transfer methods are assigned to Transfer Variant and determine what values are posted to receiving assets. Read More »

Need for specifying Additional Account Assignment in ACSET

In SAP, Cost Objects are assigned to Assets in asset master record. All the cost posting (APC and Depreciation) requires a Cost Object. The setting need to be maintained in ACSET for the system to post to relevant Cost Object such as Cost Center, WBS element or Internal Order during Depreciation run and APC postings. Read More »

Use of Transaction types for Assets Acquisition, Retirement and Transfers in SAP

Transaction type is required for Asset transactions. Transaction type defines the type of transaction such as Acquisition, Retirement, and Transfer of Asset. Settings for how to process these transactions are also maintained in Transaction type. Read More »

Chart of Depreciation in SAP Asset Management

Chart of depreciation in SAP Fixed Asset is an umbrella under which all Fixed asset settings and configurations are maintained. Read More »

Company codes have different settings for withholding tax treatment

You receive this error, when you try to post intercompany posting, but one of the company code is on standard withholding tax setting while other one is on extended withholding tax setting. Read More »