Tag Archives: SAP

How to view changes to Configurations in SAP

Config changes can be viewed in SPRO IMG menu, if the change log has been activated for the table.

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Account XXXXXXXX requires assignment to CO object

You get this error message (Account XXXXXXXX requires an assignment to a CO object) when GL account is relevant for Cost posting ie Primary Cost element is created for the account. In this case, System is going to need a Cost Object (Cost Center, Internal order, wbs element etc) in the posting as a posting needs to be automatically done in Controlling. Read More »

SAP – Withholding Tax type vs tax code

Withholding tax type defines the different withholding tax categories that exist in a country. Tax type controls all the options for withholding taxes such as Base amount (Net, Gross etc), Rounding rules etc., accumulation type (monthly, quarterly etc) while Tax code controls the percentage. Read More »

An entry with this withholding tax type already exists

This error occurs when you try to assign multiple lines with the same tax type to the business transaction. Read More »

No clearing accounts specified for company codes NNNN/MMMM

You receive this error when you try to post intercompany posting, but company code pair has not been set up for cross company code posting. Read More »

SAP – Standard (Classic) Withholding tax vs Extended Withholding tax

Withholding tax is calculated and posted to accounts at payment step, invoice step or whichever is earlier, based on Country law. Extended withholding tax was later introduced by SAP to overcome limitations of Classic withholding tax. Extended withholding tax includes everything from Standard withholding tax and more. It is advisable to use Extended withholding tax. Read More »

Maintain conversion factors for XXX/YYY (currency type NN)

This error indicates that Conversion factor has not been maintained for the currency pair in the system. Check the currency pair in IMG -> General Settings -> Currencies -> Define Translation ratios. Read More »

SAP Foreign Currency Valuation Configuration

Here are the key pieces of config you need to maintain for valuation. Read More »

Parallel Currencies in SAP – Currency Types

SAP allows you to define 3 parallel currencies in addition to document currency. Parallel currencies can be defined in OB22. You can choose the currencies from 5 available currencies as below. Read More »

Ledger Group in SAP New GL

Ledger group is used to combine ledgers with similar functions. It allows posting to multiple ledgers at the same time. Ledger group is a new field added in many posting screens to make ledger specific posting. Read More »

Leading Ledger vs Non Leading Ledger in SAP New GL

Leading ledger (0L) is the primary ledger while Non Leading ledgers act as parallel ledgers. The decision to choose leading ledger and accounting standard for leading ledger must be taken carefully. Read More »

Additional Functionality if SAP New GL

SAP has introduced additional functionality with New G/L. Here is the short summary. Read More »

Account type X is not defined for document type YY

You get this message when document type, you are using is restricted by Account type available for postings. Read More »

SAP – How to copy configuration and changes between clients?

You can copy client specific changes from one client to other using transaction code SCC1. Read More »

For document type XX, an entry is required in field Document header text/Reference

You get this error, when entry to the Reference/Header Text has been set to required in document type configuration. Read More »

Acct determination not defined for trans. WIT XX YY in chart of accts ZZZZ

You get this error when a G/L account for withholding tax type XX tax code YY has not be configured. Tax type and tax code is maintained in Vendor master under Withholding Tax category. Read More »

Ledgers in SAP Classic GL

Here is the list of ledgers in Classic G/L. Read More »

SAP Asset history sheet (AR02)

Asset History Sheet is a report for displaying asset history data segregated by Transaction types (Rather group of transaction types) to track the transactions for an asset such as Acquisitions, Retirements, Transfers etc. The Layout can be configured as per the requirement. Read More »

Transfer values to different depreciation area in SAP Fixed Asset

There are times when you would want to transfer Acquisition Cost and Accumulated depreciation to a depreciation area different from depreciation area in sending Company Code. In that case, you can use new value method. Read More »

Cost (and Revenue) Element in SAP

Cost Element is the Cost Carrier in SAP. All the cost (and revenue) flows via Cost Element. Read More »

SAP – What is Posting Key?

Posting Key is a 2 digit key to control line items. Posting Key config controls Read More »

SAP New G/L

With MYSAP ERP releases (ECC 5.0 onwards) SAP introduced New GL functionality. Most of the User interfaces and transactions remain same, however internal architecture and available functionality has changed significantly. Read More »

What is ERP

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a software system that allows companies to integrate their internal functions, such as Manufacturing, Production Planning, Finance, Sales, Service, Engineering, HR etc, around a common corporate database. In many companies, all these departments run their own software applications that are not properly integrated. Read More »

Sales Area, Sales Organization in SAP

Sales Area

Sales Area is a combination of Sales Organization, Division and distribution channel. Read More »

Plant, Storage Location in SAP

Plant

  • A business unit which divide company for production, procurement and material planning standpoint
  • Plant can have different roles like manufacturing plant, maintenance plant, retail or wholesale site
  • Plant is assigned to Purchasing Organization Read More »