Module 8

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Module 8

• Automatic
• Account
• Determination

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Account Determination

• When you enter a goods movement (inventory
  receipt, inventory withdrawal, variances, etc.),
  you do not have to enter G/L accounts since R/3
  automatically determines the correct accounts.
• Automatic Account Determination is set in
  Customizing (IMG)

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Valuation Grouping Code

• Allows the same account determination rules to be
  used in multiple plants
• Assign a valuation grouping code to the valuation
  area, then use the valuation grouping code in
  automatic account assignment

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Automatic Account Determination

• Hierarchical Process (classification)
• Chart of Accounts/Company Code
• Valuation area/grouping code
• Transaction/Event Key (from transaction being
  executed)
• Goods Receipt Modifier (if applicable)
• Valuation Class (from material master)
• All specified at time of transaction

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Automatic Account Determination

• Transaction Keys
• BSX Inventory Postings
• GBB Offsetting Entry for Inventory Postings
• DIF Materials Management Small Differences
• PRD Cost (price) differences
• WRX Goods receipt / inv. receipt clearing acct

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Automatic Account Determination

• Valuation Class
• 3000 Raw Materials
• 7900 Semi-finished
• 7920 Finished

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Automatic Account Determination
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Automatic Account Determination

• From Transaction
• Company Code Chart of Accounts
• Transaction Key (not same as transaction code)
• General Account Modifier (if applicable)
• From Material
• Valuation Class
• Determines G/L Account for Posting

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Transaction Keys
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Automatic Account Determination

• CHFS BSX 00AP 3000 Account 200000

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Posting Keys

• A two-digit numerical key that determines the way
  line items are posted.
• This key determines several factors including
  the
• Account type
• Type of posting (debit or credit)
• Layout of entry screens