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~ Manual Journals

 Manual journals are accounting entries created and posted directly by a user within the SAP system. They are not generated automatically by other processes or transactions.

Types of manual journals:

  • Standard Journals: These are general-purpose journals used for various manual accounting entries.
  • Ad Hoc Journals: Created on an as-needed basis for specific, non-recurring transactions.
  • Periodic Adjustment Journals: Used for regular adjustments at the end of an accounting period, such as accruals, prepayments, or depreciation.
  • Auto-Reversing Journals: Automatically reverse in the next accounting period, useful for accruals or temporary adjustments. These are special types of manual journal entries that automatically reverse or cancel themselves out in the next accounting period. Primarily used for accruals and temporary adjustments.
    • Accruals: Expenses or revenues that are incurred or earned in one period but not yet paid or received. Auto-reversing journals help to recognize these in the correct period and then reverse them when the actual payment or receipt occurs in the next period.
  • Recurring Journals: Used for repetitive entries that occur at regular intervals, like monthly rent or insurance payments.
  • Parked Journals: Temporarily saved journals that require approval before being posted to the GL.
When are manual journals used?

  • The excerpt states that while automation is preferred in most cases, there are still scenarios where manual journals are relevant. These include:

    • Situations where automation is not feasible: Some complex or unique transactions might not be easily automated.
    • Adjustments and corrections: Manual journals are often used to make adjustments or correct errors in the accounting records.
    • Specific business requirements: Certain business processes might necessitate manual journal entries.

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