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~ Posting with a reference / Reversal Posting Key

~ Posting with a reference in SAP FI is a process where you create a new journal entry that references an existing document. This can be useful for making adjustments or corrections to previous transactions without having to manually enter all of the details again.

Reversal Posting Keys

  • Purpose: Used to reverse a previously posted transaction.
  • Relationship: Each reversal posting key is linked to a specific posting key.
  • Attributes:
    • Same Debit/Credit Indicator: The reversal posting key has the opposite debit/credit indicator to the original posting key.
    • Linked Posting Key: Indicates the original posting key to be reversed.
  • Example:
    • If the original posting key is 40 (credit to customer), the reversal posting key would be 50 (debit to customer).

Checkbox for Reversal Posting Key The checkbox for a reversal posting key in the maintain accounting configuration posting keys detail screen indicates whether the posting key can be used to reverse transactions. If this checkbox is selected, the system will automatically generate a reversal transaction with the linked reversal posting key when the original transaction is reversed.

In essence:

  • Posting keys determine the nature of a transaction.
  • Reversal posting keys are used to reverse previously posted transactions and are linked to specific posting keys.
  • The checkbox for a reversal posting key indicates whether a posting key can be used for reversals.

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