Definition

Automatic Account Determination in SAP is a critical configuration that allows the system to automatically post accounting entries to the correct general ledger (G/L) accounts during various transactions, such as goods receipt, invoice receipt, and goods issue. This automation reduces manual intervention and helps in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial postings.

Valuation Class (OMS2):

Linking materials to their corresponding G/L accounts is the purpose. The material master record assigns the valuation class, which is essential for figuring out the right G/L account for different transactions.

Examples:

Raw Materials, Valuation Class 3000 (connected to the G/L account for the raw material inventory).
Valuation Class 7900: Finished Goods (connected to the G/L account for the finished goods inventory).
This phase makes sure that the valuation areas are specific to the facility or the company code.

Accounts Keys:

To specify which accounts are updated, pricing methods employ account keys. They serve as an intermediary between account determination and the pricing process.
As an illustration, during the pricing process, a particular G/L account for freight expense may be associated with an account key for freight charges.

Transaction Keys (OBYC):

Posting keys, often referred to as transaction keys, identify the kind of transaction and the associated G/L accounts for postings. Among the frequently used transaction keys are:
- BSX: Inventory Posting (goods receipt).
- WRX: GR/IR Clearing (applied in the process of receiving products and invoices)
- PRD stands for Price Differences, and it is used when the price on an invoice and the purchase order differ.
- GBB: Offsetting Entry for Stock Posting (used in a number of situations, such as scrapping and goods issuance).
As an illustration, the system utilizes the BSX key to identify which inventory account to debit upon receipt of goods.

Account Modifier (OBYC):

Modifiers are extra standards applied to the account selection process to further hone the choice of G/L account.
As an illustration, separate G/L accounts may be used for domestic and foreign shipping charges, which could be distinguished using a modifier.

Scenario: