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Group Reporting (FIN-CS)

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1 Group Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1 Consolidation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Authorization Objects in Group Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set Global Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Master Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Consolidation Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Currencies in Group Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
1.3 Period Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Maintain Exchange Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Consistency Check of Accounting Integration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
1.4 Data Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Data Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Copy Transaction Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Group Journal Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Data Validation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Interunit Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Task Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
1.5 Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Intercompany Document Matching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Intercompany Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Advanced Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Data Management in Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
1.6 Consolidation Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Consolidation Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Group Journal Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Data Validation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
Consolidation of Investments (Activity-Based). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Task Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504
1.7 Analytics for Group Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
"Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508

2 PUBLIC Content
Reporting Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Group Data Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522
Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Validation Result Analysis - Unit View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533
Validation Result Analysis - Group View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Rule-Based Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Reports Using Outdated Reporting Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
1.8 Plan Consolidation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
1.9 Restatement and Simulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545
1.10 Customizing and Integration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552
Customizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552
ICMR Elimination Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Custom Field Extensibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Rules for Substitution/Validation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .562
Integration with SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Data Management in Group Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
1.11 Focus Topics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
Equity Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582
Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613

Content PUBLIC 3
1 Group Reporting
Group reporting consists of topics such as consolidation process and analytical reports and supports the
computation, creation, and disclosure of consolidated reports that provide information on the performance of
a corporate group.
Integration
The figure below depicts how group reporting as part of SAP S/4HANA is integrated with SAP Group Reporting
Data Collection and SAP Analytics Cloud and is followed by an explanation:
SAP Group Reporting Data Collection

SAP Group Reporting Data Collection helps you gather financial data for your business units. The app is hosted
on the SAP Business Technology Platform and relies on data such as master data and allowed breakdowns
from group reporting within SAP S/4HANA.
With SAP Group Reporting Data Collection, you can map data, create forms, design your own reports, and use
these or the predefined reports to collect data as part of your data preparation for consolidation.
For more information, see https://help.sap.com/viewer/p/SAP_Group_Reporting_Data_Collection.
SAP Analytics Cloud

(SAC) provides deep insights into your business using reporting and data visualization, which will help you
make better decisions.
With live data connections, the integration between SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting and SAC
enables business analysis at group or corporate level without data replication.
In this release, the following detail and overview reports are available out of the box:
• Consolidated report book for actual data

• Periodic overview report book
• Actual and budget comparison report book

4 PUBLIC Group Reporting
• Actual, budget, and forecast comparison report book
• Predictive consolidated P&L analysis
• Group financial KPIs overview
 Note
For more information about the integration between SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud, see SAP
Analytics Cloud product help page.
For troubleshooting information, the configuration content predelivered by SAP, and the frequently asked
questions about Group Reporting, see SAP Note 2659672 .
For the configuration settings and test steps required after installation or upgrade, see the “Test Script”
available at SAP Best Practices Explorer (https://rapid.sap.com/bp/#/browse/scopeitems/1SG ).
1.1 Consolidation
A complete consolidation process typically starts with preparatory steps, such as setting global parameters,
checking the master data of your organizational units and financial statement (FS) items, and specifying
effective exchange rates.
After that, you can proceed with collecting data reported by consolidation units, and standardizing the data
with features available in the Data Monitor. When the data is ready for consolidation, go to the Consolidation
Monitor to perform the consolidation tasks, such as various interunit eliminations and data validation. For a list
of the tasks and their descriptions, see Data Monitor [page 142] and Consolidation Monitor [page 381].
Throughout the process, you can cross check your processed data using reconciliation reports and currency
translation analysis reports, or generate various group reports in real time.

Group Reporting PUBLIC 5
The process described above is shown in detail in the following diagram:
Prerequisites
• You have set up the proper authorizations for your users according to their job responsibilities. SAP
delivers the following roles for your reference:
• SAP_BR_GL_ACCOUNTANT_GRP: General Ledger Accountant - Group Reporting
• SAP_BR_GRP_ACCOUNTANT: Group Accountant
• SAP_BR_ADMINISTRATOR_GRP: Administrator - Group Reporting
• SAP_BR_EXTERNAL_AUDITOR_GRP: External Auditor - Group Reporting
• SAP_BR_BUSINESS_ANALYST_GRP: Business Analyst - Group Reporting
In your SAP Fiori front-end server, you can copy a delivered business role to create your own role, adapt its
contained business catalogs, and assign the created role to relevant users.
In addition, you need to set the necessary permissions by authorization object in the back-end systems, for
example, restrict the filed values a role can access by using the transaction code PFCG. After that, you can
assign the adapted roles to your business users using user administrator tool, such as transaction SU01.
For more information, see User and Role Administration of ABAP Platform.

• You have created consolidation units and set the Data Transfer Method to Read from Universal Journal or
Flexible Upload, depending on whether they are integrated with company codes in financial accounting
(FI). This can be done in the Consolidation Units - Create and Change [page 22] app.
• You have maintained the FS items for your consolidation charts of accounts and map them to the relevant
general ledger accounts. For more information, see Financial Statement Items [page 41].
• To use SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting, SAP recommends that you install the SAP Best
Practices configuration content for the solution. You will gain a configuration starting point, which you can
adapt to your needs in Customizing. Examples in this documentation are based on the SAP Best Practices
content. For more information, see https://rapid.sap.com/bp/#/browse/scopeitems/1SG and
Administration Guide.
Integration
Consolidation is integrated with different modules within SAP S/4HANA. Integration enables the following:
• Generation of the organizational units for consolidation, based on the units in the transaction system
• Collection of the reported financial data. There are two methods of collecting transaction data:
• Data can be read directly from the universal journal.
• Data that is not stored in the universal journal, for example, the transaction data of companies that use
non-SAP systems, can be uploaded flexibly.
• Drill-through to the accounting app Manage Journal Entries for the source accounting documents
• Hierarchy definition for the consolidation-specific master data by using the framework app Manage Global
Hierarchies
Features
• You can use different methods for transferring transaction data to the consolidation system. Which
methods you use depends on your consolidation scenario.
• You can post manual journal entries (documents), for example, to standardize the reported data to the
group's methods of balance sheet valuations.
• You can use validations to check the consistency of the reported, standardized, or consolidated financial
data.
• You can translate the reported financial data into the currency of the consolidation group.
• You can automatically execute the following elimination tasks:
• Interunit eliminations (elimination of payables and receivables, elimination of revenue and expense,
elimination of investment income)
• Consolidation of investments

1.1.1 Authorization Objects in Group Reporting
Group Reporting offers the following authorization objects:
Authorization Object Description Where it is Used
E_CS_BUNIT Consolidation unit Processing of master data consolida

tion unit.
E_CS_CACTT Consolidation tasks Running a consolidation task; When a

user starts the task for a consolidation
group/s for which he has the authoriza
tion, all subassigned consolidation units
are included automatically; no exclu
sion is possible.
The authorization for subassigned con

solidation units is not checked, when
the user starts the task with the non-ini
tial consolidation group parameter and
authorization for this consolidation
group is granted. It is not possible to ex
ecute the task for the consolidation unit
and exclude any of subassigned consol
idation units.
The authorization for consolidation

units is only checked, when the consoli
dation group parameter is initial.
E_CS_CONGR Consolidation group Processing of master data consolida

tion group.
E_CS_DIMEN Dimension Full authorization for dimension Y1 nec

essary.
E_CS_ITCLG Consolidated chart of accounts Processing of master data consolida

tion chart of accounts. Read access is
required to reading transactional data.
E_CS_PERMO Monitor, opening/closing of periods When opening/closing a period, author

ization for both, the consolidation unit
and the consolidation group is checked.
If an authorization for a consolidation
unit is missing, the period is not opened
for this consolidation unit.
E_CS_RPT Group reporting organizational units Used for analytics in group reporting.

Authorization Object Description Where it is Used
E_CS_RPTNG Data reporting Reporting of consolidation data; The

rules for CG/CU are the same as for
E_CS_CACTT.
E_CS_RVERS Version Processing of master data consolida

tion version.
G_881_GRLD Financial Accounting Processing of master data ledger.
FIN_CS_EPU Equity Pickup Authorization to run Equity Pickup.
FI_CS_MD Group Reporting master data Used in the Define Master Data for
Consolidation Fields app.
FI_CS_RULE Reporting rule assignment Used in the apps Define Reporting Rules
and Assign Reporting Rules to Versions.
FI_CS_FSM Financial statement item mapping Used in the Map FS Items with G/L
Accounts app.
FI_CS_FSMA Financial statement item mapping as Used in the Assign FS Item Mappings
signment app.
FI_CS_ADH Define Adhoc Items and Adhoc Sets Note that adhoc items can only be de
fined by using an OData Service which
is not published on the API Hub. It is in
cluded in the communication scenario
of GRDC (0241).
FI_CS_SEL Selections in Group Reporting Used in the Define Selections app.
FI_CS_RPT Reporting regarding organizational Used in analytical reports.
units
FI_CS_PLV
Posting Level Processing of posting level when using
the authorization object FI_CS_RPT in
analytics for group reporting.
FI_CS_LOG Group Reporting logs Obsolete; see SAP note 3028675 .
FI_CS_XPRA Group Reporting XPRA Used for X persistent remote applica

tion (XPRA) in group reporting.
For more information about the authorization checks, see the system documentation for the authorization
objects. To display this documentation, run transaction PFCG, and choose More Environment
Authorization Objects Display . Expand the corresponding node and choose Information (I) for the relevant
authorization object.

Related Information
User and Role Administration of ABAP Platform
1.1.1.1 Authorization Object E_CS_RPT

The authorization object E_CS_RPT (Group Reporting: Organizational Units) is used to maintain user
authorizations for analytics in group reporting.
Fields
The authorization object E_CS_RPT has the following fields:
• RVERS: Consolidation Version

• CONGR ($CONGR): Consolidation Group
• BUNIT ($BUNIT): Consolidation Unit
• PRCTR ($PRCTER): Profit Center
• KOKRS ($KOKRS): Controlling Area
• SEGMENT: Segment for Segmental Reporting
• FICSDOCTY: Document Type
• RITEM: Financial Statement Item
• FICSPSTLV: Posting Level
• ACTVT: Activity
Dependencies Between Fields
This authorization object considers dependencies between fields. For example, a certain consolidation unit
may be assigned to more than one consolidation group, or a consolidation group may be relevant in more than
one consolidation version. You can maintain authorizations that give access to specific data based on these
dependencies. It’s possible to maintain multiple authorizations to leverage these dependencies in different
ways for different fields.
For example, you can create an authorization where one consolidation unit is dependent on multiple groups to
which it belongs. At the same time, you can also create another authorization for a different consolidation unit
where it is dependent on only one group to which it belongs. This is illustrated in the following example.
 Example

You want a user to have access to all the data of consolidation unit Cons Unit 1. So, you maintain Cons Unit
1 for the field BUNIT ($BUNIT). However, Cons Unit 1 is assigned to the consolidation groups Cons Group
A and Cons Group B. So, you need to make sure that you maintain Cons Group A and Cons Group B for
the field CONGR ($CONGR). Alternatively, you can simply maintain * so that a user has access to all
consolidation groups, including Cons Group A and Cons Group B.
You also want this user to have access to the data of Cons Unit 2, but only as it relates to Cons Group A. In
other words, you don’t want the user to access the data of Cons Unit 2 in Cons Group B. In this case, you
create a new authorization and maintain Cons Unit 2 for the field BUNIT ($BUNIT) and specify Cons Group
A only for the field CONGR ($CONGR). This way, the user can only see the data for Cons Unit 2 that's part
of Cons Group B.
Maintaining Fields
You can maintain specific values for each field in the authorization object. This gives a user the authorization to
access specific data for a field. For more information, see ABAP Authorization Concept.
 Note
It’s recommended to maintain values for all fields. If you leave a field blank, it receives the status
Unmaintained Organization Level.
Maintaining Fields with *

You can maintain a field with the value * to give full authorization for that field. This means that a user has
access to all data of that particular field. For example, if you set * for the field CONGR ($CONGR), then a user
with that authorization can access the data for all consolidation groups, including cases where the
consolidation group is maintained as blank.
Maintaining Fields with ‘’

You can maintain a field with the value ‘’ (two apostrophes with no space in between) to indicate a field with an
empty field value. This refers to fields that are maintained as blank in the Consolidation Journal Entries (table
ACDOCU). When you maintain ‘’, the system treats these empty fields in the same way as fields that are
assigned with actual values.
 Note
For the field CONGR ($CONGR), it’s important to maintain the value ‘’ if you want to give the user access to
data which is stored without group dependency and without consolidation group derivation by the
reporting logic, such as data on posting levels Blank, 00, 10, and 20. This can be necessary even if you
additionally give the user access to specific consolidation groups.
The one exception where this isn’t necessary is if you maintain the value * for CONGR ($CONGR). This
indicates full authorization for all consolidation groups and inherently includes cases where the
consolidation group is not assigned, such as data on the posting levels Blank, 00, 10, and 20 without
consolidation group derivation by the reporting logic.
Field BUNIT ($BUNIT) and Posting Level 20

The maintenance of the field BUNIT ($BUNIT) impacts the posting level 20 (two-sided elimination entries for
consolidation unit pairs – reporting unit and partner unit). When you maintain a consolidation unit for BUNIT

($BUNIT), the consolidation unit is only considered as the reporting unit in posting level 20, not as the partner
unit.
 Example
For Cons Group A, there are two elimination lines on the posting level 20:
Reporting Unit Partner Unit FS Item Amount in Group Currency
Cons Unit 1 Cons Unit 2 FSI001 100
Cons Unit 2 Cons Unit 1 FSI002 -100
You create the following authorizations and assign them to a user:
CONGR ($CONGR) Cons Group A
BUNIT ($BUNIT) Cons Unit 1
In this case, the user is authorized to view data for Cons Unit 1 only, not for Cons Unit 2. Also, since the
posting level is 20, the only accessible data for Cons Unit 1 is the data where Cons Unit 1 is the reporting
unit. As a result, the user can only view the first line of the elimination entry because here Cons Unit 1 is the
reporting unit.
Reporting Unit Partner Unit FS Item Amount in Group Currency
Cons Unit 1 Cons Unit 2 FSI001 100
The second line is not visible. This is because the user is not authorized to view data of Cons Unit 2. And
even though the user is authorized to view data for Cons Unit 1, Cons Unit 1 is the partner unit in this
second line, not the reporting unit. As a result, the authorization doesn’t allow access to this data.
Activating E_CS_RPT with the Switchable Authorization Check Framework

(SACF)
To start using the authorization object E_CS_RPT, you must activate it with the Switchable Authorization Check
Framework (SACF). For a complete guide on how to do this, see SAP Note 3120976 .
Related Information
ABAP Authorization Concept

Authorization Objects in Group Reporting [page 8]

1.2 Getting Started
The following sections describe how you set up the system.
1.2.1 Set Global Parameters
With this app, you can specify the global parameters that will apply to all further steps of the consolidation
process.
Inputs to the following global parameter fields are required:
• Version: Versions make it possible to consolidate different sets of financial data or consolidate in different
group currencies. You can only select standard versions. Therefore, if you select a version which is a group
currency extension version or an extension version, your selection is adjusted to the corresponding
standard version. For more information, see Consolidation Versions [page 68].
• Fiscal Year/Period
• Consolidation Chart of Accounts: A systematic grouping of financial statement (FS) items that belong
together and are used on the group reporting or consolidation level.
 Note
If the old reporting logic is active, you also need to select the Consolidation Ledger. For more information,
see Consolidation Ledger [page 74].
 Note
Preset versions, consolidation chart of accounts, and consolidation ledgers exist in the system. You can
also make your own configuration settings via Customizing activities under SAP S/4HANA for Group
Reporting.
You can also enter a consolidation group or unit to perform consolidation tasks only on that group or unit.
1.2.2 Master Data
This section describes how to display and define consolidation-specific master data, such as organizational
units and financial statement (FS) items.
In group reporting, master data includes the following:
• Configuration objects, such as version, subitem, and document type

• Consolidation-specific master data objects, such as consolidation units, consolidation groups, and FS
items
• Additional consolidation master data values

Each object is treated differently when defining master data. This section describes how to display and define
consolidation-specific master data.
1.2.2.1 Organizational Units Master Data
The organizational units of Group Reporting include consolidation groups and consolidation units.
In the consolidation group structure, consolidation units are assigned to consolidation groups. Also,
consolidation group-specific settings for the consolidation units are maintained, such as the fiscal year and
period of first consolidation as well as consolidation method.
1.2.2.1.1 Consolidation Units
A consolidation unit is the smallest element in a consolidation group structure.
1.2.2.1.1.1 Consolidation Unit Maintenance
Learn how to maintain consolidation units using the different consolidation unit master data apps.
Depending on your system settings, you can use one or more of the following apps to enter and display master
data of consolidation units:
• Define Consolidation Units

• Consolidation Units - Create and Change
• Consolidation Units - Display
The following table gives an overview of which consolidation unit master data app must be used, can't be used,
or is recommended to be used in which situation:
Consolidation Units - Create and

Change
SAP S/4HANA system using... Define Consolidation Units Consolidation Units - Display
…the new reporting logic exclusively. The app must be used in any fiscal year. The app can't be used.
The system was set up as of the release

2020 or higher, or a migration from EC-
CS to Group Reporting took place.
...the old reporting logic exclusively. The app can't be used. The app must be used in any fiscal year.
The system that was set up before the

release 2020 and not yet migrated to
the new reporting logic.

Consolidation Units - Create and
Change
SAP S/4HANA system using... Define Consolidation Units Consolidation Units - Display
...the old and new reporting logic. The app must be used for master data The app must be used for consolidation
maintenance as of the from year of the unit master data maintenance before
The system was set up before the re new reporting logic. the from year of new reporting logic
lease 2020 and migrated to the new re
SAP recommends to use this app for The app can't be used for consolidation
porting logic later.
parallel maintenance of consolidation unit master data changes as of the from
unit master data changes applied by year of the new reporting logic.
the Consolidation Units - Create and
Change app before the from year of the
new reporting logic.
 Note
The following section is only relevant for systems that were migrated from the old reporting logic to the new
reporting logic.
The new reporting logic uses the new consolidation unit master data, and the old reporting logic uses old
consolidation unit master data. The old and the new master data environments don't share the master data
and are completely separate from each other. This includes consolidation unit descriptions and master data
attributes. There is no synchronization of changes taking place between the old and new consolidation unit
master data environment.
This results in a special situation when you have to apply consolidation unit master data changes in a fiscal year
where the old reporting logic is still active. For these changes to have any effect, you have to maintain them
using the Consolidation Units - Create and Change app in the old consolidation unit master data environment.
To have consistent consolidation unit master data, SAP recommends that you make these changes in the
Define Consolidation Units app in the new consolidation unit master data environment as well
Related Information
Consolidation Units - Create and Change [page 22]

Define Consolidation Units [page 15]
Consolidation Units [page 14]
1.2.2.1.1.1.1 Define Consolidation Units
With this app, you can display, change, create, or delete consolidation unit (CU) master data individually.

Key Features
This app provides the following key features:
• Display consolidation units

• Change consolidation units
• Create consolidation units
• Delete consolidation units
Creating and Maintaining Consolidation Units
To create a consolidation unit, choose Create and enter the name of the consolidation unit. You can also copy
an existing consolidation unit to create a new one. To do so, you choose Copy, enter the name of the
consolidation unit and select if you want to copy the time- and version-dependent data as of the current fiscal
year and period and version or for all fiscal years and periods and versions.
 Note
If you're working in a year before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger or in a planning
version, universal journal integration for a consolidation unit with special characters in its name is not
possible. This is because the system requires a company with the same name as the consolidation unit in
this case, and special characters are not supported for the company name.
When displaying the details of a consolidation unit, you can change the settings of the selected consolidation
unit by choosing Edit. After making changes, choose Save to apply the changes.
 Note
If you want to change the hierarchy of the consolidation units, use the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
The following settings can be made for each consolidation unit:
Basic Data (not time- and version-dependent)
• Consolidation Unit Description: Maintained in the log-on language, other languages need to be maintained
in the Language-Dependent Texts section.
• Country
Time-Dependent Attributes:
• Local Currency (mandatory)
 Note
You can only change the local currency as of the first period of the year. When you change the local
currency of a consolidation unit, the system translates the old local currency values into the new local
currency during the balance carryforward. Because of this, you must assign a currency translation
method to the consolidation unit.

However, be aware that changing the local currency of a consolidation unit can lead to inconsistencies
in cases where data already exists for a consolidation unit that uses the local currency that’s to be
changed.
• Company: You can only assign companies to consolidation units if the following prerequisites are met:
• You’re working in fiscal year period as of the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger.
• You’re working in a version that is not a plan version.
 Note
If you're working in a year before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger, you can't assign the
company yourself. Instead, a company with the same ID as the corresponding consolidation unit is
assigned to the consolidation unit. If such a company doesn't exist, then no company is assigned to the
consolidation unit.
Time- and Version-Dependent Attributes:
 Note
The following attributes are time- and version-dependent for a consolidation unit. If you create, display, or
change consolidation unit attributes, you make the changes to these attributes for the selected version
(and related versions) only and as of the selected fiscal year and period onwards. Time- and version-
dependency for consolidation units works in the same way as it does for financial statement items. For
more information, see Time- and Version-Dependency [page 45].
• Consolidation Unit is Partner Unit Only: Specifies if the new consolidation unit is to be used as a partner
unit only. If you select this checkbox, all other time- and version-dependent attributes are disabled. A
consolidation unit is specified as partner unit where it is not relevant for a consolidation process and
requires only a minimal set of master data to be used, for example, as where a consolidation unit is
specified as a partner unit in transferred data or in consolidation postings.
• Currency Translation Method: Required if the local currency is different from the group currency. The
translation method determines the exchange rate used for specific financial statement (FS) items, and
how translation and rounding differences are posted.
You can choose from the following predelivered currency translation (CT) methods:
• S0902 (Translation-FC@First Period - Periodic): You can assign this method to CUs that are newly
integrated into the group starting from the first period of the fiscal year. For the FS items in the P&L
statement and the movements-related FS items in the balance sheet, S0902 translates periodic values
at the exchange rates for their respective periods.
• S0903 (Standard Translation - Periodic): It translates values for all FS items at the monthly average
exchange rate for each period.
• S0904 (Translation-FC@Incoming Unit): It translates incoming units at a specific rate (exchange rate
indicator J) maintained for incoming unit. This offers more flexibility to incoming units.
• S0905 (Standard Translation Activity-Based C/I): You assign this method if you are using the task for
automatic consolidation of investments in the consolidation monitor. The translation method uses the
No Retranslation of Existing Group Currency Value translation key for investment and equity, to fix their
group currency values to the historical rate. This means that in data collection of reported financial
data for investment and equity, you must maintain the amounts in both local and group currency.
• Y0901 (Standard Translation - YTD): Same as S0903, except that for the FS items in the P&L

at the exchange rates for their respective periods while Y0901 translates cumulative values at the
monthly average exchange rate of the current period.
• Y0902 (S4 Accounting GC): It can be assigned to CUs that set Read from Universal Document as the
data transfer method and therefore read financial data from universal documents.
The main differences between these CT methods are the Exchange Rate Indicator (ERI) and the Translation
Key (CT Key) that are assigned to the FS item selections. ERI determines the exchange rate to be used in
the currency translation, either monthly average rate (AVG) or monthly closing rate (CLO). CT key controls
whether cumulative values are translated at the rate for current period (YTD) or periodic values are
translated at the rates for their respective periods (PER). The table below displays the detailed settings for
each method.
Descrip P&L, B/S Move Opening Balances in B/S FS Items - In Investments and
Method tion ments B/S* coming Units Equity in B/S*
ERI CT Key ERI CT Key ERI CT Key ERI CT Key
S0902 Transla AVG PER AVG PER CLO PER AVG PER
tion-
FC@First
Period -
Periodic
S0903 Standard AVG PER AVG PER AVG PER AVG PER
Transla
tion - Peri
odic
S0904 Transla AVG PER AVG PER INC2 PER AVG PER
tion-
FC@In
coming
Unit
S0905 Standard AVG PER AVG PER AVG PER Existing group cur
Transla rency values are not
tion Activ retranslated.
ity-Based
COI
Y0901 Standard AVG YTD AVG PER AVG PER AVG PER
Transla
tion - YTD
Y0902 S4 Ac Existing group currency values are not retranslated.

counting
GC
*Since the opening balance is stored on period 000, the amount in the group currency is kept at its original
value.
When an FS item is not included in any rule, the reference exchange rate defined in the methods applies.
When the translation results in rounding differences, these differences are posted in the group currency on
the following FS item:
• 900: B/S rounding difference is posted on FS item 314800

• 901: Annual net income - B/S, P&L rounding difference is posted on FS item 799000
• 902: P&L rounding difference is posted on FS item 604000
• Tax Rate: Used to automatically calculate the deferred tax in manual or automatic journal entries, if the
deferred tax calculation is enabled in the document type.
• Deviating Fiscal Year Variant: By maintaining a deviating fiscal year variant (FYV) on the consolidation unit
level, you're able use the numbers from a local close of a company code in the group close, which result
from a shifted fiscal year compared to the group close. This is allowed from a legal point of view under
certain circumstances so that an additional local close of such a company code isn’t necessary.
 Note
This scenario is only supported if the number of "normal" fiscal year periods in the deviating FYV of the
consolidation unit is that same as the number of "normal" fiscal year periods in the FYV of the
consolidation version.
This field is disabled in all consolidation versions except planning versions unless you're working in a year
before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger. In this case or in case you're working in a
planning version, you only need to enter a deviating FYV if the FYV for the selected consolidation unit is
different from the FYV assigned to the selected version.
 Note
As the deviating FYV is time- and version-dependent, you can change the assignment of the FYV over
time. This can lead to double assignments or missing assignments when transferring transaction data
to consolidation. In this instance, you need to correct the transaction data in consolidation by using
manual posting or flexible file upload.
Example: If you have assigned an FYV value for period 001/2020, where the fiscal year periods start on
the 1st of the month, and change the FYV value in period 002/2020 to a variant, where the fiscal year
periods start on the 15th of the month, assignments between day one and 14 of period 002 are missing.
To avoid having to correct transaction data in consolidation, you can define an FYV that changes its
behavior over time and you assign only this FYV to the consolidation unit. The FYV definition
guarantees that every date is assigned to exactly one fiscal year period. Or you can assign a third FYV
for the transition period between the other two FYVs. This third FYV is defined in a way that this
transition happens without double assignments or missing assignments.
• Universal Journal Integration: Specifies how the local reported financial data is collected from CUs for
consolidation.
• The Transfer from Universal Journal method is first of all only applicable for CUs where their reported
financial data resides in the same SAP S/4HANA system as group reporting. If you're working in a year
as of the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger, then the following prerequisites must be
fulfilled before you can choose Transfer from Universal Journal:
• The selected consolidation version must have a group reporting preparation ledger assigned for
the source ledger.
• A company must be assigned to the CU.
• A company code must be assigned to this company. 
• The company code assigned to this company must have the same fiscal year variant as the
selected consolidation version. Deviating fiscal year variants are not supported by the integration
with group reporting preparation ledgers. For more information, see the in-app help for Deviating
Fiscal Year Variant.

• The company code assigned to this company must have the same functional currency as the local
currency of the selected CU.
• If the optional attribute Group Currency Source has been maintained for the selected version, the
currency derived from this source field for the company code assigned to this company must be
the same as the group currency defined for the selected consolidation version. For example, if the
Group Currency of the version is set to EUR and the Group Currency Source of the version is set to
Freely Defined Currency 2, then the Freely Defined Currency 2 set for all company
codes assigned to the company, which is assigned to the consolidation unit, must be EUR.
If you're working in a year before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger, then the
following prerequisites must be fulfilled before you can choose Transfer from Universal Journal:
• A company exists that has the same ID as the consolidation unit.
• At least one company code has to be assigned to this company.
• The selected consolidation version needs to have an accounting source ledger assigned.
• The Source for Local Currency Key Figure, if configured, provides the same currency for all relevant
company codes as the local currency of the consolidation unit.
• The Source for Group Currency Key Figure, if configured, provides the same currency for all
relevant company codes as the group currency of the consolidation version.
 Note
If any of these prerequisites for the selected CU in the selected consolidation version and fiscal
year period are not met, the Transfer from Universal Journal option is disabled and can't be chosen.
You can check which prerequisites are not fulfilled by clicking the Information icon ( ).
 Note
If you have selected Transfer from Universal Journal for a consolidation unit, you can still use
flexible file upload or data transfer from SAP Group Reporting Data Collection for this consolidation
unit.
• If you select No Integration for a certain CU, you have to use flexible file upload or data transfer from
SAP Group Reporting Data Collection. If you have specified an Upload Method, it is used during the
flexible file upload. If you haven't, you have to select an upload method when you run the flexible file
upload.
 Note
You can choose from the predelivered upload methods.
• Group Currency is Leading Currency: You can specify if the group currency should be used as the leading
currency instead of the local currency in data collection. Selecting this option has the following
implications:
 Note
The option Group Currency is Leading Currency is only available if you've selected Group Currency is
Leading in the Check Global System Settings configuration activity. Otherwise, this option is not visible.
• Flexible File Upload: When collecting data with flexible file upload, the flexible file upload always takes
the values explicitly provided by the upload file, regardless of whether those values are in local
currency or group currency. However, if there's no explicit value provided in the file, then the flexible file

upload copies values from the leading currency to the not leading currency, but only if the local
currency and group currency are the same. If the option Group Currency is Leading Currency is
selected, then the group currency is the leading currency. If not, then the local currency is the leading
currency.
• Document Posting: When posting a document, the document posting always posts exactly the values
provided in the posting, regardless of whether those values are in local currency or group currency.
However, if there's no amount provided for the not leading currency, then the amount from the leading
currency is copied over, but only if the local currency and the group currency are the same. If the
option Group Currency is Leading Currency is selected, then the group currency is the leading currency.
If not, then the local currency is the leading currency.
 Note
If you're working in a year before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger and you've
selected the Transfer from Universal Journal option for the consolidation unit, then the Source for Group
Currency Key Figure becomes mandatory when you select Group Currency is Leading Currency. If you
don’t select Group Currency is Leading Currency, the Source for Local Currency Key Figure becomes
mandatory, and data is collected in local currency.
Source for Group Currency Key Figure and Source for Local Currency Key Figure specify the key figure in
the universal journal that the system imports for the selected consolidation unit. The amounts taken
over from that key figure are then processed as group or local currency during consolidation. The
system checks if the respective source field for the consolidation unit provides the correct currency for
the local and group currency. You cannot save your selection if this is not the case. Setting the source
for group and local currency key figure for a consolidation unit is only relevant if you want to transfer
from the universal journal. For planning versions, the system always takes fields HSL (Amount in
Company Code Currency) or KSL (Amount in Global Currency) from the planning database table as
long as one of these fields has a currency that matches the local currency of the consolidation unit (for
field HSL). Therefore the two source fields are inactive where the selected consolidation version is a
plan version.
Source fields that are already defined and that are relevant for other consolidation versions that are not
plan versions but share the same consolidation unit attribute version with the plan version are not
affected.
Displaying Consolidation Units
Using the filter criteria, you can display consolidation units and their settings, such as local currency, upload
method, or currency translation method.
 Note
You have to select exactly one consolidation version and fiscal year and period. This is required to display
the time- and version-dependent consolidation unit attribute values in the table below the filter bar. Filter
values for consolidation version and fiscal year and period are taken from your global parameter settings
but can be changed at any time.
In the list, you can sort or filter the consolidation units using any of the available criteria. You can also drill down
to the details of each consolidation unit to display more information. Here you can also change the context for
the time and version and display attribute value assignments over time or across versions.

Deleting Consolidation Units
You can delete one or more consolidation units. You must select at least one consolidation unit to activate the
Delete button. If you delete a consolidation unit, it is deleted across all versions, not only in the selected
version.
A where-used check is run when you delete a consolidation unit. A consolidation unit can only be deleted if it is
not used. If you have selected more than one consolidation unit, the consolidation units that are not used
anywhere are deleted. If some of the selected consolidation units are still used, these consolidation units are
not deleted. If a consolidation unit is not deleted, because it is still used, you can use the where-used feature to
get information on the usage. Some usages, such as the assignment of a consolidation unit to a consolidation
group can be deleted, other usages, such as existing transaction data, can't be deleted. If you have deleted all
usages, you can delete the consolidation unit.
To check if a consolidation unit is used, select one consolidation unit and choose Check Where Used.
Information for Key Users
The SAP Fiori apps reference library has details about the content necessary for giving users access to an app
on the SAP Fiori launchpad. To see this app’s Fiori content, go to the SAP Fiori apps reference library and
search for the app. Then select the product. On the Implementation Information tab, select the correct release.
The details are in the Configuration section.
Supported Device Types
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
1.2.2.1.1.1.2 Consolidation Units - Create and Change
You can maintain or create consolidation unit (CU) master data individually. If you want to change the hierarchy
of the consolidation units, use the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
To create a consolidation unit, choose More Consolidation Unit Create . Enter the name of the
consolidation unit and confirm.
The following settings should be made for each consolidation unit:
• Tax Rate
• Local Currency
• Translation Method: You can maintain or create consolidation unit (CU) master data individually. If you:
Required if the local currency is different from the group currency. The translation method determines the

exchange rate used for specific financial statement (FS) items, and how translation and rounding
differences are posted.
You can choose from the following SAP Best Practices predelivered currency translation (CT) methods:
at the exchange rates for their respective periods.
automatic consolidation of investments in the consolidation monitor. The translation method uses the
No Retranslation of Existing Group Currency Value translation key for investment and equity, to fix their
group currency values to the historical rate. This means that in data collection of reported financial
data for investment and equity, you must maintain the amounts in both local and group currency.
• Y0901 (Standard Translation - YTD): Same as S0903, except that for the FS items in the P&L
at the exchange rates for their respective periods while Y0901 translates cumulative values at the
monthly average exchange rate of the current period.
• Y0902 (S4 Accounting GC): It can be assigned to CUs that set Read from Universal Document as the
data transfer method and therefore read financial data from universal documents.
The main differences between these CT methods are the Exchange Rate Indicator (ERI) and the Translation
Key (CT Key) that are assigned to the FS item selections. ERI determines the exchange rate to be used in
the currency translation, either monthly average rate (AVG) or monthly closing rate (CLO). CT key controls
whether cumulative values are translated at the rate for current period (YTD) or periodic values are
translated at the rates for their respective periods (PER). The table below displays the detailed settings for
each method.
tion-
FC@First
Period -
Periodic
Transla
tion - Peri
odic

tion-
FC@In
coming
Unit
ity-Based
COI
Transla
tion - YTD

counting
GC
value.
When an FS item is not included in any rule, the reference exchange rate defined in the methods will apply.
When the translation results in rounding differences, these differences are posted in the group currency on
the following FS item:
• 900: B/S rounding difference is posted on FS item 314800
• 901: Annual net income - B/S, P&L rounding difference is posted on FS item 799000
• 902: P&L rounding difference is posted on FS item 604000
• Data Transfer Method: Specifies how the local reported financial data is collected from CUs for
consolidation.
• Method Read from Universal Document is only applicable for CUs whose reported financial data resides
in the S/4HANA system. If you select this method, and if the consolidation version is not linked to a
source category and source ledger in the version settings, the effective year should also be specified
(this setting is not required if data is sourced from ACDOCP).
• If you select the Flexible Upload method for a certain CU, you can also specify the Upload Method.
 Note
You can choose from the 2 pre-delivered upload methods SRD1 and SRD2.
• In the Methods tab, you can view what validation methods have been assigned to your consolidation units.
If no validation method has been assigned for reported or standardized data yet, choose the Assign
Validation Methods button to go to the respective app.
• Source for Group Currency Key Figure : You can specify the source for group currency key figure by
choosing Goto Fiscal Year Variant Source for Group Currency Key Figure . Note that setting the
source for group currency key figure for a consolidation unit is only relevant if you want to use the data
transfer method Read from Universal Document, and you want to integrate one of the accounting key
figures into the group currency of group reporting. SAP recommends that you use the global currency key

figure in accounting for all company codes to carry the group currency value that you want to integrate into
group reporting. Also note that the source for local currency key figure and source for group currency key
figure settings are only applicable to regular versions that are not marked as Version for Plan Data. For
planning versions, the system always takes fields HSL (Amount in Company Code Currency) or KSL
(Amount in Global Currency) from the planning database table as long as one of these fields has a currency
that matches the local currency of the consolidation unit (for field HSL) or the ledger group currency (for
field KSL). This means, the ledger currency setting in the Define Consolidation Ledgers configuration step
is considered.
To display a list of the consolidation units, go to More Consolidation unit Print .
More Information
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app on the SAP Fiori launchpad. The SAP Fiori apps reference library is available here: https://
fioriappslibrary.hana.ondemand.com
To see this app’s Fiori content, search for the app. Then select SAP S/4HANA as the product. On the
Implementation Information tab, select the correct release. The details are in the Configuration section.
1.2.2.1.1.2 Consolidation Unit Selection Attributes
Consolidation unit selection attributes classify consolidation units so that they can be selected and processed
together for various activities in group reporting. Learn more about how consolidation unit selection attributes
work, how to assign them to consolidation units, and how to use them.
Overview
A consolidation unit selection attribute is a classification you use to classify consolidation units. You do this by
assigning values for the selection attribute to individual consolidation units. After assigning attribute values to
consolidation units, all consolidation units that share the same attribute value can be selected together so that
they can be treated in the same way for certain activities, such as consolidation tasks.
SAP delivers the following consolidation unit selection attributes:
• Data Collection Selection

• Partner Selection
• Posting Rule Selection
• Validation Selection
For example, you can use the Posting Rule Selection attribute to select consolidation units for use as a trigger in
reclassifications. Or you can use the Data Collection Selection attribute to select consolidation units for
package definitions in SAP Group Reporting Data Collection.

Creating Attribute Values
To add attribute values for the predelivered consolidation unit selection attributes, use the Define Consolidation
Unit Attribute Values configuration activity. For more information, see the help documentation for the
configuration activity.
Assigning Attributes to Consolidation Units
You can assign values for consolidation unit attributes to consolidation units by using the Define Consolidation
Units [page 15] app or alternatively by using the Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app. When
you’re defining a consolidation unit, you assign attribute values to the consolidation unit in the Time- and
Version-Dependent Attributes section.
Using Consolidation Unit Attributes in Selections
When defining a selection using the Define Selections [page 84] app, you can choose Consolidation Unit for
the Field. Then, under Time- and Version-Dependent Attribute, you can select the available consolidation unit
selection attributes. The value helps provide you with the relevant selection attributes to define your selection
expressions.
You can then select a selection attribute to restrict your selection to a group of consolidation units that share
the same attribute value.
After you’ve defined selections using the consolidation unit selection attributes, you can use the selections in
the settings of various activities, such as in reclassifications. The selections then identify which consolidation
units to use in these actions. For more information, see Selections [page 83].
Related Information
Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90]

Define Selections [page 84]
Selections [page 83]

1.2.2.1.1.3 Consolidation Unit Extensibility
You can create your own consolidation unit attributes for the new reporting logic. They can then be used in
selections, totals validation rules, and analytics.
Prerequisites
You need authorizations for extensibility to create your own consolidation unit attributes.
Creating Custom Fields
To create your own consolidation unit attributes, you must first define new custom fields for consolidation unit
master data in the Custom Fields app.
There are two types of consolidation unit attributes that you can define: attributes that are time- and version-
independent and attributes that are time- and version-dependent. Depending on which of these two types you
want, you select a specific Business Context from the following options:
• For time- and version-independent attributes, select Consolidation Unit for the business context.
• For time- and version-dependent attributes, select Consolidation Unit by Time and Version for the business
context.
Enable Usage for the Import Consolidation Master Data App

To be able to display and filter your custom consolidation unit attributes on the Import Consolidation Units
screen of the Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app, you must first enable this usage in the UIs and
Reports tab. To do so, navigate to the UIs and Reports tab and select Enable Usage for Consolidation Master
Data.
Publish
Be sure to Publish your custom fields once you finish defining them. If you don't publish the fields, they won't
be visible anywhere for users.
Using Consolidation Unit as the Business Object

You can select Consolidation Unit as the Business Object for a custom field of type Association to Business
Object. If you do this, then the existing consolidation units in your system appear as values that can be selected
for the field.
In this way, you can use the custom field to refer to a consolidation unit in the master data of another
consolidation unit. There's also no need to update the custom field with more values as you create more
consolidation units because your new consolidation units will appear automatically in the value help once you
create them.
 Example
For example, a custom field with Consolidation Unit

In this case, there may be a "root" consolidation unit that the other "associated" consolidation units refer
to. To model this relationship between a "root" consolidation unit and "associated" consolidation units, you
can create a custom field with the business object as the business object is useful when the data of a
company is divided into several consolidation units. Consolidation Unit. Then, in the master data of the
"associated" consolidation units, you can use the custom field to select the "root" consolidation unit.
The "associated" consolidation units are then all grouped together because of their reference to the "root"
consolidation unit.
Maintenance
After you’ve defined custom fields, you can maintain consolidation unit attribute value assignments for your
custom attributes with the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app and the Import Consolidation Master Data
[page 90] app.
Define Consolidation Units

In the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] as app, you can add your custom fields to the UI on the
Consolidation Unit Details screen, which you can access by selecting an entry in the table. With these fields on
the UI, you can then assign your attribute values to consolidation units. You can add these fields with the Adapt
UI option in the user actions menu.
 Note
You must have extensibility authorizations to adapt the UI and add custom fields. All UI adjustments made
with the Adapt UI option are visible to every user of the app.
On the main screen of the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app, you can add filters for your custom
consolidation unit attributes with Adapt Filters. Also, you can add columns to the table of consolidation units in
the table’s Settings. By doing so, you can filter for consolidation units that have certain attribute values
assigned for your custom consolidation attributes and see these attribute value assignments in the table.
Anyone can adjust the filters and columns on the main screen of the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app
for their individual use. However, only a user with special authorizations can adjust the filters and columns and
then save the result centrally as a public view. The adjustments then appear for all users who select such a
public view.
Import Consolidation Master Data

In the Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app, you can maintain the assignments of your custom
consolidation unit attribute values in spreadsheets. When you download a template for consolidation units with
or without existing master data, your custom fields for the custom consolidation unit attributes appear as
columns. You can then maintain the value assignments for the custom consolidation unit attributes in these
columns for each consolidation unit.
 Note
For custom defined consolidation unit attributes, the field types Code List and Checkbox automatically have
a value help in the spreadsheet. You can pick values from the value help or directly enter them into cells.
However, if you enter values that aren’t included in the value help, you'll receive check errors later, and the
respective data records can't be imported.

You can add filters for your custom consolidation unit attributes on the Import Consolidation Units screen with
Adapt Filters. Also, you can add columns to the table of consolidation units in the table’s Settings. By doing this,
you can filter uploaded master data for consolidation units that have certain attribute values assigned for your
custom consolidation attributes and see these attribute value assignments in the table.
 Note
To display and filter your custom consolidation unit attributes, make sure you've already enabled the usage
of Consolidation Master Data in the UIs and Reports tab when you defined the custom field.
Anyone can adjust the filters and columns on the Import Consolidation Units screen of the Import
Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app for their individual use. However, only a user with special
authorizations can adjust the filters and columns and then save the result centrally as a public view. The
adjustments then appear for all users who select such a public view.
Use
After assigning the attribute values to consolidation units, you can use your custom consolidation unit
attributes in the following ways:
• In selections with the Define Selections [page 84] app

• In totals validation rules with the Define Validation Rules [page 99] app
• In Analytics for Group Reporting [page 507], such as in the Group Data Analysis [page 522] app
 Note
Only custom consolidation unit attributes that are time- and version-independent can be used in
analytics.
Related Information
Custom Field Extensibility [page 559]
1.2.2.1.2 Consolidation Groups
A consolidation group is a user-defined group of consolidation units created for consolidation.
In the consolidation group maintenance apps, you can do the following:
• Create a new group.

• Specify master records for a group, such as name, country/region, and validation method assignment.
• Assign consolidation units to a group and specify a consolidation unit as the parent unit for this group.
Note that a given consolidation unit can belong to different consolidation groups.

• For the unit/group assignment, define group-dependent attributes, such as consolidation method,
acquisition date, and divestiture date.
 Note
With the introduction of a new architecture/reporting logic, if you are working with the SAP S/4HANA 1909
release or a later release, consolidation groups should be maintained as flat lists of consolidation units by
using the Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32] or Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page
35] app.
If working with a release earlier than 1909, you should continue using the Consolidation Group Hierarchy -
Display and Change [page 38] and Accounting Method Assignment - Display and Change [page 40] for
consolidation group maintenance, where consolidation groups can still be arranged in multiple hierarchies.
You can create an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component to activate the new reporting logic when
working with a release earlier than 1909.
1.2.2.1.2.1 Consolidation Groups - Create and Change
With this app, you can maintain or create consolidation group (CG) master data individually.
When you open the app, you can create a new consolidation group. To change a CG, choose More
Consolidation Group Change . Enter the name of the consolidation group and confirm.
Enter the name for the consolidation group you want to create and confirm.
The following settings should be made for each consolidation group:
• Description: Enter a short and medium text to describe the consolidation group.
• Consolidation Frequency
• Validation Methods: When you assign validation methods, you are redirected to the Assign Validation
Methods [page 109] app.
• If the new reporting logic is active, the fiscal year variant (FYV) is assigned in the Define Versions
transaction.
If the old reporting logic is active, you can access the menu by selecting More Go to Fiscal Year
Variant (FYV) to assign the consolidation group's fiscal year variant, which determines the fiscal year and
period based on the posting date.
 Note
You can only assign a FYV to the consolidation group in a fiscal year prior to the from year of the new
reporting logic. In fiscal years where the new reporting logic is active, the FYV is assigned to the
consolidation version and not to the consolidation group. Therefore, the navigation to the assignment
of FYV to the consolidation group is not active as of the from year of the new reporting logic.
 Note
When transferring accounting financial data, on group reporting side, the system derives the posting
period based on the accounting posting date and the period definition of the assigned FYV. Note that

the special periods defined for FYVs are not considered in group reporting, that is, only the posting date
is used to derive the posting period.
• If the old reporting logic is active, you should also select a Ledger: The group currency is determined by the
currency of the ledger assigned to the group. To define a ledger, see Define Consolidation Ledgers in the
Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under Master Data. When multiple group currencies
are required for consolidation groups, the corresponding ledgers must be assigned to the consolidation
groups in different versions.
To display a list of the consolidation groups, go to More Consolidation group Print .
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1.2.2.1.3 Consolidation Group Structure
In the consolidation group structure, consolidation units are assigned to consolidation groups. Also,
consolidation group-specific settings for the consolidation units are maintained, such as the fiscal year and
period of first consolidation as well as consolidation method.
Depending on your system settings, there’s a slightly different concept behind the consolidation group
structure. Because of this, different apps are used to maintain the consolidation group structure.
As of the From Year for New Group Reporting Logic, the group structure manager is used to maintain the
consolidation group structure as a flat list of consolidation units assigned to a consolidation group.
If you’re working in a system where the old reporting logic is active (either exclusively or before the From Year
for New Group Reporting Logic), the consolidation group structure is maintained as hierarchies of consolidation
units and consolidation groups. These may be multi-level hierarchies. They are maintained using the
Consolidation Group Hierarchy - Display and Change [page 38] app and the Accounting Method Assignment -
Display and Change [page 40] app.
1.2.2.1.3.1 Group Structure Manager
With the group structure manager, you create and maintain consolidation group structures as of the From Year
for New Group Reporting Logic.
With the group structure manager, the consolidation group structure is maintained as a flat list of consolidation
units assigned to a consolidation group. Also, consolidation group-specific settings are maintained for the
assigned consolidation units. You can define such a consolidation group structure for any consolidation group.
The group structure manager consists of two apps:

• Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32]
• Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35]
The same actions can be done in both apps, but they have a different point of view on the consolidation group
structures. In the Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32] app, the focus is on the consolidation
group, the list of assigned consolidation units, and the maintenance of consolidation group-specific settings of
the consolidation units. The focus of the Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35] app is rather on the
consolidation unit and the assignment of the consolidation unit to different consolidation groups. However, the
consolidation group-specific settings can still be maintained in the Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page
35] app.
 Note
You can only use these apps after you’ve maintained a fiscal year in your global parameters that’s the From
Year for New Group Reporting Logic or a later year.
Related Information
Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32]

Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35]
1.2.2.1.3.1.1 Manage Group Structure - Group View
With this app, you manage the assignments of consolidation units to consolidation groups and make
consolidation relevant settings for these assignments, such as the period of the first consolidation, the period
of the divestiture, and the consolidation method.
Key Features
Display a Consolidation Group and Its Assignments

The consolidation version, consolidation group, and fiscal year/period are automatically taken from the global
parameters. If you want to use different values, you can make the changes in the filter bar. However, the
changes are only saved for the current session. If you open the app again, the filter bar values are taken from
the global parameters again. To display the assignments or the selected consolidation group, choose Go.
 Note
A consolidation unit can be assigned to more than one consolidation group in the same fiscal year/period.
However, multiple assignments of one consolidation unit to the same consolidation group in a specific fiscal
period is not possible.

You can add or delete filters to and from the filter bar. Editing status, consolidation version, consolidation
group, and fiscal year/period are visible in the filter bar by default. The filter changes are not saved
automatically. When you open the app in a new session, the default filters are displayed. If you want to keep the
changed filter options, you have to save the layout as a new view. To do so, choose the dropdown list for your
views and choose Save or Save As.
You have the following options to save your view:
• Set as Default
If you set a view as the default view, the app opens with the filter bars, filter values, list report, and settings
you defined for the view. Filter values are no longer taken from the global parameters.
• Public
If you set a view as public, other users can use, change, and delete the view.
• Apply Automatically
If you choose Apply Automatically, the list report is updated automatically after choosing the view, so you
do not have to choose Go.
Assign a Consolidation Unit

Prerequisite: If you want to assign a consolidation unit to a consolidation group, you must enter a fiscal year
and period, because this entry is used as the start of the assignment. If you display the assignments without
entering a fiscal year and period, the entire history of the consolidation group is displayed and multiple entries
for one consolidation unit including past and future assignments can show up. In this case, you can't assign a
consolidation unit.
1. Choose Assign and select at least one consolidation unit. If you select more than one consolidation unit,
the information you enter in these steps is valid for each of the consolidation units you selected.
2. Choose Next and adjust the period and year for the first consolidation and, if required, for the divestiture,
and choose a consolidation method.
The start of the assignment uses the fiscal year/period from the filter bar. You can't change the start of the
assignment. The period and year of the first consolidation uses the start of the assignment as a default
value but you can change that value. It must be the same as or later than the start of the assignment and
earlier than the divestiture. The period of the divestiture is set to 999/9999 by default. You can change it to
any period later than the first consolidation. If necessary, the changes you make to the divestiture
automatically change the year for the end of the assignment.
The default value for the first consolidation is set to the beginning of the period. If you want the first
consolidation at the end of the period, select First Consolidation at End of Period.
The default value for the divestiture is set to the end of the period. If you want to divest at the beginning of
the period, select Divestiture at Beginning of Period.
If you set the Divestiture due to Merger checkbox, this causes the special logic for merger activities in
preparation for consolidation group changes and consolidation of investments. You can only select this
checkbox, if you have activated the merger feature. For more information, see Merger [page 489].
Select a consolidation method and choose Assign. You can choose between the following consolidation
methods:
• Parent (Direct Share) (00)
• Parent (Group Share) (01)
• Purchase Method (Direct Share) (10)
• Purchase Method (Group Share) (11)
• Equity Method (Direct Share) (20)
• Equity Method (Group Share) (21)
If you choose Parent, data is automatically consolidated using the accounting technique purchase method.

 Note
If you choose Assign, other existing assignments that conflict with this assignment are deleted. A
conflict can exist between assignments if, for example, the dates overlap. If an assignment is locked,
you receive an error message and you cannot make the assignment.
Delete Assignments
Select at least one assignment and choose Remove.
 Note
There is no consistency check with transactional data. If you remove a consolidation unit that has
transactional data, the status can be inconsistent. If you, for example, run the Preparations for
Consolidation Group Changes task and respective documents are generated, these documents might
become inconsistent or obsolete when you remove the assignment. However, they are not deleted with the
removal of an assignment.
Edit Assignment
If you select an assignment, you can display its data. To change data, choose Edit. To save the changes and
overwrite previous entries, choose Save. If you edit an assignment without saving, the changes are
automatically saved as a draft version.
Other users only see the active assignment and not the draft. However, they can see if an assignment is locked
and who has locked it. Once a lock is removed, other users see that there are unsaved changes. You can only
overwrite a draft version that was created by other users, if the assignment is not locked anymore.
 Note
The data saved as draft is not considered for consolidation. To display only the active version of the
assignments instead of the draft version, choose Show Active Items Only.
The start of the assignment is read only and cannot be changed. The start of the assignment must be the same
as or earlier than the first consolidation. It can be different from the first consolidation. You can assign a
consolidation unit to a consolidation group before it is consolidated, for example, in order to prepare the data of
that consolidation unit for consolidation.
The end of the assignment is automatically derived from the divestiture. The end of the assignment must be
later than the first consolidation. It reflects the end of the fiscal year of the divestiture. The consolidation unit is
assigned to the group until the end of the fiscal year even if the consolidation unit was divested during the fiscal
year.
Open Unit View

Choose Open Unit View to change from the group view to the unit view. The unit view displays the consolidation
groups to which the consolidation unit you selected is assigned. Consolidation version, fiscal year/period, and
consolidation unit are transferred to the Manage Consolidation Group Structure - Unit View app. For more
information, see Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35].
 Note
This app contains Web Assistant documentation for key fields and concepts. To display the documentation
while working in the app, press F1 or click the question mark displayed in the app header.

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1.2.2.1.3.1.2 Manage Group Structure - Unit View
Use this app to manage the assignments of consolidation units to consolidation groups and make
consolidation relevant settings for these assignments, such as the period of the first consolidation, the period
of the divestiture, and the consolidation method.
 Note
With the introduction of a new architecture/reporting logic, this app can only be used with the 1909 release
or later releases. However, if you're working with a release earlier than 1909, you can activate the new
reporting logic by creating an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component. If you are working with a release
earlier than 1909 and do not activate the new reporting logic, you should use the Consolidation Group
Hierarchy - Display and Change [page 38] and Accounting Method Assignment - Display and Change
[page 40] apps instead.
Key Features
Display a Consolidation Unit and the Consolidation Groups It Is Assigned to.

The consolidation version, consolidation unit, and fiscal year/period are automatically taken from the global
parameters. If you want to use different values, you can make the changes in the filter bar. However, the
changes are only saved for the current session. If you open the app again, the filter bar values are taken from
the global parameters again. To display the assignments or the selected consolidation unit, choose Go.
 Note
A consolidation unit can be included in more than one consolidation group but only once in one specific
consolidation group in a specific fiscal period.
You can add or delete filters to and from the filter bar. Editing status, consolidation version, consolidation unit,
and fiscal year/period are visible in the filter bar by default. The filter changes are not saved automatically.
When you open the app in a new session, the default filters are displayed. If you want to keep the changed filter
options, you have to save the view as a new view. To do so, choose the dropdown list of your views and choose
Save or Save As.
You have the following options to save your view:
• Set as Default

If you set a view as the default view, the app opens with the filter bars, filter values, list report, and settings
you defined for the view. Filter values are no longer taken from the global parameters.
• Public
If you set a view as public, other users can use, change, and delete the view.
• Apply Automatically
If you choose Apply Automatically, the list report is updated automatically after choosing the view, so you
do not have to choose Go.
Assign a Consolidation Group

Prerequisite: If you want to assign a consolidation group to a consolidation unit, you must enter a fiscal year
and period, because this entry is used as the start of the assignment. If you display the assignments without
entering a fiscal year and period, the entire history of the consolidation unit is displayed and multiple entries for
one consolidation unit including past and future assignments can show up. In this case, you can't assign a
consolidation group.
1. Choose Assign and select at least one consolidation group. If you select more than one consolidation
group, the information you enter is valid for each of the consolidation groups you selected.
2. Choose Next and adjust the period and year for the first consolidation and, if required, for the divestiture,
and choose a consolidation method.
The start of the assignment uses the fiscal year/period from the filter bar. You can't change the start of the
assignment. The period and year of the first consolidation uses the start of the assignment as a default
value but you can change that value. It must be the same as or later than the start of the assignment and
earlier than the divestiture. The period of the divestiture is set to 999/9999 by default. You can change it to
any period later than the first consolidation. If necessary, the changes you make to the divestiture
automatically change the year for the end of the assignment.
The default value for the first consolidation is set to the beginning of the period. If you want the first
consolidation at the end of the period, select First Consolidation at End of Period.
The default value for the divestiture is set to the end of the period. If you want to divest at the beginning of
the period, select Divestiture at Beginning of Period.
Select a consolidation method for the assignment and choose Assign. You can choose between the
following consolidation methods:
• Parent (00)
• Purchase Method (10)
• Equity Method (20)
If you choose Parent (00), data is automatically consolidated using the accounting technique purchase
method.
 Note
If you choose Assign, other existing assignments that conflict with this assignment are deleted. A
conflict can exist between assignments if, for example, the dates overlap. If an assignment is locked,
you receive an error message and you cannot make the assignment.
Open Group View
Delete Assignments.
Select at least one assignment and choose Remove.
 Note
There is no consistency check with transactional data. If you delete a consolidation unit that has
transactional data, the status can be inconsistent. If you, for example, run the Preparations for

Consolidation Group Changes task and respective documents are generated, these documents might
become inconsistent or obsolete when you remove the assignment. However, they are not deleted with the
removal of an assignment.
Edit Assignment
If you select an assignment, you can display its data. To change data, choose Edit. To save the changes and
overwrite previous entries, choose Save. If you edit an assignment without saving, the changes are
automatically saved as a draft version.
Other users only see the active assignment and not the draft. However, they can see if an assignment is locked
and who has locked it. Once the lock is removed, other users see that there are unsaved changes. You can only
overwrite the draft version that was created by other users, if the assignment is not locked anymore.
 Note
The data saved as draft is not considered for consolidation. To display only the active version of the
assignments and not the draft version, choose Show Active Items Only.
The start of the assignment is read only and cannot be changed. The start of the assignment must be the same
as or earlier than the first consolidation. It can be different from the first consolidation. You can assign a
consolidation unit to a consolidation group before it is consolidated, for example, in order to prepare the data of
that consolidation unit for consolidation.
The end of the assignment is automatically derived from the divestiture. The end of the assignment must be
later than the first consolidation. The end of the assignment reflects the end of the year of the divestiture. The
company stays with the group until the end of the fiscal year even if the consolidation unit was divested during
the fiscal year.
Open Group View
Choose Open Group View to change from the unit view to the group view. The group view displays the
consolidation units that are assigned to the selected consolidation group. Consolidation version, fiscal year/
period, and consolidation group are transferred to the Manage Consolidation Group Structure - Group View app.
For more information, see Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32].
 Note
1.2.2.1.3.2 Consolidation Group Hierarchy
Consolidation group hierarchies are used as the consolidation group structure in fiscal years before the From
Year for New Group Reporting Logic.
The consolidation group structure is maintained as hierarchies of consolidation units and consolidation groups.
These may be multi-level hierarchies. They are maintained using the Consolidation Group Hierarchy – Display
and Change [page 38] app and the Accounting Method Assignment – Display and Change [page 40] app.

 Note
You can only use these apps after you’ve maintained a fiscal year in your global parameters that’s before
the From Year for New Group Reporting Logic.
Related Information
Consolidation Group Hierarchy - Display and Change [page 38]

Accounting Method Assignment - Display and Change [page 40]
1.2.2.1.3.2.1 Consolidation Group Hierarchy - Display and

Change
With this app, you create, change, or display consolidation groups and their units within the hierarchy of
consolidation groups.
Key Features
1. Create consolidation group hierarchies by choosing Create and entering the hierarchy ID and description.
 Note
You can create multiple consolidation group hierarchies in one dimension. Furthermore, a consolidation
group can be included in more than one hierarchy. This enables you to structure consolidation groups
to meet different requirements within a single dimension.
2. Create consolidation groups in the hierarchies as follows:

1. Place the cursor on the consolidation group hierarchy or on the upper-level consolidation group in a
hierarchy, and choose Create.
2. In the dialog box, enter an ID and a description for the consolidation group you want to create.
3. Create consolidation units for each consolidation group by following the same procedure used when
creating consolidation groups.
• If you want to integrate company codes that exist in Financial Accounting (FI), you need to choose the
same ID for both the consolidation unit and the company. Then set Read from Universal Document as
the data transfer method. You can then select the Sender Local Currency in the Master data tab and
specify the Effective Year for Reading Universal Documents in the Data collection tab.
In this way, you can release the local reported data of these integrated companies by running the
Release Universal Journals task in the Data Monitor app.
• If you want to create consolidation units that are not integrated in FI, you need to set Flexible Upload as
the data transfer method.

4. By double-clicking on a hierarchy, a consolidation group, or a consolidation unit, you can display or change
its master data. For details about defining master data for consolidation units, see Consolidation Units -
Create and Change [page 22].
5. You can also delete groups or units from the hierarchy by choosing Delete from Hierarchy.
6. In the Methods tab, you can view what validation methods have been assigned to your consolidation group.
If no validation method has been assigned yet, choose the Assign Validation Methods button to go to the
respective app.
7. For any selected consolidation group or unit, you can access the menu More Go to Fiscal Year
Variant to assign its fiscal year variant, which determines the fiscal year and period based on the posting
date.
 Note
When transferring accounting financial data, on group reporting side, the system derives the posting
period based on the accounting posting date and the period definition of the assigned FYV. Note that
the special periods defined for FYVs are not considered in group reporting, that is, only the posting date
is used to derive the posting period.
8. In the Assignments tab, the consolidation groups and consolidation units of the selected consolidation
group are displayed. You can maintain the first and last consolidation data (period/year). You can also
specify the parent unit for the group.
 Note
When a consolidation unit is divested during the year, you need to maintain the period and year of the
divestiture in the Assignments tab. However, the divested unit must remain in the consolidation group
hierarchy until the last period of the year. In the first period of the year following the divestiture, you can
remove the divested unit from the hierarchy.
To display the where-used list, choose Go-to Where-used list .
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1.2.2.1.3.2.2 Accounting Method Assignment - Display and
Change
You use this app to assign the accounting methods to the consolidation units.
You must assign a method, either Purchase method or Equity method, to all consolidation units, so that their
financial statements and the relevant eliminations and adjustments can be integrated into that of the group's.
 Note
The equity method provides the following limitations:
• The system does not integrate reported data for the consolidation unit in the Integrate Data into
Consolidation Group task in the Consolidation Monitor.
• The automatic reclassification rules cannot process this accounting method yet. You can post the
adjustments using the manual posting function available in the Post Group Journal Entries [page 193]
app.
Features
Various options are available for viewing the assignments and the methods:
• Dimension view
• Consolidation group view (CG view)
• Consolidation unit view (CU view)
 Note
Consolidation unit either inherits one method that dominates its consolidation group or gets a method
directly assigned to it. The latter assignment takes precedence.
Basic Procedure for Method Assignment
1. Check which methods are already assigned to the consolidation units (CUs).
2. Choose the Dimension View.
3. If possible, use the inheritance feature for making your method assignments:
1. Position the cursor on the consolidation group and choose More Edit Choose or double-click
the mouse button.
2. In the dialog box, enter the method and select the type of inheritance. The effective year and the
effective period are inherited from the Global Parameters.
4. For those consolidation units that should not inherit a method that dominates its consolidation group,
assign the deviating method directly: position the cursor on the consolidation unit and perform the
remaining actions, as described in step 3.
5. If you want to change a CU's method, replace the method assignment for the prior period with the new
method.
In the hierarchical view of the method assignments, besides the current method, you can also look at the
method assigned to the prior period.
You can use the CG View and CU View to correct your method assignments, when needed.

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1.2.2.2 Consolidation Chart of Accounts
A consolidation chart of accounts (COA) is a systematic grouping of financial statement (FS) items that belong
together and are used for group reporting.
Use
In local accounting, consolidation units use a local COA with corresponding levels of detail. In group reporting,
to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements from the financial data of the consolidation
units, however, the operational data must first be aggregated uniformly across the group. Therefore, at least
one consolidation COA must be defined.
The predefined consolidation COA is Y1.
Settings
To set up your own consolidation COA other than Y1, go to Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting
under Master Data Define Consolidation Chart of Accounts . After that, there are multiple follow-up steps
you need to complete in your system. These steps are described in the how-to guide “Creating New
Consolidation COA or Replacing FS Items”, which is attached to the SAP Note 2659672 (SAP customer
access only).
The FS items and the breakdown categories are dependent on the consolidation COA. In the consolidation
COA, you arrange the FS items into FS item hierarchies, for example, an FS item hierarchy for balance sheet
items and a hierarchy for profit & loss statement items. For more information, see Define Hierarchies [page
51].
1.2.2.3 Financial Statement Items
Financial statement (FS) item represents the fundamental account assignment in the consolidation system. It
forms the basis for consolidation data collection, posting, and reporting along the consolidation process.

FS items are dependent on the consolidation chart of accounts. They are not only used for accounting
purposes on balance sheets, P&L statements, or statements of retained earnings, but can also be used for
maintaining metrics and key figures.
SAP pre-delivers a set of FS items. You can find their usage, attributes, and posting examples on the SAP Best
Practices help page Financial Statement Items.
You can change the pre-delivered FS items or their hierarchies, or create your own ones by using the Define FS
Items [page 49] and the Manage Global Hierarchies apps. In addition, more apps are available for mapping FS
items with general ledger accounts, viewing attributes of all FS items, or deleting FS items. These apps are
described in this section.
1.2.2.3.1 FS Item Type
Financial statement (FS) item type is an attribute that indicates the nature of FS items. The following item
types are available:
• INC: Income items in P&L statements

• EXP: Expense items in P&L statements
• AST: Asset items in balance sheets
• LEQ: Liabilities and equity items in balance sheets
• STAT: Statistical items that can be used to record financial and non-financial data. This data is not directly
linked into P&L statements or balance sheets, such as headcount information.
• REPT: Reporting items that are used in reporting. Reporting item is a reporting characteristic that allows
you to define a report row or column structure. Reporting rules have to be defined to determine how the
reporting items are calculated in each relevant report row or column. These rules are applied at report run-
time. For more information about how to define reporting rules, see the Define Reporting Rules [page 118]
app help.
The item type settings for FS items are used by some of the system functions, such as balance carryforward
and annual net income calculation. It is a mandatory setting when you define FS items.
1.2.2.3.2 FS Item Selection and Target Attributes
A financial statement (FS) item selection attribute is a classification you assign to FS items so that all FS items
that share the same attribute value can be selected in order to be treated in the same way, for example, in
consolidation tasks.
FS item target attributes are designed to derive an FS item based on another FS item for specific purposes.
This may be used, for example, for automatic postings in reclassification rules. You assign target attributes for
FS items and then specify the target attributes in the reclassification rules. For example, for the FS item
411100-Sale, you select the FS item 412100-Inventory variation for the elimination target attribute.
If you use target attributes, you don't have to assign the FS items in the rule itself. Instead the system identifies
FS items based on the master data.

SAP delivers the following FS item attributes and respective attribute values:
Selection attributes:
• FS Item Role: An FS item attribute that is used in the configuration for automatic posting to determine the
FS item on which a posting must be recorded. The FS item role can be used, for example, to configure the
calculation of annual net income, deferred tax, retained earnings, currency translation (CT) difference, and
rounding difference. Note that an FS item can only have one role, and a role can only be assigned to one FS
item in a certain fiscal year and period and consolidation version.
• Data Collection: An FS item attribute that selects similar FS items in the data entry reports to make the
reports as dynamic as possible.
• Currency Translation: FS items that are assigned with the same attribute value are treated in the same way
in CT, that is, they share the same CT settings in a specific translation method, for example, whether
translated by the monthly average rate or the monthly closing rate.
• Elimination: FS items that are assigned with the same elimination value are treated in the same way in a
reclassification rule for interunit elimination.
• Cash Flow: Selects FS items in the reporting rules that are dedicated to the consolidated statement of cash
flows.
• Scope: The scope can be used, for example, for validations or in group reporting data collection input
reports. You specify the scope of data entry based on the FS item dimension, meaning specify which FS
items are relevant for a certain reporting cycle. You can, for example, differentiate whether FS items are
relevant for actuals and planning data only, or for both.
• Other Selection Attribute: You can set this attribute for your own purpose, for example, in validations or
reports.
 Note
You have to create values for this selection attribute before you can use them in the FS item
maintenance.
Target attributes:
• Elimination Target: You use the elimination target to specify the offsetting FS item for eliminations in
reclassification rules.
• Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) Target: You use the NCI target to specify the FS items for NCI postings in
consolidation of investments in reclassification rules.
• Planning Target: If your consolidation chart of accounts includes FS items that are specific to planning
versions and that correspond to aggregations of FS items reported in actuals data, use the planning target
attribute to define the mapping between actuals FS items, and the corresponding planning FS items
(many-to-one relationship). This target attribute can be imported into external tools, such as SAP
Analytics Cloud (SAC), and can then be used to initialize the planning data with aggregated actuals data.
 Note
FS item selection attribute and target attribute value assignments are time- and version-dependent. When
you work with FS items, be aware that the attribute value assignments for these attributes are valid for the
selected version (and related versions) only and as-of the selected fiscal year and period.

Procedure
To add more attribute values for the pre-delivered FS item selection attributes, go to Customizing for SAP S/
4HANA for Group Reporting under Consolidation FS Items Configuration Define FS Item Attribute Values .
After selecting an attribute, you can add or change the attribute values, including value names and
descriptions.
Usage
Assign Attributes to FS Items
You can assign the attribute values to FS items by using the Define FS items app.
 Example
For the attribute Currency Translation, you assign the attribute value CT-BS-CLO (B/S items - closing rate)
to relevant FS items that will be processed in the same way in currency translation.
Use FS Item Attributes in Selections
When defining a selection using the Define Selections [page 84] app, you can choose Financial Statement
Item Additional Attribute and then select an attribute to restrict your selection to a range of FS items that
share the same attribute value.
 Example
In the selection S-CT-BS-CLO-OPE (B/S FS items - opening balances), you use the currency translation
attribute value CT-BS-CLO to include only these relevant FS items.
Later on, selections can be used in settings for reclassification methods or currency translation methods, for
example. In this way, FS item attributes influence the system behavior for currency translation or eliminations.
For more information, see Selections [page 83].
Use FS Item Role Attribute in Configuration
When making configuration using Customizing activities, for example, defining reclassification methods or CT
methods, you can use FS item attributes in the following settings:
• Source Item Role and Destination Item Role in source and destination account assignment of
reclassification methods.
• Debit - Item Role and Credit - Item Role in translation difference settings of CT methods.
The following table lists the FS item roles and where they are used:
Attribute Value Name Value Long Description Used in the Configuration of:
S-ANI-BS Annual Net Income – B/S Specify Selected FS items for Auto
matic Posting

S-ANI-PL Annual Net Income – P&L Specify Selected FS items for Auto
matic Posting Define Currency Transla
tion Methods
S-DEF-TAX-AST Deferred tax – Assets Specify Selected FS items for Auto

matic Posting
S-DEF-TAX-LIA Deferred tax – Liabilities Specify Selected FS items for Auto

matic Posting
S-DEF-TAX-PL Deferred tax – Expense Specify Selected FS items for Auto

matic Posting
S-CT-DIFF C/T difference Define Currency Translation Methods
S-CT-ROUND-PL C/T rounding difference – P&L Define Currency Translation Methods
S-NET-INC-CLEARING Clearing C/I Define Reclassification Methods
S-RETAINED-EARNING Retained earning Define Reclassification Methods
S-NCI-RETAINED-EARN NCI - Retained earning Define Reclassification Methods
S-NCI-NET-INC-BS NCI - net income BS Define Reclassification Methods
S-NCI-NET-INC-PL NCI - net income P&L Define Reclassification Methods
S-INVEST-CLEAR-OWN Investments clearing - Owner Define Reclassification Methods
S-INVEST-CLEAR-HELD Investments clearing - Held Define Reclassification Methods
S-PERCENTAGE-GS Percentage (%)-Group Share Define Reclassification Methods
Note that some FS item roles are also used by Consolidation of Investments (Activity-Based) and Preparation
for Consolidation Group Changes.
Related Information
Consolidation of Investments (Activity-Based) [page 414]

Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes [page 397]
1.2.2.3.3 Time- and Version-Dependency
Some attribute value assignments for financial statement (FS) items are time- and version-dependent. These
are the value assignments for all selection and target attributes. For more information, see FS Item Selection
and Target Attributes [page 42].
When you select a consolidation version, you see value assignments only for the selected version. If you make
changes to the attribute value assignments for an FS item that are version-dependent, the changes are valid for
the selected consolidation version. The version-dependent attribute value assignments for FS items aren't
directly stored in a consolidation version but in an FS item attributes special version, which may also be
consumed by other consolidation versions. For this reason, changes can also affect other consolidation
versions.

For the time-dependency, the system uses an as-of logic. This means that if you make changes in a certain
fiscal year/period, for example, 003/2022, the changes are effective starting from this period onwards.
If for future periods, other entries have been maintained, for example, for 005/2022, the changes you make in
period/fiscal year 003/2020 are valid until 005/2022 (see example 1).
If you make changes in 003/2020 to an existing assignment that is valid from 000/0000 until 999/9999, the
first assignment is valid from 000/0000 until 002/2020 and the second assignment is valid from 003/2020
until 999/9999 (see example 2).
If you change the validity period for an existing assignment, for example, starting in 003/2020 instead of
005/2022, the assignment is then valid from 003/2020 until 999/9999 (see example 3).
 Example

For the consolidation functions displayed in the table below, FS items are determined according to their time-
and version-dependent value assignments. The consolidation version and the fiscal year and period are used to
determine the FS items according to their assigned attribute values.
1.2.2.3.4 Breakdown Categories
Breakdown categories classify subassignments that are required for Financial Statement (FS) items to perform
consolidation tasks.
With the Define FS Items app, you can assign the breakdown categories to the relevant FS items. In addition to
the predefined breakdown categories, you can define your own ones by using the Customizing SAP S/4HANA
for Group Reporting under Master Data Define Breakdown Categories .
The following breakdown category fields are supported:
• Partner Unit
• Subitem Category
• Subitem
• Transaction Currency
• Unit of Measure
For each FS item, the breakdown category determines which subassignments must be entered.
 Example
If an FS item is assigned with breakdown category 1A10, the data records of this FS item:
• The value of the partner unit field is optional. You can leave it blank or use specific consolidation unit ID.
• The value of the subitem category field is required and fixed to 1 (Transaction Type).

• The value of the subitem field is required. If you leave it blank, the system uses the default value from
the specified selection S-BC-TT-01.
The breakdown category 1A10, for example, has the following predefined settings:
Breakdown Cate
gory Characteristic Breakdown Type Text Fixed Value Max. Selection
1A10 Partner Unit 1 Optional break

down: Initialized
value allowed
Subitem Category 3 Required break 1 (Transaction

down: Entry is Type)
mandatory, de
fault allowed
Subitem 2 Required break S-BC-TT-01

down: If blank, the
default value is
used.
Transaction Cur 0 No breakdown

rency
Unit of Measure 0 No breakdown
Breakdown type 4 is a required breakdown: the entry is mandatory, the default value is not allowed.
Fixed value: The characteristic value of the subassignment is determined by this value.
Max. Selection: Specifies the value range of the characteristics. For more information about how selections are
defined, see Define Selections [page 84].
 Note
The balance carryforward task does not consider the maximum selections, which you have specified in the
breakdown categories. Therefore, the balance carryforward task does not detect disallowed values that are
outside the allowed value ranges according to the maximum selections.
More Information

1.2.2.3.5 Financial Statement Item Maintenance
This section describes how to display or define financial statement (FS) items and their hierarchies in the
context of your specified consolidation chart of accounts.
1.2.2.3.5.1 Define FS Items
With this app, you can display or update financial statement (FS) items and their properties based on your
specified criteria.
Key Features
 Note
FS item selection attribute and target attribute value assignments are time- and version-dependent. If you
create, display, or change FS items, be aware that you make the changes to these attribute value
assignments for the selected version (and related versions) only and for the selected fiscal year and period
onwards. For more information, see Time- and Version-Dependency [page 45].
Display FS Items
Using the filter criteria, you can show FS items of your selection and their properties such as consolidation
chart of accounts, item type, breakdown category, elimination attribute, currency translation attribute, and role
attribute.
In the list, you can sort or filter the FS items using any of the available criteria.
You can drill down to the detail screen of each FS item to show more information, such as:
• Breakdown Category:
• Which breakdown category fields are assigned to the FS item, for example, Partner Unit, Subitem, and
Subitem Category.
• Which fields are required for using the FS item in performing consolidation tasks, indicated by
Breakdown Type. For example, the Partner Unit field might be required for receivable and payable items
to perform the interunit elimination task.
• What the fixed values or allowed values for these fields are.
• If configured, the Maximum Selection column controls the range of allowed values. For more
information, see Selections [page 83].
• FS item name and description in all supported languages
Change FS Items
When displaying any FS item in the detail screen, you can change any property above of the FS item by
choosing Edit. After making any changes, choose Save to apply the changes.

 Note
Statistical FS items are created automatically by Consolidation of investments. These FS items are
necessary to record historical values needed to process future activities, such as divestiture. These FS
items are prefixed by the dollar ($) symbol. These FS Items must not be changed because any changes
that are made are overwritten by Consolidation of Investments.
Create FS Items
You can create a new FS item by choosing Create and then define its properties in the detail screen. You can
also copy an existing FS item to create a new one. To do you, choose Copy, enter the name of the FS item and
select if you want to copy the time- and version-dependent data for the current fiscal year and period and
version or for all fiscal years and periods and versions.
Note that the following fields are required:
• Financial Statement Item: FS item ID that contains up to 10 characters.

• Consolidation Chart of Accounts
• FS Item Type: An attribute that indicates the nature of FS items. See FS Item Type [page 42] for details
about each item type.
 Note
For FS items with the FS item type AST (Asset) or LEQ (Liabilities and Equity), their balances are always
carried forward to the next year because this is a business requirement. For the same reason, the
balances of FS items with the FS item type INC (Income) or EXP (Expense) are never carried forward to
the next year.
For FS items with the FS item type STAT (Statistical Item) or REPT (Reporting Item), you have the
option to carry forward their balances to the next year. To do so, select the Carry Forward Balances
checkbox. This setting is typically required for share ownership percentages and non-financial data.
To upload, download, and import FS items into the system, see Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90].
To check if an FS item is used, select one FS item and choose Check Where Used.
Follow-Up Activities
After creating or changing any FS items, you may need to perform the following activities:
• Include the new FS items in any relevant FS item hierarchies or reporting item hierarchies using the
Manage Global Hierarchies app. See Define Hierarchies [page 51] for details.
• Map the new FS items with general ledger accounts using the Map FS Items with G/L Accounts [page 55]
app.
• Update all FS item-related settings as necessary, such as the following:
• Selected FS items for automatic posting (annual net income and deferred taxes), currency translation
methods, and reclassification methods in the respective Customizing activities.
• FS items to be carried forward or not, validation rules, selections, and reporting rules using the
respective app on the SAP Fiori launchpad.

 Note
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
1.2.2.3.5.2 Define Hierarchies
In a specified consolidation chart of accounts, you can edit hierarchies for financial statement (FS) items with
the Manage Global Hierarchies app. The item hierarchies determine the layout of respective reports.
SAP pre-delivers the following FS item hierarchies:
Hierarchy Type Hierarchy ID Description Remarks
Consolidation Financial BS Balance Sheet All FS items that belong to

Statement Item balance sheets.
PL Profit & Loss Statement All FS items that belong to

P&L statements.
BS_PL Balance Sheet and P&L All FS items that belong to

Statement balance sheet and P&L state
ment.
ST Statistical FS Items All FS items needed for post

ing group shares of individual
investee units.
X6 Currency Translation – Re All investment and equity

serve items translated at historical
exchange rates.
Consolidation Reporting Item X1 Statement of Equity All reporting items that be
long to statement of changes
in equity.
X2 Cash Flow Statement All reporting items that be

long to cash flow statement
(indirect method).

Hierarchy Type Hierarchy ID Description Remarks
X3 Statement of Comprehensive All reporting items that be

Income long to statement of compre
hensive income.
X4 P&L by Function of Expense All reporting items that be

long to P&L statement by
function of expense.
X5 Interunit Reconciliation All reporting FS items that

belong to interunit reconcilia
tion reports. Each reporting
item stands for a reconcilia
tion case, for example, for in
terunit reconciliation for re
ceivables and payables, or in
come and expense.
Change Item Hierarchies
If you have created or changed any FS items and want to update the above listed FS item hierarchies, you can
proceed as follows:
1. In the app, select Consolidation Financial Statement Item in the Type field.
 Note
To edit the item hierarchies X1, X2, X3, X4, or X5, select Consolidation Reporting Item as the hierarchy
type. These item hierarchies contain the FS items with Reporting Item as their item type. See FS Item
Type [page 42] for more information.
2. Select an existing hierarchy in the Hierarchy ID field, for example, BS (balance sheet). Choose Go.
3. Choose the item hierarchy from the result list to edit it in the detail screen.
4. Choose Edit.
5. Expand the hierarchy to the relevant node level and perform any following steps as necessary:
• Import a node: Choose Import Nodes from the More menu ( ) to import a node and its contained
subnodes and FS items from another item hierarchy.
• Add a node or FS item: Choose the Add icon ( ) in the last column to open the Add Node dialog and
enter the necessary information, that is, FS item ID, or node ID and description.
• Change a node or FS item: Choose the node or FS item itself to open the Change Node dialog and
replace with a new FS item ID, or node ID and description.
• Delete a node or FS item: Choose the Delete icon ( ) to delete the FS item on the respective row or
choose Delete from the More menu ( ) to delete a node and all FS items it contains.
6. Choose Activate to apply the changes you made to the hierarchy.

 Note
Choosing Save will generate a version with In Revision status. The original active version stays
unchanged and continues being used in any relevant reporting structure.
The hierarchies for Consolidation Financial Statement Item and Consolidation Reporting Item don't have
time-dependency, meaning they are valid permanently, hence the noneditable Dates Valid field.
Create Item Hierarchies
If you want to create an item hierarchy with a new ID, you can use either of the following approaches:
Use Copy Feature

1. Open one of the existing item hierarchies that most resembles what you want to create.
2. On the detail screen, choose Copy To New Hierarchy .
3. In the dialog, enter an hierarchy ID and a description, and choose Copy.
4. The new hierarchy is created. You can proceed to edit the hierarchy as described above.
Use Export/Import Feature

1. Open one of the existing item hierarchies that most resembles what you want to create.
2. On the detail screen, choose Export/Import Export to Spreadsheet . The hierarchy is exported to an
MS Excel file, which contains all its node levels and FS items.
3. Choose Create on the initial screen.
4. In the dialog, select Consolidation Financial Statement Item or Consolidation Reporting Item in the Type
field, depending on the usage of your hierarchy, and specify a hierarchy ID, description, and the
consolidation chart of accounts.
5. For the new empty hierarchy, repeat step 2 to export it to a second spreadsheet.
6. Copy the information in Type, ID, Description, and Parent ID columns from the first spreadsheet to the
respective columns of the second spreadsheet.
7. Edit the information in the second spreadsheet to fulfill your needs.
 Note
The top node ID (and the parent ID of level-2 nodes) should be same as the ID you specify for the new
hierarchy.
8. On the detail screen of your new hierarchy, choose Export/Import Import from Spreadsheet to
import the second spreadsheet to system.
 Note
If the spreadsheet you upload exceeds 250 KB, a hierarchy upload job is triggered automatically, and
you can use the Display Hierarchy Upload Jobs app to display detailed logs about the job.
9. Save or activate the new hierarchy, depending on whether you want to use it in reporting structure
immediately.

• Desktop
Related Information
Manage Global Hierarchies
1.2.2.3.6 Integration with G/L Accounts
In SAP S/4HANA, group reporting is integrated with financial accounting (FI). Applications in group reporting
can directly access the documents of the universal journal (table ACDOCA), while some of the accounting
source data fields are converted to group reporting fields.
One prerequisite for the FI integration is that the financial statement (FS) items under the consolidation chart
of accounts and general ledger (G/L) accounts under any relevant G/L chart of accounts need to be mapped,
so that the data posted in financial accounting (FI) can be correctly processed in group reporting. The
mappings also need to be assigned to the relevant consolidation versions and effective periods. For an initial
set-up, you can follow the procedure below to import the SAP delivered mapping between FS items under
consolidation chart of accounts Y1 and G/L chart of accounts YCOA, and assign the mapping to a validity
period:
1. Open the Map FS Items with G/L Accounts app and check if the mapping Y1 revision 01 exists with status
Active.
2. If it doesn’t exist, create the mapping Y1/01: Choose Import and upload the file
Financial_Statement_Item_Mapping.xlsx that you can download from the SAP Note 2659656
3. Open the Assign FS Item Mapping app and check if the following assignment exists:
From Period/ FS Item Mapping Consolidation G/L Chart of Ac

Year Version COA counts Mapping ID Revision
001/1900 Y10 (FS item Y1 YCOA Y1 1

mapping version)
4. If the assignment doesn’t exist, make the assignment by choosing New and entering the values mentioned
in the table above.
If you want to create your own mapping or revise the pre-delivered one, you can use the apps described in the
following sections.
Related Information
Map FS Items with G/L Accounts [page 55]

Import/Export FS Item Mappings [page 58]
Assign FS Item Mappings to Periods and Versions [page 59]
1.2.2.3.6.1 Map FS Items with G/L Accounts
With this app, you can display, create, or change financial statement (FS) item mapping revisions, including the
mapping relationships between individual FS items and general ledger (G/L) accounts.
Key Features
Display Mapping Revisions

Using the filter criteria, you can show FS item mapping revisions of your selection，including the following
information:
• G/L Chart of Accounts, Consolidation Chart of Accounts, Mapping ID, and Revision: A combination of these
values identify a unique FS item mapping revision.
• Status: Each mapping revision can have one of the following statuses:
• Draft: The mapping revision was uploaded using the Import FS Item Mappings app. From there, you
navigated to its detail page, which is part of this app, and made some changes without saving them.
System automatically saves your changed version as a draft and displays in this list.
• Active: The mapping revision is saved.
• Active (With Draft): The mapping revision was saved before. After that, you opened the saved version
and made some changes without saving them. System automatically saves your changed version as a
draft with the same revision ID. When opening a revision with this status, you are editing its latest draft.
Saving it will generate a new active version and overwrite the previous one.
• Assigned: Whether a mapping revision is assigned to an effective period and an FS item mapping version
using the Assign FS Item Mappings app. Note that an assigned revision cannot be deleted.
• Mapped G/L Accounts and Unmapped G/L Accounts： Number of the G/L accounts that are mapped or
not mapped to an FS item. Note that multiple G/L accounts can be assigned to one FS item, not the other
way around.
In the list, you can sort or filter the mapping revisions using the available criteria.
By choosing the arrow icon ( ), you can navigate to the detail page of each mapping revision to view which G/L
accounts are mapped to which FS items.

The process described above is depicted in the following figure:
Change Mapping Revisions

When displaying any mapping revision in the detail screen, you can add or change the mapping relationships
between any G/L accounts and FS items by choosing Edit.
When assigning FS items to G/L accounts in the Unmapped G/L Accounts tab page, you can check the column
Posting Data Exists. It indicates whether the general ledger (G/L) account has any data posted in the specified
period range. If posting data exists for any G/L account, the Open Document List icon ( ) is displayed for that
G/L account, listing the respective accounting documents, from where you can drill through to more details at
line item level for each document.
You can choose Recheck Posting Data to specify different parameters other than the default ones to check if
any posting data exists, for example, for a different consolidation version or a fiscal year/period range.
 Note
If a G/L account already has data posted and released in the Release Universal Journals task, you can't
change or delete its existing mapping with FS items in the mapping revision that has been assigned to the
respective period and version.
Create Mapping Revisions

You can create a new mapping revision as follows:
• If you want to create a new revision based on a new mapping rather than an existing one, choose Create
Mapping. In the pop-up window, keep the With Revision option selected, select a G/L chart of accounts and
a consolidation chart of accounts, and enter the ID and description for the new mapping and revision.
• If you want to create a revision for an existing mapping, choose Create Revision. In the pop-up window,
select the mapping ID, G/L chart of accounts, and consolidation chart of accounts from the drop-down
lists, and enter the ID and description for the new revision.
• If you only want to create a revision based on an existing revision that has the same mapping ID, G/L chart
of accounts, and consolidation chart of accounts, select that existing revision and choose Copy, then enter
the ID and description for the new revision.

 Note
This is particularly useful when a new FS item has been created and you must change the G/L account
mapping to source this new FS item.
After creating the revision, you can go to its detail screen to maintain the mapping relationships between
individual FS items and G/L accounts using the procedure described above.
Export or Import Mapping Revisions

You can select one or more revisions and choose Export to export them into a spreadsheet. The exported list
contains the mapping details at the G/L account level, that is, which G/L accounts are mapped to which FS
items in the respective mapping context.
By choosing Import, you can navigate to the Import/Export FS Item Mappings [page 58] app, where you can
upload a number of mapping revisions into the system all at once.
Exclude G/L Accounts

If you want to exclude G/L accounts from being released into Group Reporting, for example secondary cost
elements, you can map these G/L accounts to a specific FS item using the FS item ID &NORELEASE. You can
exclude G/L accounts as follows:
1. Create an FS item named &NORELEASE. Use the Define FS Items app to create the FS item with the
following attributes:
• FS Item Type: Statistical Item
• Is Blocked For Posting: Yes
2. Map the G/L accounts you want to exclude to the FS item &NORELEASE
After creating or changing any FS item mapping revision, you may need to adjust its assignment of the effective
period and version. You can do this by selecting a mapping revision and choosing Assign within this app. You
are then brought to the Assign FS Item Mappings to Periods and Versions [page 59] app to complete the
assignment.
 Note
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone

Related Information
Release Universal Journals [page 151]
1.2.2.3.6.2 Import/Export FS Item Mappings
With the Import FS Item Mappings app, you can maintain or view the mapping between financial statement
(FS) items and general ledger (G/L) accounts using the import and export feature.
Import Mapping Revisions

To create or change mapping revisions using the import feature, follow this procedure:
1. In the app, download a template.

2. In the template, enter the following information for each row:
• Consolidation COA: Y1.
• Mapping ID: Enter the ID of the mapping between FS items under a specific consolidation chart of
accounts and G/L accounts under the G/L chart of accounts.
 Note
By entering a non-existing mapping ID, you can create a new mapping. Optionally, specify a
meaningful mapping name in the Mapping Name column.
• Mapping Revision: Differentiates multiple mapping variants within the same mapping ID.
 Note
By entering a non-existing revision ID, you can create a new mapping revision. Optionally, specify a
meaningful revision description in the Revision Description column.
• G/L Chart of Accounts: A classification scheme consisting of a group of G/L accounts. This chart of
accounts is the operative chart of accounts and is used in financial accounting (FI).
• G/L Account: Contains the G/L account number to which the transaction data are posted to record
values during a posting period.
• FS Item: Enter the ID of an existing FS item that you want to map with the G/L account in the same row.
3. In the app, choose Browse... to upload the completed file to the app.
4. Select the relevant rows and choose the Check button to check the data for any errors.
5. After correcting any detected errors according to the hints provided in the Check Message column, choose
the Import button to import the mapping revisions to the system.
6. If necessary, you can choose the arrow icon ( ) on any mapping revision row to navigate to the Map FS
Items with G/L Accounts [page 55] app for further changes.
Export Mapping Revisions

When downloading a template, you can select the With Existing Master Data option and specify any necessary
criteria, such as consolidation chart of accounts, G/L chart of accounts, mapping ID, and revision. In this way, a
list of FS item mapping revisions are exported to a spreadsheet, which contains the mapping details at the G/L
account level, that is, which G/L accounts are mapped to which FS items in the respective mapping context.

 Note
The export feature in this app is equivalent to that in the Map FS Items with G/L Accounts [page 55] app,
except that it offers the option for including unmapped G/L accounts in the exported list. This can be done
by selecting the With Unmapped G/L Accounts checkbox when downloading the spreadsheet.
After creating or changing any FS item mapping revision, you may need to adjust its assignment of the effective
period and version. For more information, see Assign FS Item Mappings to Periods and Versions [page 59].
 Note
1.2.2.3.6.3 Assign FS Item Mappings to Periods and Versions
With the Assign FS Item Mappings app, you assign the existing financial statement (FS) item mappings to
consolidation versions and effective periods, so that the mappings between FS items under a consolidation
chart of accounts and general ledger (G/L) accounts under a G/L chart of accounts can be applied to a certain
consolidation version within the specified time frame.
Prerequisite
To assign FS item mappings to versions and periods, you must have defined the relevant FS item mappings as
described in the previous help topics.
 Note
The assignment to consolidation versions is through the special version FS Item Mapping Version, which is
assigned to various consolidation versions. For more information about special versions, see Customizing
SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under Master Data Define Versions .
The SAP pre-delivered mapping Y1 revision 01 is assigned to the FS item mapping version Y10 and a
prolonged effective period. You can change the assignment by following the procedure below.

Key Features
Display or Delete Assignment

You can view the current assignments of FS item mappings, for example, for a certain mapping revision, the
valid-from and valid-to periods, and which FS item mapping version it is assigned to.
You can delete an assignment of FS item mapping. In this case, the assignment for its earlier period will apply,
provided that it is assigned to the same FS item mapping version, consolidation chart of accounts, and G/L
chart of accounts.
 Example
You deleted the assignment for the period 008/2015 to 012/2016 from the following list:
Consolidation
From Period/ To Period/ FS Item Map Chart of Ac G/L Chart of
Year Year ping Version counts Accounts Mapping ID Revision
001/2015 007/2015 Y10 Y1 YCOA Y1 001
008/2015 012/2016 Y10 Y1 YCOA D01 001
001/2017 012/9999 Y10 Y1 YCOA Y1 002
The assignment for the earlier period, mapping Y1 and revision 001 take effects for the period 008/2015 to
012/2016.
 Note
To Period/Year is not visible in the app. You only need to define the valid-from period, and the system will
help derive the valid-to period.
The assignment of the FS item mapping you are trying to delete may already be used in transactional data.
Please delete assignments with caution.
New Assignment
You can assign an existing mapping revision to a certain effective period and FS item mapping version by
choosing the New button. In the New Assignment dialog box, the consolidation chart of accounts and G/L chart
of accounts are automatically populated after you enter a mapping ID and a revision. You only need to
additionally specify the valid-from year/period and FS item mapping version, then the assignment is created.
Change Assignment
After selecting an assignment row and choosing the Edit button, you can change the assigned mapping ID and
revision for the valid-from period and FS item mapping version.
When changing an assignment, the consolidation chart of accounts and G/L chart of accounts are not editable.
If you want to change them, you need to delete the assignment and create a new one.

 Note
More Information
1.2.2.3.7 Maintain Default Values
With this app, you can define the default values for the following characteristics:
• Partner Unit
• Subitem
These default values are used when information is missing for the given characteristic and the use of default
values is permitted. For example, the default subitem for subitem category 1 (Transaction Types) is 915 (Net
Variation). This subitem will be used as default when its value is missing during the real-time update of reported
financial data.
1.2.2.3.8 Check and Correct Breakdowns of Transaction

Data
Following the changes to financial statement (FS) items on their assigned breakdown types for
subassignments such as Partner Unit or Subitem, you should check if the existing transaction data is
consistent with the FS item settings.
 Example
The FS item 112000 has a breakdown type 1 (Optional breakdown: Initialized value allowed) for Partner
Unit.
The following transaction data exists:
FS Item Partner Unit Amount
112000 None 1000 USD

You change the breakdown type of the Partner Unit to 4 (Required breakdown: Entry is forced, default not
allowed) for this FS item. The transaction data record becomes invalid because a partner unit is missing.
You can identify and correct the inconsistency by using this app.
After specifying the criteria, such as consolidation chart of accounts and fiscal year, choose the Execute
button. The list of inconsistent data records is displayed. Go to the Subassignments tab to enter the missing
values. Or, if the breakdown type was changed to 2 or 3, which allow default values, the values you defined in
the app Maintain Default Values are, or can be used, to solve the inconsistency.
1.2.2.3.9 Selected FS Items
It can be necessary to make manual or automatic postings on the selected financial statement (FS) items, such
as for net income and deferred income tax.
You can post deferred tax in the B/S and in the P&L directly. However, you cannot post annual net income (ANI)
in the balance sheet (B/S) or the profit and loss statement (P&L) directly. These items are posted
automatically based on the deferred tax you posted.
The posting concept with selected FS items is displayed in the following figure:
To specify selected FS items for automatic posting, go to Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting
under Consolidation FS Items Configuration Specify Selected FS Items for Automatic Posting .

1.2.2.3.10 Financial Statement Item Extensibility
You can create your own financial statement (FS) item attributes. They can then be used in selections,
reclassification rules, totals validation rules, and analytics.
Prerequisites
You need authorizations for extensibility to create your own FS item attributes.
Overview
Creating Custom Fields

To create your own FS item attributes, you must first define new custom fields for FS item master data in the
Custom Fields app.
There are two types of FS item attributes that you can define: attributes that are time- and version-
independent and attributes that are time- and version-dependent. Depending on which of these two options
you choose, you select a specific Business Context when creating a new custom field.
For time- and version-independent attributes, select Consolidation Financial Statement Item for the business
context.
For time- and version-dependent attributes, select Consolidation Financial Statement Item Time/Version
Dependent for the business context.
Custom Field Settings for FS Item Selection Attributes and Target Attributes
You can create time- and version-dependent FS item attributes that can be used like standard selection
attributes or target attributes. To do so, you must make specific selections when defining the custom fields.
• For FS item selection attributes:

• For Type, select Code List. This then reveals the List Values section.
• In the List Values section, define a list of Code Value and Description combinations. Later, users can
choose entries from this list to assign them as attribute values to FS items. If necessary, descriptions
can be translated into different languages.
 Note
Descriptions must be maintained language dependent. If your description is translated into

multiple languages, then any changes to the description must also be maintained for each
language that the description is translated in.
 Note
You can use the download and upload functions in the List Values section to maintain these
combinations of code values and descriptions in a CSV file, rather than create single entries
manually.

• For FS item target attributes:
• For Type, select Association to Business Object. This then reveals the selection field Business Object.
• For Business Object, select Consolidation Financial Statement Item.
Enable Usage for the Import Consolidation Master Data App

To be able to display and filter your custom FS item attributes on the Import FS Items screen of the Import
Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app, you must first enable this usage in the UIs and Reports tab. To do
so, navigate to the UIs and Reports tab and select Enable Usage for the data source FINCS_MD_XLSX_SRV.
 Note
Don't forget to Publish your custom fields once you define them. Without publishing the fields, they won't
be visible anywhere for users.
Maintenance
After you’ve defined custom fields, you can maintain FS item attribute value assignments for your custom
attributes with the Define FS Items [page 49] app and the Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app.
Define FS Items
In the Define FS Items [page 49] app, you can add your custom fields to the UI on the Financial Statement Item
Details screen, which you can access by selecting an entry in the table. With these fields on the UI, you can then
assign your newly defined attribute values to FS items. You can add these fields with the Adapt UI option in the
user actions menu.
 Note
You must have extensibility authorizations to adapt the UI and add custom fields. Any UI adjustment will be
visible to every user of the app.
On the main screen of the Define FS Items [page 49] app, you can add filters for your custom FS item attributes
with Adapt Filters. Also, you can add columns to the table of FS items in the table’s Settings. By doing so, you
can filter for FS items that have been assigned with your custom FS item attributes and see these assignments
in the table.
 Note
Anyone can adjust the filters and columns on the main screen of the Define FS Items [page 49] app for their
individual use. However, only a user with special authorizations can adjust the filters and columns and then
save the result centrally as a public view. The adjustments then appear for all users.

In the Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app, you can maintain the assignments of your custom FS
item attribute values in spreadsheets. When you download a template for FS items with or without existing
master data, your newly defined custom fields for the FS item attributes appear as columns. You can then
maintain the FS item attribute value assignments in these columns for each FS item.

 Note
For custom defined FS item target attributes, two columns appear in the spreadsheet: one for the
consolidation chart of accounts (COA) and one for the target FS item. The values in the consolidation COA
column must be the same as the consolidation COA in the Mandatory Filter Values section of the
spreadsheet. If not, this will result in check errors later, and the entries won’t be able to be imported.
On the Import FS Items screen after uploading the master data from the spreadsheet, you can add filters for
your custom FS item attributes with Adapt Filters. Also, you can add columns to the table of FS items in the
table’s Settings. By doing this, you can filter for FS items that have been assigned with your custom FS item
attributes and see these assignments in the table.
 Note
Anyone can adjust the filters and columns on the Import FS Items screen of the Import Consolidation
Master Data [page 90] app for their individual use. However, only a user with administrator authorizations
can adjust the filters and columns and then save the result centrally as a public view. The adjustments then
appear for all users.
 Note
Before you can display and filter your custom FS item attributes on the Import FS Items screen of the
Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app, you must first enable the usage of data source
FINCS_MD_XLSX_SRV in the UIs and Reports tab when defining the custom field.
Use
After assigning the attribute values to FS items, you can use your custom FS item attributes in the following
ways:
• In selections with the Define Selections [page 84] app

• In reclassification rules with the Define Reclassification Methods customizing activity
• In totals validation rules with the Define Validation Rules [page 99] app
• In Analytics for Group Reporting [page 507], such as in the Group Data Analysis [page 522] app
 Note
Only custom FS attributes that are time- and version-independent can be used in analytics.
Related Information
FS Item Selection and Target Attributes [page 42]

Custom Field Extensibility [page 559]

1.2.2.4 Ad Hoc Item
An ad hoc item is an item that is created on an ad hoc basis as it is required. It facilitates the naming, collection,
and reporting of a set of values that are supplemental to the modeled data.
 Note
The Define Ad Hoc Items app is not yet in productive use. You can define ad hoc items, but these items can’t
be used in other apps. For more information and to get early updates about changes in the productive
availability of ad hoc items, please see Define Ad Hoc Items.
Ad hoc items allow you to select and display data collected from your consolidation units in SAP S/4HANA and
SAP Analytics Cloud. When you use an ad hoc item, data values are still stored in the Group Journal Entries
(ACDOCU) table.
If the dimension combination you want to collect data for does not yet exist, you can define ad hoc items using
the Define Ad Hoc Items app in SAP Group Reporting Data Collection.
1.2.2.5 Subitem Categories/Subitems
Subitem and subitem category are subassignments for financial statement (FS) items. Both characteristics are
in a compound with each other. The subitem is dependent on the subitem category. The subitem category
classifies the subitems.
1.2.2.5.1 Define Subitem Categories
The subitem category enables you to classify your subitems, which are needed for the subassignment of FS
items.
A subitem category is assigned to the relevant FS items via breakdown categories. This also applies to
subitems.
The SAP standard system contains two predefined subitem categories:
• Transaction Types
• Functional areas
Subitems are predefined for each subitem category that is provided with the delivered content.
Neither the subitems nor the subitem categories are dependent on the consolidation chart of accounts.

Procedure
To define subitem categories, go to Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under Master Data
Define Subitem Categories and Subitems
1.2.2.5.2 Define Subitems
Subitems are used to further breakdown the values recorded on financial statement (FS) items with
transaction types or functional areas. For example, transaction type 900 (opening balance) is used for balance
carryforward..
In the breakdown category, you specify which subitems must be used. The subitem category is fixed to 1
(Transaction Types) or 2 (Functional Area) in breakdown category. Furthermore, you can to specify a range of
subitems by defining the maximum selection. For more information, see Breakdown Categories [page 47].
 Note
Subitems defined in subitem category 1 (Transaction Type) share the following selected subitems::
Carry forward to subitem 900 Opening balance
Subitem for retirements/divestitures 998 Outgoing unit
Acquisition subitem 901 Incoming unit
Example
The breakdown category 1B00 is assigned to FS item 111100. This breakdown category has two
subassignments:
• Subitem category fixed value: 1 (Transaction Types)

• Subitem; all subitems under the selection S-BC-TT-02 are allowed (900-903, 909, 915, 950, 970, 980, 998,
955). The default value 915 (net variation) is defined in the Maintain Default Values app.
When you post journal entries using FS item 111100, the subitem 915 is automatically selected. If you don’t
want to use the default value, you can change the subitem to one of the allowed subitems.
Procedure
To define subitems, go to Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under Master Data Define
Subitem Categories and Subitems .
To display all subitems and their details, such as subitem category, carry forward to subitem, and acquisition
subitem, go to the Subitems List app.

For defined subitems, you can additionally maintain their hierarchies using the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
For more information, see Define Hierarchies [page 95].
1.2.2.6 Consolidation Versions
Use
A consolidation version identifies a separate data area in the consolidation database. Versions make it possible
to consolidate different sets of financial data or consolidate in different group currencies. For example, you
might have separate parallel versions to fulfill different reporting needs, such as actuals data for publishing
official reports, and planning and forecast data for internal evaluation.
Settings
You can change any settings for the preset versions by using the Define Versions configuration step. However,
to create a new version, you need to first copy from an existing version by using the Create Version from
Reference Version configuration step and then modify the settings of the new version.
 Note
With the new group reporting logic, you now assign the group currency and source ledger in the Define
Versions configuration step.
If the new group reporting logic is active, the following version types are available:
• Standard version:
The standard version is a version that does not have a reference version. It leads the process run and the
task status for the standard version also applies to the versions that reference it. A standard version can
store data in local currency (LC), group currency (GC), transaction currency (TC), and quantity (QTY).
• Group currency extension version:
The group currency extension version has a reference version but it has a different group currency than the
reference version. This reference version must be a standard version. The group currency extension
version can only store data in group currency.
• Extension version:
The extension version has a reference version but it has the same group currency as the reference version.
It, for example, translates financial data using a different translation approach, such as using budget rates.
This reference version can be a standard version or an extension version. From a technical perspective, it
carries only the delta amount to the reference version. The extension version can only store data in group
currency.
The reference version specifies the source version for the local currency, transaction currency, and quantities.
It also specifies the version that initiates the task run.
 Example
In this example, you want to consolidate financial statements in currencies EUR, USD, and CNY. The GC
extension versions Y12 and Y13 use the reference version Y11, where local currency values are stored.
Additionally, you want to consolidate financial statements in EUR using the exchange rate from the budget.
In this case, Y14 is an extension version. The GC extension versions and the extension version are run
synchronously with the standard version.

Reference Ver Group Cur
Version sion rency Rates Version Type Stores Amounts
Y11 - EUR Standard rate Standard LC, TC, Qty, GC Full
Y12 Y11 USD Standard rate GC extension GC Full
Y13 Y11 CNY Standard rate GC extension GC Full
Y14 Y11 EUR Budget rate Extension GC Delta
Note that you can only assign one group currency to one version and the tax rate needs to be the same for
related version types.
 Note
If data exists on a version, the reference version can't be changed anymore.
You can assign a source ledger to the version, which you use to select the ledger from accounting to read
accounting documents.
 Note
If you do not select a fiscal year variant (FYV), the system uses K4 as the FYV if necessary. If you have
selected an FYV, do not change it again, because the periods are stored in system tables and are not
changed if you change the FYV. You must assign the same FY variant to all versions that have the same
special versions with reference to time-dependent settings, for example, for attributes, data entry, or tax
rate. You also need to assign the same fiscal year variant to the standard version and the extension version
that refer to the standard version.
SAP recommends that you use the same FYV in all versions. Do not use the FYV to define various valid
periods in different versions related to each other. This would significantly increase the complexity of your
comparison reporting and other system tasks (for example, data copy). You should, for example, use the
same FYV (here, with 12 periods) for monthly (management) reporting and for quarterly financial reporting.
For more information, see Fiscal Year Variant [page 97].
For each consolidation version, you can assign special versions.
The following special versions are applicable for the new and old reporting logic:
• Structure: Controls the assignment of consolidation units to consolidation groups as well as consolidation
relevant settings for consolidation units, such as the period of the first consolidation, the period of the
divestiture, and the consolidation method.
• Exchange Rates: Controls the assignment of exchange rate type to exchange rate indicator.
• FS Item Attribute: Controls the time and version dependency of FS item attributes.
• Reporting Rules: Controls the assignment of reporting rule variants to consolidation version. For more
information, see Assign Reporting Rules to Versions [page 131].
• FS Group Items: Controls the mapping relationship between financial statement (FS) items and general
ledger accounts. For more information, see Assign FS Item Mappings to Periods and Versions [page 59].
The following special version are applicable for the new reporting logic only:
• Data Entry: Acts only for the validation method.

• Consolidation Group Attributes: Controls the assignment of version-dependent attributes to consolidation
groups.
• Consolidation Unit Attributes: Controls the assignment of version-dependent attributes to consolidation
units, for example, universal journal integration, source fields for local and group currency, upload method,
currency translation method, and tax rate.
• Reclassification and Elimination: Controls the assignment of method and document type to task.
The following special version are applicable for the old reporting logic only:
• Data Entry: Acts on data transfer method, flexible upload method, and validation method.
• Tax Rate: Determines the tax rate of consolidation units.
• Ledger: Controls the assignment of ledger and currency to consolidation groups.
• Translation Method: Controls the assignment of translation method to consolidation unit.
• Reclassification: Controls the assignment of method and document type to task.
The assignment of special versions enables reuse of the maintained settings among different consolidation
versions, that is, you only need to enter the control parameters once in special versions and assign the special
versions to consolidation versions. For example, consolidation versions for actuals data and planning data can
share all special version settings except that for Exchange Rates. In this case, you can assign different Exchange
Rates special versions but different special versions to each consolidation version. When you perform a task in
a consolidation version, the system reads the special versions that are relevant for that task and that are
assigned to that consolidation version.
Multiple template consolidation versions are preset in the system, such as actuals (Y10 and Y20), budget
(YB*), year-end forecast (YF*), and actuals using budget exchange rates (Y11 and actuals using simulated
exchange rates (Y12).
For the new reporting logic, the standard version and the related extension versions must have the same
special version for the structure, reclassification and elimination, FS item attributes, reporting rules, FS group
items, fiscal year variant, and source ledger.
For the new reporting logic, the standard version and the related extension versions must have the following
identical attribute values:
• Fiscal year variant

• Source ledger
• Use plan data integration
• Special versions:
• Data entry
• structure
• Reclassification and elimination
• FS item attributes
• Consolidation group attributes
• Reporting rules
• FS group items

1.2.2.6.1 Version Stack
The version stack comprises a group of consolidation versions that are linked together by each of their
respective reference version settings. Each version in a version stack represents a different view of the
consolidation financial statements, and these views correspond to specific scenarios.
Definition
In a version stack, there’s one standard version and any number of extension versions that are linked to the
standard version. These extension versions can also be group currency (GC) extension versions.
This link to the standard version can be either direct or indirect. A direct link is where the standard version is
the reference version of an extension version. An indirect link is where an extension version is the reference
version of another extension version. These indirect links eventually lead to the same standard version, since
the first extension version is created using the standard version as a reference version.
The following graphic illustrates a version stack with extension versions that link to the standard version
directly and indirectly.

In the graphic, Z01 is the standard version. Z10, Z20, Z30, and Z31 are all extension versions. Z10 was created
first, and Z01 was assigned as its reference version. As a result, Z10 is directly linked to the standard version.
Z20 was created next, and Z10 was assigned as its reference version. Since its reference version is not the
standard version, Z20 is indirectly linked to the standard version. Similarly, Z30 and Z31 were created, and Z20
was assigned as their reference version. So, they're both indirectly linked to the standard version as well. Since
all these versions are built on top of one another, they all link to the same standard version via their reference
version settings and thus comprise a version stack.
For more information on versions, see Consolidation Versions [page 68].

Purpose
In a version stack, you combine a standard version and one or more extension versions to produce different
views of the consolidation financial statements. Each of these views corresponds to a different scenario, such
as Multiple Group Currencies [page 134] or Restatement and Simulation [page 545].
 Example
You can have a version stack that contains a standard version for standard consolidation in EUR. Then, you
can add to the version stack a GC extension version for consolidation in USD. Next, you can add an
extension version to consolidate using budget rates. Lastly, you add another extension version to restate
the consolidation financial statements in the standard version according to a new accounting standard.
This produces a version stack with one standard version, a GC extension version, and two extension
versions. Each of the versions in the stack represents a different view of the consolidation financial
statements for a unique scenario.
Consistency Checks in the Version Stack
To do certain activities in group reporting, some settings must be consistent across all versions in a version
stack. Consistency checks verify the consistency of these settings for version attributes as well as attributes of
other entities, such as consolidation unit and document type.
Here's an example of a consistency check for a version attribute:
 Example
The setting for the option Use Planned Data Integration must be consistent across the version stack. For
example, you can't copy a version with the option Use Planned Data Integration selected into a version stack
where none of the versions have this option selected.
Here are some examples of consistency checks for attributes of other entities:
 Example
The settings for the deviating fiscal year variant (FYV) of a consolidation unit must be consistent across the
version stack. The system uses the FYV in many instances when processing data, such as selecting
exchange rates in the currency translation. So, if the settings for the deviating FYV are inconsistent, this
could lead to inconsistencies when processing data.
You can adjust the settings for the deviating FYV of a consolidation unit in the Define Consolidation Units
[page 15] app.
 Example
The automatic reversal settings of a document type must be consistent across the version stack. Different
automatic reversal settings result in inconsistent data in the different versions that are processed together.
For example, if you posted a manual journal entry in multiple versions, the bundled documents would be
inconsistently reversed (or not reversed) if the automatic reversal settings were not identical in the different
versions.

You can adjust the automatic reversal settings of a document type in the Define Document Types
configuration activity.
Related Information

Consolidation Versions [page 68]
Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77]
1.2.2.7 Consolidation Ledger
 Note
With the introduction of a new architecture/reporting logic, the consolidation ledger is only applicable to a
SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting release earlier than 2020 or if you have not activated the new
reporting logic. With the new group reporting logic, the assignment of group currency and source ledger is
now done in the version definition. To activate the new reporting logic, please create an incident with the
FIN-CS-COR component.
A consolidation ledger serves two purposes:
• Defining the group currency. Currency of the ledger determines the currency of the financial data of the
consolidation groups (CGs) in the ledger report. If you want to consolidate in different currencies, you need
a separate ledger for each group currency. You assign a different ledger to the group for each version. In
one version, all consolidation groups should be assigned to the same ledger. You need to change the global
parameters before you adjust the ledger of the consolidation group.
• Defining the valuation. With the FI accounting integration, an accounting reference ledger is assigned to a
consolidation ledger. The reference ledger specifies the source ledger of the universal journal on the FI
accounting side. The integrated values are taken from the reference ledger.
SAP delivers ledger Y1 with the currency EUR and Y2 with the currency USD.
Settings
The following settings should be considered in the context of consolidation ledger:
1. A special version
Ledger does not have any status control in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor, which means processes
cannot be tracked or controlled based on ledger. Instead, a dedicated version is required. As a general
recommendation, you should create at least one version for each consolidation ledger to control the
process for this ledger, such as its group currency and valuation.
2. Ledger attribute in the consolidation group master data

The ledger attribute of a consolidation group is dependent on the version (Ledger special version). You
should maintain the same ledger for all consolidation groups you want to process in the same version.
3. Sender Group Currency attribute in the consolidation unit master data
For consolidation units with the data transfer method Read from Universal Document, you can assign a
source key figure for the group currency if you wish to integrate group currency values from FI accounting.
This assignment is also ledger-dependent.
Procedure
You can make the assignment by following the steps below:
1. Assign a Ledger special version to the relevant consolidation version.

2. Under the context of a relevant consolidation version, define a consolidation ledger and assign it with a
currency and reference ledger.
 Note
When creating your own ledgers, make sure to use the prefix C to follow the naming convention.
3. In the consolidation group master data, under the context of the same consolidation version, assign the
ledger you defined in step 2 to the relevant consolidation groups.
4. In the consolidation unit master data, choose Go to Fiscal Year Variant to assign the Sender Group
Currency (and the fiscal year variant) to the ledger. By doing so, the group currency data in the universal
journal can be transferred.
Note that later on, in any apps or reports such as the Set Global Parameters app, where a version, consolidation
group currency, and ledger are required, you need to enter the parameters consistently according to the
settings above. Otherwise, some of the data listings might display meaningless results.
The following graphic illustrates the process:

Related Information
Consolidation Groups - Create and Change [page 30]

Consolidation Units - Create and Change [page 22]

1.2.2.8 Document Types and Posting Levels
Document type identifies the type and source of data, for example, reported data is stored on different
document types than elimination data. Document types can be used in various consolidation settings, tasks,
and reports.
Document types have various attributes assigned, including data sources (manual or automatic posting, file
upload, or API), posting levels, deferred income tax handling, automatic reversal, and currencies to be used in
posting. SAP Best Practices pre-delivers the following document types:
Deferred Tax Automatic Re

Document Currency/ Balance Check (Debit/Credit) versal in Next
Source of Data Type ID Description Quantity Applied Relevant Period
Flexible Upload 00 Upload re Local Currency No No No

(LC)/Group
ported data
Currency
(00)
(GC)/TC/Quan
tity
0B Consolidation LC/GC/TC/ No No No
of investment Quantity
control data
(00)
API: 07 External re LC/GC/TC/ No No No

Quantity
Reported ported data us
Financial ing API (00)
Data for 08 External plan LC/GC/TC/ No No No
Group data (0C) Quantity
Reporting
– Bulk
Import and
Update
SAP Group 03 Manual input of LC/GC/TC/ No No No

Quantity
Reporting Data reported data
Collection App (00)
04 Manual correc LC/GC/TC/ No No No

Quantity
tion of universal
journal (0C)
Manual Journal 01 Manual correc LC/GC/TC/ Yes No No

Quantity
Entry tion of universal
journal (0C)
02 Manual correc LC/TC/Quan Yes No Yes (but not re

tity versed into next
tion of reported
fiscal year)
data (01)

11 Manual stand LC/TC Yes Yes No
ardizing, defer
red tax (10)
12 Manual stand LC/TC Yes Yes Yes
ardizing, defer
red tax, auto
matic reversal
(10)
13
Manual stand LC/TC Yes No No
ardizing (10)
14 Manual stand LC Yes Yes Yes
ardizing, auto
matic reversal
(10)
16 Manual stand LC/GC Yes Yes No
ardizing, defer
red tax (10)
17 Manual stand LC/GC Yes Yes Yes
ardizing, defer
red tax, auto
matic reversal
(10)
18 Manual stand LC/GC/TC Yes No No
ardizing (10)
19 Manual stand LC/GC Yes No Yes
ardizing, auto
matic reversal
(10)
1E Manual equity LC/TC Yes No No

pick-up posting
(10)
1U Revoke equity LC/TC Yes No No

pick-up posting
(10)

21 Manual elimina GC - No Yes
tion correction
for interunit
payables and
receivables
(20)
22 Manual elimina GC/TC - No No
tion correction
for interunit
payables and
receivables
(20)
31 Manual consoli GC - No Yes (but not re

versed into next
dation adjust
fiscal year)
ments (30)
32 Manual consoli GC - No No
dation adjust
ments (30)
33 Consolidation GC - No No
of investment
manual adjust
ment, no rever
sal (30)
39 Group shares Quantity No No No
(30)
Automatic 05 Annual net in LC/GC/TC No No No

Posting
come calcula
tion (00)
06 Rounding in LC/GC/TC No No No
currency trans
lation (00)
0Z Preparation for LC/GC/TC Yes No No
consolidation
group changes
(02)
1A Automatic LC Yes Yes Yes
standardizing
(10)

1B Automatic LC Yes No Yes
standardizing
(10)
1C Automatic GC Yes No No
standardizing
(10)
1O Automatic LC Yes Yes No
standardizing
(10)
1P Automatic GC Yes Yes No
standardizing
(10)
1Z Preparation for LC/GC/TC Yes No No
consolidation
group changes
(12)
2E Interunit elimi GC Yes No Yes (but not re

versed into next
nation of sales
fiscal year)
(20)
2F Interunit elimi GC Yes No Yes (but not re

versed into next
nation of other
fiscal year)
income/
expenses (20)
2G Interunit elimi GC Yes No No
nation of bal
ance sheet (20)
2H Interunit elimi GC Yes No Yes (but not re

versed into next
nation of divi
fiscal year)
dends (20)
2I Interunit elimi GC Yes No No

nation for ICMR
(20)
2J Interunit elimi GC Yes No Yes

nation for IPI
(20)
2O Auto Reclassifi- GC Yes No Yes (but not re

cation (20) versed into next
fiscal year)

2P Auto Reclassifi- GC Yes No Yes (but not re

cation (20) versed into next
fiscal year)
2Z Preparation for LC/GC/TC - No No
consolidation
group changes
(22)
3A Investments/ GC Yes No No
equity elimina
tion (30)
3B Consolidation GC Yes No No
of investment
automatic post
ing (30)
3Z Total divestiture GC Yes No No
(30)
30 Auto Reclassifi- GC Yes No No

cation (30)
34 Auto Reclassifi- GC - No Yes

cation (30)
38 Group shares Quantity No No No
(30)
Read from Uni 0F Realtime up Transaction Yes No No

Currency/LC/G
versal Journal date from Ac
C/Quantity
counting
(Blank)
Manual Data 0A Consolidation LC/GC/TC/ No No No

Collection of investment Quantity
control data
(00)
0C Mapping from LC/GC/TC/ No No No

import (00)
Quantity
0D Mapping from LC/GC/TC/ No No No

Accounting Quantity
(00)

0G Consolidation LC/GC/TC/ No No No
of investment Quantity
control data
(00)
 Note
The numbers in parenthesis denote the posting level for each document type. Posting levels enable you to
distinguish posting entry types and select data accordingly. Posting levels are predefined by SAP as follows:
• Local close, group-independent, and with reporting level CO (Company)

• 00: Reported data of individual consolidation units
• 01: Adjustments to reported data
• 0C: Reported data with deactivated checks
• 10: Standardizing entries which adjust local reported data to perspective of group close, for
example, adapting to financial statement items in the consolidation chart of accounts. This is
usually done by manual postings or by reclassifications.
• Pairwise eliminations, group-independent, and with reporting level PA (Pair)
• 20: Two-sided elimination entries for consolidation unit pairs (reporting unit and partner unit),
which are executed by reclassification tasks.
• Group-dependent eliminations and with reporting level GR (Group)
• 30: Consolidation entries that represent elimination postings that are explicitly dependent on
consolidation groups, for example, consolidation of investments.
• 02, 12, and 22: Represents adjustments made to reported data, standardized data, and two-sided
eliminations respectively in order to accommodate the consolidation group change, for example,
when a consolidation unit comes into a consolidation group or divests from a consolidation group
during the year.
 Note
Document types with this posting level should not use the automatic reversal option.
Defining your own posting levels is not supported in the current release.
 Note
When the document types are defined with auto reversal in the subsequent year, the reversal documents
are created during balance carryforward.
Procedure
To create your own document types and define their attributes, go to Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group
Reporting under Master Data Define Document Types .

Usage
Assign Document Types to Monitor Tasks

The relevant document types created for manual or automatic postings need to be assigned to various tasks in
Data Monitor and Consolidation Monitor.
 Note
SAP-delivered document types have been assigned to the respective monitor tasks.
Filter by Document Type

Document type can be used as a filter criterion in defining selections or reporting rules and in displaying
reports.
1.2.2.9 Selections
A selection groups a range of consolidation master data, typically the financial statement (FS) items, by using
various filter criteria. The defined selections can then be reused in consolidation-related settings, such as
validation rules, reclassification methods, currency translation (CT) methods, and breakdown categories.
Usage
Validation Rules
When defining data validation rules, you can use selections to restrict the dataset that the rule is applicable to.
For more information, see Define Validation Rules [page 99].
Reclassification Methods
When defining reclassification methods using the Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under
Reclassification Define Reclassification Methods , selections can be used in the following settings:
• Selection for Trigger: The selection that triggers reclassification from the source account assignment to the
destination account assignment.
• Selection for Percentage: The selection that the system uses when selecting transaction data for
determining the percentage for reclassification. If you assign a selection for the Trigger and the Percentage
tab, both selections must use the same fields. For example, if the trigger selection includes the Document
Type field, the percentage selection must also include the Document Type field. An exception to this is
when a field is not needed to select data in one of the two selections. For example, in the Selection for
Percentage, you use the BaseUnit field, but in the Selection for Trigger, you don't need to select data with
BaseUnit. You then don't need to include theBaseUnit field in the Selection for Trigger.
CT Methods
When defining CT methods using the Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under Currency
Translation for Consolidation Define Currency Translation Methods , on the method entry level, you can

choose from the Selection list a selection that represents a certain combination of FS items and subitems you
want to apply the following CT settings to:
• Exchange Rate Indicator: Determines the exchange rate to be used in CT, either monthly average rate (AVG)
or monthly closing rate (CLO).
• Translation Key: Controls whether cumulative values are translated at the rate for current period or
periodic values are translated at the rates for their respective periods.
• How translation and rounding differences are posted.
Breakdown Categories
When defining breakdown categories using the Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting under
Master Data Define Breakdown Categories , selections can be used to group a range of subitems or
partner units in the Max. Selection.
 Example
The selection S-BC-TT-02 contains only the standard subitems for transaction types for transferred
assets. You can set this selection as the maximum selection for a breakdown category, so that the FS items
assigned with this breakdown category will not exceed the range of the allowed subitems.
Related Information
Define Validation Rules [page 99]

Consolidation of Investments (Rule-Based) [page 387]
1.2.2.9.1 Define Selections
With this app, you define selections that consist of one or more filters for restricting the data range for relevant
master data fields, for example, financial statement (FS) items, subitems, document types, and posting levels.
 Note
In the prior release, selections were maintained using the Customizing activity Define Selections. Starting
from SAP S/4HANA 1909, you can define selections using the Define Selections Fiori app with enhanced
functionalities and more user-friendly interfaces. All selections you defined in prior releases have been
migrated to this app during your system upgrade.

Key Features
Create Selection
When creating selections, you first enter a selection ID and a short description, and then set the filter fields in
the Selection Expression section as follows:
1. In the Field column, select a master data type whose values you want to restrict. Depending on the master
data type you select, value range, hierarchy node, or attribute can be used as a criterion.
2. In the Operator column, first select Include or Exclude, then a comparison operator such as Equal to
or Greater than.
3. In the Value column, specify a value range, an attribute value or a hierarchy node depending on your choice
in step 1.
Important Considerations
• Using multiple filters for a same field: Multiple filters for a same field have an OR logic between each
other, provided they all use the same Include or Exclude operator. However, if both Include and
Exclude operators are used in different filters for the same field, the AND logic is applied. For example, the
following selection expression restricts to the dataset whose document type ID is either within the scope of
00~1Z or equal to 2H, but excluding 0F:
Field Operator Value
ConsolidationDocumentType Incl.Between 00 And 1Z
ConsolidationDocumentType Incl.Equal to 2H
ConsolidationDocumentType Excl.Equal to 0F
The logic is shown more clearly if you choose the Selection Condition Details button to convert the filter
conditions to SQL WHERE clauses:
 Sample Code
WHERE ((CONSOLIDATIONDOCUMENTTYPE BETWEEN '00' AND '1Z'

OR CONSOLIDATIONDOCUMENTTYPE = '2H')
AND NOT (CONSOLIDATIONDOCUMENTTYPE = '0F'))
This logic also applies if for a same field, you define filters using both value range and hierarchy node (and
attribute for some fields such as FinancialStementmentItem). For example, the following selection
expression restricts to the dataset whose consolidation unit ID is either under the unit hierarchy REGION/
ASIA or equal to 1000, but not within the scope 2010~2200:
ConsolidationUnit.Hierarchy Incl.Equal to REGION/ASIA

Node
ConsolidationUnit Incl.Equal to 1000

ConsolidationUnit Excl.Between 2010 And 2200
• Using filters for different fields: Filters for different fields have an AND logic between each other. For
example, the following selection expression restricts to the dataset that meets the both requirements:
partner unit ID falls within the scope of 0~ZZZZZZ and subitem ID within 901~998:
PartnerConsolidationUnit Incl.Between 0 And ZZZZZZ
Subitem Incl.Between 901 And 998
• Using hierarchy node: For the master data types that have hierarchies enabled and maintained, you can
use Hierarchy Node to restrict their values.
Some hierarchies, for example those for consolidation unit, profit center, and segment, have time
dependency, meaning they are valid within the periods you specify in the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
When defining a selection using Hierarchy Node for these master data types, you additionally need to
specify a Valid From/To timeframe so that the system retrieves the corresponding hierarchy nodes.
Note that when using the selection at run time, for example, when executing validation, reclassification, or
currency translation, the selected hierarchy node selects master data in the hierarchy that is valid for the
execution period/year.
• Using superordinate field: The following fields have superordinate fields:
Field Superordinate Field
FS Item Consolidation Chart of Accounts (COA)
General Ledger (G/L) Account Chart of Accounts
Cost Center/Partner Cost Center Controlling Area
Profit Center/Partner Profit Center Controlling Area
When defining filters using Hierarchy Node for a field that has a superordinate field, you need to specify the
value for the superordinate field. However, the superordinate field value doesn't act as an additional filter
criterion unless you explicitly add a filter row using the superordinate field in Selection Expression.
For example, if you specify a hierarchy node for FS item by using FinancialStatementItem Hierarchy
Node , you are prompted to choose an FS item hierarchy node from a consolidation COA. If you choose
the hierarchy Y1/BS in Consolidation COA/FS Item Hierarchy and then the node TAC000 (Current assets)
underneath Y1/BS, the consolidation COA Y1 merely acts as a selection criterion for locating the right
hierarchy node, but does not restrict the data for the whole selection expression. That is, the following
selection expression doesn't restrict FS items to those only belong to consolidation COA Y1:

However, by explicitly adding a filter row using the ConsolidationChartOfAccounts superordinate field and
the exact same consolidation COA value Y1, you restrict to the FS items that only belong to Y1.
• Using operator Between: Numeric and alphanumeric value ranges need to be defined in separate filter
rows if you use the Between. For example, to include all 6-character FS items that start with 1, you need to
define the following two filter rows:
• FinancialStatementItem Between 100000 And 199999
• FinancialStatementItem Between 10000A And 1ZZZZZ
Or you can simply use the operator Like, that is, FinancialStatementItem Like 1*.
• Custom fields supported: When defining selections, you can also include custom fields that are created by
using the Custom Fields and Logic app. The selections defined with custom fields are supported in
reclassification and data validation settings and tasks. For more information about extensibility in Group
Reporting, see Custom Field Extensibility [page 559].
Edit or Copy Selection
You can make changes to existing selections or you can copy an existing selection to create a similar one with a
new selection ID.
Activate or Deactivate Selection
After a selection is created, you can choose to save the selection as a draft or an active version. For an active
selection, you can choose to deactivate it as long as it's not being used in any configuration or settings, such as
validation rules, breakdown categories, currency translation methods, and reclassification methods.
A selection can have one of the following statuses:
• Draft: The selection is saved as a draft version. It cannot be used in any configuration or settings, and can
be deleted.
• Active: The selection is saved as an active version. It can be used in any relevant configuration and settings.
Active selections cannot be deleted.
• Inactive: The selection was active and is now deactivated. Note that the selections that have been used in
any configuration or settings cannot be set to inactive.
You can also choose Mass Activation to schedule background jobs to activate your selections in bulk
immediately or at a later point in time.
Show Value List
After editing a selection expression, you can view the filtered values by choosing Show Value List.
The value list displays the fields and their values, such as FS items, that meet the criteria you specified for the
current selection. When the Show Details checkbox is selected, values are listed under Include and Exclude
sections respectively by each master data type. When the checkbox is deselected, only the values that meet
the defined filter conditions for each field are listed.
 Note
If a selection contains filters for hierarchy-type fields and the relevant hierarchies are time-dependent
(such as consolidation unit hierarchy), you additionally need to specify a validity date so that the system
retrieves the valid hierarchies.

Show Where-Used List
For an active selection, you can choose Show Where-Used List in display mode. The list displays the IDs and
descriptions of the currency translation methods, reclassification methods, validation rules, and breakdown
categories that use the selection.
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1.2.2.10 Consolidation Master Data Fields
In addition to the master data described in previous sections, there are additional master data types that are
maintained for consolidation use only, such as business area, segment, profit center, and customer group.
These master data are sometimes referred to as Additional Characteristics.
The master data used in SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting uses accounting and group reporting
master data values. Master data values for accounting can automatically be used in group reporting, if
integrated with financial accounting. Master data values that do not exist in accounting, because certain parts
of the data are not reflected in SAP S/4HANA, can be maintained as additional master data values in group
reporting. If you maintain the master data values in group reporting instead of accounting, you don’t have to
specify detailed settings for accounting.
1.2.2.10.1 Define Master Data for Consolidation Fields
With this app, you can define additional master data for use in consolidation, such as segment, profit center,
and customer group as well as view the master data for these fields that are available from accounting. This
allows you to support the consolidation process and produce more insightful analysis reports.
Prerequisite
You have defined the master data fields to be used in consolidation by using the configuration activity Define
Consolidation Master Data Fields.

Key Features
• Create individual master data for consolidation-specific fields

• Change or delete existing consolidation master data
• Navigate to the Manage Global Hierarchies app to define hierarchies for master data types that have
enabled hierarchies
 Note
The links to the Manage Global Hierarchies app are context-sensitive. This means that when you click on a
link for a certain master data type, you're directed to a page in the Manage Global Hierarchies app that's
already filtered for the corresponding master data type in consolidation. For example, if you click the link for
the master data type Functional Area, then the resulting page in Manage Global Hierarchies only lists the
hierarchies specific to Consolidation Functional Area. Also, if you create a new hierarchy from this page, the
only available hierarchy type to select is Consolidation Functional Area.
These links only appear for master data types for which you've selected Enable Hierarchy in the
configuration activity Define Consolidation Master Data Fields.
The process described above is depicted in the following figure:
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1.2.2.10.2 Import Consolidation Master Data
With this app you can import consolidation-related master data entries into the consolidation system. You can
download a template file or a file with existing master data, enter or change the master data, and upload the
completed file back to the app. You can then import the validated master data into the database.
The following master data types are available in this app:
• Consolidation Group Structure: You can upload and download assignments of consolidation units to
consolidation groups, including consolidation group specific settings of these assignments, such as
consolidation method, fiscal year and period of first consolidation, and fiscal year and period of divestiture.
This master data is alternatively maintained in the Manage Group Structure apps.
• Consolidation Unit: You can upload and download consolidation unit master data that are alternatively
maintained in the respective master data app.
 Note
If your system was migrated from the old to the new reporting logic,
• you upload and download old consolidation unit master data by selecting a fiscal year in your
global parameters that is before the from year of the new reporting logic. This upload can only be
used for fiscal years before the from year of the new reporting logic.
• you upload and download new consolidation unit master data by selecting a fiscal year in your
global parameters that is later than or equal to the from year of the new reporting logic. This
upload can be used for any fiscal year.
• Financial Statement (FS) Items: You can upload and download financial statement items (FS) including all
their master data attributes that are alternatively maintained in the Define FS Items app.
 Note
The consolidation group structure import function is only available with the New Group Reporting Logic
activated in the Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting Check Global System Settings. This
logic is activated by default when working with the SAP S/4HANA 1909 release or later releases. If you are
working with a release earlier than 1909, it is possible to activate the new group reporting logic. Please
create an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component to activate the new reporting logic.
To import other master data types, such as account number, chart of accounts, cost center, functional
area, profit center, segment for segmental reporting, and transaction type, use the Import Master Data for
Consolidation Fields [page 93] app.
In the settings, you can add or delete columns to and from the table. The changes are not saved automatically.
When you open the app in a new session, the standard view is displayed. If you want to keep the changed

columns, you have to save the layout as a new view. To do so, choose the dropdown list for your views and
select Save or Save As.
The following figure displays the process of importing master data:
Procedure
1. To import consolidation master data, you need to upload a source file. You can download a file template for
the master data type you want to import. Choose Action Download Template .
You can also download a file with existing master data. To do so, choose Action Download Master
Data . Enter values for all mandatory filters and use optional filters if required. Then choose Download.
 Note
FS item selection attribute and target attribute value assignments are time- and version-dependent.
The Consolidation Version and Effective Fiscal Year and Period filters are added to the download option
for financial statement master data types. The uploaded time- and version-dependent attributes are
then loaded into a single FS item attribute version and are valid as-of the selected fiscal year and
period. For more information, see Time- and Version-Dependency [page 45].
2. Fill out the source file or make changes to the existing master data in the file.
3. Upload the completed file to the app.
 Note
For upload errors, see the Status Detail column. To correct upload errors, you can download the master
data with the status details. That way, you can see the cause of the errors and change the data
accordingly. After you correct the errors, upload the file again.
4. Choose Check All to verify all the uploaded entries from the file. Alternatively, you can also select individual
rows and choose Check Selected to verify only the selection of entries. Rows with the status To Be Checked
have not been checked yet.

 Note
Check All checks all entries uploaded from the file, even if they're not visible on the UI.
If you've uploaded a large quantity of entries, such as anything over 1,000, the UI may only show the
first few rows of entries until you scroll down. Only once you scroll to the bottom, more entries will
appear. However, Check All checks all uploaded entries, including ones not yet appearing on the UI.
5. For check errors or warnings, see the Status Detail column. Rows containing errors cannot be imported.
Change the data accordingly and upload and check again. Rows containing warnings can be imported.
 Note
For Consolidation Group Structure, conflicting entries in the database are deleted if the rows contain
warnings.
6. Finally, choose Import All to import the data of all entries into the master data tables. Alternatively, you can
select individual rows and choose Import Selected to import only the selected entries.
Both Import All and Import Selected can be executed without previously checking entries with Check All or
Check Selected. This is because the import also checks the entries to be imported and only imports entries
which pass this check successfully. Entries that result in check errors can't be imported and are set to
status Checked with Errors immediately. Entries which result in check warnings are set to status Checked
with Warnings but can be imported upon special request in the import pop-up. They are then set to status
Imported.
Status overview:
• To Be Checked: Data is uploaded but not checked. Data can be checked or imported directly.
• Upload Errors: Data is not uploaded, because, for example, the entry format is incorrect or the maximum
field length is exceeded. Data cannot be checked or imported but must be adjusted in the source file.
• Checked Successfully: Only guarantees that the status is technically correct and consistent. It does not
check consistency problems with existing consolidation master data.
• Checked with Warnings: Check the status details and adjust if necessary. If you want, you can import the
data ignoring the warning.
• Checked with Errors: Check the status details for the reason for the errors. The status can have various
reasons. Before you check the data again or import the data, the error must be resolved.

• Imported: Data is imported from the staging area into the final master data tables.
You can add or delete filters to and from the filter bar. Some filters are set by default. The filter changes are not
saved automatically. When you open the app in a new session, the default filters are displayed. If you want to
keep the changed filter options, you have to save the layout as a new view. To do so, choose the dropdown list
for your views and select Save or Save As.
To download only certain master data records, for example, only records with status Checked with Errors,
select the respective filter, select the select all checkbox, and download the file.
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1.2.2.10.3 Import Master Data for Consolidation Fields

With this app you can import a number of consolidation-related master data entries into the consolidation
system all at once. You download a template file that contains a list of available master data types, enter the
master data, and upload the completed file back to the app. You can then import the verified master data into
the database.
The master data types marked as Enable Master Data in Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting
under Master Data Define Consolidation Master Data Fields are available for importing their data in this
app, for example, cost center, controlling area.
 Note
These master data types are sometimes referred to as Additional Characteristics. The master data
maintained for them are for consolidation use only.
The following master data types are available for importing their data in this app:
• Financial statement (FS) items

• FS item mappings that are used to match FS items with general ledger accounts
• The master data types marked as Use as Master Data in the Customizing activity Define Consolidation
Master Data Fields, for example, cost center, controlling area.
 Note
These master data types are sometimes referred to as Additional Characteristics. The master data
maintained for them are for consolidation use only.

Procedure
Perform the following steps to upload master data:
1. In the app, download a template for your selected master data type.
 Note
When downloading a template, if you choose the With Existing Master Data option, a complete master
data list is exported. You can always export the existing master data in this way.
2. In the downloaded file, select the master data type from the drop-down list of the Master Data Type ID
column.
3. Add a new master data ID, its superordinate field value if necessary, and the master data description (or
change the existing ones if you chose the With Existing Master Data option). Note that whether a
superordinate field value is required depends on your settings in the Customizing activity.
 Example
You want to add a cost center PROD0006 under controlling area CN02.
1. Select Cost Center as the master data type.

2. Enter PROD0006 as the Master Data ID and CN02 as the Superordinate Field Value. Note that
controlling area CN02 must exist in the system.
3. Optionally, enter a description for the master data, for example, Plant 0006.
4. Upload the completed file to the app.

5. Choose Check All to verify all the uploaded entries from the file. Alternatively, you can also select individual
rows and choose Check Selected to verify only the selection of entries.
 Note
Check All checks all entries uploaded from the file, even if they're not visible on the UI.
If you've uploaded a large quantity of entries, such as anything over 1,000, the UI may only show the
first few rows of entries until you scroll down. Only once you scroll to the bottom, more entries will
appear. However, Check All checks all uploaded entries, including ones not yet appearing on the UI.
6. In case of errors, choose Show Log to see error details and correct the errors directly in the app.
7. Finally, choose Import All to import the data of all entries into the master data tables. Alternatively, you can
select individual rows and choose Import Selected to import only the selected entries.
 Note
Both Import All and Import Selected can be executed without previously checking entries with Check All or
Check Selected. This is because the import also checks the entries to be imported and only imports entries
which pass this check successfully. Entries that don't pass this check are set to the status Import Failed.
 Note
Check All and Import All can securely check and import up to 100,000 entries. However, checking and
importing even more entries may still be possible with these options, although with an increased waiting
time.

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1.2.2.10.4 Define Hierarchies
For master data types that have hierarchy enabled, you can edit their hierarchies with the Manage Global
Hierarchies app. The hierarchies determine the layout of respective reports.
Prerequisites
• You have set the relevant hierarchical master data types to Enable Hierarchy in Customizing for SAP S/
4HANA for Group Reporting under Master Data Define Consolidation Master Data Fields , such as for
segment and profit center. These master data types are therefore listed as available hierarchy types in the
Manage Global Hierarchies app, with the prefix Consolidation, for example Consolidation Segment and
Consolidation Profit Center.
• You have maintained the master data for the master data types you want to define hierarchies in the Define
Master Data for Consolidation Fields [page 88] app.
Change Hierarchies
If you want to change the hierarchical relationship of any master data type, you can proceed as follows:

1. In the app, select the relevant master data type in the Type field.
2. Select an existing hierarchy in the Hierarchy ID field. Choose Go.
3. Choose the hierarchy from the result list to edit it in the detail screen.
4. Choose Edit.
5. In the header area, you can change its effective period or add remarks if necessary.
6. Expand the hierarchy to the relevant node level and perform any following steps as necessary:
• Import a node: Choose Import Nodes from the More menu ( ) to import a node and its contained
subnodes and master data entries from another hierarchy.
• Add a node or a master data entry: Choose the Add icon ( ) in the last column to open the Add Node
dialog and enter the necessary information, that is, master data ID, or node ID and description.
• Change a node or master data: Choose the node or master data entry itself to open the Change Node
dialog and replace with a new master data ID, or node ID and description.
• Delete a node or master data: Choose the Delete icon ( ) to delete the master data on the respective
row or choose Delete from the More menu ( ) to delete a node and all master data entries it contains.
7. Choose Activate to apply the changes you made to the hierarchy.
 Note
Choosing Save will generate a version with In Revision status. The original active version stays
unchanged and continues being used in any relevant reporting structure.
Create Hierarchies
If you want to create a hierarchy with a new ID, you can use the copy feature as follows:
1. Open one of the existing hierarchies that resembles the most what you want to create.
2. On the detail screen, choose Copy To New Hierarchy .
 Note
You can also choose Copy To New Timeframe to create a hierarchy version with a different
effective period and the same hierarchy ID. The timeframe acts as an identifier for each hierarchy
version and they must not overlap with each other. Afterwards, you can edit the individual hierarchy
versions and activate them.
3. In the dialog, enter an hierarchy ID, description, valid-from date, and valid-to date, and choose Copy.
4. The new hierarchy is created. You can proceed editing the hierarchy as described above.
Or, you can create a hierarchy for your selected master data type from scratch by choosing Create on the
initial screen of the app and following a similar procedure described above.
Usage
The defined hierarchies can be used in the follow-on activities, such as:
• Customizing the layout of analytical reports. For more information, see Group Data Analysis [page 522]

• Defining selections. For more information, see Define Selections [page 84]
• Defining validation rules. For more information, see Define Validation Rules [page 99].
Related Information
1.2.2.11 Fiscal Year Variant
The fiscal year variant (FYV) is used to define periods, such as the number of periods in a year, period texts,
and period definitions.
In Group Reporting, you use this setting to do the following:
• Translate periods into a calendar date to determine the values for a selection that is specified based on
time-dependent hierarchies.
• Translate periods into a calendar date to determine exchange rates.
• Translate periods into a calendar date to select accounting documents, with their posting dates, when you
release accounting documents.
Example K4 (in line with cal

endar date: January – De Example V6 (shifted date:
Function How the FYV is used cember) July – June)
Release task and drill down Accounting documents are When you release docu When you release docu
to G/L documents* selected using the range of ments for period 1, account ments for period 1, account
posting dates that corre ing documents from January ing documents from July 1st
spond to the fiscal year/ 1st to January 31st are se to July 31st are selected.
period in which the task is lected.
run.
Group structure When a consolidation unit is If the FYV contains 12 normal If the FYV contains 12 normal
divested, the period of the
periods and no special peri periods and no special peri
end of the assignment is de
ods, the period of the end of ods, the period of the end of
rived from the last period of
the FYV. the assignment is period 12. the assignment is period 12.
If the FYV contains 12 normal If the FYV contains 12 normal

periods and 4 special periods periods and 4 special periods
the end of assignment period the end of assignment period
is period 16. is period 16.
Selections and consuming When the selection is defined When a selection is used in When a selection is used in
functions with a time-dependent hier period 1, the hierarchy valid period 1, the hierarchy valid
archy node, the hierarchy is on January 31st is used to on July 31st is used to deter
selected using the FYV. determine the values for the mine the values for the selec
selection. tion.

Example K4 (in line with cal
endar date: January – De Example V6 (shifted date:
Function How the FYV is used cember) July – June)
Intercompany Matching and Documents are selected us When G/L documents are When G/L documents are
Reconciliation (ICMR) ing the range of posting read for intercompany recon read for intercompany recon
dates based on the FYV. ciliation, accounting docu ciliation, accounting docu
ments from January 1st to ments from July 1st to July
 Note January 31st are selected. 31st are selected.
ICMR uses the FYV as

signed to the relevant
consolidation version. If
no FSV is specified there,
ICMR cannot read data
from ACDOCA and it
causes missing data.
Currency Translation* Exchange rates are selected When you run the currency When you run the currency
according to the validity date translation task in period 1, translation task in period 1,
that corresponds to the pe the exchange rate that is the exchange rate that is
riod/year of execution. valid on January 31st is used. valid on July 31st is used.
Group Reports In the report prompt, the In the prompts, the text for In the prompts, the text for
texts for the period in the the period displays January the period displays July for
value lists use the FYV that is for period 1. period 1.
assigned to the consolidation
version. Texts are adjusted if
you switch the selected con
solidation version.
*These functions use the FYV that is assigned to the consolidation unit. If no FYV is assigned to the
consolidation unit, the function uses the FYV that is assigned to the consolidation version. If no FYV is selected
for the consolidation version or the consolidation unit, the system uses K4 as the FYV.
 Note
Only assign an FYV to a consolidation unit if the consolidation unit needs a different FYV than the FYV that
is assigned to the consolidation version. For example, you might want to include your financial data in the
group statement with shifted dates because your local reporting period differs from the corporate reporting
date.
1.2.3 Consolidation Settings
To make sure all consolidation-related tasks and reports work well, you need to complete some settings using
the apps and procedures described in this section.

1.2.3.1 Validation Settings
To run data validation, you need to make the relevant validation settings, including defining validation rules and
validation methods, and assigning validation methods to consolidation groups (CGs) and units (CUs).
To define rules and methods, you have two options:
• Set up everything in a quality system and export the tested settings to a spreadsheet via the Import/Export
Validation Settings app. Then import the settings to your production system using the same spreadsheet
and app. After being activated, the imported rules and methods are ready for validation run.
• Define them directly in your production system. It saves the effort of import and export.
Afterwards, the method assignment to CGs and CUs has to be done using the Assign Validation Methods app in
the production system.
When all validation settings are complete, you can run validation tasks in one of the following ways:
• By scheduling data validation jobs in the Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks
• Through the respective validation task in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor
• Using the relevant Manage Data Validation Tasks as described in Data Validation [page 207].
The figure below illustrates the whole process:
1.2.3.1.1 Define Validation Rules
With this app, you define validation rules that contain the logical conditions the relevant financial data should
fulfill. The defined validation rules can be used to verify reported data, standardized data, and consolidated
data along the consolidation process.

Key Features
The app provides the following key features:
• Create Basic Rules [page 101]

• Create Compound Rules [page 105]
• Activate/Deactivate Rules [page 106]
• Simulate Validation [page 107]
 Note
SAP pre-delivers the validation rules that start with S in their IDs and can't be changed or deleted. These
pre-delivered rules verify data correctness according to basic financial principles, such as the net income
calculated in the P&L statement must equal the net income in the equity of the balance sheet, the total
assets must equal the sum of the total liabilities plus the sum of total equity, and the net accounting value
of lands and buildings must be greater than or equal to 0.
You can copy any of these rules to create your own rules in the customer namespace, that is, rule IDs not
starting with the prefix S.
 Note
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
Related Information
Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data [page 208]

1.2.3.1.1.1 Create Basic Rules
When creating a validation rule, you can choose the rule type, basic rule or compound rule. Follow the
procedure below to create a basic rule.
Enter General Information
In the General Information tab, specify the following information:
1. Specify a rule ID and a meaningful description, and optionally, a long description.

2. Group By: If necessary, specify up to 3 grouping criteria for the data to be validated by the rule. For
example, you can specify subitem, posting level, and partner unit as the 3 group-by fields. They will be
applied sequentially in the validation result display. However, the rule only validates data on the lowest
grouping level, that is, the 3rd level if there are level 1 and level 2 group-by fields.
3. Tolerance: You can specify tolerance value or tolerance percentage, or both, so that the calculated values
of left and right formulas are considered equal if their absolute difference does not exceed the tolerance.
 Tip
In a rule defined with comparison operator > (Greater Than) or < (Less Than), the tolerance should be
used with caution. This is because the left-side and right-side values of the rule expression are
considered equal (neither greater nor less) if their absolute difference is within tolerance, which may
result in an undesired failed validation result. Therefore, use > or < without setting tolerances, or use >=
(Greater Than or Equal To) or <= (Less Than or Equal To) instead.
 Note
If multiple group-by fields are specified, the tolerance is applied down to the lowest grouping level.
You can also specify tolerance currency so that later, in validation results, you can convert all the displayed
values to this currency.
4. Control level: Specify how strict the rule is, in other words, whether a failed validation result leads to an
error status for the respective validation task in monitors. Out of the three control levels (Error, Warning,
and Information), only when data fails to pass a rule with control level Error does the respective validation
task show  Task Has Errors status in the monitors.
5. Process No Data As: Specify how the validation works when no data exists for any operands in a rule
formula. Select one of the following:
• Success with Warning (or leave the field empty): The rule is passed with a Warning result regardless of
the control level of the rule. In addition, a "No data" exception shows under the Warning result.
• Failed: The rule is not passed and the validation result is Failed, Warning or Information depending on
the control level.
• Zero: All the no-data operands are treated as having the value zero. The system then applies the rule
formula to evaluate the data and return a validation result based on the control level.
 Note
The no-data setting works when all sum-type operands of the rule have no data. If only some operands
of the rule lack data, these operands are treated as having a zero value.

6. Comments required: Select the checkbox if comments are needed to provide further explanation for the
validation result in the Manage Data Validation Tasks app. Note that the existence of a comment is reflected
by the Commenting Status in the validation result. However, it has no effect on the validation result or
monitor status.
Build Rule Expression
In the Rule Expression tab, compose a rule expression to validate data. The expression includes left formula,
comparison operator, and right formula. Each formula is typically composed of operands and mathematical
operators (+, -, *, or /) and each operand represents a set of data you select by using filters.
Take the following steps to build a rule expression:
1. Create the left formula, starting by adding an operand. For a sum-type operand, do the following:
1. Specify an operand name in the Alias field.
2. Optionally, select a function from the f(x) list to perform a mathematical calculation for the operand
value. The following functions are available:
• ABS: Returns an absolute value with 2 decimal places.
• Sign: Returns 1 if the operand value is positive, zero (0) if the value is 0, and -1 if the value is
negative.
• Round (0): Rounds the operand value to the nearest single digit.
• Round (1): Rounds the operand value to one decimal place.
• Round (2): Rounds the operand value to two decimal places.
 Note
These functions are also applicable to the calculated values of the left or right formula.
3. In the Operand row, select Sum and one of the following YTD or periodic amount (or quantity)
measures:
Period Mode Measure Data to be validated at run time
Period Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Amount or quantity of the specified

rency/Quantity period
Previous Period Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Amount of the prior period

rency
Period of Previous Year Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Amount of the specified period of
rency prior year
YTD Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Cumulative amount from year begin

rency ning to the specified period
YTD for Previous Period Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Cumulative amount from year begin
rency ning to prior period

Period Mode Measure Data to be validated at run time
YTD for Previous Year Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Cumulative amount from year begin
rency ning to the specified period of prior
year
Opening Balance Amount/Amount in Transaction Cur Opening balance of the specified pe
rency riod
 Note
If you select Amount or Quantity (instead of Amount in Transaction Currency) as the measure, the
amount currencies or the quantity measuring units are inherited from the data being validated at
run time.
4. In the Where row, use Include and Exclude filters to define the data scope for the sum operation. For
example, an operand can aggregate the amounts posted to a range of your filtered FS items.
When defining multiple Where conditions, be aware of the AND or OR logic between filters and the
considerations for defining hierarchy-type filters. For more information, see the Important
Considerations [page 85].
 Note
Instead of using the Where conditions, you can use the selections that are created using the Define
Selections [page 84] app. A selection groups a range of consolidation master data, typically the FS
items, subitems, document types, and posting levels.
For non-sum-type operands, such as Amount, Number, and Quantity, the steps above are not applicable.
These operands are constant values. Unless explicitly specified, their amount currency or measuring units
are inherited from the data being validated at run time.
2. If necessary, add an operator and create more operands by choosing Add Operand and repeating the
procedure above.
The left formula is created.
3. Select a comparison operator, such as =, >=, or <=.
4. Repeat the procedure for the right formula.
The rule expression is created.
The video below shows how to define a basic validation rule (English only):
Open this video in a new window
Set Up Reference Links (Optional)
In the Reference Links tab, you can add reference links, which can be static URL links or dynamic links that
contain variables. The links provide more contextual information of the rule, and will display on the validation
result page in Manage Data Validation Tasks so that users can drill through for more details, especially when
validation fails for a specific rule.

To use a dynamic link, you can add the following variables in the URL, using the pattern <Property> for any of
the following supported properties. In this way, on the result page, you can display a context-sensitive reference
link, for example, to a journal entry list with the values of your specified variables pre-populated.
Property Description Value Example
Drruuid Request ID 42f2e9af-c4ef-1ed8-9684-ef0f2f8ab5f3
ScenId Scenario ID FINCS
Ryear Fiscal Year 2020
Poper Posting Period 012
Dimen Dimension Y1
Rvers Version Y10
Unit Consolidation Unit S3006
Group Consolidation Group CG30
Ritclg Consolidation Chart of Accounts Y1
Task Task ID RPTVAL4
TaskType Task Type 01
Jobcount Job No. 10442600
Method Validation Method SZK01
RuleId Rule ID SRULE003
 Note
Property names are case-sensitive.
 Example
Dynamic link address can be http://<host>:<port>/ui?sap-client=902#ConsolidationLog-log&/

LogHeaderSet/<Jobcount>
Assign Rule to Validation Method
After creating a validation rule, you may want to assign it to a validation method, which can be assigned to
consolidation units or groups afterwards. To do so, you can choose the Define Validation Methods button to
directly navigate to the Define Validation Methods [page 107] app.

Related Information
Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data [page 208]
1.2.3.1.1.2 Create Compound Rules

Compound rules are composed of basic rules connected by logical operators (AND, OR, and NOT). Follow the
procedure below to create a compound rule:
Enter General Information

In the General Information tab, specify the following information:
1. Specify a rule ID and a meaningful description, and optionally, a long description.

2. Control level: Specify how strict the rule is, in other words, whether a failed validation result leads to an
error status for the respective validation task in monitors. Out of the three control levels (Error, Warning,
and Information), only when data fails to pass a rule with control level Error does the respective validation
task show  Task Has Errors status in the monitors.
3. Comments required: Select the checkbox if comments are needed to provide further explanation for the
validation result in the Manage Data Validation Tasks app. Note that the existence of a comment is reflected
by the Commenting Status in the validation result. However, it has no effect on the validation result or
monitor status.
Build Rule Expression

In the Rule Expression tab, compose a logical expression, which is comprised of left formula, comparison
operator, and right formula:
• Left Formula: A string expression that consists of multiple basic rules connected with logical operators
(AND, OR, and NOT).
The logical operators work as follows:
• AND: Returns TRUE if both basic rules connected by the operator evaluate to TRUE.
• OR: Returns TRUE if any of the two basic rules connected by the operator evaluates to TRUE.
• NOT: Reverses evaluation result of the basic rule that follows the operator, for example, if the rule
evaluates to TRUE, then FALSE is returned and vice versa.
 Note
In the formula evaluation, AND and OR have the same priority and are therefore evaluated from left to
right. NOT has a higher priority. If you want to change the order of evaluation, use brackets.
• Comparison operator: Choose either equal to or not equal to.

• Right Formula: Value TRUE is auto-filled. You can't change the value to "false", instead, you reverse the
comparison operator.
The expression forms a compound condition that the relevant data is to fulfill in validation tasks.
 Example
If you require the data meets both basic rules MN001 and MN004 or meet the basic rule MN003, you can
create a compound rule that has the rule expression (MN001 AND MN004)OR MN003 = TRUE.

The following animated GIF (English only) shows how to create the compound rule in the example above:
Set Up Reference Links (Optional)

This part is the same as described in Create Basic Rules [page 101].
Assign Rule to Validation Method

After creating a validation rule, you may want to assign it to a validation method, which can be assigned to
consolidation units or groups afterwards. To do so, you can choose the Define Validation Methods button to
directly navigate to the Define Validation Methods [page 107] app.
1.2.3.1.1.3 Activate/Deactivate Rules
After a rule is created, you can choose to save the rule as a draft (Save) or an active version (Save and
Activate). Only active rules can be applied in data validation. You can also deactivate any active rules by
choosing Set to Inactive or activate them again by choosing Set to Active.
Therefore, a rule can have one of the following statuses:
• Draft: The rule is saved as a draft version. It cannot be used in data validation yet, and can be deleted.
• Active: The rule is saved as an active version. It can be assigned to a method for data validation. Active
rules cannot be deleted.
 Note
After activation, when you choose Edit for the rule for the first time, a draft is generated. After editing
the draft:

• If you choose Save, the changes are only saved to the draft. In the rule list, the rule displays as the
Active status with a  Draft created by: <user name> link underneath. You can choose to edit the
draft again by choosing the draft link.
• If you choose Save and Activate, the draft rule changes to the Active status and overwrites the
original active version.
• Inactive: The rule was active and is now deactivated. It cannot be used in data validation even if it is
assigned to a validation method.
 Note
Any draft or inactive rules you created using Define Validation Rules can only be activated with this app. The
Schedule Mass Activation Jobs - Rules, Methods, and Selections [page 114] app can only be used to
activate rules (or methods) imported from other systems.
1.2.3.1.1.4 Simulate Validation
After editing and saving a rule, you can simulate a validation run by choosing Simulate and specifying the
following criteria:
• Global parameters such as Consolidation Chart of Accounts, Consolidation Version, and Ledger
• Validation Task Type: Enter 01 for reported data validation, 02 for standardized data validation, or 03 for
consolidated data validation.
For information about what data is included in each task type, that is, which currency types and posting
levels are included, see Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data [page 208], Manage Data Validation
Tasks - Standardized Data [page 216], and Manage Data Validation Tasks - Consolidated Data [page 413].
• Fiscal Year and Posting Period: Enter the year and period for which you want to validate the data using the
current rule.
• Consolidation Unit/Group: For 01 or 02 validation tasks type, enter the ID of a consolidation unit for which
you want to validate its data. For 03, enter the ID of a consolidation group for which you want to validate its
data.
The simulation result shows whether your selected data passes or fails the current rule. For detailed
explanations of a validation result, see Check Result Details [page 210] part in the app description for Manage
Data Validation Tasks.
1.2.3.1.2 Define Validation Methods
With this app you can create or update validation methods that may contain multiple groups of validation rules.

Key Features
Create Method
You can create validation methods and assign them with multiple defined rules as follows:
• Enter the general information for a new validation method, such as an ID and a description.
1. Under the default header row Totals Validation, add one or more groups with meaningful names.
2. Select a group and assign existing validation rules to it.
3. If necessary, you can drag and drop rules to change their sequence or group assignment. The rule
sequence and grouping will determine the layout of the validation result page in the Manage Data
Validation Tasks app.
 Note
You can only add one group hierarchy level and then include rules within each group, that is, you
cannot add a group under another group.
For a step-by-step guide, see the following animated picture (English only):
 Note
SAP pre-delivers the validation methods SRD1 (Local Data Validation Method) and SCD1 (Consolidated Data
Validation Method) that contain a set of predefined rules. You can only create methods in the customer
namespace, that is method IDs not starting with the prefix S.
Edit or Copy Method

You can make changes to any existing methods or you can copy an existing method to create a similar one with
a new method ID.

Activate or Deactivate Method
After a method is created, you can choose to save the method as a draft or an active version. For an active
method, you can choose to deactivate it later on, so that it isn't applied in data checks, even if it is assigned to a
consolidation group or unit.
A method can have one of the following statuses:
• Draft: The method is saved as a draft version. It cannot be used in data validation yet, and can be deleted.
• Active: The method is saved as an active version. It can be assigned to a consolidation group or unit. Once
activated, a method cannot be deleted.
• Inactive: The method was active and is now deactivated. It cannot be used in data validation even if it is
assigned to a consolidation group or unit.
You can also choose Mass Activation to schedule background jobs to activate your selections in bulk
immediately or at a later point in time.
 Note
More Information
1.2.3.1.3 Assign Validation Methods
With this app you can assign the defined validation methods to consolidation groups or units depending on
which task type you selected, reported data validation, standardized data validation, or consolidated data
validation. You can run validation tasks for your consolidation groups and units only after the method
assignment.
Key Features
Choose Task Type

You can choose one of the following available task types:

• 01: Reported Data Validation
• 02: Standardized Data Validation
• 03: Consolidated Data Validation
The method assignments for these task types are used for running validation tasks for reported data,
standardized data, and consolidated data respectively from the Data Monitor and Consolidation Monitor, or
from the Manage Data Validation Tasks app.
Assign Method
For the 01 and 02 task types, you can assign a validation method to each consolidation unit, while for the 03
task type, you can assign a validation method to each consolidation group. Use the following procedure to
assign methods to consolidation units or groups:
1. Select a consolidation version in the Version field. The method assignment is version-dependent, that is,
you can assign different methods to a same consolidation unit or group for different versions, for example,
one for actual data and one for budget data. Among all special versions of a consolidation version,
validation method assignment applies to Data Entry Version, meaning all consolidation versions with the
same special version of Data Entry share the same method assignment. For more information, see
Consolidation Versions [page 68].
2. Select a period category. The method assignment applies to all of its contained periods.
 Note
The period category 16 Periods is pre-delivered, which contains all 16 periods in a fiscal year. If
necessary, you can define additional period categories in Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group
Reporting under Data Collection for Consolidation Define Period Categories .
3. In each row of the assignment table, do the following:

1. In the Consolidation Units or Consolidation Groups column, select individual consolidation units or
groups or specify a range of them.
2. In the Validation Method column, select a validation method you maintained using Define Validation
Methods.
3. If you want to specify a validity period for a method-to-consolidation unit/group assignment, choose
the consolidation unit or group name. Then, in the dialog box, enter the fiscal year and period in the
Valid From Period field, following the date format in your system regional settings, for example,
002.2018 or 2018/002.
4. Save your changes.
The process described above is depicted in the following graphic:

 Note
The validity period setting works in this way:
• Leave Valid From empty if you want to make the method assignment valid indefinitely. This is the case
for the consolidation unit C1000 in the screenshot example above.
• If you enter a valid-from period, the assignment is only valid from that period.
• If for a same consolidation unit (or group), a second method assignment exists with a later valid-from
period, the first method assignment is valid until the period before the second valid-from period. Taking
the consolidation units from 1010 to 1409 in the screenshot above as an example, they are assigned
with the validation method VM1 from 008.2018 to 001.2019 and assigned with the validation method
VM2 from the period 002.2019 onward. However, if you run validation tasks for these units for any
period before 008.2018, you will run into the error No validation method is assigned.
• If a consolidation unit has two method assignments and the first one has no valid-from period, the first
assignment is valid until the period before the valid-from period of the second method assignment.
This is the case for the consolidation unit S3000 in the screenshot above, it has the validation method
SRD1 until 005.2018 and VM3 from 006.2018 onward.
View Assignment List

By choosing the Assignment List button, you can display the list of assigned methods for each consolidation
group or unit for the current task type. To view the method assignments for a different consolidation version,
you need to go back to the Assignment tab to switch version. And here's a graphic that highlights the main
aspects:

You can also export the list to a spreadsheet. The file can be first exported to the browser's file system, which
starts with Z:\, and then saved to your native file system.
 Note
When maintaining master data for consolidation groups or units using the Consolidation Groups - Create
and Change [page 30] or Consolidation Units - Create and Change [page 22] app, you can also view their
assigned validation method under Methods Validation . From there, you can also navigate to this app
by choosing the Assign Validation Methods button.
1.2.3.1.4 Import/Export Validation Settings
With this app, you can export your specified selections, validation rules, and methods to a spreadsheet, or
import any selections, rules, and methods exported from another system. This is particularly useful when you
want to export the validation settings that are defined, activated, and tested in your quality system and import
them to your production system.
Key Features
Export
You can export selections, validation rules, and/or methods that exist in your current system to a spreadsheet
file as follows:
1. Choose Download.
2. In the dialog box, specify which selections, validation rules, and/or validation methods are relevant for the
export. such as ID, created by, and date of creation.

 Note
If you select Include referenced objects, the following are exported together with their dependent
objects:
• The selections that are reused by your specified rules
• The basic rules that make up your specified compound rules
• The rules that are assigned to your specified methods.
3. Choose Download.
The file that contains your selected validation setting items is downloaded and saved to your native file
system. Keep it intact. The next logical step is to upload the file to the target system,
 Remember
Only active selections, rules and methods are included in the export. Draft or inactive ones are not
included.
Import
In the target system, you can import the downloaded selections, rules, and methods still with this app. First
choose Upload, and then select the spreadsheet file you downloaded from the source system. Make sure the
required master data exist in your target system. For example, the selections to be imported may contain
multiple financial statement (FS) items. You need to make sure the referenced FS items exist in your target
system.
The uploaded items, grouped by selections, rules, and methods, will have either of the following statuses:
• New for Import: The uploaded items don't yet exist in your current system. The next step is to import these
new items.
• Duplicated: The uploaded items have IDs identical to the existing ones in your current system. The existing
items may have Active, Draft, or Inactive status. Therefore, you need to compare the duplicates and decide
if you want to skip the uploaded items or to import them so that the existing items are overwritten.
 Note
If you choose to import the duplicated items anyway, only the draft versions of existing items are
overwritten because all the imported items have an initial status Draft. However, the subsequent Mass
Activation action can activate these imported items and overwrite the existing active rules, methods, or
selections.
You need to select explicitly the items you want to import and then choose Import. The imported items may
have either Imported or Import Failed status. For the failed items, you can check the root cause according to the
hints provided in Check Message.
Since all the imported items will initially have the status Draft in the target system, during the import, you are
asked if you want to activate them right away. If you choose not to, you can take one of the following actions
later on in the target system:
• Activate the uploaded items individually by using Define Selections [page 84], Define Validation Rules
[page 99], and Define Validation Methods [page 107], or
• Schedule mass activation jobs as described below.

Mass Activation
You can also choose Mass Activation to navigate to the Schedule Mass Activation Jobs - Rules, Methods, and
Selections [page 114] app, where you can schedule a background job to activate your specified selections,
rules, and methods in bulk immediately or at a later point in time.
 Note
After the import, all the items have the status Draft in the target system. To use them in the data validation
process, you must activate these items.
The process described above is depicted in the following graphic:
 Note
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
1.2.3.1.5 Schedule Mass Activation Jobs - Rules, Methods,

and Selections
With this app, you can schedule jobs to activate the rules, methods, and selections imported from other
systems. To do that, you use the provided job template Mass Activation for Selections, Rules and Methods.

Context
Any rules, methods, selections imported using the Import/Export Validation Settings [page 112] app have an
initial status Draft. To be used in the data validation process, these items must be activated. You can activate
them either individually in their definition apps such as Define Validation Rules or by scheduling mass activation
jobs.
Key Features
• Create Job: You can choose New ( icon) to create a job based on the Mass Activation for Selections, Rules
and Methods job template.
• Choose Scheduling Option: You can launch an immediate job run, define a future start date and time for a
single run, or define the recurrence pattern for the jobs you want to run regularly.
• Specify Parameters: You can specify the range of selections, rules and/or methods that you want to
activate in the background job.
 Note
Only the selections, rules and methods that are imported from other systems are available in the
search help. If you leave the fields empty, all the selections, rules and methods imported to your
current system are included.
• Check Job Status: For any scheduled job, you can monitor its status (Finished or Failed) by checking the
Status column.
• Check Activation Results: When job status shows Finished, you can choose the icon ( ) in the Results
column to view which selections, rules, and methods are activated.
 Note
Any draft or inactive rules or methods you created manually in Define Validation Rules or Define
Validation Methods can only be activated with the respective definition app. Even if you include these
rules or methods in a mass activation job, you will find activation errors for these rules and methods on
the Results page.
Related Information
Import/Export Validation Settings [page 112]

1.2.3.2 Reporting Items and Reporting Rules
Reporting items and reporting rules allow you to create reports with flexible data selection and aggregation
along a row or column axis. You can use reporting items as an additional analytical dimension in a report.
Reporting rules allow you to define the content of these reporting items.
Overview
Reporting items are reporting characteristics that can be used as analytical dimensions in various reports,
such as statement of cash flow, statement of changes in equity, statement of comprehensive income, and
profit and loss (P&L) statement by function of expense. Reporting items are arranged into reporting item
hierarchies. These hierarchies are used in reports to display the reporting items in a hierarchical structure.
Reporting items can be used in two distinct ways. Firstly, a reporting item is technically a financial statement
(FS) item whose FS item type is REPT (Reporting Item). Because of this, you can use reporting items like any
other statistical item.
Secondly, a reporting item can be enhanced by assigning it a set of selection criteria of specific data, such as
FS items, consolidation units, document types, and subitems. The assignments of data selection criteria to
reporting items are called reporting rules. These reporting rules determine how the values for a reporting item
are derived in a report.
With the reporting rules in place, a reporting item can then be used as an analytical dimension in reports. When
you use a reporting item in a report, its values are calculated by aggregating the data from the selection criteria
defined in the reporting rules. The following graphic shows how this comes together in a report. It also shows
the relationship between an FS item, reporting item, reporting rules, and reporting item hierarchy.
 Example
Using this graphic as an example, you can create the FS item Reporting Item 1 with the FS item type REPT.
This defines the FS Item as a reporting item. You can then include Reporting Item 1 into a reporting item
hierarchy, such as X2 (Statement of Cash Flow). This allows the reporting item to be displayed in a report.
You then use reporting rules to assign Reporting Item 1 with data selection criteria, such as the range of FS
items from FS Item 1 to FS Item 5. This determines how values for Reporting Item 1 are derived in reports.

With these reporting rules in place, you can use the hierarchy X2 to create a statement of cash flow and
show amounts by reporting item. In the report, the system calculates an aggregated amount for Reporting
Item 1. This amount is derived based on the selection criteria that you’ve assigned in the reporting rules. In
this case, that means the amount for Reporting Item 1 aggregates all the amounts from the range of FS
items from FS Item 1 to FS Item 5. In this way, a reporting item acts as one entity but actually represents a
set of data defined by these selection criteria in the reporting rules.
Reporting Items
Reporting items can be created in the Define FS Items [page 49] app. When you create a new FS item in the
app, select REPT (Reporting Item) for FS Item Type to define it as a reporting item.
Reporting Item Hierarchies

After the reporting items are created, they can then be arranged into reporting item hierarchies or inserted into
existing reporting item hierarchies with the Manage Global Hierarchies app. The reporting item hierarchies can
be used to define reporting rules and then displayed in reports.
SAP delivers the following reporting item hierarchies that are ready to use:
• X1: Statement of Changes in Equity

• X2: Statement of Cash Flow
• X3: Statement of Comprehensive Income
• X4: P&L by Function of Expense
 Note
Reporting item hierarchies do not have key dates that determine the start of their validity. Because of this,
they’re not time- and version-dependent.
To learn more about reporting items, see FS Item Type [page 42]. And to learn more about reporting item
hierarchies, see Define Hierarchies [page 51].
Reporting Rules and Reporting Rule Variants

Reporting rules define the selection criteria of data for a reporting item. For example, these selection criteria
can be a range of FS items, consolidation units, document types, or subitems. You can also set sign reversal
settings. A specific set of reporting rules is contained within a reporting rule variant. You create and manage
reporting rules and reporting rule variants in the Define Reporting Rules [page 118] app.
SAP delivers the reporting rule variant Y10, which contains all the rules for all the SAP-delivered reporting item
hierarchies – X1, X2, X3, and X4.
Where Are Reporting Rules Used?
Apps "With Reporting Rules"

Some apps in analytics for group reporting are duplicated to enable the use of reporting rules. The apps that
use reporting rules contain the suffix “With Reporting Rules” in the title. In these apps, the reporting items are
used as analytical dimensions, and you use the mandatory filters Reporting Item Hierarchy and Reporting Rule
Variant. Apps without the suffix “With Reporting Rules” do not use reporting items, reporting item hierarchies,
or reporting rule variants.

Report Rule Versions
Once your reporting rules are in place, you can assign the reporting rule variants to report rule versions using
the Assign Reporting Rules to Versions [page 131] app. These report rule versions can then be mapped to
consolidation versions with the configuration activity Define Versions. With this mapping between consolidation
versions and report rule versions, the consolidation versions are implicitly assigned with reporting rule variants.
 Note
Variants cannot be changed after you’ve assigned them to report rule versions. That means that you can’t
make any adjustments or additions to the reporting rules contained in the reporting rule variant. This
protects reports from being changed accidentally in case changes are made to the selection criteria, such
as changes to hierarchies or FS item attributes.
If you want to make changes, you must create a new reporting rule variant by copying the variant that’s
already been assigned to the report rule version. Then, you can make changes to the newly copied variant.
Related Information
Define Reporting Rules [page 118]

How to Use "Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group Reporting [page 509]
Define FS Items [page 49]
FS Item Type [page 42]
Define Hierarchies [page 51]
Assign Reporting Rules to Versions [page 131]
1.2.3.2.1 Define Reporting Rules
With this app you can define reporting rule variants by selecting reporting items and assigning each with
financial statement (FS) items and selection criteria for other data, such as consolidation unit, document type,
and subitem. The use of reporting rules enables flexible data selection and structuring of data in reports and
therefore fulfills various reporting requirements.
Before Defining Reporting Rules
If you want to create reporting rules for your own reporting items, you must create the reporting items first. You
can do this in the Define FS Items [page 49] app. When you create a new FS item in the app, select REPT
(Reporting Item) for FS Item Type to define it as a reporting item. Alternatively, SAP delivers reporting items in
the reporting item hierarchies X1, X2, X3, and X4.
Similarly, if you want to create your own reporting item hierarchies in addition to the SAP-delivered hierarchies
X1, X2, X3, and X4, use the Manage Global Hierarchies app. To learn more about creating and managing
hierarchies, see Define Hierarchies [page 51] and How to Use "Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group Reporting
[page 509].

 Note
Reporting item hierarchies do not have key dates that determine the start of their validity. Because of this,
they’re not time- and version-dependent.
Procedure
Create a Reporting Rule Variant

1. Enter the Reporting Rule Variant that you want to create and specify the Consolidation Chart of
Accounts (COA) and Reporting Item Hierarchy as the rule context.
 Note
Although you select a reporting item hierarchy for the rule context, you can define reporting rules in a
variant for reporting items that are not part of the selected hierarchy. As a result, when you use the
hierarchy and variant later in reports, the reporting items that are not part of the hierarchy will be
categorized separately under the node Not Assigned Reporting Item(s). This Not Assigned Reporting
Item(s) node appears at the same level as the top node of the hierarchy being used in the report. The
following simplified screenshot shows this Not Assigned Reporting Item(s) node in a report.
The following screenshot is only available in English. Interfaces may differ slightly depending on the
version of your apps or on your configuration settings.
In this example, the reporting item hierarchy being used is Demo - Reporting Item hierarchy, and the
reporting rule variant being used is 1. All reporting items in the report have rules defined in variant 1.
The reporting items that are part of the hierarchy will appear under the node Demo - Reporting Item
hierarchy. The reporting items that are not part of the hierarchy will appear under the node Not
Assigned Reporting Item(s).
2. Select Create to create a new variant. Alternatively, you can select Copy to copy all the rules of an existing
variant that you’ve selected for Reporting Rule Variant. For example, you can copy the SAP-delivered rule
variant Y10, which contains rules for the hierarchies X1, X2, X3, and X4. This way, your new variant will
already have reporting rules that you can then just adjust. If you do this, you don’t need to specify
the Reporting Item Hierarchy.
After selecting Copy, the Copy Reporting Rule ID window will appear. Here, you enter the new variant to
which you want to copy the reporting rules from the existing variant.

3. Enter a description for the variant in the Description field.
4. If necessary, add reporting items one by one and assign only one of the following FS item selection criteria
to each:
• A range of FS items using FS Item From and FS Item To. To assign just one FS item, you can select the
same FS item for FS Item From and FS Item To.
• FS Item Attribute Name and FS Item Attribute Value. By assigning these to a reporting item, the
reporting rules for that item become inherently time- and version-dependent. This is because FS item
attributes are time- and version-dependent.
• FS Item Hierarchy and Hierarchy Node.
 Note
The FS Item selection criteria are mandatory when defining reporting rules. The selection criteria
for other data are optional, such as subitems, document types, and consolidation units.
5. If necessary, add other selection criteria, such as for subitems, document types, and consolidation units.
6. If necessary, adjust the sign reversal settings in the Rev. Sign column. If you insert an X in this column, then
the amounts displayed in reports for the reporting item will have the opposite +/- sign than what is
typically displayed. For example, 100 will appear as -100, or -100 will appear as 100.
7. If necessary, make other changes to individual rules by changing the values in a row. You can also delete
rows.
 Note
Alternatively, you can create reporting rules in an offline CSV file and import the file so that all reporting
items contained in it are uploaded to the system in one go.
The offline CSV file should use commas as field separators, and follows the exact same order of column
headers as on the rule definition screen, that is:
FS At
Item Item trib Item Doc
At At At ute FS Hier Sub ume Doc Re
Re trib trib trib Valu Item arch FS item Sub nt ume vers
porti ute ute ute e Hier y Item FS Cat item Sub Type nt CU e
ng Nam Desc Valu Desc arch Nod Fro Item egor Fro item Fro Type Fro CU Sign
Item e . e . y e m To y m To m To m To (X)
Re
port
ing
Item
ID 1
Re
port
ing
Item
ID 2

FS At
...
You can also choose to download the file from an existing reporting rule by choosing Export and saving
the file to CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) format.
In the CSV file, the following fields are mandatory:

• FS Item From, FS Item To
• FS Item Hierarchy
• Attribute Name, Attribute Value
These fields make up the three independent groups that are used to specify the FS items list. You can
specify the FS items list by selecting the range fields FS Item From and FS Item To. Alternatively, you
can specify wither the FS Item Hierarchy or Attribute Name and Attribute Value. Do not specify a
combination of these groups.
Other fields are optional, but are grouped in the following way:
• Subitem Category, Subitem From, Subitem To
• Document Type From, Document Type To
• CU From, CU To
If you make an entry in one field from a group, the other fields in the same group become mandatory.
8. Save and exit.

9. Select Replicate Reporting Rules to activate your newly created variant so that you can use it in the system.
If you don’t select Replicate Reporting Rules, then your new variant will be inactive, and you won’t be able to
use it.
Make Changes to a Reporting Rule Variant

1. Enter the Reporting Rule Variant that you want to edit and specify the Consolidation Chart of Accounts
(COA) and Reporting Item Hierarchy as the rule context.
 Note
Variants cannot be changed after you’ve assigned them to report rule versions. If you want to make
changes, you must create a new reporting rule variant by copying the variant that’s already been
assigned to the report rule version. Then, you can make changes to the newly copied variant.
2. Select Change.
3. If necessary, make changes to individual rules by changing the values in a row. You can also delete rows.
4. If necessary, add reporting items one by one and assign only one of the following FS Item selection criteria
to each:
• A range of FS items using FS Item From and FS Item To. To assign just one FS item, you can select the
same FS item for FS Item From and FS Item To.

• FS Item Attribute Name and FS Item Attribute Value. By assigning these to a reporting item, the
reporting rules for that item become inherently time- and version-dependent. This is because FS item
attributes are time- and version-dependent.
• FS Item Hierarchy and Hierarchy Node.
 Note
The FS item selection criteria are mandatory when defining reporting rules. The selection criteria
for other data are optional, such as subitems, document types, and consolidation units.
5. If necessary, add other selection criteria, such as for subitems, document types, and consolidation units.
 Note
Alternatively, you can create reporting rules in an offline CSV file and import the file so that all reporting
items contained in it are uploaded to the system in one go.
The offline CSV file should use commas as field separators, and follows the exact same order of column
headers as on the rule definition screen, that is:
FS At
Re
port
ing
Item
ID 1
Re
port
ing
Item
ID 2
...
You can also choose to download the file from an existing reporting rule by choosing Export and saving
the file to CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) format.
In the CSV file, the following fields are mandatory:

• FS Item From, FS Item To
• FS Item Hierarchy

• Attribute Name, Attribute Value
These fields make up the three independent groups that are used to specify the FS items list. You can
specify the FS items list by selecting the range fields FS Item From and FS Item To. Alternatively, you
can specify wither the FS Item Hierarchy or Attribute Name and Attribute Value. Do not specify a
combination of these groups.
Other fields are optional, but are grouped in the following way:
• Subitem Category, Subitem From, Subitem To
• Document Type From, Document Type To
• CU From, CU To
If you make an entry in one field from a group, the other fields in the same group become mandatory.
7. Save and exit.

8. Select Replicate Reporting Rules to activate your changes to the variant so that you can use it in the
system. If you don’t select Replicate Reporting Rules, then your changes will be inactive, and they won’t
take effect in the variant for future use.
Maintaining Reporting Rules After Saving and Replicating
Once you save and replicate the reporting rules, they’re activated in the system only with the most up-to-date
settings at the time of saving and replicating. This means that the reporting rules won't automatically register
any changes made to relevant FS items or FS item attributes if those changes are made after saving the
reporting rule variant. So, the reporting rules need to be maintained after making changes to FS items and FS
item attributes.
To do so, after making changes to any FS items or the FS item attributes that are used in reporting rules, return
to the relevant reporting rule variant and make a separate change (even a dummy change that you can later
delete). Then, save and replicate the reporting rules again. Only then will the changes to the FS items and FS
item attributes be registered in the reporting rule variant.
Example with FS Item Attribute

You assign FS item FSI1 with the FS item attribute ATT1. Then, you define a reporting rule where you assign
reporting item RPI1 with the FS item attribute value ATT1. You then save your changes to the reporting rule
variant and replicate the reporting rules. When using the reporting rule later, amounts for FSI1 are derived,
aggregated, and displayed for RPI1, which is the anticipated behavior.
However, if you then assign a new FS item, for example FSI2, with the same attribute ATT1 after having already
defined the reporting rule based on ATT1, amounts for FSI2 aren't derived, aggregated, or displayed for RPI1.
This is because this change was made after the reporting rule variant was saved and replicated.
To remedy this, you return to the reporting rule variant in which you’ve created the original assignment
between RPI1 and ATT1. In this variant, you must make a separate change (it could be a dummy change) and
then save and replicate. Only then are amounts for FSI2 derived, aggregated, and displayed for RPI1.

• Desktop
1.2.3.2.1.1 Example: Create Reporting Rules and Use Them in

Reports
This example illustrates the end-to-end process of defining reporting rules with newly created reporting items
and then using the reporting rules in a report. For the sake of demonstration, this example specifically shows
how to use reporting rules in a statement of cash flow. Nonetheless, the process is the same for other reports,
such as statement of changes in equity, statement of comprehensive income, and P&L by function of expense.
Procedure
This process is divided into the following four major steps, each with an individual sequence of actions.
1. Create a Reporting Item
In this step, you create a new reporting item by creating a financial statement (FS) item with REPT (Reporting
Item) selected for the FS Item Type.
Procedure
1. Go to the Define FS Items [page 49] app.
2. Select Create.
3. Enter the name of the reporting item you’d like to create in the Financial Statement Item field and select a
Consolidation Chart of Accounts (COA). Then, select Create.
 Note
When you define reporting rules later, you’ll need to select a consolidation COA to establish the rule
context. You’ll only be able to define reporting rules for reporting items from that consolidation COA.

So, keep in mind that the consolidation COA that you select here must be the same that you select later
when defining the reporting rules.
4. For FS Item Type in the Basic Data section, select REPT (Reporting Item). This defines the FS item as a
reporting item.
5. Make any other necessary selections for the reporting item.
6. Save and exit.
2. Insert a Reporting Item into a Reporting Item Hierarchy
In this step, you insert your newly created reporting item into an already existing reporting item hierarchy.
Since this example is all about using reporting rules in a statement of cash flow, you use the SAP-delivered
hierarchy X2 (Statement of Cash Flow) as the reporting item hierarchy.
It’s also possible to create an entirely new reporting item hierarchy from scratch. To learn more about creating
and managing hierarchies, see Define Hierarchies [page 51] and How to Use "Manage Global Hierarchies" in
Group Reporting [page 509].
Procedure
1. Go to the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
2. For the filter Type, select Consolidation Reporting Item.
3. Select Go.
 Note
The hierarchies that appear after filtering Consolidation Reporting Item for Type are all reporting item
hierarchies. As such, you can add reporting items into any of them, including the following hierarchies
delivered by SAP:
• X1: Statement of Changes in Equity
• X2: Statement of Cash Flow
• X3: Statement of Comprehensive Income
• X4: P&L by Function of Expense
4. Select the hierarchy X2 (Statement of Cash Flow).

5. Select Edit.
6. Find the node under which you want to add your newly created reporting item and select the Add icon ( )
from the row of the node to add it.
If necessary, you can also create a new node first. To do so, find the node that you want to serve as the
superordinate node to the one you want to create. Then, select the Add icon ( ) from the row of the node.
In the Add Node pop-up window, select the Subnode option. Enter an ID and optionally a description.
Finally, select OK.
7. In the Add Node pop-up window, select the Consolidation Reporting Item option, and then enter your newly
created reporting item either by selecting it from the value help or by typing it in directly. Finally, select OK.
8. Select Save to save your changes. After saving, the hierarchy is still in the status In Revision. As a result,
you aren't be able to use the hierarchy with your saved changes in reports.
9. Select Activate to activate the hierarchy. Once activated, the hierarchy receives the status Active. You can
now use the hierarchy with your saved changes in reports.

3. Define Reporting Rules
In this step, you define reporting rules by assigning the selection criteria for FS items and other data to your
newly created reporting item. You can also adjust any settings for other reporting items in the reporting rule
variant. When you later use reporting items as analytical dimensions in reports, the system considers all the
selection criteria you define here and derives the aggregated amounts for each reporting item accordingly.
For the sake of demonstration, this step also guides you through the process of creating a new reporting rule
variant by first copying over the rules from an existing variant. Keeping with the example of a statement of cash
flow, you copy the existing rules from the SAP-delivered reporting rule variant Y10, which contains reporting
rules for the reporting item hierarchy X2 (Statement of Cash Flow). Once the new variant is created, you can
adjust the reporting rules by adding your new reporting item and assigning it with selection criteria for FS items
and other data.
Procedure
1. Go to the Define Reporting Rules app.
2. Select a Consolidation COA. You must select the same consolidation COA for which you created your
reporting item in section 1. Create a Reporting Item of this guide.
3. For the Reporting Item Hierarchy, select X2 (Statement of Cash Flow).
4. For the Reporting Rule Variant, select Y10.
5. Select Copy.
6. In the Copy Reporting Rule ID pop-up window, enter a name for the new variant you want to create and
select Enter. Now, the existing rules from Y10 are copied into your new variant.
7. Double check that the values are correct for Consolidation COA, Reporting Item Hierarchy, and Reporting
Rule Variant. Your new variant should be the value for Reporting Rule Variant.
8. Select Change.
9. In the Description field, give your new reporting rule variant a description.
10. Select the Insert Row icon ( ), to insert a new row into the variant.
11. In the new row, select the reporting item that you created for Reporting Item.
12. Assign only one of the following FS item selection criteria to each:
• Assign range of FS items using FS Item From and FS Item To. To assign just one FS item, you can select
the same FS item for FS Item From and FS Item To.
• Assign an FS Item Attribute Name and an FS Item Attribute Value.
• Assign an FS Item Hierarchy and a Hierarchy Node.
 Note
The FS item selection criteria are mandatory when defining reporting rules. The selection criteria for
other data (such as subitems, document types, and consolidation units) are optional.
13. If necessary, add other filter criteria for the reporting item, such as subitems, document types, and
consolidation units.
15. If necessary, make any other adjustments to the other rows of reporting items. You can also delete rows.
16. When you’re finished with your changes, select Save and then Exit. After exiting, you’ll be redirected to the
initial main screen of the Define Reporting Rules [page 118] app.

17. Lastly, select Replicate Reporting Rules to activate your changes to the variant so that you can use it in the
system. If you don’t select Replicate Reporting Rules, then your changes will be inactive, and they won’t
take effect in the variant for future use.
Example of Defining Reporting Rules

To illustrate how amounts for reporting items are derived from reporting rules, let's say you define the following
rules for the new reporting item AAA111:
Consolidation Unit Consolidation Unit Reverse Sign

Reporting Item FS Item From FS Item To From To Indicator
AAA111 111100 111111 U00001 U00001 X
Please note that this is a simplified table for this example. It doesn't depict all the possible options for data
selection criteria in reporting rules.
After saving and replicating the reporting rules, you can now use the reporting rule variant in a report to display
amounts for reporting item AAA111. When the report is generated, the system displays an amount for AAA111
that aggregates all the assignments you’ve made for its reporting rules. In this case, that means the system
does the following:
• Aggregates all postings for the range of FS items from 111100 to 111111.
• Filters only for amounts related to the consolidation unit U00001, since the range of consolidation units is
only the one consolidation unit U00001.
• Reverses the +/- sign of the aggregated amount. So, if the amount is positive, it’s displayed as negative.
And if it’s negative, it’s displayed as positive.
4. Use Reporting Rules in a Statement of Cash Flow
In this step, you use the reporting rules you’ve created to make a statement of cash flow. This is done in the
Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules [page 531] app. In the app, you use the Reporting Item Hierarchy
and the Reporting Rule Variant as filters to display the relevant reporting items. In this example, the relevant
reporting items are those belonging to the hierarchy X2 (Statement of Cash Flow) and the variant you created in
step 3. Define Reporting Rules of this guide.
Procedure
1. Go to the Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules [page 531] app.
2. For the Reporting Item Hierarchy filter, select X2 (Statement of Cash Flow).
3. For the Reporting Rule Variant filter, select the reporting rule variant you created.
4. Set all other filters as necessary.
5. Select Go. Some results should now appear in the table.
6. If the dimension for rows in the table is anything but reporting items, change it so that reporting items are
displayed for each row. To do so, right-click on the very top-left cell of the table, which names which
dimension is being displayed for the rows. Select Drilldown and then Exchange with. The Select Fields pop-
up window appears. In this window, select Reporting Item and then OK.
7. The table now displays amounts based on reporting items. Since this report uses X2 (Statement of Cash
Flow) as the reporting item hierarchy, this report serves as a statement of cash flow and can be exported
and saved.

Use
By using Reporting Item Hierarchy and Reporting Rule Variant as filters to show reporting items as analytical
dimensions, you can display amounts based on reporting item. Since you’ve defined reporting rules for each
reporting item in the reporting rule variant, the system considers all the assignments of data selection criteria
for each reporting item and derives the aggregated amount. In this way, you can flexibly display fine-grained
results of your data in analytical reports.
1.2.3.2.2 Posting to Reporting Items
Posting to reporting items enables you to make adjustments directly to the values calculated for reporting
items in reports that use reporting rules (rule-based reports). To take advantage of posting to reporting items,
you assign the same reporting item as the financial statement (FS) item in the reporting item’s reporting rules.
Background with Business Scenario
There may be a scenario where you’re not satisfied with a certain value for a reporting item in a rule-based
report. So, you’d like to adjust it.
To do so, you need to analyze the reporting rules of the reporting item because the reporting rules determine
how the value for the reporting item is calculated. From the various factors in the reporting rules, you must find
out which one needs to be adjusted to get the desired final value in the report. For example, you may need to
post to a specific FS item that’s assigned to the reporting item in the reporting rules.
To avoid the process of figuring out what needs to be adjusted in the reporting rules, you can assign the
reporting item as the FS item in the reporting item’s reporting rules instead. This is possible since a reporting
item is an FS item with the FS item type REPT (Reporting Item). This way, you can just post directly to the
reporting item (FS item), and these postings are directly reflected in the value calculated for the reporting item
in the report.
How Does Posting to Reporting Items Work?
To understand how posting to reporting items works, it's important to keep in mind that a reporting item plays
two roles in the system:
1. As an FS item. Specifically, an FS item with the FS item type REPT (Reporting Item).
2. As an analytical dimension. A reporting item becomes an analytical dimension when you assign reporting
rules to it. The analytical dimension can then be used in rule-based reports.
 Note
To learn more about reporting items, reporting rules, and how they both relate to FS items and reports,
see Reporting Items and Reporting Rules [page 116].
These two roles of a reporting item serve two distinct purposes. This is important to keep in mind because a
reporting item as an FS item can be used like any other statistical item. This means that you can post to it, and

you can choose to carry forward its balances to the next year. However, in its role as an analytical dimension, a
reporting item is used in reports to represent values that are calculated based on the reporting rules. This
calculation of data in the reporting rules happens when the report is generated.
Since a reporting item plays these two roles for two distinct purposes, it’s possible to assign the reporting item
(FS item) to itself (analytical dimension) in the reporting rules. That way, when you post to the reporting item
(FS item), the postings are directly reflected in the value calculated for the reporting item (analytical
dimension) in the report. The following graphic illustrates this process:
 Example
Using the graphic as an example, you create the reporting item AAA001 as an FS item with the FS item type
REPT (Reporting Item). You then assign reporting rules to AAA001 so that it can be used as an analytical
dimension in rule-based reports. In the reporting rules, you assign itself (FS item AAA001) as one of the FS
items. In this case, AAA001 is the first in the range of FS items from AAA001 to AAA005. Because of this
assignment, any postings you make to the FS item AAA001 are directly reflected in the value for the
analytical dimension AAA001 in the rule-based report. This is visible by the amount a in the report. The
amount a represents all postings you make to FS item AAA001. This amount is aggregated with amounts of
the other FS items to calculate the value for reporting item AAA001. The reporting item AAA001 is then
used as an analytical dimension to display this value in the rule-based report.
How to Make Use of Posting to Reporting Items
To make use of posting to reporting items, follow the procedure in Example: Create Reporting Rules and Use
Them in Reports [page 124], but pay special attention to step 12 in section 3. Define Reporting Rules. In this
step, you assign FS items to the reporting item in the reporting rules. Here, you must assign the reporting item
(FS item) to itself (analytical dimension), as previously shown in the example.
 Note
In the reporting rules, there are several ways to assign FS items to the reporting item. For example, you can
assign FS items using an FS item hierarchy node, an FS item attribute, or the options FS Item From and FS
Item To. Regardless of which method you use, make sure that the reporting item (FS item) is a part of this

selection. For example, if you assign FS items using an FS item hierarchy node, make sure that the
reporting item (FS item) is included in the hierarchy node.
Related Information
Reporting Items and Reporting Rules [page 116]

Example: Create Reporting Rules and Use Them in Reports [page 124]
1.2.3.2.3 How to Analyze Reporting Rules
After you define reporting items and their reporting rules, you can then test the reporting rules. To do this, you
check the aggregation of values for reporting items to verify that the aggregation aligns with what you've
defined in your reporting rules.
How to Verify the Aggregation of Values for Reporting Items - Range of FS

Items
If you've defined reporting rules by assigning a range of FS items to a reporting item, you can check the
aggregation of values for the reporting item. Check out this video to find out how:
 Note
The following multimedia content displays screens and interfaces in English only.
 Note
Captions are available for multiple languages. Use the CC (Closed Captions) button in the video player to
see which languages are supported.
You can also use the Search within video field to search for specific text in the English or German captions.
How to Verify the Aggregation of Values for Reporting Items - FS Item

Selection Attribute
If you've defined reporting rules by assigning an FS item selection attribute to a reporting item, you can check
the aggregation of values for the reporting item. Check out this video to find out how:

 Note
The following multimedia content displays screens and interfaces in English only.
 Note
1.2.3.2.4 Assign Reporting Rules to Versions
With this app you can assign your defined reporting rule variants to report rule versions. The latter is mapped
to the consolidation version by using the Define Versions customizing activity. In this way, the consolidation
versions that are mapped to reporting rule version will be implicitly assigned to the reporting rule variant.
Follow this procedure for the assignment:
1. Specify a Report Rule Version and assign it with a defined reporting rule variant.
2. In the Period From field, specify from which fiscal year and month the assignment takes effect.
The following diagram shows how the reporting rule variants are mapped to the consolidation versions and are
applied to build rule-based reports:

Changing Variants of Report Rule Versions
Variants cannot be changed after you’ve assigned them to report rule versions. That means that you can’t
make any adjustments or additions to the reporting rules contained in the reporting rule variant. This protects
reports from being changed accidentally in case changes are made to the selection criteria, such as changes to
hierarchies or FS item attributes.
If you want to make changes, you must create a new reporting rule variant by copying the variant that’s already
been assigned to the report rule version. Then, you can make changes to the newly copied variant.
• Desktop
1.2.3.3 Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks
You can use this app to schedule and monitor jobs for consolidation tasks using the provided templates. If you
have manual activities that you often need to do at a specific time, this app can reduce your workload by
running these tasks smoothly in the background.
Key Features
• Scheduling jobs: Choose Create to schedule jobs based on the following job templates provided for
consolidation tasks:
• Balance carryforward
• Release universal journals
• Calculation of net income
• Currency translation
• Preparation for consolidation group changes
• Reclassification
• Validation of universal journals
• Validation of reported data
• Validation of standardized data
• Validation of consolidated data
• Realign group reporting preparation ledger
Depending on the template you choose, you need to specify the job-specific parameters in the Parameters
section, for example consolidation chart of accounts, consolidation version, fiscal year/period, and
consolidation group/unit.

The Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes (PCC) and Reclassification job templates bundle multiple
tasks as follows. You need to choose one specific task in Parameters Task .
Job Template Tasks
Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes • 1130: PCC task as available in Data Monitor
• 2060: PCC task as available in Consolidation Monitor
Reclassification The interunit elimination tasks as available in

Consolidation Monitor:
• 2011: Interunit elimination of sales

• 2021: Interunit elimination of other income/expenses
• 2031: Dividends elimination
• 2041: Interunit elimination of balance sheet
• 2100: Investments/equity elimination
• 2180: Total divestiture
 Note
All the tasks are also available in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor, where you can execute the
tasks directly by choosing Update Run or schedule an immediate job by choosing Execute in
Background from the context menu of the relevant tasks. The immediate job can also be monitored in
this app.
You can change the job name to differentiate between jobs. In the Scheduling Options section, you can
trigger an immediate job run, define a future start date and time for a single run, or define the recurrence
pattern for the jobs you want to run regularly.
• Display scheduling details: From the job list, you can choose the arrow icon ( ) of any scheduled job to
navigate to the detail page, which includes the scheduling information described above.
• Checking job status and result: For any scheduled job, you can monitor its status (Finished or Failed) by
checking the Status column. Additionally, by choosing the icon ( ) in the Log column, you can navigate to
the Task Logs [page 218] app to check the result details or the possible root cause for any failed jobs.
 Note
Navigation to Tasks Logs is currently not applicable to the Balance Carryforward jobs. Instead, a classic
Document screen is displayed to show the job result.
Related Information
Data Monitor [page 142]

Consolidation Monitor [page 381]
Application Jobs

1.2.4 Currencies in Group Reporting
1.2.4.1 Overview
In group reporting, the following currencies are used:
• Local currency: The local currency is the currency in which the consolidation unit reports its financial data
to the consolidation group. This is equal to the local currency of the corresponding company code in
accounting. However, it is possible to source the local currency value of a consolidation unit from a
different currency, which is not the local currency of the company code. You can, for example, source the
functional currency of a company code stored in a different currency field in accounting. This is defined in
the consolidation unit master data.
• Transaction currency: The transaction currency is the currency in which the original accounting document
is posted. The transaction currency is used for the intercompany reconciliation process.
• Group currency: The group currency is the currency in which the consolidation group publishes its financial
statement. It is defined in the consolidation version. If the old reporting logic is active, it is defined by
assigning the corresponding consolidation ledger to the consolidation group. For more information, see
Consolidation Ledger [page 74].
1.2.4.2 Multiple Group Currencies
Overview
You can create consolidated statements in multiple group currencies using the following approaches:
• You consolidate every group currency (GC) independently:

You create one standard version for each group currency. You perform the complete consolidation process
individually for each version. This means that the reported data must reside in every version. For this you
can copy reported data from a source version to a target version. Monitors and the task status are available
in every version.
• You consolidate all group currency synchronously:
You create one standard version and additional extensions versions, namely group currency extension
versions or extension versions with the run mode Automatic Run. You perform the complete consolidation
process for the standard version only, but the system also runs tasks for extensions versions. Monitors and
the task status are available only for the standard version.
In this scenario, the standard version stores the reported data in the local currency (LC), transaction
currency (TC), quantities (QTY), and group currency assigned to this version. You can specify whether
extension versions store the amounts only in the group currency or also in local currency, transaction
currency, and quantities.
The following features can be run with synchronous consolidation in multiple group currencies:

• Version Configuration [page 135]
• Monitors [page 136]
• Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data [page 136]
• Release of Universal Journals [page 136]
• Data Validation [page 137]
• Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation [page 137]
• Post Group Journal Entries [page 137]
• Currency Translation [page 137]
• Analytics [page 138]
• SAP Group Reporting Data Collection [page 139]
Version Configuration
To consolidate multiple group currencies synchronously you need to create a version for each group currency
or each translation procedure.
You combine the following version attributes to implement your multiple group currency scenario:
• Version Type: Defines how the versions process data. There are standard versions, extension versions and
group currency extension version.
• Reference Version: An attribute of a consolidation version with the version types extension or group
currency extension. It specifies the source version for the local currency, transaction currency, and
qualities. This can be a standard, group currency extension, or extension version.
• Group Currency
• Allow LC, TC, Qty Changes: You select this option if you want to allow the version to store amounts in local
currency, in transaction currency, and quantity. If you don’t select this, then amounts are only stored in
group currency for an extension version.
• Run Mode: Determines how tasks for the versions are processed in the data monitor and consolidation
monitor. The two options available for the run mode are Manual Run and Automatic Run. For the manual
run, you must start the tasks yourself. For the Automatic Run, tasks are started automatically when the
following conditions are met:
• The version is linked either directly or indirectly to another version via its reference version setting. For
more information on how versions are linked via their reference version settings, see Version Stack
[page 71].
• This other version uses the run mode Manual Run.
• You've run the tasks for this other version.
• Special Versions: You can assign different special versions to the reference version and extension versions.
For example, you can assign different exchange rates or currency translation methods.
 Example
In this example, you want to consolidate a financial statement in EUR, USD, and CNY. The GC extension
versions Y12 and Y13 use the reference version Y11, where local currency values are stored. Additionally,
you want to consolidate a statement in EUR using the exchange rate from the budget. In this case, Y14 is an
extension version. The GC extension versions and the extension version are run synchronously with the
reference version.

Reference Ver Group Cur
Version sion rency Rates Version Type Stores Amounts
Y11 - EUR Standard rate Standard LC, TC, Qty, GC Full
Y12 Y11 USD Standard rate GC extension GC Full
Y13 Y11 CNY Standard rate GC extension GC Full
Y14 Y11 EUR Budget rate Extension GC Delta
For more information on consolidation versions, see Consolidation Versions [page 68].
Monitors
When you run a task in a standard version that's assigned as the reference version to extension versions with
the run mode Automatic Run, the task is run in a bundle for the standard version and the extension versions.
Only the log of the standard version is displayed, but you can display the log of the extension versions using the
Last Log in the Task Log app.
 Note
When a standard version is assigned as the reference version to extension versions with the run mode
Automatic Run, the following applies to the task status:
• The relevance of the status considers the standard version and the extension versions. For example, if
the local currency of the consolidation unit is the same as the group currency of the standard version,
but is different from the group currency of the extension version, the currency translation task is not
set to irrelevant.
• If a task is run in update run with no errors in the standard version, but with errors in the extension
version, the task status is set to Error in Extension Version.
Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data
For uploading data using multiple group currencies you have to define the DELTAMODE parameter.
For more information on the flexible upload see Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data [page 183].
Release of Universal Journals
The data release task runs in the standard version in the data monitor. If you've defined a version that's
assigned as the reference version to extension versions with the run mode Automatic Run, these defined
versions are also processed at once in this single step.
For more information on the release of universal journals see Release Universal Journals [page 151]

Data Validation
Validation method assignment applies to the Data Entry special version. Therefore, consolidation versions
assigned with different group currencies may share a same validation method, depending on whether they
have the same special version of Data Entry. For more information, see Assign Validation Methods [page 109].
Validation run works in this way:
• For reported data validation, only standard version is relevant, that is, only data from the standard version
are validated.
• For standardized data and consolidated data validation, standard version and other versions that reference
the standard version are validated simultaneously, that is, the validation is executed on data of all the
relevant versions in one go.
Accordingly, in validation result display, you can select the respective version to display the validation result,
that is, a standard version for reported data or any version for standardized data or consolidated data.
For more information, see Manage Data Validation Tasks [page 208].
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation
As an operational process, intercompany document matching and reconciliation (ICMR) runs for standard
consolidation version. Interunit elimination with ICMR posting rules, when initiated from Consolidation Monitor,
the task processes data of the standard version only. Extension versions are not supported yet.
For more information, see Interunit Elimination with ICMR Posting Rules [page 390].
Post Group Journal Entries
You can manually post journal entries in multiple group currencies and in a single posting at the same time.
Later, you can display this posting. After you’ve selected the extension versions, the corresponding group
currency values are displayed in the line item columns. For each selected version, the posting creates a
separate document. These documents are bundled and the Document Bundle No. field displays a unique
number. If you need to reverse a document, you can filter this field to search for the document number.
For more information on the posting of group journal entries see Post Group Journal Entries in Multiple Group
Currencies [page 197]
Currency Translation
When the currency translation task is run in the standard version, it is synchronously run in the related group
currency extension versions and extension versions with the run mode Automatic Run. If different special
versions for exchange rates are assigned to these versions, the relevant exchange rates are used for each
version.

If you want to use different currency translation methods, you need to assign different special versions for
consolidation unit attributes in your versions, and then assign the currency translation methods to your
consolidation units accordingly. When the group currency for a group currency extension version is the same
as the local currency for the consolidation unit, the local currency value for the standard version is copied to
the group currency value in the group currency extension version. This copy is created when the currency
translation is run. The currency translation method assigned to the consolidation unit is irrelevant in the copied
version. The currency translation indicator 4 is assigned to these group currency records.
For more information on currency translation, see Currency Translation [page 166].
Analytics
In analytics you can display the values of a group currency extension version or and extension version that
aggregates all values of the underlying reference versions by adding the respective version field to the layout of
the report.
 Note
If you use the multiple group currency feature in analytical apps, please consider that the system
performance might be affected.
For group currency extension versions, GC amounts of underlying reference versions are not included in the GC
extension version. However, the GC extension version carries LC and TC amounts as well as quantity values
from the underlying reference versions.
Extension versions carry GC amounts, LC amounts, TC amounts, and the quantity amounts from underlying
versions.
Standard versions carry GC, LC, and TC amounts as well as the quantity that has been posted to the standard
version.
Example:
Local Cur Transaction Group Cur

Local Cur Group Cur rency Currency rency
Version FS Item rency rency Amount Amount Quantity Amount
Y11 XYZ CAD EUR 1000 900 1 950
Y12 XYZ USD 1100
Y13 XYZ CNY 5500
Y14 XYZ EUR -100
If you want to see the GC amounts for EUR at the standard and budget rate, USD at standard rate, and CNY at
standard rate, and you want to compare it to the LC amounts, you need to select all versions and create the
following layout:
Columns: version
Rows: FS Item and the measures GC Amount and LC Amount

Version Y11 Y12 Y13 Y14
FS Item LC Amount GC Amount LC Amount GC Amount LC Amount GC Amount LC Amount GC Amount
XYZ 1000 950 1000 1100 1000 5500 1000 850
If you add the Consolidation Version Element field to your report, you can display which version stores which
amounts.
 Note
If you want to create custom reports based on C1 released queries and views (2CCCSMATRIXRPT10Q /
C_ConsolidationMatrixRpt1OQ and 2CCCSMATRIXRPT30Q / C_ConsolidationMatrixRpt3OQ) or
use SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) based Group Data Analysis reports (F4325, F4324) and want to display
amounts for certain GC extension versions, you must also add the standard version to the layout.
SAP Group Reporting Data Collection
With the SAP Business Technology Platform app, SAP Group Reporting Data Collection, you can create a form
with different versions in the columns using the Manage Forms app. This allows you to enter data for a standard
version, an extension version, and a group currency extension version from within one single form using the
Enter Package Data app.
1.2.4.3 Local Currency Change
You can change the local currency of a consolidation unit at the beginning of a new year. For more information,
see Define Consolidation Units [page 15].
After you assign a new local currency to the consolidation unit, you run the Balance Carryforward task. During
the balance carryforward, the system translates values from the old local currency to the new local currency.
Use of currency translation method
For this translation, the system uses the currency translation method assigned to the consolidation unit in the
first period of the new year.
However, the currency translation method is only partially used in this context as follows:
• Only the reference exchange rate indicator is used for the translation. The specific translation defined in
the method entries aren't used because only a unique rate is necessary to translate the old local currency
to the new local currency.
• The rounding entries are used to round the values to the new local currency. This is necessary because
rounding entries might appear when translating the old local currency to the new local currency.
Moreover, in the currency translation method you can define how to record the values in the new local currency
if it is identical to the group currency.
There are three options:

• A. Copy Local Currency to Group Currency
The values in the old local currency are translated to the new local currency using the reference exchange
rate, and afterwards, copied to the group currency.
• B. Copy Group Currency to Local Currency
The values in group currency, already existing in the previous year, are copied to the new local currency. No
currency translation is performed.
• C. Keep Group Currency Amounts
The values in the old local currency are translated to the new local currency using the reference exchange
rate. Afterwards, they're copied to the group currency. Then, the system posts a new record in group
currency value to keep the overall group currency values unchanged. This record is identified with the
currency translation indicator 1.
 Note
When the reference rate used for the translation of the old local currency to the new local currency (in the
new year) is the same as the rate used for the translation of the old local currency to the group currency (in
the prior year), options A, B, and C provide the same results. However, there is an exception. If, in the
previous year, a currency translation difference is posted to a different financial statement (FS) item,
options A, B and C don't provide the same results.
Transaction currency
When the local currency is identical to the transaction currency, the system considers the breakdown category
of the FS item as follows:
• With breakdown by transaction currency: The values in transaction currency are not changed
• With no breakdown by transaction currency: The values in transaction currency are replaced with the local
currency values, for posting levels #, 00, 01, 0C, 10, or by the group currency values, for other posting
levels.
Auto reversal of documents
The reversal of documents posted in the first period of the new year are also translated to the new local
currency.
1.3 Period Preparation
When preparing the financial close for each fiscal period, start with the following activities:
• Maintain exchange rates, for example, monthly average rate or monthly closing rate.
• Perform the consistency check for accounting integration, for example, for financial statement items and

1.3.1 Maintain Exchange Rates
With the Currency Exchange Rates app, you maintain exchange rates in the exchange rate table for
combinations of exchange rate type, source and target currency, and effective period.
The date in the table is the valid-from date. If the exchange rate changes, you need to make a new entry for the
same combination of exchange rate type, source currency, and target currency. However, you use a new valid-
from date.
 Note
Exchange Rate Type specifies exchange rates used for different purposes at the same time in the system. It
is assigned to Exchange Rate Indicators and thereafter mapped to financial statement (FS) items in
currency translation. The following preset exchange rate types exist in the system:
• AVG: Monthly average rate for consolidation

• AVG1: Monthly average rate for budget consolidation
• AVG2: Average rate for consolidation simulation
• CLO: Monthly closing rate for consolidation
• CLO1: Monthly closing rate for budget consolidation
• CLO2: Closing rate for consolidation simulation
• INC2: Exchange rate for incoming consolidation unit
For more information, see the Currency Translation [page 166] task.
You can also choose to import your defined exchange rates through a file upload with the app Import Foreign
Exchange Rates. For more information, see Import Foreign Exchange Rates.
Related Information
Currency Exchange Rates
1.3.2 Consistency Check of Accounting Integration
To receive and process data transferred from other financial accounting apps for consolidation, a consistency
check needs to be performed on the settings of both the sender and receiver systems. For example, to check if
financial statement (FS) items in the consolidation chart of accounts are mapped with general ledger accounts,
or any manually-created consolidation units are integrated with operational organization units. This app
provides features to accomplish this.

1.4 Data Preparation
In the data preparation phase, reported financial data from consolidation units are collected, validated, and
adjusted using various apps.
The Data Monitor [page 142] app is the entry point for performing these tasks.
1.4.1 Data Monitor
You use the data monitor to run the activities for collecting and preparing the financial data reported by your
consolidation units. These activities are called tasks.
The tasks of the data monitor are predefined and ready to use. The system manages the status of the tasks
and thus ensures a logical sequence and consistent data. The following table displays the tasks in the data
monitor as delivered in the SAP Best Practices content:
Task ID Description Specific Document Types
1010 Balance Carryforward -
1015 Release Universal Journals 0F
1020 Data Collection 00, 01, 02
1050 Validation of Universal Journals -
1030 Calculate Net Income -
1080 Reported Data Validation -
1095 Manual Posting (PL10) 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19
1100 Currency Translation -
1130 Preparation for Consolidation Group 0Z, 1Z

Changes
1180 Standardized Data Validation -
For more information on document types, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
 Note
If the new group reporting logic is activated, no hierarchies for consolidation groups are displayed; instead,
such consolidation groups contain a flat list of consolidation units. You maintain the structure of
consolidation groups in the Manage Group Structure apps.
You can run a task in the following ways:
• Test Run
No data is changed (for example, the status is not changed and no documents are posted). Test run merely
simulates running the task.
• Update Run

This changes the task status in the Data monitor and, when needed, it generates documents.
• Test with original list
No data is changed and the track status and period status are not checked. You use this option, for
example, to simulate the execution when the period is closed.
If you choose Run successive tasks, the system runs multiple tasks as a bundle. If you choose Task Bundle
Run successive tasks w/o stop , the system also runs multiple tasks as a bundle, but does not stop at
milestone tasks. You can also run all tasks at once in both the data monitor and consolidation monitor. To do so,
choose Task Bundle Data and Consolidation Monitor . These features automate the task run and speed
up the creation of your consolidated statements. The status bar shows which task is being processed.
Another option is to run one task for several periods at the same time. If you choose Task Bundle In
Remaining Periods , you can run the selected task for the current period and all other remaining periods of the
consolidation cycle. You can only use this option if a consolidation cycle is assigned to the version you are
working in. This is also possible for blocking and unblocking a task. For more information, see Plan
Consolidation [page 543].
 Note
The update run for each task is only possible when the period is open. You open a period by choosing
More Edit Open period .
 Note
It is possible to define several data collection tasks in the monitor and assign different document types to
these tasks. Every task is displayed in its own column.
 Example
Task 1: Document Type 1
Task 2: Document Type 2 and Document Type 3
When you run a task in a standard version that has extension versions refer to it, the task is run in a bundle for
the standard version and the extension versions. Only the log for the standard version is displayed, but you can
display the log for the extension versions using the Last Log in the Task Log app.
 Note
When a standard version has extension versions that refer to it, the following applies to the task status:
• The relevance of the task status considers the standard version and extension versions. For example, if
the local currency of the consolidation unit is the same as the group currency of the standard version,
but is different from the group currency of the extension version, the currency translation task is not
set to irrelevant.
• If a task runs in update run with no error in the standard version but with errors in the extension
version, the task status is set to Error in Extension Version.
After you have run a task, you can block the task if no errors are displayed and preceding tasks are also
blocked. This allows you to track your progress and monitor the status of tasks in the consolidation process. An

exception is made for the tasks Data Collection and Manual Posting. These can be blocked without having been
run.
A task must be unblocked before it can be rerun after being blocked. Note that this also automatically unblocks
all downstream tasks. For example, if you unblock the task Data Collection, the tasks Calculate Net Income,
Currency Translation, and so on are also unblocked.
Note that to get the overall status complete (green) for tasks, the tasks (except irrelevant tasks) have to be
blocked. When you use the Lock Upon User Request option, the overall status does not change to complete.
If you don’t want to use the global parameters to run the tasks, choose Start with Selection. You can then
change organizational units, the version and period, and other technical settings. The list of parameters
available in the selection screen depends on the task you selected. The Release Universal Journals and the Data
Collection tasks don't have a selection screen.
Last Log
To view the last log of the task process, select one task and choose Last Log from the context menu. You can
only view the log if you have run the task before. You can view the log regardless of the status. The last log
displays the result details for the consolidation unit you selected. For validation tasks, the log opens in the
Manage Data Validation Task app. If you run the last log task for a consolidation group, a list of the consolidation
units assigned to the consolidation group is displayed. Select one consolidation unit to view the log.
When you choose Last Log and the current version is a standard version and has extension versions that refers
to it, you can select the version for which you want to display the log.
Background Run
You can run a task in the background to, for example, reduce waiting time. To run a task in the background,
select one task and choose Execute in Background from the context menu. When you run a task in the
background, you can still trace the job status, see the log and the updated task status, and check the task run
result. You can open Application Jobs in the Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks [page 132] app to see the
details of the jobs run. The following tasks can be run in the background: Balance Carryforward, Calculate Net
Income, Currency Translation, Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes, Reclassification, Validation of
Consolidated Data, Validation of Reported Data, Validation of Standardized Data, Release Universal Journals,
and Validation of Universal Journal.
Reclassification
Reclassifications work in the same way as in the Consolidation Monitor [page 381] app. In the Data Monitor,
you can only use reclassifications for the following posting levels:
• 01 - Manual correction of reported data

• 10 - Manual standardizing

• 0C - Manual correction of universal journal
More Information
• Desktop
1.4.1.1 Features in Data Monitor
All described features are also valid for the consolidation monitor, as the main difference between the two
monitors is the tasks that you can execute in them.
Features
Monitor Layout
The data monitor screen has the following features:
• The monitor displays the organizational units vertically.

• The monitor displays the overall status and the tasks horizontally.
• In the table, each organizational unit is shown with its overall status and the status of each related task. You
can double-click a status to see more detail. This includes the user name, and the date and time of the
latest change.
• To view the key of the symbols and colors displayed, you can consult the legend by choosing Symbol/Color
Key.
Organizational Units
The data monitor displays the organizational units down to the level of the consolidation units. This means that
you can run the tasks for the consolidation groups as well as individual consolidation units. This differs from the
consolidation monitor, which displays on the level of consolidation groups.

 Note
If you enter a consolidation group in the global parameters, the monitor only displays the organizational
units of this group (as it does with Set Focus button). When you also enter a consolidation unit for this
group in the global parameters, the monitor displays the detailed overview of tasks for this unit.
For a better overview of the organizational units to be processed, the menu contains the following functions:
• You can search the organizational units.

• You can set the focus on a group or a consolidation unit, allowing you to only see these organizational units
with their lower-level units.
• When you position the cursor on an organizational unit, you can access its master record from the context
menu by choosing Master Data. This can be very useful, for example, when you want to look at the unit's
assignments concerning, for example, the data transfer method, validations, currency translation method,
and fiscal year variant.
• When you position the cursor on a task and open the context menu. This menu is dependent on the status
of the task. For example, when the task is blocked, you can choose Unblock and, if required, choose Last
log in the context menu.
Layout Design
Depending on your group's structure and your consolidation requirements, the matrix in the monitor can
become very large and somewhat unwieldy. In this case, you can use the following functions to modify the
layout of the monitor:
• In the organizational units you can do the following:

• Set the focus.
• Hide the names of the organizational units, and thus only show the IDs.
• You can manipulate the task columns as follows:
• Set the width, by moving the edges of the column with the cursor.
• You can manipulate the status display as follows:
• Set a filter to only show certain statuses, for example, only show all tasks with errors or with the overall
status of incomplete.
• Choose between icons and text.
• Align the icons on the left or centrally.
• You can save your user layout (in the Layout menu). By doing so, your layout settings are retained even
when you exit the monitor and are available the next time you call up the monitor.
This concerns the following settings in particular:
• Focus
• Expand consolidation groups
• Status display
• Task display
Some of the saved settings are cross-dimensional, such as icon alignment, switching between icons and
text, and showing or hiding tasks.

Running the Tasks
All tasks start out from the Initial Stage status. Execute all the tasks in the data monitor as follows:
1. Place the cursor on the Initial Stage status that intersects between the desired consolidation unit and the
first task displayed.
2. Choose either the update run, test run, or access the context menu and execute either a Test with Original
List or Start with Selection Screen. The following steps describe the update run mode.
3. The system carries out the task and, depending on the task, you will get a task log. For example, you will
not get a task log for manual posting, but will instead get the information about which document number
was posted.
4. After it is successfully executed, block the task. A task can only be blocked if it was run without any errors
and is not pending, with an exception for the Data collection and Manual posting tasks, which can be
blocked without having been run.
5. Execute the next task using the same procedure.
6. Continue to block the executed tasks and run the next one.
7. If a task such as data validation produces errors, you must correct the errors before attempting to block
the task.
For example, you may have to unblock the Data Collection task. This will also unblock all of the downstream
tasks.
8. Execute all tasks.
Opening and Closing Periods
You can open and close periods of a fiscal year. For the sake of precision, we recommend that periods are kept
closed and are only opened for each consolidation unit.
The following table shows which actions you can execute in the data monitor and which actions you execute
using the consolidation monitor, so that according to the initial status, you can close or open the period again.
Action Results
Action in Consolidation
Initial Status Action in Data Monitor Monitor Result
Period open - Close period Period closed in data monitor

and consolidation monitor
Period open Close data monitor - Period closed in data moni

tor, open in consolidation
monitor
Period closed Open period - Period open in data monitor

and in consolidation monitor
Period closed - Open consolidation monitor Period closed in data moni

tor, open in consolidation
monitor
An authorization object exists for opening and closing periods, enabling you to assign the authorization to a
specific circle of co-workers.

Further Functions
• You can go from the monitor to the database listing to check the totals record (by choosing More Go
To ).
• You can go from the data monitor to the consolidation monitor and vice versa.
1.4.1.2 Balance Carryforward

Run balance carryforward to pull the balances of relevant financial statement (FS) items from the previous
fiscal year to the current fiscal year. The system enters these balances as opening balances in your balance
sheet.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Closed the periods of the prior year

• Checked the global parameters and ensured that the period is open
• Completed the following configuration steps:
• Define Consolidation Master Data Fields
By defining the FS Item Type for an FS item in the Define FS Items [page 49] app, the default behavior
of the carryforward is defined.
• AST: Asset item: carried forward to the same FS item as in the previous year
• LEQ: Liability/equity item: carried forward to the same FS item as in the previous year
• INC: Profit and Loss (P&L) statement item: not carried forward
• STAT: Statistical item: not carried forward unless specified explicitly
You can also specify items that are carried forward/ not carried forward by default, using the the
corresponding apps on the SAP Fiori Launchpad FS items to be carried forward and FS items not to be
carried forward.
• Define Subitem Categories
By activating the Carry Forward to Subitem option in the Define Subitem Categories and Subitems
configuration activity, the subitems of that category have the option to maintain a carryforward
subitem.
You can optionally select the Carry Forward to Deviating Subitem option after you’ve selected Carry
Forward to Subitem. If you do this, then the subitems of that category have the option to maintain a
Deviating Carryforward Subitem for when you carry forward balances from a source version to a
destination version. This is useful, for example, when you want to carry forward restated balances from
an extension version to its corresponding standard version.
 Note
For more information on restatement, see Restatement and Simulation [page 545].
• Define Subitems
Allows you to specify one carryforward subitem for each subitem (if activated in the subitem
category). You do this in the Define Subitem Categories and Subitems configuration activity

• Optionally, you can specify a Deviating Carryforward Subitem for carrying forward balances from a
source version to a destination version. This is only necessary if you want to use a different subitem
than the one that’s used during the usual balance carryforward
• Specify items to be carried forward
Allows you to define special carryforward treatment of FS items:
• Carryforward an asset or liability/equity item to a differing FS item in the next year (for example,
annual net income gets carried forward to retained earnings for the prior year)
• Carryforward an P&L statement or statistical item to an FS item in the next year (for example, you
can maintain group shares on a statistical item. If you want to carry forward its values in the new
year, you should configure an entry for this FS item)
Context
You run balance carryforward in the first closing period of a new fiscal year. This copies the carryforward data
into the carryforward period 0. Hence, the cumulative amounts in any subsequent period include the opening
balances, and the generated data is protected against changes. You don’t need to run balance carryforward
again in subsequent periods. Hence, the task only appears for the first closing period in the data monitor.
In general, FS items that are carried forward are asset items and liability or equity items. You can also choose to
carry forward statistical items and P&L statement items.
The figure below illustrates how balances are carried forward (C/F) and is followed by an explanation:
The closing balance at year-end is carried forward to the opening balance of period 00 of the next year.
 Note
• FS items are carried forward in all required currencies and quantities (for example, local currency and
group currency).
• Balance carryforward keeps the original document type and posting level.
There are the following exceptions:

- Document types with posting level 02, 12, and 22 are never carried forward.
- Document types with posting level 0C are carried forward to document type 0F and posting level #
(empty). However, if you’ve selected the option Use Same Document Type for Balance Carryforward in
the Define Document Types configuration activity, then the document types with posting level 0C are
carried forward to the same document type with posting level 0C.
- Document types with posting level 01 are carried forward to document type 00 and posting level 00.
• Balance carryforward for integrated companies is based on Consolidation data and does not use data
from balances carried forward in G/L accounting.
• If the previous year’s data changes, you need to run balance carryforward again.
• If you use automatic reversal, documents in closing periods are not reversed immediately when the
documents are originally posted. Rather, the automatic reversal documents are created in the first
period of the next year during balance carryforward.
Balance carryforward also considers the FS item roles assigned to FS items to determine on which FS item the
balance must be carried forward.
The determination of FS items using FS item roles for balance carryforward is as follows:
FS Item Role in the New

FS Item Role in the Old Year FS Item in the Old Year Year FS Item in the New Year
S-ANI-BS 317000-Net Income S-RETAINED-EARNINGS 316000-Retained

earnings
S-NET-INC-CLEARING 319000 - Clearing C/I S-RETAINED-EARNINGS 316000-Retained

earnings
S-NCI-NET-INC-BS 321150 - NCI Net S-NCI-RETAINED-EARN 321100 - NCI -

income BS Retained earnings
S-NET-INC-PART-DIVEST 318000 - Net Income S-RETAINED-EARNING 316000 - Retained

Partial Divesture earnings
Taking the FS items in SAP preconfigured content as an example:
During balance carryforward, the amount recorded on FS item annual net income (317000) of the year X is
carried forward to FS item retained earnings (316000) into year X+1.
• FS item 317000 represents the annual net income in the B/S which mirrors the net income/loss (FS item
799999) from the P&L statement
• Both FS items typically don’t have corresponding accounts in the G/L chart of accounts
To determine which G/L accounts are to be carried forward, the balance carryforward records the G/L
accounts defined in the Accounts to Be Carried Forward configuration activity. This ensures that the FS item
carrying the net income of the prior year (for example, FS item 316000 – Retained earnings) matches the
retained earnings G/L account (for example, G/L account 3300000 – Retained earnings).
If you have your own net income and/or retained earning FS items, you can adjust the determination of the FS
items in the balance carry forward by assigning the relevant roles to your FS items, as indicated in the table
above.

 Note
When the local currency assigned to a consolidation unit is changed on the next year, balance carryforward
also translates the amounts in the old local currency into the new local currency. For more information, see
Local Currency Change [page 139].
 Note
When the document types are defined with auto reversal in the subsequent year (see also Document Types
and Posting Levels [page 77], the reversal documents are created during balance carryforward.
Procedure
1. Open the Data Monitor app.

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation unit for which you want to carryforward the balance and on the
relevant task and choose Update Run.
3. Check the data using the reports provided.
Related Information
FS Item Type [page 42]

Define FS Items [page 49]
Restatement and Simulation [page 545]
Local Currency Change [page 139]
1.4.1.3 Release Universal Journals
Release the reported financial data from the universal journal for consolidation purposes.
Prerequisites
You have:
• You've checked the global parameters and ensured that the period is open.
• You've assigned the data transfer method Transfer from Universal Journal to your consolidation unit in the
Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app.
• You've specified the relevant fiscal year and period in the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app.
• You've assigned financial statement (FS) item mappings

Context
You release reported financial data that resides in the SAP S/4HANA system for accounting.
You have the option to display:
• Period totals for the selected units

• Differences from the previous release of the financial data
• Unreleased data from prior periods of the current fiscal year
This data results from documents posted in previous periods after the last data release when the
accounting period is still open.
The tables below list the available actions you can use in the Test and Update Run modes.
Actions You Can Perform in the Test Mode

Data from Prior
Periods (Without
Actions to Perform Universal Documents (Total) Universal Documents (Difference) Release)
In the Test mode the total number of ACDOCA documents, which were used, is displayed.
Save (Release Universal Choose Save to save your test data.

Documents)
Admin Choose Admin to define the layout of your results table.
Trace Log Choose Trace Log to display the log file.
Documents Choose Documents to open a new window with a summary of the posting results based on the
key field.
• Choose Toggle View in the lower right corner of this new window to switch between the three
views GL Account, FS Items, and Original Company Code.
• Choose Documents to display the function of the "old" Documents button, which directly dis
plays all documents without any filtering.
• Choose the icon in the Documents column of a particular line to display details for this partic
ular line in a new window. This activates a drill-down, which displays the details of a particular
document in ACDOCA. This activates the drill-down for the Release of Universal Journals as
opposed to the Display Group Journal Entries app. In this window even the custom fields in AC
DOCA are displayed.
Map Fields ACDOCA Choose Map Fields ACDOCA to display accounting data.
Map Fields ACDOCP Choose Map Fields ACDOCP to display accounting plan data.
Actions You Can Perform in the Update Mode

Data from Prior
Periods (Without
In the Update mode, you see the aggregated number of documents. However, the values in all other columns are identical
to the ones in the test mode.
Save (Release Universal Choose Save to save your data.

Documents)

Data from Prior
Periods (Without
Admin Choose Admin to define the layout of your results table.
Trace Log Choose Trace Log to display the log file.
Documents Choose Documents to open a new window with a summary of the posting results based on the
key field.
• Choose Toggle View in the lower right corner of this new window to switch between the three
views GL Account, FS Items, and Original Company Code.
• Choose Documents to display the function of the "old" Documents button, which directly dis
plays all documents without any filtering.
• Choose the icon in the Documents column for a particular line to display details for this par
ticular line in a new window. This activates a drill-down, which displays the details of a particu
lar document in ACDOCA. This activates the drill-through for the Release of Universal Journals
as opposed to the Display Group Journal Entries app. In this window even the custom fields in
ACDOCA are displayed.
Map Fields ACDOCA Choose Map Fields ACDOCA to display accounting data.
Map Fields ACDOCP Choose Map Fields ACDOCP to display accounting plan data.
 Note
In the update run of the data release task an application log is available:
• if the Data Release Task is run in the background

• in the Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks app
You can release the universal journal multiple times in the current period. Documents posted to the universal
journal up to when you release the journal are considered for consolidation.
If you release data while the current accounting period is still open, additional data can get posted in
accounting. If the data is not released again during that period, the data is ignored for consolidation purposes.
You can only release data from the accounting period that corresponds to the consolidation period in which the
release task is executed.
We recommend that you lock the accounting period before you release the data for consolidation.
 Note
Both actual and plan data can be released depending on the consolidation version you set in the global
parameters: choose the actuals version to release actual data from the universal journal (table ACDOCA) or
choose the budget version to release financial plan data (from the table ACDOCP).
 Note
The data release doesn’t support sender currency keys for transaction currencies.
Period Derivation in Group Reporting

The system uses the fiscal year variant (FYV), which is assigned in the Define Versions configuration step.

When transferring accounting financial data, on group reporting side, the system derives the posting period
based on the accounting posting date and the period definition of the assigned FYV. Note that the special
periods defined for FYVs are not considered in group reporting, that is, only the posting date is used to derive
the posting period. Nevertheless, it is possible to assign a FYV that contains special periods to consolidation
units.
 Example
You assign the K4 (Calendar Year, 4 Special Periods) FYV to a consolidation unit and make an accounting
posting using December 31 as the posting date and any of the four special periods (13, 14, 15, or 16) as the
posting period. In group reporting, the system converts the period to posting period 12 based on the
posting date December 31.
Release Journal Entries with Multiple Group Currencies in the Universal Journal
The data release task always runs in the standard version in the data monitor. If you´ve defined a version with
version attributes such as extension versions, these defined versions are also processed at the same time in
this single step.
 Note
The transferred amounts aren´t transferred in full amounts. Instead they´re transferred in the delta
amounts to the standard version.
If you release the reported financial data from the universal journal using multiple currencies:
• the task is posting level specific

• the task might only be relevant for certain versions and then the task status is updated in these versions
only
• the task accesses the same source accounting ledger for all versions, that is the standard version and its
extension versions
• the values in the local currency are the same for all versions, whereas the values of the group currency may
differ among these versions. The quantity and the unit of measure are the same in all versions
 Example
Version CU FS Item HSL HSL Key KSL KSL Key
Y10 (standard 1010 111100 1000,00 USD 1000,00 USD

version)
Y11 (group cur 1010 111100 900,00 EUR

rency exten
sion version)
Y12 (group cur 1010 111100 7000,00 CNY

rency exten
sion version)
Y13 (extension 1010 111100 1050,00 USD

version of Y10)
Y14 (extension 1010 111100 950,00 USD

version of Y13)

The table above shows what the system reads, and the table below shows what the system posts.
Version CU FS Item HSL HSL Key KSL KSL Key
Y10 1010 111100 1000,00 USD 1000,00 USD
Y11 1010 111100 900,00 EUR
Y12 1010 111100 7000,00 CNY
Y13 1010 111100 50,00 USD
Y14 1010 111100 -100,00 USD
In the above example the versions are defined as follows:
• Y10: Standard version

• Y11: Group currency extension version
• Y12: Group currency extension version
• Y13: Extension version of Y10
• Y14: Extension version of Y13
Procedure

2. Run the task Release Universal Journals.
3. Choose between the following options:
• Reported Financial Data (Totals)
• Reported Financial Data (Differences)
• Data from Prior Periods Without Release
4. Review the financial data for your consolidation unit and choose Save to release the data.
Next Steps
After you run release universal journals, you can block the task.

1.4.1.4 Data Collection
Run data collection to flexibly upload the reported financial data that is stored somewhere other than the
universal journal, to post group journal entries to correct reported financial data, or to call the application
programming interface (API) Reported Financial Data for Group Reporting – Bulk Import.
Prerequisites
You have checked the global parameters and ensured that the period is open.
Context
There are multiple ways to collect data:
• To upload reported financial data, you can run the task Data Collection in the Data Monitor or run the
Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data [page 183] app.
This task also provides links to the Post Group Journal Entries [page 193] app where you can post manual
corrections of the universal journal or of the reported data by using the document type 01 or 02
respectively.
• In addition, you can also call the application programming interface (API) service Reported Financial
Data for Group Reporting – Bulk Import to import the reported financial data of multiple
consolidation units to the SAP S/4HANA system. The API call also updates the data collection task status
for the relevant consolidation units. A second API service Reported Financial Data for Group
Reporting – Confirmation is available for receiving the status of the imported financial data, for
example, whether the import is successful or any data contains errors and requires re-import after
correction. For more information about both API services, go to the SAP API Business Hub (https://
api.sap.com ), search for them, and check Business Documentation under the Details tab for each API
service.
 Note
These two API services are published for SAP S/4HANA Cloud and can be used in the SAP S/4HANA
environment, provided that you set up the connection in Customizing for SAP S/4HANA for Group
Reporting under Data Collection for Consolidation Map Logical Port with Business System for
Reporting Data API .
• You can also collect financial data for a business unit using the SAP Group Reporting Data Collection app
on the SAP Business Technology Platform. The app also updates the data collection task status for the
relevant consolidation units.
For more information, see SAP Group Reporting Data Collection [page 157].

Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolation unit for which you want to collect data and on the relevant task.
You can also place the cursor on the consolidation group to collect data for all consolidation units included
in this group at the same time.
3. Choose Update Run.
4. Choose the flexible upload icon (alternatively choose a document type to post a correction in the Post
Group Journal Entries app).
5. Choose an Upload method.
6. Upload the file.
7. Choose Execute.
8. Check the detailed log for the results.
In the detailed log, all the records that are written successfully have the posting level 00 and document
type 00.
Next Steps
After you run data collection, you can block the task if no errors are displayed.
1.4.1.4.1 SAP Group Reporting Data Collection
You can collect financial data for a business unit using the SAP Group Reporting Data Collection app on the SAP
Business Technology Platform. The app also updates the data collection task status in the data monitor for the
relevant consolidation units. For more information, see https://help.sap.com/viewer/p/
SAP_Group_Reporting_Data_Collection.
How-To Video (English only)
This video shows how the SAP Group Reporting Data Collection app works.
 Note

1.4.1.4.2 Multiple Data Collection Tasks in Data Monitor
You can define multiple data collection tasks in the data monitor. The data collection tasks are assigned to
unique document types. Identifying a corresponding data entry, mainly updating its monitor status, is done by
using the proper document type in the file, or by performing the task from the monitor.
Configuration
You can create new data collection tasks in Data Monitor in the configuration step SAP S/4HANA Group
Reporting Data Collection for Consolidation Define Task . In addition you need to assign new data entry
tasks with document types in the configuration step SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting Data Collection for
Consolidation Define Data Collection Tasks with Document Type Assignment .
The assignment of Document Types to tasks need to be unique within one task group (one document type
must not be assigned to more than one task). At the same time, one task can be assigned with multiple
document types.
Usage
When using multiple data collection tasks, you use the corresponding document type in the upload file and
assign different document types to these tasks for the upload file. Every task is displayed in its own column.
 Example
Task 2: Document Type 2 and Document Type 3
• When using the custom data collection task, with an assigned document type, you specify the
corresponding document type in the upload file, or you omit lines with the document type definition from
the file.
• If the upload file doesn’t contain a document type, the default type (alphabetically the first with posting
level 00 and business application B = Flexible Upload) is used by the system.
• If the document type contained in the upload file doesn't match any existing assignment of document type
to data collection task, the default data collection task is used, which is the first one in the data monitor.
Default Document Type
• The default document type always refers to the first document type, with PL 00 and business application B
in alphabetical ascending order. If there's no document type specified in the header of the upload file, this
default document type is automatically applied to the upload file as a write document type.
• The default document type is the taken for data posting until it is overwritten by the customizing CX8TT02
(TF572). If an input document type is explicitly assigned to a DTX task, the status of this task is checked
and updated. The default DTX task plays no role.
Default Data Collection Task
• The default data collection task is the first data entry task in the active task group (in the monitor).
• It automatically adopts unassigned document types according to the following criteria: The Posting level
00 + Automatic posting + business application A, B, E (These are internally processed by a flexible upload).

• The default data collection task also adopts unassigned document types for manual posting, posting levels
01, 10.
Data Collection Task for Posting
The data collection task to use depends on to which data collection task the write doc type is explicitly or
implicitly assigned.
Assignment of Document Type to Task
The document type assignment is version dependent. It is assigned if it appears in a TF572 record for a
respective version and the current fiscal period.
The document type is assigned to a task, which is assigned to an active task group. It means the task group is
assigned for a current consolidation version from a certain period and year.
The document type must not be assigned to multiple tasks within one task group.
If the document type is not assigned to any task, or if the task is not assigned to any task group in the current
version and time, the assignment is invalid. The document type is unassigned then.
Consistency of the document type: Task assignment must be checked during maintenance or relevant
customizing (transactions CX8TT02, CXE0) and during an upload execution.
Task and Document Type for Posting
Flexible upload can be executed from the data monitor by selecting a data entry task or it can be executed
without the monitor using transaction FINCS_UPL_EXEC or via a corresponding tile in the Flexible Upload app.
1.4.1.4.3 Exporting Planning Data from SAP Analytics

Cloud to Group Reporting
You can export planning data from SAP Analytics Cloud to SAP S/4HANA for group reporting. Get an overview
of this process and learn how to check the status of it.
Prerequisites
To export planning data from SAP Analytics Cloud to SAP S/4HANA for group reporting, the following
prerequisites must be fulfilled:
• Planning data for SAP S/4HANA for group reporting is available in SAP Analytics Cloud.
• A data collection task with an explicit document type assignment is part of the data monitor task group.
The document type in this assignment must be configured for business application E (External Reported
Financial Data), posting level 00, and automatic document posting.

Create an Export Configuration in SAP Analytics Cloud
To export planning data from SAP Analytics Cloud, you first must define an export configuration in SAP
Analytics Cloud. For a step-by-step guide on how to do this, see Exporting Group Financial Plan Data to SAP S/
4HANA or SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
Run the Export Configuration
When the export configuration is executed in SAP Analytics Cloud, the planning data is exported to SAP S/
4HANA for group reporting.
The planning data is divided into logical data packages during the export. Each logical package is composed of
one of each of the following elements:
• Consolidation unit
• Fiscal year and period
• Consolidation version
• Consolidation chart of accounts (COA)
• Document type
Data is written into the group journal for each logical data package.
 Note
Logical data packages are written independently from each other. This means that it could happen that
some of the packages are successfully written, some are only partially written, and others are not written at
all.
Tracking the Status of the Export
You can track the status of the export in SAP S/4HANA for group reporting and in SAP Analytics Cloud.
In SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting

For a high-level overview of the status, the status information for each logical data package appears in the data
monitor. The data monitor task, where the status of the export is reported, is identified by the document type
you’ve specified in the export configuration. Therefore, the task group definition only allows unique
assignments of the respective document types. If no data collection task can be identified for a logical data
package (for example, the data monitor customizing is incomplete or the document type in the export
configuration is not suitable), then no status is reported in the data monitor.
 Note
To see the statuses of all logical data packages in the data monitor, you may need to vary the global
parameters. For example, you may need to adjust and readjust the fiscal year period or the consolidation
unit to see other logical data packages and their statuses.

For detailed information on the status, you can use the Last Log functionality in the data monitor. This allows
you to see detailed information for each logical data packages. This is especially useful in case there are any
errors. Alternatively, you can use the Task Logs app to access the relevant log by filtering for the data collection
task that the document type used for the export is assigned to.
In SAP Analytics Cloud
For a high-level overview of the status, SAP Analytics Cloud only displays a single aggregated status for the
whole data export instead of an individual status for each logical data package. If the data export was
successful for all logical packages without any errors, you receive a green status, and the number of written
data records is displayed. If there were errors during the export, you receive a yellow status, and the number of
Rows Rejected indicates the number of error messages.
 Note
The number of Rows Accepted is the calculated difference of the total number of data records of the export
minus the number of Rows Rejected. Error messages are aggregated and not related to single data records,
so the number of Rows Accepted doesn’t necessarily represent the number of successfully written data
records.
For detailed information on the status, you can use the Download Rejected link in the overall status message in
the data management workspace of a planning model. With this, you receive a CSV file with the aggregated
error messages. In the file, you have further information at the level of logical data packages.
Related Information
Exporting Group Financial Plan Data to SAP S/4HANA or SAP S/4HANA Cloud
1.4.1.5 Validation of Universal Journal
Run validation of universal journals to check if errors exist in universal journals in the form of missing or
incorrect subassignments for financial statement (FS) items.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Assigned the data transfer method Read from Universal Document on the Data Collection tab, in the
Consolidation Group Hierarchy app, to your consolidation unit
• Run the task Release Universal Journal

Context
If errors exist in the form of missing or incorrect subassignments for FS items where a subassignment is
required, these are discovered by this task.
 Note
This is only relevant if the data collection method is set to Read from Universal Journal.
To proceed with further consolidation tasks, this validation task must run without errors. It is possible to
correct the submitted data manually using manual posting with the special document type posting level 0C
Adjustment Entry for Universal Document.
To correct errors, open the Post Group Journal Entries app and select document type 01 Manual correction of
universal journal. For more information, see Post Group Journal Entries [page 193].
Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation unit for which you want to validate universal journals and on the
You can also place the cursor on the consolidation group to validate universal journals for all consolidation
units included in this group at the same time.
3. Check the results using the log provided.
Next Steps
After you run validation of universal journals, you can block the task if no errors are displayed.
1.4.1.6 Calculate Net Income
Calculate and post net income to the selected financial statement (FS) items in the balance sheet and profit/
loss (P&L).
Prerequisites
You have:

• Configured the Specify Selected FS Items for Automatic Posting
Context
You run calculate net income in every period. The annual net income will be calculated and written to FS items
Net Income in the balance sheet and in the P&L.
Reported financial data is usually collected with an initial imbalance in the financial statements (balance sheet,
P&L). The initial imbalance of the balance sheet must correspond to the imbalance of the P&L. The system
posts the annual net income when you run the task. This ensures that the balance sheet and the P&L are
consistent. Once the adjustment is posted, the two statements (balance sheet and P&L) balance again.
 Example
The figure below illustrates an example of calculating net income:
In this example, the initial imbalance of the balance sheet (-100) corresponds to the imbalance of the P&L
(100).
 Note
The system calculates the annual net income using the same document type as the reported data for
posting level (PL) 00. Only for data that is released from accounting (posting level is initial), the system
calculates the annual net income using document type 05.
Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolation unit for which you want to calculate the net income and on the relevant
task.
3. Choose Update Run.
If you have run the task successfully, a detailed log about the calculated net income result is displayed.

Next Steps
After you run calculation of net income, you can block the task.
1.4.1.7 Reported Data Validation
Run reported data validation to validate the reported financial data in the local currency according to the
validation method you assigned to your consolidation unit.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Defined the validation rules and the validation methods using the corresponding apps, alternatively you
can use the pre-delivered validation method
• Assigned the validation method to your consolidation unit using the corresponding app
Context
A validation method contains a set of validation rules that verify data correctness according to basic financial
principles, such as the following:
• The net income calculated in the profit/loss (P&L) statement must equal the net income in the equity of
the balance sheet
• The total assets must equal the sum of the total liabilities plus the sum of total equity
• The net accounting value of lands and buildings must be greater than or equal to 0
After the task is completed, a detailed validation log is displayed showing the validation result and any error or
warning messages.
If you run this task as a test and update run, you are redirected to the Manage Data Validation Tasks – Reported
Data app.
Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation unit for which you want to validate reported data and on the relevant
task and choose Update Run.

Next Steps
After you run reported data validation, you can block the task if no errors are displayed.
1.4.1.8 Manual Posting
Run manual posting if you need to post group journal entries manually to adjust data. For example, you may
need to post correcting or standardizing entries to the reported data collected in the system.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Checked the global parameters in the Data Monitor app and ensured that the period is open
• Defined document types for manual posting
• Defined tasks for manual posting
Context
Although consolidation allows you to run most tasks automatically, in some cases you may want to supplement
automatic postings with manual postings. In addition to this, it is often necessary to manually adjust the
reported data of consolidation units to the requirements of the group.
To post manual entries, you can run the task in the Data Monitor or run the Post Group Journal Entries [page
193] app.
Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation unit for which you want to post data and on the relevant task and
choose Update run.
For more information, see Post Group Journal Entries.
Next Steps
After you run manual postings, you can block the task.

1.4.1.9 Currency Translation
Run currency translation (CT) to translate the currency of financial statements from the local currency (LC)
into the group currency (GC) so that the financial statements from local companies can be included in group
consolidation.
For more information on different currencies, see Fundamentals [page 167].
Before you get started
 Caution
To get the desired closing outcome, you must always run and complete the Annual Net Income Task before
you run the Currency Translation Task.
You have made the following settings for currency translation:
• Maintained exchange rates:

1. Open the Currency Exchange Rates app.
2. Check and update the exchange rates for the relevant period.
 Note
For actuals, update exchange rate type AVG and CLO, for planning scenarios, update exchange rate type
AVG1 and CLO1, and for simulation of actuals, update exchange rate type AVG2 and CLO2.
• Assigned a translation method to the consolidation unit (CU):

1. Go to the Consolidation Units - Create & Change app.
2. Select the relevant CU.
3. Update the translation method in the Methods tab.
The translation method determines the exchange rate used for translating financial statement (FS) items, and
how translation differences are posted. For each CU, you specify a single translation method. The assignment
of a translation method to a consolidation unit is time- and version-dependent.
• You can choose among the following methods:

• Method S0902 (Translation-FC@First Period - Periodic)
• Method S0903 (Standard Translation - Periodic)
• Method S0904 (Translation-FC@Incoming Unit)
• Method S0905 (Standard Translation Activity-Based C/I)
• Method S0906 (Standard Translation Activity-Based-FC)
• Method S0907 (S4 Accounting - GC without Retranslation)
• Method Y0901 (Standard Translation - YTD)
• Method Y0902 (S4 Accounting GC)
• Method Y0903 (Translation - S4 Accounting and Upload)
For more information, see Translation Methods [page 170].

• Assigned the currency translation attribute to the FS items:
1. Open Define Financial Statement Items app.
2. Assign the currency translation attribute to the FS items.
Or import the file that contains FS items by using the Import Master Data for Consolidation Fields app.
Context
Corporate groups must prepare their consolidated financial statement using the group currency.
If the local currency of the consolidation unit is different from the group currency, the currency translation
needs to translate the local currency into the group currency. The translation rules are defined in each CT
method, which is assigned to individual consolidation units If the local currency of the consolidation unit is the
same as the group currency, the system always copies the value in currency to group currency.
Procedure
 Note
The system changes the status to irrelevant for CUs where the LC equals the GC.
2. Place the cursor on the CU for which you want to translate the currency and on the relevant task and
choose Update run.
The system creates additional lines with the translation indicators 1 and 4 depending on the amount in the
LC and the rules in the currency translation method.
 Note
If you’ve run the currency translation task and errors occurred due to missing exchange rates or
imbalanced reported data, for example, the currency translation still posts data and group currency
values are available for analysis. Nevertheless, the currency translation task status is Error and after
the data is corrected, it’s required to run the currency translation again.
Next Steps
After you run currency translation, you can block the task.
1.4.1.9.1 Fundamentals
In group reporting, the following currencies are used:
• Local currency: The local currency is the currency in which the consolidation unit reports its financial data
to the consolidation group. This is equal to the local currency of the corresponding company code in
accounting. However, it is possible to source the local currency value of a consolidation unit from a

different currency, which is not the local currency of the company code. You can, for example, source the
functional currency of a company code stored in a different currency field in accounting. This is defined in
the consolidation unit master data.
 Note
Sourcing the local currency value of a consolidation unit from a different currency is only available in a
year before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger.
• Transaction currency: The transaction currency is the currency in which the original accounting document
is posted. The transaction currency is used for the intercompany reconciliation process.
• Group currency: The group currency is the currency in which the consolidation group publishes its financial
statement. It is defined in the consolidation version. If the old reporting logic is active, it is defined by
assigning the corresponding consolidation ledger to the consolidation group. For more information, see
Consolidation Ledger [page 74].
In the first currency translation (CT) step, reported financial data is translated from the local currency amount
into the group currency using the reference exchange rate for all FS items. This first translation helps detect
translation differences in a later step and ensures that the overall translation is balanced.
 Note
The reference exchange rate always uses the Closing Rate exchange rate type. For more information, see
Maintain Exchange Rates [page 141].
In the second step, the local currency amounts of the specified combinations of FS items and subitems are
translated into the group currency by applying their respective exchange rate types, for example, the Average
Rate. The CT method determines the exchange rate types used and the FS items to which the incurred
translation and rounding differences are posted.
In the third step, the difference between reference translation (first step) and special translation (second step)
is calculated and stored on a difference accounting object, for example, on the same FS Item for a currency
translation difference subitem or on a difference FS Item, such as the currency translation reserve.
Once the reported financial data is translated in group currency, the system checks that the group currency
value is balanced. If the group currency values are not balanced and the local currency values are balanced, the
system posts the difference as rounding entries.
The results for all three steps are displayed in the task log in respective columns.
1.4.1.9.2 Scenarios
The following describes currency translation in accounting and in group reporting:
• In accounting, local currency values are obtained by translating the transaction currency values (if they are
different) using the current exchange rate valid at the posting date. During the local close, values in
transaction currencies can be valuated again using the exchange rate valid at period end.
• In group reporting, group currency values are obtained by translating the local currency values using
specific exchange rates and methods. However, it is also possible to use other currency values in
accounting to source the group currency in group reporting. This is defined in the Define Versions
configuration activity using Group Currency Source in a year as of the From Year for Group Reporting

Preparation Ledger. Otherwise, it's defined in the consolidation units master data using Source for Group
Currency Key Figure.
The following scenarios are available:
The local currency values in accounting are reported in group reporting. Local and group currency values in
accounting are used as the basis for the calculation of group currency values in group reporting, meaning the
currency difference between the current rate from accounting and the closing rate from group reporting is
calculated.

The local currency values in accounting are reported in group reporting, where they are translated into the
group currency.
Another currency (for example, functional currency) in accounting is used as the source for the local currency
in group reporting. It is then translated into the group currency. However, this scenario is not possible when
using the Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 613].
For scenario 1, you can only use CT method Y0902 (S4 Accounting GC), for scenario 2 and 3, you can also use
other CT methods. For more information, see Translation Methods [page 170]
Example 1: Currency translation at the daily spot rate in accounting:
If you calculate the GC value for the translation in accounting at the daily rate, you get the highest possible
accuracy. You can then re-translate the GC value, using the CT method for an additional translation using the
closing rate for the balance sheet.
Example 2: Currency translation at a constant rate in accounting:
You can also calculate the GC value at a constant currency rate in accounting and keep it as a reference in
group reporting to show the foreign exchange rate impact in your financial group statements. For this scenario,
you might need to reprocess the data in a separate consolidation version, if you need translations both, at an
actuals rate and at a constant currency rate
1.4.1.9.3 Translation Methods
The currency translation (CT) methods define how the currency translation takes place depending on the
financial statement (FS) items and subitems.
As a general principle, the following rules apply:
• Profit and Loss (P&L) FS items: Local currency values are translated using the average (A) rate.

• Balance Sheet (B/S) FS items (investments and equity excluded): The closing balances are translated
using the closing (C) rate. More precisely, closing balances are not translated directly because they are
obtained by aggregating the different subitems.
These subitems are translated as follow:
• Opening balance: Values are not translated, but are kept as they were translated in the prior period.
• Movements: Values are translated using the average rate.
• Incoming units: Depending on the selected currency translation method, the values are translated as
follows:
• Using the closing rate of the prior year (if the consolidation unit is acquired during the first period)
• Using the average rate (if the consolidation unit is not acquired during the current period)
• Using the specific incoming (J) rate (if the consolidation unit is acquired during the current period)
The currency difference resulting from the translation using different rates is recorded on the original FS
items as the subitem currency difference. As a consequence, the sum of the subitems (opening,
movements, incoming, and currency difference) is equivalent to the translation of the closing balance
using the closing rate.
• Investments and equity FS items: The method is similar to the method described above for B/S FS items,
but the currency difference is recorded on a distinct FS item, included in the equity section. Since the
currency difference is not recorded on the original FS item, the closing balance of the investments and
equity FS items does not correspond to a translation at closing rate. Instead, it is based on an historical
translation.
The translation of the P&L FS items, and the balance sheet movements using the average rate can be done
using the periodic or the cumulative approach. Each approach is translated in the following way::
• Periodic: Each periodic value is translated using the rate applicable for this period.
• Cumulative: The cumulative value is translated using the rate applicable for the current period.
You can choose from the following pre-delivered currency translation methods:
statement and the movements-related FS items in the balance sheet, S0902 translates periodic values at
the exchange rates for their respective periods.
automatic consolidation of investments in the consolidation monitor. The translation method uses the No
Retranslation of Existing Group Currency Value translation key for investment and equity, to fix their group
currency values to the historical rate. This means that in data collection of reported financial data for
investment and equity, you must maintain the amounts in both local and group currency.
• S0906 (Standard Tranlation Activity-Based FC): It can be assigned to apply a specific rate for opening
balance of incoming CU using the activity-based COI similarly to S0904 used in RBCOI.
• S0907 (S4 Accounting GC without Retranslation): Similar to Y0902 that uses translation key 6 for all
sequences to convert P&L and BS FS items. S0907 uses “*” as reference exchange rate indicator. The GC
amounts are not retranslated and no translation differences are calculated in group reporting.
• Y0901 (Standard Translation - YTD): Same as S0903, except that for the FS items in the P&L statement
and the movements-related FS items in the balance sheet, S0903 translates periodic values at the

exchange rates for their respective periods while Y0901 translates cumulative values at the monthly
average exchange rate of the current period.
• Y0902 (S4 Accounting GC): It can be assigned to CUs that set Read from Universal Document as the data
transfer method and therefore read financial data from universal documents.
• Y0903(Translation-S4 Accounting and Upload): It treats data from accounting differently than uploaded
data. For data from accounting, it reads group currency amounts from accounting directly. For uploaded
data, it translates uploaded periodic data with average exchange rate.
The main differences between these CT methods are the Exchange Rate Indicator (ERI) and the Translation Key
(CT Key) that are assigned to the FS item selections. ERI determines the exchange rate to be used in the
currency translation, either monthly average rate (AVG) or monthly closing rate (CLO). CT key controls
whether cumulative values are translated at the rate for current period (YTD) or periodic values are translated
at the rates for their respective periods (PER). The table below displays the detailed settings for each method.
Descrip Opening Balances in B/S FS Items - Incom Investments and

Method tion P&L, B/S Movements B/S* ing Units Equity in B/S*
tion-
FC@First
Period -
Periodic
Transla
tion - Peri
odic
tion-
FC@In
coming
Unit
ity-Based
COI
S0906 Standard AVG PER AVG PER INC2 PER Existing group cur
trans. Act. rency values are not
based-FC retranslated
S0907 S4 acct Existing group currency values are not retranslated. No translation differences are calculated in
GC w/o re group reporting.
transla
tion
Transla
tion - YTD

Descrip Opening Balances in B/S FS Items - Incom Investments and
Method tion P&L, B/S Movements B/S* ing Units Equity in B/S*

counting
GC
Y0903 Transla AVG PER AVG PER AVG PER AVG PER
tion-S4
and Up
load (Up
loaded
Data)
Transla Existing group currency values are not retranslated.

tion-S4
and Up
load (Re
leased
Universal
Docu
ments)
value.
When a combination of FS item and subitem is not included in any method step, the reference exchange rate
defined in the method applies.
Once the reported financial data is translated into group currency, the system checks for each rounding entry
defined in the currency translation method that the group currency value is balanced. If the group currency
value is not balanced and the local currency values are balanced, then the system posts the difference as a
rounding entries.
The rounding differences are posted in group currency on the following FS item:
• B/S rounding difference is posted on FS item 314800

• Annual net income - B/S, P&L rounding difference is posted on FS item 799000
• P&L rounding difference is posted on FS item 604000
For more information on ERI and CT Key, see Details [page 173].
1.4.1.9.4 Details
Integration
Financial data can already exist in the group currency (GC) before the task Currency Translation (CT) is run.
This is the case in the following instances:
• You have entered data directly in the GC using flexible upload.

• You have entered data using release universal journal and you have released the values in GC from the
universal document.
For consolidation units that are integrated with accounting, both the local currency (LC) and optionally the GC
amounts are read from the universal journal without translating again. You can also assign a specific CT

method (Y0902 or Y0903) to the consolidation unit to keep the GC value from the universal journal and to
check it against the reference value. In this case, the CT will take the existing GC value as the GC amount, and
the reference amount is calculated based on the reference exchange rate (closing rate). The difference between
them will be calculated and posted to the respective difference item/subitem.
Parameters in CT Methods
A CT method is comprised of multiple method entries. Each method entry defines how to translate for a certain
selection, such as a selection of FS items, subitems, and possibly a document type. The following parameters
are needed to determine the specific exchange rates in a translation:
• Exchange Rate Indicator

An exchange rate type is a key used to enter exchange rates in the system. The exchange rate indicator
specifies for a version which exchange rate type must be read.
Special Version Ex Assigned Exchange

Start Year/Period change Rate Rate Indicator Usage Exchange Rate Type
2010/12 Y10 (Actuals) A Consolidation AVG

Monthly Average Rate
2010/12 Y 11 (Actuals @ A Budget Consolidation AVG1

Budget rates) Monthly Average Rate
2010/12 Y12 (Actuals @ Simu A Consolidation Simula AVG2

lated rates) tion Average Rate
The combination of exchange rate type and exchange rate indicator allow you to find the correct exchange
rate for the specific versions (for example, actuals or plan versions).
• Translation Key
In addition to the exchange rate type, you assign a translation key for each method entry.
Translation Key Description Procedure for the Translation
1 Translation of cumulative local values The exchange rate is taken from the
at the rate for the current period. exchange rate table. The system
translates the local currency values
accumulated between the carryfor
ward period 000 and the current pe
riod, using the exchange rate for the
current period. The result is a cumula
tive group currency value.
5 Translation of each period at the appli The exchange rate is taken from the
cable rate for the period. exchange rate table. The system
translates the local currency values of
each period using the exchange rate
for each respective period. The result
is a cumulative group currency value.

Translation Key Description Procedure for the Translation
6 Existing group currency values are not The group currency values that exist
re-translated. in the database on CT Indicator 0, are
considered valid. Therefore, the sys
tem does not re-translate the local
currency value. Consolidation units
with the real-time update data trans
fer method have data in the local and
group currency.
Other translation keys are not supported.
• CT Indicator
In currency translation, data are recorded with CT indicators. The main CT indicators are explained as
follows:
CT Indicator Description
0, or empty GC value as available from the source data records, for ex
ample collected from the universal journal or by flexible
upload. In case no GC value is transferred from the source
records, the value is empty, or 0.
1 Difference between the specific translation GC value and

reference GC value
4 Difference between the reference GC value and source GC

value (on CT indicator 0). In case no GC value from the
source records, the value equals to the GC value calcu
lated at reference rate.
If the local currency equals the group currency of the

group currency extension version, the local currency
doesn’t need to be translated. The system copies your lo
cal currency value to your group currency value with C/T
indicator 4.
Indicators 2 and 3 are only relevant if you select the Temporal Translation Difference checkbox when
defining a CT method so that translation differences caused by exchange rate fluctuations between periods
are stored separately.
• Integration With Document Types

Currency translation uses the original document type to write group currency values, which means the
document type does not change.
The only exception is for rounding entries for posting levels initial, 00, 01, and 0C, which are written on a
specific document type, which is defined based on the following:
Properties
Posting Level 00 Reported Data: Entry

Properties
Balance Check 2 No Balance Check
Business Application D Rounding
Currency Translation Log

After you have run the task successfully, a detailed translation log is displayed, where you can check, for
example, the translation method, sequence, selection ID, FS items, subitems, exchange rates, local currency
amounts, group currency amounts, and translation differences.
During the CT, the translation is done for each method entry and its corresponding Selection ID. A selection
includes FS items, subitems, and possibly document types.
In the CT log, for each combination of FS item and subitem, the following item types are displayed as rows:
• A row that reflects the translation in the group currency (item type: Currency Translation).
• A row that reflects the currency difference (item types: Difference). This row also displays on which FS item
or subitem the difference is posted.
• Total: These rows display the total group currency values.
 Note
Several Difference item types exist depending on where the currency translation difference is posted. For
example, Posting to Trigger, Not Affecting Net Income, and Rounding Difference.
The rows include the following information:
• The translation method, the method entry/sequence, the selection ID, the corresponding FS item, and the
subitem
• The CT key, which can be used in combination with the exchange rate indicator, to define, for example, if
the translation is periodic or year to date, the exchange rate indicator, and the exchange rate used for the
translation of the FS item or subitem
• The local currency, the group currency, the reference amount (using the closing rate), and the translation
difference amount (= reference amount - group currency)
For more information on the task log, see Task Logs [page 218].
If the local currency equals the group currency of the group currency extension version, the local currency
doesn’t need to be translated and the system copies the local currency value to the group currency value. In
the log, it is displayed with the specific YYY selection and the Copied from LC Value selection ID.
When a combination of FS item and subitem is not included in any method step, the reference exchange rate
defined in the method applies. This is indicated in the log with the Other FS Items sequence (sequence ZZZ).
1.4.1.9.5 Examples
• Example 1: Translation of Cumulative Value

This example is based on the translation key 1 (cumulative value) in the relevant method entry and uses
the following reported financial data in EUR. The GC is USD.

Reported Financial Data
on Item 111100 Period 10/ Year XX Period 11/ Year XX Period 12/ Year XX
Periodic value in LC 80.00 € 30.00 € 20.00 €
Cumulative value in LC 80.00 € 110.00 € 130.00 €
The reference translation is made as follows:
Calculation of the GC value (Based on the Reference Rate)

Exchange rate (based on in 1.55 1.45 1.65
dicator C)
Calculation of the reference 80*1.55 110*1.45 130*1.65

value (based on the cumula
tive value)
Reference value 124.00 USD 159.50 USD 214.50 USD
Calculation of the GC value (Based on the Specific Rate)

Exchange rate (Based on in 1.50 1.40 1.60
dicator A)
Calculation of the value in 80*1.50 110*1.40 130*1.60

GC
Value in GC 120.00 USD 154.00 USD 208.00 USD
The difference between the reference and the specific rate is posted to the same item on subitem 980 (CT
adjustments).
Difference 4.00 USD 5.50 USD 6.50 USD
For the data records processed in this translation, the following translation indicators are set:
Item CT Indicator Period 10/Year XX Period 11/Year XX Period 12/Year XX
Item 111100/subitem 1 -4.00 USD -5.50 USD -6.50 USD

900
Item 111100/subitem 1 4.00 USD 5.50 USD 6.50 USD

980

900
• Example 2: Translation of Periodic Value

This example is based on the translation key 5 (periodic value) the relevant method entry and uses the
following reported financial data in EUR. The GC is USD.
Reported Financial Data

on Item 111100 Period 10/ Year XX Period 11/ Year XX Period 12/ Year XX
Periodic value in LC 80.00 € 30.00 € 20.00 €
Cumulative value in LC 80.00 € 110.00 € 130.00 €

The reference translation is made as follows:
Calculation of the GC value (Based on the Reference Rate)

Exchange rate (based on in 1.55 1.45 1.65
dicator C)
Calculation of the reference 80*1.55 110*1.45 130*1.65

value (based on the cumula
tive value)
Reference value 124.00 USD 159.50 USD 214.50 USD
Calculation of the GC value (Based on the Specific Rate)

Exchange rate (Based on in 1.50 1.40 1.60
dicator A)
Calculation of the value in 80*1.50 (30*1.40) + 120 (20*1.60) + 162

GC
Value in GC 120.00 USD 162.00 USD 194.00 USD
The difference between the reference and the specific rate is posted to the same item but to subitem 980.
Difference 4.00 USD -2.50 USD 20.50 USD
For the data records processed in this translation, the following translation indicators are set:
Item CT Indicator Period 10/Year XX Period 11/Year XX Period 12/Year XX
Item 111100/subitem 1 -4.00 USD 2.50 USD -20.50 USD

900
Item 111100/subitem 1 4.00 USD -2.50 USD 20.50 USD

980

900
1.4.1.10 Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes
Run preparation for consolidation group changes to adjust reported and standardized data when a
consolidation unit is acquired by a consolidation group or divested from a consolidation group. After this data is
adjusted, the financial statements (FS) contain only the data that arose during the time the consolidation unit
was part of the consolidation group.
Prerequisites
 Caution
Information for Customers Using The New Group Reporting Logic

With the introduction of a new architecture/reporting logic, this task is only visible for customers who have
an initial SAP S/4HANA release earlier than 1909 or who have activated the new reporting logic. If the new
reporting logic is activated the task is visible, but cannot be run. The task status is set to irrelevant. For
customers who have an initial SAP S/4HANA 1909 release, the task is not delivered.
You have:
• Updated the assignments of your consolidation unit to your consolidation group (period on year of the first
consolidation, period on year of the last consolidation)
• Run the task Currency Translation before running Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes.
Context
When a consolidation unit is acquired by a consolidation group or divested from a consolidation group, the
financial data must be adjusted.
The task Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes automatically posts these adjustments. The following
table shows an overview of the adjustment entries for the purchase method:
Between First
Before Acquisi During First Con Consolidation and
tion solidation Divestiture During divestiture After divestiture
Adjustments Financial data is For balance sheet No adjustment. For balance sheet Financial data is
reversed. FS items, the fi- FS items, the fi- reversed.
nancial data of pe nancial data of pe
riods prior to the riods prior to the
first consolidation divestiture is re
is posted to the ac versed using the
quisition subitem. divestiture sub
The balance sheet item. The balance
FS item net in sheet FS item net
come is reclassi incomeis reclassi
fied as net income fied as net in
prior to first con come / clearing.
solidation.
Record type on Record type A Record type 0 Record type 0 Record type D
which the adjust
ment is posted
The following table shows an overview of the adjustment entries for the equity method:
Between First
Adjustments Financial data is Financial data is Financial data is Financial data is Financial data is
reversed. reversed. reversed. reversed. reversed.

Between First
Record type on Record type A Record type E Record type E Record type E Record type D
which the adjust
ment is posted
For more information on record types, see Record Types [page 399].
 Note
For consolidated data (interunit eliminations), the partner unit is also evaluated for these adjustments.
Posting Levels
There are special posting levels for the adjustment entries.
The following table shows the posting levels in which entries were originally made, and the posting levels for the
associated adjustment entries:
Posting Level for Adjustment Entries for Consolidation

Original Posting Level Group Changes
Space - Reported Financial Data from Realtime Update 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
00 - Reported Financial Data 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
0C - Corrections to accounting data 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
0T - Rounding to Currency Translation 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
01 - Adjustments to Reported Financial Data 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
10 - Standardizing Entries 12 - Standardizing Entries: Consolidation Group Changes
20* - Two-Sided Elimination Entries 22 - Two-Sided Elimination Entries: Consolidation Group

Changes
*Posting level 20 is adjusted by posting level 22. This is done in the Preparation for Consolidation Group Change
task in the Consolidation Monitor [page 381].
 Note
The data records for the preparation postings for consolidation group changes are neither translated nor
carried forward.
Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation unit for which you want to prepare consolidation group changes and
on the relevant task and choose Update Run.
3. Check the results, using the log provided.

Next Steps
After you run preparation for consolidation group changes, you can block the task.
1.4.1.11 Standardized Data Validation
Run standardized data validation to validate the financial data in the group currency according to the validation
method you assigned to your consolidation unit.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Defined the validation rules and the validation methods using the corresponding apps or you can use the
pre-delivered validation method
• Assigned the validation method to your consolidation unit using the corresponding app
Context
This is the final validation task run on the standardized financial data in the group currency.
If you run this task as a test and update run, you are redirected to the Manage Data Validation Tasks –
Standardized Data app.
Procedure

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation unit for which you want to validate standardized data and on the
Next Steps
After you run standardized data validation, you can block the task if no errors are displayed.

1.4.1.12 Custom Tasks in the Data and Consolidation Monitor
You can create custom tasks in the Data and Consolidation Monitor, if you miss a specific task in the standard
system or if you want to refine your tasks.
 Example
You create a custom task, which you use as a sign-off task. To do so, you create a custom task that checks
whether all preceding tasks in the Data Monitor have been performed with the status "successful". The task
is closed, if this condition is met. The sign-off task is the last milestone, which has to be confirmed before
the Data Monitor can be closed.
Define Customizing Activities and Implement the BAdI.
To create your own custom tasks, you first have to complete the corresponding Customizing activities. Then,
you have to create your implementation using the corresponding BAdI as follows:
1. Complete the required definition in the Customizing under SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting Custom
Tasks for Consolidation Custom Task for Data Monitor / Custom Task for Consolidation Monitor Add
Custom Task for Data Monitor / Add Custom Task for Consolidation Monitor
2. Then you implement the BAdI BADI_FINCS_CUST_DATAMON or BADI_FINCS_CUST_CONSMON for the
custom task/s you defined in step 1.
To do so choose in the Customizing SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting BAdIs for Group Reporting
BAdI: Custom Task for Data Monitor / BAdI: Custom Task for Consolidation Monitor .
By opening the BAdI (Business Add-In) Documentation tab you can view the BAdI-specific documentation.
Then follow the standard steps to implement a BAdI/s for your defined Custom Task/s for Data Monitor
and/or Custom Task/s for Consolidation Monitor.
1.4.2 Copy Transaction Data
With this app you copy reported financial data and additional financial data from the source consolidation
version to the target consolidation version. For example, you copy records from version Actuals to version Plans
or Budgets.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Ensured that the destination period is open

• Unlocked the task Data Collection in the Data Monitor app for the destination consolidation unit
Context
You can specify which of the following data types you want to copy:
• Reported financial data

• Standardized financial data
• Elimination entries
• Consolidation entries

You can further restrict the data to a range of financial statement (FS) items, subitems, or you can restrict the
data using different dimensions.
If the old reporting logic is active, the ledger is taken from the consolidation group specified in the selection
screen. When you assign different consolidation ledgers (with different group currencies) to the consolidation
group in the target version, the data is copied to a different target ledger (group currency) implicitly.
 Note
If you copy data with posting level blank (Realtime update from Accounting), it is replaced by posting level
00. This means that a drill-down to the original accounting data is not possible for copied data.
If you have run the copy successfully, the data collection task gets blocked in the target version (if the Block
Automatically checkbox is set in the Task Groups customizing activity (transaction CXE0) for the data
collection task).
More Information
• Desktop
1.4.3 Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data
You can upload reported financial data for several periods in one step. This is useful when you want to upload
planning or forecasting data.
To upload reported financial data, you have:
• Opened all periods that are included in the upload file

• Unblocked the Data Collection task for all periods and the respective consolidation unit
• Assigned the data transfer method Flexible upload in the Data Collection tab to your consolidation unit.
Note that assigning the data transfer method Read from Universal Document also allows you to use flexible
upload.
• Prepared the file you want to upload according to the requirements of flexible upload:
• Use the field separator specified in the upload method (for example, semicolon or tab).
• Specify the parameters in the rows starting with a P.

• Specify the column structure in the row starting with a D using the supported field names.
• Add the data rows in the rows starting with a 2.
To download the file template, see 2659672 .
 Example
If the upload method SRD2 (File Driven Upload method (Comma Separated Values (CSV), 1,000.00)) is
selected for your consolidation unit, you need to prepare a CSV file.
 Note
You can also upload your data using the XLSX file format. XLS is not allowed, however.
The following table is an example of what the CSV file should look like:
*Parame
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format
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mode)
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version.
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mode)
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In the table above, P stands for parameters, D for the header row, and 2 for the data value in the row.
*Parameter is not uploaded.
In the CSV file, replace the field values shown within the angle brackets with your values and remove the
angle brackets. The quantity field can contain numbers with up to 21 digits and 8 decimals.

Parameters:
• PERIODICAL
• If you enter x, the data of the file is interpreted as period data, for example, the data of the file is
written to the period specified in the file with no additional calculation.
• If you leave it blank, the data of the file is interpreted as cumulative (year-to-date) data, that is, the
system subtracts the cumulative data from the previous year, calculates the periodic data, and
then stores the cumulative data to the specified period.
• Enter x, if you upload multiple periods. Cumulative data is not supported for this case for
performance reasons.
• UPDATEMODE
• Enter 1 to Delete - all FS items, all subassignments: The deletion replaces any existing data that was
uploaded using the same combination of version, period, consolidation unit, and document type.
The system does not delete any data physically in the system. Instead, it calculates a delta
between the new data and any data uploaded previously and then creates new records for the delta
data
• Enter 2 to overwrite: Only the uploaded records are written. Any existing records that share the
same item and all of the same subassignments are overwritten.
• NSEP: number format
• Enter 1 for number format 1,000.00.
• Enter 2 for number format 1.000,00.
The thousand separator is optional in both cases.
 Note
When using an Excel file you can remove parameter NSEP.
• DOCTY: write document type

• Optional parameter that defines to which document type the data is written. Only document types
with the following settings are allowed:
• Posting level 00, reported data
• Business application B, flexible upload
• Posting automatic
• Minimum of one currency or quantity allowed
• Deferred tax calculation disabled
• If you enter invalid characters in this field, errors will occur when the file is uploaded.
• If you do not provide the parameter, e.g. line is set to be ignored by adding an asterisk before P in
column A, or if the field is left empty, then the default value will automatically be activated. The
default value for flexible upload of document types is the alphabetically first value of posting level
00 document type IDs. In most cases, this value is 00.
• SELECTDOCTY: read document type
• This optional parameter specifies document types that you want to consider for calculating the
delta between the value provided in the file and the data which already exist in the system, such as
for example from previous uploads.
• Allowed posting levels for the document types are: blank, 00, 0C, 01, 10.
• You can specify multiple document types by setting multiple SELECTDOCTY lines.

• The value of the DOCTY parameter is always considered when the delta is calculated. Thus if you
leave the SELECDOCTY parameter empty, or do not specify it, the DOCTY parameter is
nevertheless used when the delta is calculated.
• DELTAMODE: Defines for multiple group currencies how to process values in extension versions when
these values aren´t contained in the uploaded input file
• The Expose mode 1 ignores extension versions. Values are only uploaded to the standard version
and values in the extension version are undefined.
 Note
If you use the expose mode, ensure that multiple versions aren´t uploaded simultaneously.
• The Keep mode 2 is used to reverse base postings to extension versions. The initial upload to the
standard version isn´t reflected in extension versions.
• The combination of the UPDATEMODE - Delete All parameter and the DELTAMODE - Keep
(2) parameter does not make sense and is not supported.
• The Rebase mode 3 overwrites extension versions. If there is a new upload to the standard version,
the values of the extension versions are set to the same values as in the standard version.
 Note
You can use the Rules for Substitution/Validation app in the GR Journal Entry Item Business
Context and Event fields. You can create and use substitution and validation rules to fill fields automatically,
or to substitute or validate field values based on defined preconditions and rules. If you want to restrict a
rule to a specific process, you have to define a precondition for the rule on the document type level. If you
don’t specify a document type, the rule applies to all processes, such as manual posting, API import, and
upload. In addition, you can use the rules for data import using the Reported Financial Data for Group
Reporting - Bulk Import API.
The following field names are supported by flexible upload in columns with row indicator D:
Table of Field Names
Semantic Field Names
ConsolidationChartOfAccounts*
ConsolidationVersion*
FiscalYear*
FiscalPeriod*
ConsolidationUnit*
FinancialStatementItem*
PartnerUnit**
SubitemCategory**

Subitem**
BaseUnit**
AmountInLocalCurrency
AmountInTransactionCurrency
QuantityInBaseUnit
AmountInGroupCurrency
AssignmentReference
BillingDocumentType
BillToParty
BusinessArea
ChartOfAccounts
ControllingArea
CostCenter
Customer
CustomerGroup
CustomerSupplierCorporateGroup
CustomerSupplierCountry
CustomerSupplierIndustry
DistributionChannel
FinancialTransactionType
FunctionalArea
GLAccount
InvesteeConsolidationUnit
InvestmentActivityType
Material
MaterialGroup

OrderID
OrganizationDivision
PartnerBusinessArea
PartnerCompany
PartnerCostCenter
PartnerFunctionalArea
PartnerProfitCenter
PartnerSegment
Plant
PostingDate
ProductGroup
ProfitCenter
Project
SalesDistrict
SalesOrganization
Segment
ShipToParty
SoldMaterial
Supplier
TransactionCurrency
WBSElementExternalID
Field names with * are mandatory input fields, additional fields that you enable for input are optional. For more
information, see Customizing for Define Consolidation Master Data Fields under SAP S/4HANA for Group
Reporting Master Data .
Field names with ** may be fixed, required, or optional depending on the breakdown category assigned to the
financial statement (FS) items. For example, for the FS item investments in consolidation unit, the partner unit
field is mandatory since it is assigned to the breakdown category 1D20. For more information, see Breakdown
Categories [page 47].

The following fields contain amounts and they are related to the following currency and units of measure:
Amount/Quantity Key of Currency/Unit of Measure
AmountInLocalCurrency LocalCurrency
AmountInTransactionCurrency TransactionCurrency
AmountInGroupCurrency GroupCurrency
QuantityInBaseUnit BaseUnit
For example, if you use AmountInTransactionCurrency you also have to provide TransactionCurrency. If you use
QuantityInBaseUnit you also need to provide BaseUnit.
LocalCurrency is derived from the currency assigned to the consolidation unit automatically. GroupCurrency is
derived from the currency assigned.
The upload methods as delivered from SAP Best Practices content are SRD1 and SRD2. In SRD1 the field
separator is a tab, in SRD2 it is a semicolon.
This app only supports posting level 00. Journals on other posting levels can be uploaded with the Import
Group Journal Entries [page 200] app.
 Note
Subitems that are blocked for entry (set to No Posting/Entry) cannot be changed.
• If a subitem is blocked for entry and it isn’t contained in the input file, no error message is displayed.
• If the input file contains a record for the blocked subitem, with the same value as the value in the
database, no error message is displayed. That is, the uploaded file needs to result in no change on this
kind of subitem.
If the input file contains a record for a blocked subitem, which has a different value than the value in the
database, error G00696 is displayed.
However, there is an exception. If there is no data for the consolidation unit in any of the preceding periods
for the fiscal year, the opening balances can be changed.
 Example
Subitem 900 (Opening balance) is set to No Posting/Entry. For consolidation units, which have opening
balances that were carried forward from the previous fiscal year, you can upload a file that has the input
type Cumulative and update mode Delete all.
To do so, you have to either:
• Enter the exact same values as the existing values in the system in the file on subtitem 900.
Or
• Enter no line in the input file for subitem 900.
Procedure
1. Choose an Upload method.

2. Upload the file.
 Note
To upload the file from your local drive you:
1. Select the dropdown menu next to the Physical file name field.
2. Choose Import & Choose to select the file you want to upload.
3. Choose Open.
3. Choose Execute.
4. Check the detailed log for the results. You can export the log items to a spreadsheet application for further
analysis, for example, the Message column provides the possible failure root causes. The spreadsheet
application file also allows filtering and sorting based on the message type (information, warning, or error),
message number, and so on.
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1.4.3.1 Enter Totals
This topic explains how you can change the value of single document types using flexible upload and how you
can calculate and store the delta for selected document types.
Prerequisites
You have prepared your flexible upload template. You can download the template from the attachments of SAP
Note 2659672 .

Procedure
1. Upload the values for your read document types as follows:

a. Fill in the template for the flexible upload of reported financial data.
b. Open the Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data app.
c. Enter an upload method in the Upload method field.
d. Upload your template that contains your data and the values for the read document types by selecting
the Physical file name field.
When you upload the template again, with different values for the same document types, the values
that have been uploaded into the ACDOCU database are overwritten.
e. Select Execute to upload your template.
The values for your read document types are entered into the ACDOCU database.
2. Calculate the difference between the read document types and the write document types calculated by
following these steps:
a. Fill in the template for the flexible uploads of totals.
The value of the parameter DOCTY is your write document type.
The values of the parameters SELECTDOCTY are your read document types from the previous step.
b. Open the Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data app.
c. Enter an upload method in the Upload method field.
d. Upload your template that contains your data and the values for the document types by selecting the
Physical file name field.
e. Select Execute to upload your template.
Results
In the Task Logs app, you can see the values of the document types. You can see that the value of the write
document type consists of the total sum of the values of the read document types and the delta between them
and the value of the write document type.
Example
You have two read document types: X and Y.
You have one write document type: Z.
You upload the values 20 for X and 50 for Y. You also upload the value 100 for Z.
D = (X + Y) + (Z-(X+Y))
D is the difference that the system automatically calculated and becomes the value of the write document type
Z. The value of the write document type (D) equals the sum of the values of the read document types (X + Y)
and the difference between the value of write document type (Z) and sum of the values of the read document
types (X+Y).

In this example, the value of Z is 30.
1.4.4 Group Journal Entries
Group journal entries are the consolidation-specific journal entries you post to correct, standardize, or
consolidate reported financial data to the requirements of the group. In the posting, you use different
document types to fulfill these purposes.
This section describes the three apps available for posting, importing, and displaying group journal entries.
1.4.4.1 Post Group Journal Entries
With this app, you can make manual postings to adjust the reported financial data, standardizing entries, and
consolidation entries to the requirements of the group.
There are some consolidation tasks, for example, interunit eliminations and consolidation of investments,
leading to automatic postings in the system. In some cases, you may want to supplement automatic postings
with manual postings for financial statement (FS) imbalances, deferred income tax, or consolidation unit
balance adjustments, for example.
 Note
For documents, which are posted manually or automatically on posting level 20 in 2 different consolidation
units, the net income effect is recorded in the consolidation unit of the first entry and the corresponding
profit center/segment fields, if these fields are enabled for hierarchical eliminations.
For information about the document types for manual posting, see the document types listed in Manual Journal
Entry part of Document Types and Posting Levels topic.
Key Features
Integration with Monitor

When performing the following manual posting tasks in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor in an update run,
you are brought to this app:
• Data collection
• Manual posting (posting level 10)
• Manual eliminations (posting level 20, 30)
• Enter group shares (posting level 30)
When executing the tasks from monitors or directly within this app, system checks task status in monitors, for
example if the required preceding tasks are complete or if the manual posting task is blocked or not. After task
execution, the task status is updated in monitors.

Create Journal Entries
Based on the version, fiscal year, posting period, and document type you selected, you can specify the relevant
consolidation group, consolidation unit or consolidation unit pair, and the journal entry line items and enter the
relevant amounts in local currency or group currency.
 Note
Default values for the ledger, consolidation chart of accounts, and version are based on the settings in the
Set Global Parameters app.
After choosing a document type, press Enter key to display the respective consolidation unit or group
fields as follows:
• Display Consolidation Unit field when a document type of posting level 10 is selected.
• Display Consolidation Unit 1 and Consolidation Unit 2 fields when a document type of posting level 20 is
selected.
• Display Consolidation Group field when a document type of posting level 30 is selected.
After entering an FS item, press Enter key to refresh the relevant table fields with the available attribute
values for this FS item, for example, for a certain FS item, a subitem category may be filled in automatically and
only the allowed subitem values are available in the Subitem drop-down list. This is based on the breakdown
category you set for the FS item in the Define Financial Statement Items app.
The Check feature helps to verify the correctness of the created journal entries before posting.
You can use the Balance button to automatically calculate and fill in the amount for your selected line item so
that all line items balance out to zero.
You can attach documents by uploading files or including a URL.
 Note
Attachments of group journal entries aren’t designed to process any personal data.
 Note
After you specify line item details and choose the Post button, automatic lines can be generated to make
sure the balance sheet and P&L statement affected are balanced or deferred taxes are correctly posted.
The automatic posting items are configured in Customizing under SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting
Specify Selected FS Items for Automatic Posting .
You can also use an existing journal entry or line item as a template to create new ones by selecting the
reference one and choosing Copy.
The following UI screenshot shows the process described above:

Post Deferred Tax
To post deferred tax for a consolidation unit, you must
• Define its tax rate in the Methods tab in the Consolidation Unit - Create & Change app.
• Use a document type that has a Deferred Income Taxes attribute enabled. For more information, see
Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
• Assign the FS item roles for net income (ANI) and deferred tax to the corresponding FS items. For more
information, see Selected FS Items [page 62]
• Post a document that effects the net income. For more information, see Financial Statement Items [page
41].
If the document contains a profit impact, the automatic postings have indicator 1 (retained earnings) and the
profit is split in deferred tax with indicator 2 (deferred taxation) and remaining profit with indicator 1.
 Example
If you post a document without deferred tax, because you, for example, haven’t entered a tax rate, the
journal entry would look something like this:
Line Item FS item Amount Automatic indicator
000001 FS item in Balance Sheet 1,000

(B/S)
000002 FS item in P&L -1,000
000003 ANI B/S -1,000 1
000004 Profit P&L 1,000 1
If you maintain a tax rate of 40% for the consolidation unit and post a document with deferred tax, the

000001 FS item in B/S 1,000
000002 FS item in P&L -1,000
000003 ANI B/S (317000) - 600 1
000004 Profit P&L (799000) 600 1
000005 Deferred tax (B/S) -400 2

(282100)
000006 Deferred tax (P&L) 400 2

(722000)
Reverse Journal Entries

You can reverse individual journal entries by selecting the journal entry to be reversed and choosing Reverse.
The system reverses the journal entry and updates the records in the database.
You can also reverse multiple journal entries (also called documents) in the Mass Reversal app. While doing so,
you select and reverse manually posted documents by various criteria, for example, by organizational unit,
version, time, task, or subassignment.
Save or Delete Journal Entries

You can also save created journal entries as drafts and make postings later. Before the posting takes place,
these draft journal entries can be deleted.
 Note
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1.4.4.1.1 Post Group Journal Entries in Multiple Group

Currencies
You can manually post journal entries in multiple group currencies and in a single posting at the same time.
Later, you can display this posting in the Display Group Journal Entries app. To use this function in the Post
Group Journal Entries app:
• Select all extension versions, which are defined for your standard version, in the Extension Versions field.
The corresponding multiple group currency values are displayed in the line item column. For example,
Amount in Group Crcy for MC1 Version.
 Note
Generally, only selected extension versions are active and posted. However, there is one exception: The
standard version is always selected automatically from the global parameters settings.
• For each selected version, with an amount that isn't equal to 0, the posting creates a separate document.
The Document Bundle No. is a unique number, which is assigned to each multiple group currency posting.
It contains a document for every version. These document numbers can be used for reversal postings.
• You can use the Document Bundle No. field to filter for the corresponding bundle number in the Post Group
Journal Entries and Display Group Journal Entries apps.
• Amounts Posted (full amount vs delta amount)
When you post a group journal entry with multiple group currencies, you enter full amounts. However, once
there is an extension version, that is a version with the same group currency key as your standard version,
delta amounts are calculated and stored in the database. These delta amounts are also reflected in
corresponding extension version documents. If you post an extension version that doesn't have the same
group currency key as your standard version, full amounts are stored and transferred to the posted
documents.
 Example
In the example below, you see that although the extension version Y12 contains 120 EUR only 20 EUR is
stored in the database and hence, reflected in the posted document.
Extension Versions
Y10 (EUR)
Y11 (USD)
Y12 (EUR)
Input GC Amount Y10 GC Amount Y11 GC Amount Y12
100 120 100

Data Base/Docu
ment
GC Amount Y10 GC Amount Y11 GC Amount Y12
100 120 20
 Note
In addition to the group currency (GC), values in local currency (LC), transactional currency (TC), and
quantity can be loaded and stored in extension versions of both manual and automatic run modes.
The Import Group Journal Entries app doesn’t support multiple group currencies.
1.4.4.1.2 Post Group Journal Entries to Multiple

Consolidation Groups
You can post to and display multiple consolidation groups in the Post Group Journal Entries, Import Group
Journal Entries, and Display Group Journal Entries apps.
 Note
These postings can only be made for document types with posting level 30 (PL30).
Posting group journal entries to multiple consolidation groups
1. Select a document type, which posts to posting level 30 (PL30).
 Note
Only the consolidation groups you select are active and considered for posting.
2. Enter the Posting Period and Fiscal Year.

3. Then, select the consolidation groups to which you want to post. Select the "parent" consolidation group in
the Primary Group and the "child" consolidation groups to the Additional Groups.
 Note
The Primary Group and Additional Groups fields are only used for posting group journal entries to
multiple consolidation groups. They aren't fields, which you define on group reporting level.
4. After entering the necessary data, choose Post .
 Note
Only the header and line item values that you've entered are populated to the selected consolidation
groups. You cannot post different values to different consolidation groups.
For every selected consolidation group, separate documents are posted. To track these documents, the
system assigns a document bundle number (BUNNR) to every group journal entry, which posts to multiple

consolidation groups. You use the document bundle number for the reversal process. You can also filter the
document bundle number in the Post Group Journal Entries app and in the Display Group Journal Entries
app. This allows you to search for the corresponding bundle based on this number.
 Note
If you use the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules app for line items, note that they're applied in run-
time only for the consolidation group that you've selected in the Primary Group. After the rules are
applied, the modified document is also posted to the additional consolidation groups that were
selected with the values, which were substituted. For the consolidation groups selected in Additional
Groups, only the validation rules are checked upon "Check action" and/or during posting of the
document itself.
1.4.4.1.3 Post Group Journal Entries for Restatement and

Simulation
To create or post a group journal entry to a local currency, transaction currency or quantity for versions that are
defined for the restatement function, you must first complete the following steps:
• Created a version for restatement or simulation.

• Select the Manual run mode option in the Define Versions configuration activity.
• Select the Allow LC, TC, Qty Changes field in the Define Versions configuration activity.
Posting Documents for Standard Versions
When you manually create a document for a standard version, only extension versions of the standard version,
with the Automatic run mode, are displayed as extension version in the app. Depending on how you configured
the Define Versions configuration activity and your document type definition preferences, only versions that
have postings to a local currency (LC), transaction currency (TC), quantity or group currency (GC) are available
and ready for posting.
 Example
If you select a document type, which allows postings to a local currency in the header of the document only,
you create extension versions with the Automatic run mode that allow postings to the local currency and
these are displayed in the extension version dialogue.
Posting Documents for Extension Versions
To manually create a document for an extension version with the Manual run mode, select this version in your
global parameters and open the Post Group Journal Entries app and/or run the manual posting task in the data
or consolidation monitor.
• On the screen, the Extension Version field displays all extension versions that are asscociated with this
version, with the Automatic run mode.
• When you manually create a document for a standard version, only extension versions of the standard
version, with the Automatic run mode, are displayed as extension version in the app. Depending on how
you configured the Define Versions configuration activity and your document type definition preferences,
only versions that have postings to a local currency (LC), transaction currency (TC), quantity or group
currency (GC) are available and ready for posting.

 Example
If you select a document type in the header of a document, which allows postings to a local currency only,
only extension versions with run mode Automatic that allow postings to a local currency are displayed in
the dialog of the extension version.
1.4.4.2 Import Group Journal Entries
With this app, you can post multiple manual journal entries into the system all at once, to adjust the reported
financial data, standardizing entries, and consolidation entries to the requirements of the group. Depending on
the posting type (Unit-Dependent Adjustments, Two-Sided Elimination, or Group-Dependent Adjustments), you
download a template file that contains the relevant fields to make the postings, enter the required information,
and upload the completed file back to the app. The data will be verified and updated into the database.
Key Features
Download a Template File

Choose the right template depending on the posting document type you want to use.
• Template 01 Unit-Dependent Adjustments is used for posting adjustment entries or standardizing entries to
the reported financial data. The relevant document types are:
• 01: Manual correction of universal journal (0C)
• 02: Manual correction of reported data (01)
• 11: Manual standardizing in local currency, deferred tax, no automatic reversal in the subsequent
period (10)
• 12: Manual standardizing in local currency, deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• 13: Manual standardizing in local currency, no deferred tax or automatic reversal (10)
• 14: Manual standardizing in local currency, no deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• 16: Manual standardizing in group currency, deferred tax, no automatic reversal (10)
• 17: Manual standardizing in group currency, deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• 18: Manual standardizing in group currency, no deferred tax or automatic reversal (10)
• 19: Manual standardizing in group currency, no deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• Template 02 Two-Sided Elimination is used for posting two-sided eliminating entries for consolidation unit
pairs. The relevant document types are:
• 21: Manual elimination correction, automatic reversal (20)
• 22: Manual elimination correction, no automatic reversal (20)
• Template 03 Group-Dependent Adjustments is used to post group elimination entries. The relevant
document types are:
• 31: Manual consolidation adjustments, automatic reversal (30)
• 32: Manual consolidation adjustments, no automatic reversal (30)
• 39: Group shares (30)

 Note
The numbers in parenthesis denote the posting level for each document type. For more information about
document types, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
Enter Data in the File

The file is divided into Header Data and Line Items sections. Below is a list of the required fields, which vary
depending on which template type you choose:
• Header Data
• Journal Entry ID: A temporary identifier used to differentiate journal entries in the file. Input a positive
integer following an increasing sequence. Note that rows with the same journal entry ID should have
identical header data.
• Document Type: Input a two-digit number. See the above list of supported document types.
• Ledger: Enter the relevant consolidation ledger, for example, Y1.
• Consolidation Chart of Accounts: Y1.
• Consolidation Version: Enter the relevant actuals version, for example, Y10.
• Fiscal Year (4 digits) and Posting Period (3 digits).
• Consolidation Unit: Input the ID of the consolidation unit for which you are making the manual posting.
This field moves to Line Items part in the template 02 Two-Sided Elimination.
• Consolidation Group: Only relevant for the document types 31 and 32.
• Line Items
• Line Item: A 6-digit number identifies a single item of a journal entry. Each row should have a different
ID.
• Financial Statement Item: The identifiers of financial statement items. See Define FS Items [page 49]
for the list of your configured financial statement items.
• Partner Unit: Only required in the template 02 Two-Sided Elimination. Rows with the same journal entry
ID should have the same pair of consolidation units.
• Value in Local Currency: Only available in the template 01 Unit-Dependent Adjustments.
• Value in Group Currency: A required field except for document types 02, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
When filling out the file, do not change its layout or format except for document type 39 (Group shares), which
is based on quantity and the base unit Percentage. When entering data with document type 39, you need to
first unhide the technical name row (row 6) and replace the column text AmountInGroupCurrency with
QuantityInBaseUnit, then enter the group share percentage for the relevant consolidation unit/group in
data area of this column. Changing the description row (row 7) from *Value in Group Currency to *Quantity is
optional.
Verify Data
After uploading the completed file, choose the Check button to verify the uploaded data. If the system detects
errors, you can choose the relevant row to navigate to the Post Group Journal Entries [page 193] app and
correct the data on header or line item level.
Post
When the data is verified, choose Post to post the journal entries into the database. This will check and update
the status of the following tasks in Data Monitor [page 142] and Consolidation Monitor [page 381] depending
on which document type you selected during importing:

• Data collection
• Manual posting with posting level 10
• Manual eliminations with posting level 20
After that, you can view the details of each posting by choosing Show Log to navigate to the Task Logs [page
218] app.
 Note
The imported journal entries are first added to the Post Group Journal Entries app as drafts with the Draft
Entry Source: 1 (Imported from File). Only after you successfully post these draft entries or you upload a
new file, these drafts are removed.
Extensibility
When you download templates from the Import Group Journal Entries app, they contain all the defined custom
fields. These fields are automatically included in the template by your system. If you don’t have custom fields
the template doesn’t contain any custom fields.
A custom field is processed and posted the same as any other field.
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1.4.4.2.1 Multiple Group Currencies in the Import Group

Journal Entries App
When you create multiple group currency entries in the Import Group Journal Entries app, you have to specify a
standard or extension version (with run mode manual) for all entries. The system processes the line items and
FS items in this version. All posting levels are supported.
Example
To use this function, we open an entry in the standard version and two extension versions (run mode
automatic). The standard version is in EUR, the group currency extension version 1 is in USD, and the group
currency extension version 2 is in CZK. We start with the first FS item pair. For these entries to be correctly
processed, they have to share a line item number. In addition, the selected FS items have to be the same for
each line. This results in an entry as shown in the following table:
MC1 (standard version in EUR) MC2 (USD) MC8 (CZK)
Version Line Item FS Item
MC1 1 x
MC1 2 y
MC2 1 x
MC2 2 y
MC8 1 x
MC8 2 y
We then open a new FS item pair in the same document. Here, we enter again the standard version and a new
FS item pair for this version. However, these entries have to share a new line item pair. The same is true for all
extension versions. The previous enhanced example results in an entry as shown in the following table:
Version Line Item FS Item
MC1 1 x
MC1 2 y

MC2 1 x
MC2 2 y
MC8 1 x
MC8 2 y
MC1 3 a
MC1 4 b
MC2 3 a
MC2 4 b
MC8 3 a
MC8 4 b
 Note
You don't need to fill in FS items for the extension versions that share a Journal Entry ID and Line Item with
a base version. The FS items are automatically derived from the base version or extension version (with
manual run mode).
 Note
Multiple group currency entries are only processed for document types that are enabled for group currency
posting.
 Note
It's also possible to create multiple group currency postings for extension versions only. However, in this
case you also have to specify your standard version or extension version (with manual run mode).
Furthermore, all the group urrency amounts in the standard version must be 0.
1.4.4.2.2 Import Group Journal Entries with Multiple

You can post documents to multiple consolidation groups using one journal entry ID, within one document, in
the template that you fill out for your data import.
How to fill out your template:
1. To upload the template entries correctly, the desired entries have to share one journal entry ID.
2. You process the template as usual, but you create multiple rows with identical values, yet different
consolidation group entries.
 Note
When you create multiple consolidation group entries in the Import Group Journal Entries app
template, using one journal entry ID, the first consolidation group entered corresponds to the Primary

Group. Additional consolidation groups correspond to Additional Groups. This distinction is only
necessary for the creation of group journal entries for posting, which is made in the Post Group Journal
Entries app after the import.
 Note
You don't need to enter any other information in the template, except for the header data for the
additional consolidation groups that you want to post to. All line item values are automatically taken
from the Primary Group values.
The image below is an example of a template, which you fill out to import group journal entries that you want to
post to multiple consolidation groups.
1.4.4.2.3 Import Group Journal Entries for Restatement

and Simulation
To import group journal entries for restatement or simulation, values in local currency, transaction currency,
and quantity can be saved to extension versions using either of the following run modes:
• Manual
• Automatic
 Note
You can’t post a single group jounal ID to a standard version and to extension versions with the Manual run
mode. Every posting must have a unique group journal entry ID.
Under one group journal entry ID, you can post to a standard version or extension version with the Manual
run mode, together with their associated extension versions, only if you use the Automatic run mode.
1.4.4.3 Display Group Journal Entries
This app displays line items of posting documents with all posting levels (00~30), including data updated ad
hoc, adjustments to reported data, standardized data, eliminations, and consolidation entries.
For posting level empty value (blank) and document type 0F (realtime update from Accounting) the line items
are directly read from the ACDOCA table.

Key Features
List of Journal Entries

By specifying the relevant filters, such as consolidation units/groups, and the fiscal year/period, you can
restrict the list to the journal entries that you require.
Drilldown to Line Items

By choosing the individual document number links, you can navigate to the detail page of each group journal
entry and their line items, which are persisted in the consolidation journal database (ACDOCU table). However,
note the following exception:
In the case of documents that are read from the universal journal (ACDOCA table) and therefore have the
following attributes, you are brought to the detail page of the original accounting (FI) documents:
• Document Type: 0F (Real-time accounting)

• Posting Level: Empty value (Real-time update)
• Currency Translation (CT) Indicator: 0 (Group currency value derived from the source data record, for
example by means of a real-time update from the universal journal or by flexible upload)
• Posting Period: Not equal to 0 (balance carryforward period)
The drilldown function is achieved by integrating with the accounting app Manage Journal Entries. Note that
the business catalog SAP_SFIN_BC_GL_JE_PROC (General Ledger - Journal Entry Processing) is required for
the drilldown to accounting document line items. This business catalog is not included in any standard
business roles delivered for Group Reporting as described under Prerequisites [page 6]. You need to explicitly
add the business catalog to a business role and assign the role to the relevant users.
 Note
For technical reasons, fields marked as Technical Use Only are selected by default when you choose the
Settings icon ( ). Please keep these fields selected.
Drill-Through from Reports

From analytical reports (except for Group Data Analysis [page 522] and Group Data Analysis - With Reporting
Rules [page 531]), you can also drill through to this app with the filter criteria prepopulated, so that only the
journal entries that interest you are displayed by default. From here, you can also look at their line item details.
Note the drill-through function only works properly if you expand any hierarchies, such as FS item hierarchy, to
the lowest level in the report.
 Example
From the local report P&L by Nature of Expense - Year Comparison, you choose Jump To Display Group
Journal Entries from the context menu of the local currency amount of FS item 799000 (Net income/
loss) for consolidation unit 1010. You are brought to this app, which displays the following journal entry
details restricted by the same filter criteria above:
• Document number and line item

• Document type
• Subitem category and subitem

• Additional comments in Text field
This app replaces the Database Listing of Journal Entries (Classic View) and Database Listing of Journal Entries
(Classic View) - Reporting Logic apps, which can still be found by using the App Finder on the SAP Fiori
launchpad.
 Note
More Information
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
1.4.5 Data Validation
Data validation is a required step in both the data preparation phase and the consolidation phase. The
consistency of reported, standardized, and consolidated financial data must be checked according to the
validation method you assigned to each consolidation unit or consolidation group. You can run data validation
and check the validation result by using the Manage Data Validation Tasks apps.
How to Use the Validation Solution for Group Reporting (English Only)
This is a short demo of how to use the Validation solution, from defining validation rules and methods,
assigning validation methods to consolidation units or groups, running validation for your specified period and
consolidation units or groups, to viewing validation results and drilling through to their data source:

 Note
The following sections describe the two apps that are relevant to the validation task types for the data
preparation phase:
• Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data

• Manage Data Validation Tasks - Standardized Data
1.4.5.1 Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data
With this app, you can validate the reported data in local currency (or in transaction currency and tolerance
currency, and quantity-type data as you specified in the relevant validation rules) for your specified fiscal
period and consolidation units. Also, for each consolidation unit, you can check the validation result that is
broken down into the data sets verified against each validation rule, that is, if the data passed or failed the
validation rule and the failure root causes.
Key Features

When performing the Reported Data Validation task for one or more consolidation units in either a test run or
an update run in Data Monitor, you are brought to this app, with the validation results displayed in a list, one row
for each consolidation unit.
 Note
Only data with the following posting levels are included in this validation task:
• Blank: Reported data from universal journal of integrated companies

• 0C: Reported data with deactived checks
For more information, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
Run New Validation

You can launch a new validation run for your specified consolidation units and fiscal year/period. The validation
result list then displays the following essential information:

• Consolidation Unit
• Period/Year
• Status: The status of the last completed validation run for the respective consolidation unit. The status can
be:
• Success: The data passed all assigned validation rules, or failed only the validation rules that have
control level Warning or Information. It updates the task status to  Task Is Error-Free in data monitor.
• Failed: The data failed the validation rules that have control level Error. It updates the task status to 
Task Has Errors in data monitor.
• Not Processed: The validation run is not executed yet.
 Note
If a new validation run is launched, it can display one of the following statuses underneath the primary
status.
• Processing: Your current validation is being processed and will soon return a status that overwrites
the above primary status.
• System Error: Your current validation run fails to complete due to some technical issues. To solve
the issue, you may view the job log available in Message column.
• Last Run: The time stamp when the system returns the status.
• Commenting Status: Indicates whether comments exist for the respective validation result. It can be:
• Commented: The validation result has comments for all rules that require comments.
• Partially Missing: The validation result has comments for part of the rules that require comments.
• Missing: The validation result has no comments for any of the rules that require comments.
• Not Required: The validation result has no rules that require comments.
 Note
To run validation in simulation mode, you can select the Simulation Run checkbox. In this way, the validation
run doesn't consider any blocking status in monitors or update task status there, and the table displays
only the test run results. It is equivalent to the Test with Original List feature in the monitors.
The figure below is the screen for running new validations and checking overall validation results as described
above:

Revalidate
You can select one or more validation result rows and run validation for them again. The result list refreshes
after the validation completes.
Show Result Analysis

For the displayed list of validation results, you can go to the result analysis page that uses data visualization to
help you identify interesting areas within your data sets. For more information, see Validation Result Analysis -
Unit View [page 533] and Validation Result Analysis - Group View [page 536].
Check Result Details

You can choose a validation result row for any consolidation unit and open the detail page. The row layout of the
Result Detail table follows the structure of the assigned validation method and rules, that is:
• Method
• Rule Group 1
• Rule 1 (Basic Rule)
• Value 1 of Group-By Field 1
• Value <n> of Group-By Field 3
• Rule <n> (Compound Rule)
• Basic Rule 1
• Basic Rule <n>
• Rule Group <n>
 Note
If transaction currency (TC) amount is used when defining sum-type operands of a validation rule, data is
first grouped by TC and then by the grouping fields you specified for the rule.
The table contains the following columns:
• Result: The result of the last completed validation run at method, rule group, and rule levels. The result is
determined as the following:

Level Result
The worst result of all its contained

rule groups.
 Note
Only when the method-level re
Method
sult is Failed does the respective
validation task show Error status.
All other method-level results,
Success, Warning, or Information,
lead to a Success task status.
The worst result of all its contained

Rule Group
rules.
• Success: The data meets the

conditions defined in the rule ex
pression.
• Failed: The data doesn't meet the
rule expression and the rule has
control level Error.
• Warning: The data doesn't meet
the rule expression and the rule
has control level Warning.
• Information: The data doesn't
meet the rule expression and the
rule has control level Information.
Rule Basic Rule

 Note
If the rule has multiple group-by
fields defined, the validation logic
only acts on the data aggregated
on the lowest group-by level (e.g.
3rd group-by field), therefore, the
result refers to that level of data.
Based on that, the results of other
higher group-by levels (e.g. 2nd
and 1st group-by fields) and the
rule itself are derived.

Level Result
Result is determined in two steps:

1. Based on results of basic rules
and their relationship defined in
the rule expression, an interim re
sult Failed or Success is derived.
 Note
At this stage, basic rules
have either Failed or Success
Compound Rule result, depending on whether
the data meets the rule ex
pression and tolerance. Con
trol levels of these basic rules
are not taken into account.
2. Based on control level of the

compound rule, the final valida
tion result, Success, Failed,
Warning, or Information is deter
mined.
Additionally, the following exceptions may occur in a validation and display in the Result column:
• Division by zero when calculating left value, right value, or difference (%). It leads to a Failed result.
• No data for all sum-type operands in a basic rule and the no-data processing option of the rule is set to
Success with Warning. It leads to a Warning result (or Success result when the basic rule is part of a
compound rule), regardless of the control level of the rule.
If the no-data processing option is set to Failed or Zero for the rule, the exception won't occur and the
control level is taken into account in the validation. For more information, see Create Basic Rules [page
101].
Exceptions of basic rules are also carried over to their compound rules.
 Note
By default, rows with rule-level result Success are hidden. You can choose to display them by using the
Result Filter.
• Comments: Show the number of existing comments. The asterisk symbol (*) indicates the rule is set as
Comments required in its definition. Note that the existence of a comment has no effect on the validation
result or monitor status.
 Note
Comments can be entered on rule level, not down to any grouping level.
• Left Value: The value calculated using the left formula in the respective validation rule. It has the same
currency as the source data available at runtime, that is, the local currency for reported financial data and
group currency for standardized or consolidated data.
• Comparison Operator: The operator defined in the validation rule to compare left value or right value. It can
be equal to, greater than, less than, and so on.

• Right Value: The value calculated using the left formula in the respective validation rule. It has the same
currency as the source data available at runtime, that is, the local currency for reported financial data and
the group currency for standardized or consolidated data.
• Drill Down: It works differently for results of basic rules and compound rules:
• For basic rules, it shows the line item-level data for all operands in each formula of the respective rule,
so that you can understand the root cause of any failed validation more easily. See the Drill Down [page
214] part for more information.
 Note
The drill-down capability is only available to data of the lowest grouping level.
• For compound rules, it shows the rule expression, that is, which basic rules make up the compound
rule and how they are connected.
• Difference: The absolute difference between the left value and right value.
• Difference (%): Calculated with the formula (Left Value - Right Value)/Left Value.
• Tolerance: The amount within which the difference between the left-side and right-side values is ignored
and the values of both sides are considered equal. It is defined in basic rules.
Additional columns are also available, such as Tolerance (%), Comments, and References. For information
about these columns, see Create Basic Rules [page 101].
By choosing the Switch to Tolerance Currency button, you can change the displayed left values and right values
to the currency of tolerance. This is useful if you explicitly specified a different tolerance currency than the
source data currency when defining the relevant validation rule.
 Note
When converting values to tolerance currency, the system uses the exchange rate type M (Standard
translation at average rate) and the last day of your specified period as the reference date, or uses the
current date if the last period day is in the future.
You can also export the table to a spreadsheet.
The figures below are the validation result examples as described above:

• For basic rules:
• For compound rule CR001:
Drill Down to Source Data
You can check the detailed source data of each basic rule result row by choosing Drill Down ( icon).
For each operand in the rule expression, you can drill through to the following levels of data granularity:
• Account Detail: The calculated data for individual items that are included by the respective operand in the
rule.
• Group Journal: The original accounting documents or group journal entries that have relevant posted data.
 Example
The consolidation unit S2001 has a Success validation result for rule SB00060 in fiscal period 007/2022.

You check and find the rule is defined as year-to-date amount posted to financial statement (FS) item
172100 (Gross value of the investments in consolidation units, joint ventures, and associates) should be
greater than or equal to that posted to the FS item 172190 (Impairment of the investments in consolidation
units, joint ventures, and associates), while partner unit value is not empty.
By choosing the Account Detail link under the left formula, which only includes FS item 172100, you find
the following data posted to the respective FS items:
Financial Statement Item Partner Unit Amount
0000172100 S3000 220,000.00 USD
By choosing the Group Journal link under the left formula, you are brought to the Display Group Journal
Entries - With Reporting Logic [page 411] app, where the filter criteria are automatically populated
according to the rule definition. In our case, the following group journal entry data for consolidation unit
S2001, fiscal period 007/2022, and FS item 0000172100 is displayed:
• Document number
• Line item
• Amount in transaction currency
• Amount in local currency
• Amount in group currency
The FS item 172190 included in the right formula has no data posted for the consolidation unit S2001 in
fiscal period 007/2022. Therefore, it shows No Data in the Drill Down window and is treated as having zero
amount.
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
 Note

Related Information
Define Validation Rules [page 99]
1.4.5.2 Manage Data Validation Tasks - Standardized Data
With this app, you can validate the standardized data in group currency (or in transaction currency and
tolerance currency, and quantity-type data as you specified in the relevant validation rules) for your specified
fiscal period and consolidation units. Also, for each consolidation unit, you can check the validation result that
is broken down into the data sets verified against each validation rule, that is, if the data passed or failed the
validation rule and the failure root causes.
Key Features
When performing the Standardized Data Validation task for one or more consolidation units in either a test run
or an update run in Data Monitor, you are brought to this app, with the validation results displayed in a list, one
row for each consolidation unit.
 Note

• 10: Standardizing entries which adjust local reported data to perspective of group close.
The following available features are same as validation for reported data:
• Run New Validation

• Revalidate
• Show Result Analysis
• Check Result Details
• Drill Down
For detailed explanations and app screenshots, see Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data [page 208].

 Note
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
1.4.6 Interunit Reconciliation
Interunit reconciliation is a process to reconcile and eliminate data from trading partner relationships between
consolidation units in a consolidation group. The reconciliation reports allow users to monitor data of different
reconciliation cases from the perspective of groups or consolidation units.
Define Interunit Reconciliation Thresholds
With this app, you can set group currency reconciliation difference thresholds for the relevant consolidation
unit pairs and reconciliation cases. Later in the interunit reconciliation reports (unit view and group view), you
can also filter those consolidation unit pairs and reconciliation cases whose reconciliation differences exceed
the defined thresholds.
 Note
For the Consolidation Unit 1, Consolidation Unit 2 or Reconciliation Case fields, keep the asterisk (*)
wildcard to represent any value.
The number of reconciliation cases that exceed the difference thresholds are displayed in the interunit
reconciliation report app tiles as an important KPI. Value 0 means no exceeded value. A negative value typically
indicates a system error or missing parameter settings. See the following example app tiles for interunit
reconciliation reports:

Interunit Reconciliation - Unit View
This report displays reconciliation amounts and reconciliation differences in group and local currencies for all
relevant reconciliation cases of your specified consolidation unit pairs. It is based on unconsolidated data
source, indicated by Record Type 0.
While performing tasks in data collection or currency translation, consolidation units can check their reported
data and the reported data of their trading partners.
 Note
Reconciliation Case is defined as a reporting item, each of which groups the FS items that belong to a type
of interunit transactions. For example, reconciliations of dividend receivables and payables, other current
or non-current receivables and payables, or other income and expenses. The pre-delivered reporting item
structure for interunit reconciliation is X5 (IC Reconciliation). You can configure this reporting item
structure to fulfill your business requirements. For details, refer to Define Reporting Rules [page 118] app.
 Note
With the introduction of a new reporting logic with this release, the Interunit Reconciliation - Group View app
is deprecated. The Define Interunit Reconciliation Thresholds and Interunit Reconciliation - Unit View apps
are still applicable and available in App Finder. The two apps will be deprecated in a future release. SAP
recommends that you use the Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation [page 221] solution introduced
since SAP S/4HANA 1909. For a quick guide, see Group Financial Close [page 228].
1.4.7 Task Logs
With this app, you can check the logs of each consolidation task along the consolidation process. The system
records details of tasks during their test runs and update runs. You check logs by specifying the task category,
consolidation unit or group, version, date range, or the users who performed the tasks. A list of tasks is
displayed, from where you can navigate to a detail screen for each task, depending on the task category you
choose: Manual Posting, Data Collection, Currency Translation, Reclassification, or Data Validation.
This graphic illustrates the main aspects and is followed by a detailed explanation of each task category:

Manual Posting
Manual posting tasks include manual correction of reported data, manual eliminations at posting level 20 or
30, and entering group shares. These tasks are available as tasks in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor and
are usually executed by using the Post Group Journal Entries [page 193] or Import Group Journal Entries [page
200] app. In the log, the relevant consolidation unit/group, the overall status, document type, any possible
error messages, and journal entry line item details are displayed.
Data Collection
The data collection logs record the details of the following:
• Flexible upload of the reported financial data for the consolidation units whose data transfer method is set
to use Flexible Upload. The action is performed by using the Data Collection task in the Data Monitor app or
using the separate Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data app with a document type 00 Upload
reported data (00/UPL). The details, for example, journal entry amount, consolidation unit, FS item,
partner unit, and subitem are displayed. From any journal entry amount, you can navigate to the Display
Group Journal Entries [page 205] app to view the original posting data at line item level.
• The API call that imports the reported financial data of multiple consolidation units from the client system
to the SAP S/4HANA system. Its log contains similar details with flexible upload and can be differentiated
by the document type 07 External reported data (00/API). For more information about the API service, go
to the SAP API Business Hub (https://api.sap.com) and search for the API artifact Reported Financial
Data for Group Reporting – Bulk Import and Update.
 Note
Settings icon ( ) on the detail page. Please keep these fields selected.
The currency translation logs record actions that are performed by using the Currency Translation task in the
Data Monitor app or using the separate Currency Translation app. Details such as consolidation unit, method,
selection, FS item, subitem, subitem category, difference item, translation key, exchange rate, local currency
and group currency amounts, translation difference, and amount at reference exchange rate are displayed.
Reclassification
The reclassification logs record actions that are performed by using the relevant elimination tasks in the Data
Monitor or Consolidation Monitor app. The details such as method, journal entry, consolidation unit, partner
unit, triggering selection, FS item, subitem, subitem category, triggering amount, and journal entry amount in
the group currency are displayed.
Data Validation
Three task categories are relevant for data validation: Reported Data Validation，Standardized Data Validation,
and Consolidated Data Validation. By choosing each validation task log, you navigate to the validation result
page, which contains information about overall validation result, calculated left-handed and right-handed
values based on the formulas of each relevant validation rule, tolerance, difference, and so on. For more
information, see Check Result Details [page 208] part in the app description for Manage Data Validation Tasks.

 Note
The Log Status refers to the validation task run status. For example, " Success" means the task was
completed while " Error" means it ran into a technical error. The Log Status doesn't indicate the
validation result. To view the validation result, choose the validation task row to navigate to the result page.
Additional Features
The following features are available in this app:
Last Log
By using the Last Log filter, you can display only the logs for the most recently executed tasks based on your
other specified filter criteria. For example, if you select a consolidation unit, a fiscal year/period, and Yes for
Last Log filter, logs with the latest Log Time are displayed for this consolidation unit and fiscal year/period, one
log for each relevant task.
Alternatively, from Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor, you can also navigate to this list by choosing Last
Log from the context menu of the relevant task.
Group by a Criteria
On the log detail page, you can select a column header and use it as a grouping criteria for the whole Log Items
table. See the following example for currency translation:
As currency translation is based on selections, which include FS items and subitems, you may want to analyze
the log items by selections. To do so, you select the Selection ID column header and choose Group. The table
layout is changed to the following:
Log Messages
By choosing Log Header Messages or the Messages icon ( ), you can view the possible failure root causes or
warning messages for each log or log item.
Show Input Fields

By choosing the Settings icon ( ), you can find the additional master data fields that are set to Enable Inputs
in the Define Consolidation Master Data Fields customizing activity. You can select any of these fields so that
their inputs can also be displayed in the log.
Export
By choosing the Export to Spreadsheet icon ( ), you can export the log items to an MS Excel file for further
analysis, for example to show columns such as Reference Exchange Rate that are hidden by default, or to allow
filtering and sorting based on message type (information, warning or error), message number, and so on.
1.5 Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR) is introduced to speed up your intercompany

reconciliation process from company close to corporate close. As a built-in solution in SAP S/4HANA, it
matches transactions without any ETL (extract, transform, load) processes and reconciles your financial data
in real time. By defining flexible matching and reconciliation rules, you can achieve high degrees of automation
and continuous accounting. In addition, its in-app communication and workflow features eliminate the
latencies very often seen in dealing with intercompany discrepancies, and, at the same time, improve visibility
and transparency of your reconciliation process.
1.5.1 Features
The solution comes with the following key features:
• Built into SAP S/4HANA for Finance

• Transactional-level matching and real-time reconciliation
• Automatic discrepancy resolving
• In-app communication and workflow
• Flexible modeling based on various organizational dimensions, such as company, profit center, and
consolidation unit.
• High performance in matching and reconciliation
• Intercompany elimination integrated with Group Reporting
This is a video showing how to use the ICMR solution, from running document matching, checking matching
results, making and approving adjustment postings, to viewing reconciliation reports and drilling through to
their matching items and original documents (English only):
 Note

For troubleshooting information and frequently asked questions about ICMR, see SAP Note 2815304 .
1.5.2 Architecture
The solution contains three modules: Matching, Reconciliation, and Automatic Posting. Matching deals with
transactional-level matching and Reconciliation presents an aggregation-level view. The two modules together
can analyze, process, and present two sets of data on both aggregated and line item levels. The last module
Auto Posting provides an additional function for variance adjustment, accrual postings, or elimination
postings.
The Matching Engine was built for processing large data volumes efficiently and quickly. It can directly access
any data source, such as Universal Journal Entries. The direct access eliminates the requirements for ETL
(extract, transform, load) processing. The matching logic is executed in SAP HANA and the results are written
directly to the database. This allows for fast processing of large amounts of data.
The diagram below gives an overview of the three modules.
The components of the modules can be explained as follows:
Matching
• The Data Source defines from where the data to be matched and reconciled is to be read. It is based on a
CDS view that exposes data from the underlying physical tables. A data source holds business semantics,
for example, matching dimensions, field labels, field navigation settings, and the option to restrict access
to the data.
• The Matching Method is used to define which data sources the Matching Engine should access. You can
define filters and matching rules for each matching method. You can execute a matching method to
analyze the data and store the results of this analysis.

• The Matching Document Posting API is used to save the matching results. It is called when a matching
method is executed or by the Matching Item Upload program.
• ICADOCM is the database table for storing matching results. It contains line-item level details of the source
data as well as additional matching information, for example, assignment number, processing status, and
communication status. The table is also used for storing data from the Matching Item Upload.
• Manage Assignments is a Fiori app that shows the matching results and allows you to maintain these
results further. Furthermore, you can use it to communicate your findings and trigger corrections to the
source data.
• A Reason Code is attached to an assignment to explain why the assignment was made and to propose a
resolution in case of differences.
• You can assign a Workflow or Auto-Adjustment API to a reason code. You can then trigger corrections to
the source data by using these components. This creates a closed loop to improve the data quality and
decrease differences.
Reconciliation
• Reconciliation Case needs to be defined if you want to reconcile data on aggregation level. It has a 1:1
mapping relationship with matching method. Display groups can be defined in a reconciliation case, with
each having a two-sided filter definition and tolerance settings. Data is then aggregated and compared
between the two sides.
• Reconciliation Reports are generated on both matching item level and reconciliation level.
• After checking reconciliation results, you can set Reconciliation Close Status to control if any new
postings can be included for processing.
• Elimination Method connects reconciliation case and automatic posting rule and is assigned to a
consolidation task in Group Reporting.
Auto Posting
• Auto Posting Scenario defines the metadata and posting logic, such as for variance adjustment for G/L
Accounting (ACDOCA) and elimination posting for Group Reporting (ACDOCU).
• Users can define scenario-specific posting rules, which are called up at runtime to generate postings
automatically.
1.5.3 Quick Start
You can follow the steps below to get familiar with the solution right away:
 Note
To find the pre-delivered objects, you need to activate the SAP Best Practices content for the scope item
40Y or 1SG. For more information about the content, see SAP Note 2965516 .
Matching
1. Assign the business role SAP_BR_RECON_ACCOUNTANT (General Ledger Accountant - Intercompany) to

your user in your SAP Fiori front-end server. Make sure you also have the necessary authorizations set up
in the back-end systems. For more information, see Authorization Objects [page 374].

2. Open the Define Matching Methods app.
3. Find the sample matching method SF101 and open it. The matching method is defined for intercompany
accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP). Its document source is based on the table for
Universal Journal Entry Line Items (ACDOCA) and the data is restricted to line items with open item
management. The method contains 16 matching rules for your reference.
 Note
You may need to adapt the contained filters to your actual data and use cases before using the
matching method.
4. Choose Run Matching in the top-right corner. In the dialog that appears, specify the run parameters and
filter values as required.
5. Go back to the page header to view the Last Run Status. If the matching is in process, it shows Active and
Running; when it is finished, it shows Finished.
6. Follow the Check Result link to navigate to the Manage Matching Documents app, which shows the newly
generated matching documents.
 Note
If no new data is detected by the matching run, no document is generated.
7. You can also check the matching results in the Manage Assignments app. To do so, select the matching
method and enter a company, then choose Go. Any unassigned items posted by the specified company are
displayed in the upper-left table. Any unassigned items posted by its trading partners are displayed in the
upper-right table. If there are any matched items, that is, they met the requirements according to the
defined matching rules, they are displayed in the Assignments table.
Within this app, you can also manage assignments manually, trigger communications, correction postings
or follow-up activities, or run auto-matching again.
Reconciliation
1. Open the Define Reconciliation Cases app.

2. Find the sample reconciliation case SF101 and open it.
The reconciliation case is assigned with the sample matching method. It has two display groups: One is
used for analysis of company's AR items and partner's AP items; and the other one is used for analysis of
company's AP items and partner's AR items.
 Note
You may need to adapt the contained filters to your actual data and use cases before using the
reconciliation case.
3. Go back to the SAP Fiori launchpad. Open the Reconciliation Status Overview app, which provides an
overview of the matching status of each company and the reconciliation balance status with their trading
partners.
4. Choose one data row to navigate to the Reconciliation Balances app, which shows the balances between AR
and AP amounts of a company and trading partner pair.
5. From there, choose one data row to navigate to the Manage Assignments app to view details of line items
that account for the total values and differences.

 Note
To try out all the features above, you may need to make the required configuration or settings described in
detail in the next chapters.
1.5.3.1 Business Role
A business role provides users with authorizations to access apps. You can create business roles by referencing
the standard business role SAP_BR_RECON_ACCOUNTANT (General Ledger Accountant - Intercompany), which
resides in your SAP Fiori front-end server and contains all the business catalogs for ICMR. Then assign the
created business roles to the relevant users according to their job responsibilities. The following table lists the
business catalogs:
Business Catalog Name Description
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_ME_CONFIG (Intercompany Matching Define matching rules and methods, maintain variance ad
Settings) justment workflows, and manage teams and responsibilities
for workflow scenarios and communication.
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_ME_RUN (Intercompany Matching View or change matching rules and methods, run matching,
Operation) adjust auto-matching results, display matching items, delete
documents, schedule matching run jobs, and view adjust
ment posting logs.
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_RECON_CFG (Intercompany Define reconciliation cases and manage organizational unit

Reconciliation Settings) hierarchies.
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_RECON_RUN (Intercompany Display overall reconciliation status and reconciliation bal

Reconciliation Operation) ance details, adjust auto-matching results, and view match
ing items based on reconciliation case.
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_CONFIG (Intercompany Configuration) Define posting rules.
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_MLM (Intelligent Intercompany Matching) Initiate and monitor machine learning (ML) training and in
ference for intercompany document matching based on an
ML-enabled matching method.
 Note
Additionally, you need to set up the necessary authorizations for users in the back-end systems, for
example, by using the transaction code PFCG. For more information about the ICMR authorization settings
in the back end, see Authorization [page 374].
Related Information

1.5.3.2 Use Cases
The ICMR solution can be used in reconciliation processes of the following typical cases:
• Local financial close of companies

• Group financial close of a corporate group based on organizational dimensions such as consolidation unit,
profit center, and segment.
• Combination of the two use scenarios above.
The following sections describe overall processes for using ICMR in local close and group close cases.
1.5.3.2.1 Local Financial Close
A local accountant can leverage ICMR to check and reconcile the intercompany transactions regularly, and in
the event of any discrepancies identified, solve them in a timely manner. At month end, they can submit
reconciliation results for approval and close the period reconciliation.
Delivered Content
For reconciliation in the local close scenario, SAP delivers the following objects with SAP Best Practices content
of scope item 40Y, which you need to adapt to your actual data and use cases:
• Data sources:
• SF_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_01: For comparing journal entry data from the Universal Journal Entry Line
Items (table ACDOCA) for entity pairs such as company and trading partner company.
• SF_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_04: For comparing journal entry data from the Universal Journal Entry Line
Items (table ACDOCA) for entity pairs such as profit center and partner profit center.
• SF_AR_AP_ENTRY_VIEW: Provides a data entry view of accounts receivable (AR) and payable (AP)
based on BSEG (Accounting Document Line Items) table.
• Matching methods:
• SF101: For intercompany document matching based on both control accounts and other G/L
adjustment accounts. All documents for past years and periods are selected.
• SF102: For intercompany document matching based on P&L accounts. All documents for past years
and periods are selected.
• SF104: For intercompany AR and AP document matching based on the data from the data entry view.
All documents for past years and periods are selected.
• Reconciliation cases:
• SF101: For intercompany reconciliation based on aggregated AR and AP amounts in B/S. This
reconciliation case sums up amounts of period 000 and the periods of the current year.
• SF102: For intercompany reconciliation based on aggregated income and expenses in P&L. This
reconciliation case sums up amounts of the periods of the current year.
• SF104: For intercompany AR and AP reconciliation by using the data from the entry view. This
reconciliation case sums up all corresponding documents for the past years and periods.

Process Diagram
The diagram below illustrates how ICMR is integrated in the local close process and is followed by step
descriptions:
1. Transaction data of companies is posted into accounting journals.

2. You run document matching for the collected data. For the identified data discrepancies, adjustment
postings can be initiated automatically or via workflow.
3. You can view reconciliation results in transaction currency (TC) or view the reconciliation results in other
currencies (GC) after the currency revaluation process.
For more detailed steps, see Quick Start [page 223].
More Use Cases

Apart from the pre-delivered content, you can define your own matching rules and reconciliation cases based
on your business needs. The following use cases are possible:
• Create a data source that only selects the documents of the current fiscal year for matching and
reconciliation. To do so, in Mandatory Filter Fields, enter RYEAR (Fiscal Year) = $CurrentFiscalYear$
and POPER (Posting Period) <= $CurrentFiscalPeriod$. For more information, see Data Source [page
314].
• Based on the data source SF_AR_AP_ENTRY_VIEW, create a new matching method and reconciliation case
for P&L accounts. In the reconciliation case definition, select the With Balance Carryforward checkbox to
sum up documents of the current year for YTD amount calculation. For more information, see
Reconciliation Case [page 273].

1.5.3.2.2 Group Financial Close
A group accountant can leverage ICMR to match documents continuously between consolidation units,
monitor the reconciliation status, make adjustments from group's perspective before the data is ready for
consolidation, submit reconciliation results for approval, close period reconciliation, and run elimination.
Delivered Content
For reconciliation in the group close scenario, SAP delivers the following objects with SAP Best Practices
content of scope item 1SG, which you need to adapt to your actual data and use cases:
• Data sources:
• SC_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_01: For journal entry data from the Universal Journal Entry Line Items (table
ACDOCA) and Consolidation Journal Entries (table ACDOCU) for entity pairs of consolidation unit and
partner unit.
 Note
The underlying CDS view (ICA_CONSJOURNALENTRIES_4) of this data source combines ACDOCA
and ACDOCU in this way:
• Data in ACDOCA is converted to consolidation context by mapping G/L account to financial
statement (FS) item, company to consolidation unit, operational fiscal year variant (FYV) to
group FYV, and so on.
• Data transferred from ACDOCA is tagged with posting level Empty (Realtime update) to indicate
local data.
• In ACDOCU, only the data with posting level 00 (Manual entry of reported data), 01
(Adjustments to reported data), 0C (Reported data with deactived checks), and 10
(Standardizing entry) is read. That is, only the data before elimination is included.
• SC_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_02: For journal entry data from the Consolidation Journal Entries (table
ACDOCU) for entity pairs of consolidation unit and partner unit.
• Matching method SGR01: For interunit document matching based on FS items of balance sheets (B/S).
Documents for the periods of current year are selected, including that of period 000.
 Note
The method contains multiple matching rules, such as rules for grouping AR/AP documents with same
transaction currency amounts and reference document numbers, documents with amount difference
within tolerance, documents where trading partner is missing, and reversed documents.
• Reconciliation case SGR01: For interunit reconciliation based on aggregated AR and AP amounts in B/S.
This reconciliation case sums up amounts of period 000 and the periods of the current year.
 Note
The reconciliation case contains multiple display groups, such as display groups for aggregating
current AR and AP amounts, non-current AR and AP amounts, and other assets and liabilities for
consolidation unit pairs. Display group is defined on the granularity of selection, which selects FS
items based on interunit elimination attribute, such as S-IUE-BS-AR (IC Trade Payables) and S-IUE-
BS-AR (IC Trade Receivables). In this way, to include or exclude any FS item in the reconciliation, you
can just change its attribute assignment in the Define FS Items [page 49] app without changing the
reconciliation cases and display groups themselves.

• Posting rule SC001 and elimination method SC001: For interunit balance sheet elimination. The
elimination differences can be categorized and posted automatically to different FS items.
For an overview about how intercompany data is processed in group close scenario, see From Reconciliation to
Elimination [page 390].
More Use Cases
Apart from the pre-delivered content, you can define your own matching rules and reconciliation cases based
on your business needs. The following use cases are possible:
• Set up matching rules to match data between consolidation units based on a finer granularity, such as G/L
account. Later in the Display Matching Items app, you can drill down from a matching assignment or a
matching document to the line item level of source documents, such as an invoice.
• The predelivered matching methods are based on transaction currency (TC) amounts. You can also set up
matching rules to compare group currency (GC) amounts after performing currency translation tasks. In
this way, you can evaluate the currency translation effects.
• Set up reconciliation cases by reusing your existing configuration objects for Group Reporting, such as
selections, breakdown categories, and elimination attribute and currency translation attribute of FS items.
For more information, see Financial Statement Items [page 41].
• Compare data before and after interunit elimination tasks and postings. To do so, you can set up rules to
differentiate data by posting level or document type.
• Include data from external consolidation units based on FS item or a finer granularity. For example, when
importing data to SAP S/4HANA using flexible file upload or the Reported Financial Data for Group
Reporting - Bulk Import and Update API. These consolidation units can fill in the values for fields to be used
in matching, such as the field AssignmentReference (ZUONR).
• Create a data source that supports running matching and reconciliation on a different organizational
dimension than consolidation unit. For example, choose Profit Center/Partner Profit Center or Segment/
Partner Segment as the leading unit/partner unit. For more information, see Data Source [page 314].
1.5.3.2.2.1 Quick Steps for Running Reconciliation Reports
If you merely want to check the reconciliation status between consolidation units, you can skip the document
matching step and go directly to the analytical app Reconciliation Balances:
1. Select a reconciliation case and a display group. It filters the relevant financial statement (FS) items so that
only the interunit transaction data is displayed.
 Note
For the consolidation scenario, SAP delivers the reconciliation case SGR01. They are available once you
activate the SAP Best Practices content for the scope item 1SG. You can also define your own
reconciliation cases.
2. Optionally, specify the consolidation units and partner units.

3. Select a fiscal year/period.
4. Specify the values for other mandatory filters, such as consolidation chart of accounts, ledger, and version.

5. Choose Go and view the reconciliation results in the Up to Now columns. For each trading unit pair, the
aggregated amounts recorded by individual units and their differences up to the current timestamp are
displayed.
 Note
Up to Last Matching columns are only relevant if you have run matching for any consolidation unit.
6. By right-clicking any amount value and choose Show Matching Items, you can drill down to the relevant
documents that account for the amount.
The following graphic illustrates the main aspects:
For more information, see Reconciliation Balances [page 282].
1.5.4 Intercompany Document Matching
With the matching engine, intercompany document items can be auto-matched line by line.
Matching engine can read data directly from the source database tables without any ETL (Extract-Transform-
Load) processes. Matching rules can be defined flexibly, for both exact-match and suggested- or exceptional-
match patterns. You can trigger matching runs either directly from the SAP Fiori apps or by scheduling
recurring background jobs. Upon completion of a matching run, you can check the matching results and
process the discrepancies by executing workflows and auto-adjustments.
The required settings and operations for document matching are explained in the following topics.

1.5.4.1 Matching Method
A matching method is a collection of matching rules and is used to match items from two data sets.
Each matching rule narrows down the data source into two data slices using filters. Later in a matching run, the
system first reads data based on the filters set for data slices and then applies the matching rule expressions to
the filtered data. If the items meet the requirements defined in a matching rule, they are grouped under a
matching assignment number and excluded from processing of subsequent matching rules. Any data not
assigned yet is processed by the next matching rule of the matching method.
1.5.4.1.1 Define
With the Define Matching Methods app, you can create, display, change, or delete matching methods.
Key Features
Create Matching Method

Follow the procedure below to create a matching method from scratch:
1. Choose Create to open the detail page.

2. Specify a 5-digit alphanumeric ID and a meaningful description, and optionally, a long description.
3. In the Attributes section, select the storage type Master data if you want to set the matching method as
master data, as opposed to configuration data. Master data is usually defined directly in the production
system or replicated between systems via file export and import. If you select Configuration Data, the
matching method is part of configuration, which can be transported between systems, for example, from
the quality system to the production system, via transport requests. Any necessary changes can only be
made in the source system where the matching method was originally defined.
 Note
If a system is configured as the production system, Master data is selected automatically and cannot
be changed.
4. In the Data Sources section:

1. Select a data source that forms the matching context. Depending on the data source you choose, a
second data source might be required:
• If you choose a data source that has different fields defined as Leading Unit Field and Partner Unit
Field, no second data source is needed. The matching is executed by comparing the data between
the leading unit and partner unit.
• If you choose a data source that has a same field defined as Leading Unit Field and Partner Unit
Field, such as in intracompany use cases, a second data source is required. In this case, you need
to specify different names in Alias for each data source to differentiate them later in the
reconciliation case definition, assignment management, and reconciliation report apps.

 Note
The second data source must have the same leading unit field, partner unit field, mandatory
filter fields, unit entity CDS views, and authorization objects as the first data source. This also
means that you can use the same data source as first and second data sources.
 Example
For the transaction matching within one company (intracompany matching), such as the
matching between invoices issued and payments received, you need to define two data
sources that meet the above criteria. After that, you select here the first data source for invoice
postings and the second data source for payment postings.
2. You can use the Filter By fields to define method-level filters to narrow down further the data to be
matched. For example, if you define two filters: Ledger equal to 0L and Account Number between
10000000 and 19999999, data not meeting the filter criteria is excluded from any method-specific
process, such as matching run, flexible upload, and reconciliation report display.
 Note
You can create a maximum of 100 filters. The limitation is applied to ensure system performance in
the follow-on processes. If you have more filter conditions, try to merge them by using the operator
between.
For more information about how to maintain data sources, see Data Source [page 314].
5. In the Matching Rules section, create a new matching rule as follows.
1. Specify a meaningful description, and optionally, a long description. By default, the system
automatically assigns a 4-digit numeric ID, which you can change to another unique numeric ID.
2. Maintain the settings in the Attributes subsection. First, select one of the following available match
types:
• Exact Match: Select this match type if data records assigned according to this rule do not require
any follow-up activities. The assignment generated will have the 30 Matched status.
• Auto-Assign: This match type results in a suggested assignment. Any data assigned based on such
a rule will have the 20 Assigned status, meaning you need to check the assigned data and
complete any required follow-up activities, for example, trigger a workflow or an automatic
adjustment posting or confirm the item matching after communicating with others.
• Group as Matched: This match type groups the filtered data together and assigns the 30 Matched
status with no further actions needed. For example, you may want to apply this kind of matching
rule to reversed journal entries that are not relevant for intercompany reconciliation.
• Group as Assigned: This match type groups the filtered data together and assigns the 20 Assigned
status. User action is required to achieve the final status 30 Matched. For example, you may want
to apply this kind of matching rule to journal entries that lack the trading partner information.
• Auto-Assign as Exception: Can be used for some common or known exceptional matches, for
example, the documents have the same reference number and amount but different currency
codes. Other than that, it has the same system behavior as Auto-Assign and helps filter
assignments.
3. Select a Default Reason Code for the data matching records assigned by the rule. If necessary, you can
still change the reason code so that a different follow-up activity can be performed.

 Note
Reason code controls whether any follow-up activities are required for assigned data. For example,
you may need to enter comments, go through an approval workflow, or make adjustment postings.
For more information about how to maintain reason codes, see Reason Code [page 322].
In auto match, any data records pass a matching rule with match type Exact Match will reach the
ultimate status 30 Matched, regardless of the reason code setting.
4. Select the Inactive checkbox if you want to deactivate a rule instead of deleting it permanently. The
rule won't be processed as long as the Inactive indicator is set.
5. In the Data Slices subsection, you can change the data slice descriptions and define additional filters in
basic or expert mode. For more information, see Expert Mode for Defining Filters [page 234].
 Note
Data slices represent user-defined data subsets of the data set defined on the matching method
level. You can slice the data set into subsets by defining filters on the fields derived from the
underlying data sources. Matching rules only process data included in the data slices. You should
avoid having intersections between the two data slices. If any data records are included in both
data slices, they are treated only as part of data slice 1.
6. Depending on the match type you chose earlier, one of the following options is available for each data
slice:
• Aggregate: Select the checkbox if you want to aggregate the amount fields and group by the
characteristic fields as defined in the matching expressions for this data slice. This is mainly used
in “m:n”-type matching cases. For example, two accounts receivable (AR) items are to be matched
with one accounts payable (AP) item. For more information, see Example [page 239].
• Group items on this data slice: Between the two data slices, only one can be selected as a basis for
data grouping. For this data slice, you define its filters so that the data not relevant for
reconciliation can be filtered and grouped together and later be merged into one matching
assignment number.
7. In the Matching Expression subsection, define any necessary matching expressions for comparing
values of both data slices. A matching expression is an equation that consists of left- and right-hand
matching fields, a comparison operator, and optionally, conversion functions for either or both fields.
Note that if any conversion function, such as CONVERT_CURRENCY or SUBSTRING, is used for a data
slice that has Aggregate selected, value conversion is executed after the aggregation.
The available functions and operators depend on the data type of your selected expression field. For a
complete list, see Functions and Comparison Operators [page 236].
 Note
Matching expressions are not needed for matching rules with the match type Group as Assigned or
Group as Matched. And it is also not mandatory for the other three match types. For example, if a
matching rule with the type Auto-Assign doesn’t have any matching expressions, it means all the
items filtered by the two slices are grouped into one assignment.
For more information about data selection, aggregation, and matching, see Example [page 239].
8. Save your matching rule.

 Tip
You can create more matching rules by choosing Copy. And when in display mode, you can switch
to a different rule by using the dropdown list in top-right corner of the page. Note that if you have
multiple rules, in each matching run, the system checks documents using the rules according to
their sequence, therefore the rule sequence is very important. You can change the sequence by
choosing the Move Up or Move Down buttons after selecting a rule.
You can also create a matching method by copying from an existing one and making any necessary changes.
Display/Change Matching Method

You can view all your available matching methods on the list page. By navigating to the detail screen of a
matching method, you can check or change any of its attributes, settings, and contained rules described
above. After making any changes, choose Save to apply the changes.
Delete Matching Method

You can also delete any matching methods that are no longer needed. However, once any matching documents
are generated for the data records passed a matching rule, deletion of the corresponding matching method is
not allowed unless the matching documents are deleted.
 Note
More Information
1.5.4.1.1.1 Expert Mode for Defining Filters
When defining data slices of a matching rule, you can choose to use expert mode.
By choosing Switch to Expert Mode, any filters you defined in the basic mode are automatically converted to a
filter string in expert mode, where you can continue composing the string with the standard SQL WHERE
clause syntax.
 Note
The filter string cannot be converted to basic filters. To switch back to the basic mode, you must clear the
string.

Compared with the basic mode, expert mode comes with the following additional features:
• Auto completion for field names, functions, and keywords.

• Supports most SAP HANA SQL functions, such as numeric functions, string functions, datetime functions,
and data type conversion functions.
• Supports complex logical expressions using operators such as AND, OR, and NOT.
• Can compare values between different fields.
 Example
• SEGMENT = PSEGMENT: To select the document items where the segment value is the same as the
partner segment.
• (RACCT = '0021300000') and ((BLART = 'SU') or (BLART = 'RE' AND
CLEARING_STATUS = '3')): To select the payable items of intercompany clearing documents
(document type SU) or of invoice documents (document type RE) that are already cleared.
• (RACCT = '0012300000') and (month(BLDAT) = month(BUDAT) or
days_between(BLDAT, BUDAT) <= 15): To select the receivable items whose posting date and
document date are in the same month or with an interval less than or equal to 15 days.
The following animated GIF shows how to compose a filter string in expert mode:
Note the following restrictions:
• Clauses such as GROUP BY, ORDER BY, and LIMIT, set operators such as UNION and UNION ALL and
subqueries are not supported.
• Comment signs such as --, /*, and */ are forbidden.
• Filter values must be entered in SAP internal format. For example, SAP numeric values have leading zeros,
Boolean value true is X and false is ' ' (empty string), and date format is YYYYMMDD.
• The maximum length is 1000 characters.
For more information, see SAP HANA SQL Reference Guide.

1.5.4.1.1.2 Functions and Comparison Operators
When defining matching expressions for any matching rule, the following conversion functions and comparison
operators are available depending on the data type of you selected expression field:
Functions and Operators for Numeric Fields (Amounts and Quantities)

ID Usage
ABS Returns the absolute value of a number.
SIGN
Returns the sign (positive or negative)
of the value, that is, returns 1 for a posi
tive value, -1 for a negative value, and 0
for value 0.
ROUND
Rounds an amount to the decimal pla
ces you specified in Parameter 1. For ex
ample, ROUND (1) rounds the amount
'100.345' to '100.3'.
CONVERT_CURRENCY
Converts to the value in target currency.
You need to specify the exchange rate
Function type in Parameter 1 as maintained in the
table TCURV, target currency code in
Parameter 2, and the reference date
field in Parameter 3. For example,
CONVERT_CURRENCY (AVG, USD,
BLDAT) converts the amount to 'USD'
using the average rate based on the ref
erence document date.
MULTIPLY_BY Multiplies value of an amount field by a

factor. For example, MULTIPLY_BY
(1.17) multiplies the selected amount
field value by 1.17, which you can use to
add tax amounts before making the
comparison.
"<", "<>" (not equal to), "<=", "=", ">", Compares the left and right field values.
and ">="
OPPOSITE Checks if two numbers have the same

value but opposite sign (-/+).
LMOD_0 If the remainder of the left amount div

Operator ided by the right divisor is 0, then return
the value "true", otherwise return
"false".
RMOD_0 If the remainder of the right amount

divided by the left divisor is 0, return
the value "true", otherwise return
"false".

ID Usage
TOLERANCE Compares two amounts and considers

them equal if the difference does not
exceed the tolerance you specified in
Parameter 1. For example, if you enter
the tolerance value 2, comparing 101
and 100 returns value "true" while com
paring 105 and 100 returns value
"false".
OPPOSITE_TOLERANCE Compares two amounts that are usually

with opposite signs and considers them
equal if their difference (absolute value
of the sum of both amounts) doesn't
exceed the tolerance you specified in
Parameter 1.
 Note
The function doesn't check that
both amounts have opposite signs.
TOLERANCE_PERCENT Compares two amounts or quantities

and considers them equal if the var
iance percentage is within the tolerance
range you defined in Parameter 1 and
Parameter 2.
N_TIMES_GREATER The absolute value of left number is ex

actly N times greater than the absolute
value of the right. Here "N" stands for a
natural number. For example, if the
value for the left field is 100 and value
for the right field is 25, the left value is 3
times greater than right, "true" is re
turned.
N_TIMES_LESS The absolute value of left number is ex

actly N times less than the absolute
value of the right. Here "N" stands for a
natural number.
Functions and Operators for Text String Fields

ID Usage
SUBSTRING Returns a substring of a text string

based on the start position you speci
fied in Parameter 1 and the length of the
Function substring you specified in Parameter 2.
For example, SUBSTRING (4, 2) ex
tracts a substring '45' from the string
'1234567890'.

ID Usage
LCASE Converts all characters to lowercase.

For example, If the string value is
'TesT', then the value 'test' is re
turned.
LPAD
Pads a string by adding the number/
character you specified in Parameter 2
to the beginning of the string to a length
you specified in Parameter 1. For exam
ple, LPAD (10, 0) pads the beginning
of string '10000' with '0'. The returned
value is '0000010000'.
"=" and "<>" (not equal to) Compares the left and right field values.
IS_SUBSTRING_OF Checks whether the left value is a sub

string of the right value. For example,
'2345' IS_SUBSTRING_OF
'123456789' returns value "true"
while '0123' IS_SUBSTRING_OF
'123456789' returns value "false".
Operator
CONTAINS
Checks whether the left value contains
the right value. For example,
'123456789' CONTAINS '2345' re
turns value "true" while '123456789'
CONTAINS '0123' returns value
"false".
 Note
When defining a matching rule, if you have selected Aggregate for either or both data slices, the
characteristic fields in the matching expression are used as group-by fields. In this case, string-type
functions, such as SUBSTRING, are applied after rather than before the aggregation. For more information,
see Example [page 239].
Functions and Operators for Date Fields

ID Usage
ADD_DAYS
Calculates a date by adding the days
you specified in Parameter 1 to the
Function value of date field. For example,
ADD_DAYS (5) increases the date
value by 5 days.

ID Usage
ADD_WORKDAYS
Calculates a date by adding the work
days you specified in Parameter 2 to the
value of date field based on the factory
calendar you specified in Parameter 1.
For example, ADD_WORKDAYS (01, 4)
adds 4 workdays to the value of the
date field based on the factory calendar
'01'.
"<", "<>" (not equal to), "<=", "=", ">", Compares the left and right field values.
and ">="
DAYS_BETWEEN
Checks whether difference in days be
tween two dates is between the values
you specified in Parameter 1 and
Parameter 2. For example,
DAYS_BETWEEN (0, 5) checks
whether the day difference between the
left and right dates is within the range
[0, 5]. If the left date is '2009-12-15' and
the right date is '2009-12-18', the differ-
Operator ence is 3 days and "true" is returned.
WORKDAYS_BETWEEN
Checks whether difference in workdays
between two dates is between the val
ues you specified in Parameter 1 and
Parameter 2 based on the factory calen
dar you specified in Parameter 3. For ex
ample, WORKDAYS_BETWEEN (0, 5,
01) checks if the workday difference
between the left date and the right date
is within the range [0, 5] based to the
factory calendar '01'.
1.5.4.1.1.3 Example
The following example shows in a matching run how data selection, aggregation, and matching work, based on
your defined matching rules.
 Note
The explanation below is applicable to all rules with the match type EM (Exact Match), SA (Auto-Assign), or
XA (Auto-Assign as Exception). In contrast, rules with the match type GM (Group as Matched) or GA (Group
as Assigned) have no matching expressions, because group-by or aggregation is not relevant to these rules.

Rule Definition
Data Slices
The rule is defined to compare accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) between trading units.
Therefore, the data slice settings are as follows:
• Data Slice 1 (Leading Unit): Selects AR-related account numbers. The Aggregate checkbox is selected.
• Data Slice 2 (Partner Unit): Selects AP-related account numbers. The Aggregate checkbox is selected.
Matching Expression
We want to match the AR and AP data that have identical transaction currency amounts after being aggregated
by assignment reference. The matching expression can be defined as follows:
Leading Unit Partner Unit

Comparison Operator
Expression Field Function Expression Field Function
Transaction Currency Transaction Currency

=
Code (RWCUR) Code (RWCUR)
Amount in Transaction Amount in Transaction

OPPSITE
Currency (WSL) Currency (WSL)
Assignment Ref. Assignment Ref.

=
(ZUONR) (ZUONR)
Matching Process
Selecting Data
In a matching run, the system first selects the relevant data as defined in filters of data slices. The following
posting records are selected:
Transaction Cur
Data Slice Company Trading Partner G/L Account rency Amount Assignment Ref.
1 C100 C200 12102000 (Trade 100 USD XYZ2020001

Receivables)
C100 C200 12102000 (Trade 20 USD XYZ2020001

Receivables)
2 C200 C100 21102000 (Trade -60 USD XYZ2020001

Payables)
C200 C100 21102000 (Trade -60 USD XYZ2020001

Payables)
Aggregating Data
The system then aggregates the data by the characteristic fields you defined in the matching expression. In our
example, there is only one characteristic field acting as the group-by field, that is Assignment Ref. (ZUONR).

Since all the 4 line items have the same assignment reference value, the data is aggregated for each data slice
as follows:
Data Slice 1 (Left Side of Matching Expression) Data Slice 2 (Right Side of Matching Expression)
Transaction Transaction
Trading Part Currency Assignment Trading Part Currency Assignment
Company ner Amount Ref. Company ner Amount Ref.
C100 C200 120 USD XYZ2020001 C200 C100 -120 USD XYZ2020001
 Note
Leading unit and partner unit fields are the default group-by fields, which you don't need to include
explicitly in matching expressions.
Comparing Data
Finally, the system compares the aggregated data of both data slices and groups them into one assignment if
the data hits the rule, which is the case in our example.
Special Note for Aggregation
In the aggregation step, the system groups data by the characteristic fields in your defined matching
expressions. However, if you have used any string-type functions, such as SUBSTRING, for any characteristic
fields, the functions are applied after the aggregation. As a result, using these functions for line item-level fields
may not work as expected.
For example, if in either or both data slices, the relevant line items have different values of Assignment Ref. as
follows:
Transaction Currency
Company Trading Partner G/L Account Amount Assignment Ref.
C100 C200 12102000 (Trade 100 USD XYZ2020001

Receivables)
C100 C200 12102000 (Trade 20 USD XYZ2020002

Receivables)
C200 C100 21102000 (Trade -60 USD XYZ2020001

Payables)
C200 C100 21102000 (Trade -60 USD XYZ2020002

Payables)
When defining the matching expression, you may try to use the function SUBSTRING(1,7) to extract the prefix
value ("XYZ2020") as below so that the line item amounts can still be aggregated.

Leading Unit Partner Unit
Comparison Operator
Expression Field Function Expression Field Function
Transaction Currency Transaction Currency

=
Code (RWCUR) Code (RWCUR)
Amount in Transaction Amount in Transaction

OPPSITE
Currency (WSL) Currency (WSL)
Assignment Ref. SUBSTRING(1,7) Assignment Ref. SUBSTRING(1,7)

=
(ZUONR) (ZUONR)
However, it won't work that way, since the system aggregates the data before applying the string functions. In
our example, no aggregations will take place because values of Assignment Ref. are different without the
function SUBSTRING(1,7) being executed beforehand. Therefore, the data is compared line by line. Since no
line item amounts (100 USD, 20 USD, -60 USD, and -60 USD) meet the OPPSITE condition required by the
matching expression, no data is matched in the end.
 Note
Despite the limitation stated above, string-type functions are still useful in some cases, especially for
document header-level fields, such as XBLNR (Reference Document No.) in the BKPF (Accounting
Document Header) table. For example, for documents with the similar XBLNR values, you may apply the
function SUBSTRING, LCASE, or LPAD to match these documents. The function acts on the final step
Comparing Data (rather than the Aggregating Data step).
1.5.4.1.2 Download/Upload
You can download or upload master-data-type matching methods so that they can be duplicated between
systems. These matching methods have the Master Data option selected as the storage type in the Define
Matching Methods app
This feature is particularly useful when you want to transfer the matching methods defined and tested in your
quality system to your production system. To do so, you choose Export within the app in your quality system to
download the existing matching methods to a ZIP file and save it to a local folder, then access the app again in
your production system and choose Import to select the downloaded ZIP file and upload it.
 Note
The ZIP file contains multiple .xml files, each of which collects the settings of various matching method
attributes. For a successful upload, don't edit or delete the XML files.
The matching methods that are set as Configuration Data are not included in the download or upload. They can
only be transported between systems via a transport request by using transaction code ICATRM (Transport
Matching Methods).

Related Information
Transport Matching Methods [page 243]
1.5.4.1.3 Transport Matching Methods
For configuration-type matching methods, that is, they have the Configuration Data option selected as the
storage type, you can transport them between systems via a transport request for customizations.
You can do so in Customizing for Transport Matching Methods under Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation Matching Methods . Alternatively, use transaction code ICATRM.
 Note
You can include multiple matching methods into one transport request by re-executing the transaction
above.
Configuration-type matching methods can also be deleted from your production (PRD) system by using the
transaction. To do so, first delete the relevant matching method in the source system, such as in your
development (DEV) system, then run the transaction for the non-existent method ID. In this way, once the
customizing request is released, the deletion also takes place in the PRD system.
1.5.4.2 Matching Run
You can launch matching runs individually or via background jobs.
In a matching run, the system rolls in new transaction line items from the data source, matches them based on
the matching rules, and saves the items in the table ICADOCM. The matched items are grouped into
assignments, while the unmatched items are also tagged with the unmatched status.
In any subsequent matching runs, the system rolls in data on a delta update basis, that is, only documents
incoming since last matching are read into ICMR. The new document items, together with the items that
remain unmatched in prior matching runs, are included in the new matching run.
1.5.4.2.1 Individual Run
You can launch individual matching runs ad hoc by accessing one of the following apps:
Define Matching Methods

1. Select the matching method you want to use to open its detail screen.
2. Stay in the display mode and choose Run Matching.
3. You are prompted to specify the values for the following fields:

• Mandatory filter fields as defined in the underlying data source, for example fiscal year/period.
• Leading unit field such as RCOMP (Company) and RBUNIT (Consolidation Unit): Select a range of
organizational units as the leading units. This field is optional. If you leave the field empty, all the
relevant organizational units in your system are included in the matching run.
 Note
To match data of intercompany transactions, include all parties involved to produce correct
matching results.
• Optionally, select a past timestamp in Data Cutoff field to restrict the data range to that point of time,
otherwise, all data up to now are included.
4. The matching run status, such as Active and Running, Finished, or Canceled, displays instantly on the app
header area.
5. Once the matching run is finished successfully, you can follow the Check Result link to check the matching
result, for example, the generated matching documents and matching assignments if any.
Manage Assignments - By Matching Method
1. Select the matching method you want to use.

2. In the mandatory filter fields derived based on the data source of your selected method, enter the filter
values. For example, enter the fiscal year/period and the leading unit.
3. Choose Go to show all unassigned items for your selected leading unit and all its partner units who have
trading records with the leading unit during the relevant period.
4. Choose Auto-Match to run matching for unmatched items, so that the items are compared by all matching
rules sequentially.
5. Once the matching run is finished successfully, you can choose Check Results to view any matched items
and their generated assignment numbers in the lower table Assignments. From there, you can proceed
with manual assignments, adjustments, or approval as necessary.
Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation Case
1. Select the reconciliation case you want to use.
 Note
Reconciliation case has a 1:1 mapping relationship with matching method.
2. In the mandatory filter fields Display Group, Amount Field, and Currency as well as those derived based on
the underlying data source, enter the filter values.
3. Choose Go to show all unassigned items for your selected leading unit and all its partner units who have
trading records with the leading unit during the relevant period.
4. Choose Auto-Match to run matching for unmatched items, so that the items are compared by all matching
rules sequentially.
5. Once the matching run is finished successfully, you can choose Check Results to view any matched items
and their generated assignment numbers in the lower table Assignments. From there, you can proceed
with manual assignments, adjustments, or approval as necessary.
For more information, see Working with Matching Results [page 247].

1.5.4.2.2 Schedule Jobs
With the Schedule Matching Run Jobs app, you can schedule jobs using the provided template. In this way, you
replace the manual activities as described before with the scheduled jobs in the background and therefore
reduce your workload or waiting time.
Key Features
• Create Job: You can choose New ( icon) to create a job based on the Matching Run or the Matching Run -
For Consolidation job template.
 Note
The two delivered job templates are same except that Matching Run - For Consolidation provides a
sample filter string RITCLG ='Y1' and RVERS ='Y10' and RLDNR ='Y1' that is only relevant for
consolidation scenario, where Consolidation Chart of Accounts is Y1, Consolidation Version is Y10, and
Ledger is Y1. You can change these default filter values. For more information, see the Specify
Parameters part of this topic.
• Choose Scheduling Options: You can trigger an immediate job run, define a future start date and time for a
single run, or define the recurrence pattern for the jobs you want to run regularly.
• Specify Parameters: Specify the following criteria to restrict the data scope:
• Matching Method
• Filter String: Compose a filter string with the relevant filter fields and values using standard SQL
syntax, for example, fiscyearper <= '2020010' and RCOMP between 'C1001' and
'C1999'.
Only the following fields are allowed for use as the filter fields here:
• Mandatory filter fields as defined in the underlying data source, for example fiscal year/period. If
you don't include them in the string, the system uses the default values you specified for these
fields in the data source definition.
• Leading unit field such as RCOMP (Company) and RBUNIT (Consolidation Unit): Specify a range of
organizational units as the leading units. This is optional. If you don't include the leading unit field
in the string, all the relevant organizational units in your system are included in the matching run.
 Note
To match data of intercompany transactions, include all parties involved to produce correct
matching results.
If the IDs of your leading units are numeric, you need to add all necessary leading zeros.
To run matching for each period at your specified day of the period, you can schedule monthly
jobs. In doing so, you need to exclude date-related filters, such as FISCYEARPER (Fiscal Year
Period), RYEAR (Fiscal Year), and POPER (Posting Period), from the filter string. Then the values
of these fields will be automatically determined based on current date and fiscal year variant.

• Select Trigger Follow-Ups if you want to have any follow-up activities initiated automatically after each
scheduled matching run. The follow-ups, for example a workflow instance or an adjustment posting,
are configured in the reason codes, which are assigned to the matching rules of your specified
matching method.
 Note
To trigger follow-ups automatically, the relevant reason codes must have the Automatically trigger
follow-ups checkbox selected.
• Show Statistics: Keep selected so that you can view the matching run results when the job is finished.
• Data Cutoff: Optionally, specify up to when the data is captured and included in the scheduled
matching run.
• Display Scheduling Details: From the job list, you can choose the arrow icon ( ) of any scheduled job to
navigate to the detail page, which includes the scheduling information described above.
• Check Job Status: For any scheduled job, you can monitor its status (Finished or Failed) by checking the
Status column.
• Check Matching Run Results: When job status shows Finished, you can choose the icon ( ) in the Results
column to view the matching run results. The result page shows the following information:
• Total count of the matching documents generated and the document numbers.
 Note
A matching document is generated for each unique value combination of leading unit and
mandatory filter fields of the data source.
• For each leading unit, how many line items are newly rolled into ICADOCM. This is shown in the first
Number column.
• For each leading unit, how many line items are newly assigned, that is, matched with those of trading
partners and are therefore grouped into assignments. This is shown in the second Number column.
 Note
These items may include new rolled-in items, items that were not matched previously, and the
items that were part of any prior assignments marked as Temporary Resolution (See explanations
in Manage Assignments [page 247]).
• System processing time for reading, matching, and writing data.
 Note
Related Information
Data Source [page 314]

Reason Code [page 259]

1.5.4.3 Working with Matching Results
After any successful matching run, you may want to view the matching results and take any necessary actions
accordingly. This section describes the process and the available apps.
1.5.4.3.1 Manage Assignments
With the Manage Assignments app, for the data read from underlying database table or data sources, you can
launch a matching run, view matching results, make manual assignments, and trigger and monitor any follow-
up activities.
The app has two mode variants: By Matching Method and By Reconciliation Case. The following key features are
described mainly based on Manage Assignments - By Matching Method.
Key Features
Specify Filter Values

In addition to selecting a matching method, you may need to specify values for some other mandatory filter
fields derived based on the underlying data source, such as fiscal year/period and the leading unit. By choosing
Go, only the data that interests you will be displayed.
 Note
Which filter fields are available and have default values depend on the Main CDS View you specified in the
data source for the matching method. For more information, see Data Source [page 314].
You can choose to save your frequently used filter values into a new view variant by choosing Select View (
icon) and then Save As. You can also set the view variant as the default view. This setting is matching method-
dependent.
View Matching Results

You can view the matching results up to last matching run. Along the data matching process, a matching item
may go through the following phases/processing statuses until it achieves the ultimate Matched status:
• 00 New: The item is newly inserted into the underlying data sources, but hasn't yet rolled in to the
matching engine, that is, was not copied to database table ICADOCM (Matching Entries). These items are
therefore not allowed for actions such as Assign and Communicate. You must execute the auto-match
function to roll them in first.
• 01 Roll-In: The item has been processed by the matching engine, that is, data has been copied to the
matching database table but was not hit by any matching rule. Items with this status are listed in the
Unassigned Items table and require manual assignment.

• 05 Unassigned: You can revert any assignment with status 20 Assigned, 25 Pending Confirmation, or 30
Matched by choosing Unassign. The assignment number is therefore invalidated, and the matching items
involved will need to be processed again.
• 10 In Contact: The item had status 01 Roll-In or 05 Unassigned, and is now under communication, or more
specifically, you have added a public note or sent a notification to someone else for clarifications.
• 20 Assigned: The item has either passed a matching rule of Auto-Assign, Group as Assigned, or Auto-Assign
as Exception type or has been assigned manually. Depending on the reason code you specified, this kind of
item needs further processing, for example, completing an approval workflow, to achieve the final Matched
status.
• 25 Pending Confirmation: An adjustment posting request has been approved in the workflow. You then
need to confirm the adjustment by choosing Process. Following a successful posting, the assignment can
achieve the final 30 (Matched) status (or 29 (Auto-Adjusted) if the reason code is set to Temporary
Resolution).
 Note
This status is only relevant when the approval workflow includes Confirm Variance Adjustments as the
last workflow step. Note that the predelivered workflow has Post Variance Adjustments as the last step,
therefore, the variance adjustment is posted directly after the approval.
• 29 Auto-Adjusted: When the item has this status, it can no longer be processed manually to prevent
redundant adjustment postings. This status is mainly applicable to the assignments with reason codes that
have automatic adjustment logic implemented and are set as Temporary Resolution. When processing this
type of assignment, the status changes from 20 Assigned or from 25 Pending Confirmation to 29 Auto-
Adjusted after the adjustment was posted. In this way, the adjusted data is grouped together with the
original items to achieve a perfect match in the next matching run. Bear in mind the original assignment is
unassigned, and a new assignment number is given for the changed item group.
• 30 Matched: The item has achieved the final status. Generally, no follow-ups are needed, but you can still
unassign the item if necessary.
The status changes can be illustrated by the following graphic:

Based on the processing status, the matching result display is divided into the following sections:
• Tables in upper area:

• Leading Unit - Unassigned Items: The unassigned items of your selected leading unit. More specifically,
the items have a status lower than 20 Assigned. That is, no matching run was executed for the item,
the item didn't hit any matching rules during the auto-matching, or it was manually unassigned.
• Partner Units - Unassigned Items: The unassigned items of the partner units that have trading records
with your selected leading unit.
 Note
Items with 00 New status are also shown in the two tables after being read directly from the underlying
source table.
You can choose to change the visible columns and their sort order and save as your own view variant by
choosing Select View ( icon) and then Save As. You can also set the view variant as the default view. In
this way, you can have the most relevant columns displayed by default. This setting is matching
method-dependent.
• Tables in lower area:

• Assignments: Once certain items hit a matching rule or were manually assigned and therefore have a
status 20 Assigned or higher, an assignment number is generated to group the items together as they
are regarded as belonging to the same business transaction.
• Processing Status: The assignment has the same processing status with all its contained items.
Depending on the reason code assigned during the automatic or manual assignment, an
assignment may have achieved 30 Matched status or is still undergoing an adjustment posting or
approval process.
• Matching Rule: The rule that was met during an auto match. In case of manual assignments where
matching rule is not involved, the rule ID is shown as 0000.

• Reason Code: The default reason code assigned to the matching rule or the reason code you
specified during a manual assignment. Reason code determines if any follow-up activities are
required for the assignment to reach 30 Matched status. For more information, see Reasons and
Solutions [page 259].
• Temporary Resolution: The setting defined in the relevant reason code. If an assignment is a
temporary resolution, it gets unassigned in the next matching run. The new matching run reads
and rematches the latest data from the relevant data sources, refreshes the processing status, and
triggers any follow-ups required by the reason code.
 Note
If the assignment is still in the process of automatic adjustment or approval workflow, the
auto-match run skips it.
• Workflow Status: This status is relevant for the assignments that have a reason code with variance
adjustment workflow configured. The workflow can be initiated by choosing Process or, in case of
manual assignments, directly after assigning the relevant reason code. Note that:
• The workflow approvers receive the approval tasks in both Verify Intercompany Variance
Adjustment - Inbox app and Notifications ( icon) area.
• Once the adjustment is approved or rejected, the workflow initiator receives the alert in the
Notifications ( icon) area.
For more information, see Automatic Variance Adjustment [page 260].
• Adjustment Log: Shows if the adjustment posting was successful and how many adjustment
documents were posted. You can also navigate to the Application Log - Automatic Adjustments
[page 265] app for details.
• Assigned Items: This table is only visible when you select an assignment and click on Show Items. The
table then lists all the items the assignment groups.
By default, the screen includes all sections. By choosing Change Layout (  icon) and then Upper Area Only or
Lower Area Only, you can change the screen layout.
The following graphic illustrates the screen sections described above:

View Assignment Details
By choosing arrow icon ( ) of an assignment, you can navigate to its Matching Detail page, where the
contained items are separated into Leading Unit and Partner Unit tables according to data slice settings in the
respective matching rule. To be more specific, the items from data slice 1 are tagged with SLICE value “1” and
displayed in the Leading Unit table, while the items from data slice 2 are tagged with “2” and displayed in the
Partner Unit table.
 Note
The expression fields you defined in the matching rule as a basis for data matching are marked with colors:
Green stands for the expression fields with operators "Equal to" or "Opposite", while yellow stands for
the expression fields with other operators.
The following screenshot shows how the detail screen looks:

Run Matching
Choose Auto-Match to run matching for newly rolled-in or unassigned items, so that the items are compared by
all matching rules sequentially. Once the matching run is finished, you can choose Check Results to view the
updated matching results as described above.
Work with Items
For any items, matched or unmatched, you can take the following actions:
• Communicate: Add a communication message as follows:

• Add Note: Add a public comment and optionally, a due date. It results in the communication status
Note Added. Based on your set due date, any overdue matching items are highlighted with a red
indicator.
• Send Notification: Send a notification to your specified users, and optionally, a due date. As a result,
the communication status changes to Notification Sent and the recipients receive the notification in
the header bar of the SAP Fiori launchpad ( icon).
• Send Email: Send an email to your specified email addresses. You can use the standard email template
or the one you have defined and assigned to the relevant matching methods. For more information, see
Define and Assign Email Templates [page 330].
 Note
The default notification and email recipients are determined based on the assignment of
ICAM_COMM (Intercompany Communication) function in Intercompany Teams and Responsibilities
[page 372]. You can also send notifications or emails to any recipients other than those assigned in
Manage Teams and Responsibilities.
• Set to Done: When a certain comment or notification is addressed, you can set the item to done so that
the due date and overdue alarm are cleared.
You can view the communication history by choosing the communication status.

• Assign: If you think certain unmatched items should be exempted from matching rule validation and be
assigned manually, for example, when amounts agree but with different currencies due to the negligence in
posting, you can select the items and choose Assign to match them manually and give them an assignment
number. The assigned items are then moved to the lower-area table Assignments.
During the manual assignment, you are prompted to specify a reason code. The assignment can then be
changed to either of the following processing statuses:
• Ultimate status 30 Matched: The reason code is set to No Follow-Ups.
• Interim status 20 Assigned: The reason code is not set to No Follow-Ups. This kind of reason code
usually has additional settings such as for variance adjustment or approval workflow. To achieve the 30
Matched, you need to trigger the follow-up activities by choosing Process. For more information, see
the next section Work with Assignments.
 Note
For the manual assignment, you need to select multiple unassigned items that have the same leading
unit and partner unit pair.
Work with Assignments
For any existing assignments, matched or unmatched, you can take the following actions:
• Assign: You can also merge any unassigned items to an existing assignment number if they all have the
same leading unit and partner unit pair.
 Note
Within an assignment, items belong to the leading unit have the “SLICE” value 1, while items belong to
the partner unit have the “SLICE” value 2. If company A is regarded as the leading unit in the two upper
tables, you cannot add its matching items to an assignment that has company B as the leading unit.
Instead, you need to go to the filter bar area, change the leading unit to company B, select the
corresponding matching items and the matching assignment, then choose Assign to add the items to
the assignment.
• Unassign: You can revert any assignment with status 20 Assigned or higher to 05 Unassigned. The
assignment number is therefore invalidated, and the involved matching items need to be processed again.
• Process: For any assignment with processing status 20 Assigned, you can trigger the follow-up activity by
choosing Process. You can also change its reason code and choose Process to trigger a different follow-up
activity. Based on the assigned reason code, the assignments are moved to the next possible status as
follows:
Reason Code Settings User Action/Follow-Ups Status changes to
No Follow-Ups None 30 Matched
Comment Required Entered a comment 30 Matched
With Adjustment Class specified and None 30 Matched

Temporary Resolution not selected
With Adjustment Class specified and None 29 Auto-Adjusted

Temporary Resolution selected
Triggered a rematch First 05 Unassigned and then 30
Matched

Reason Code Settings User Action/Follow-Ups Status changes to
With Workflow Scenario specified Variance adjustment posting ap 25 Pending Confirmation
proved
Variance adjustment posting con 30 Matched

firmed
For more information about reason code and workflow configuration, see Reasons and Solutions [page
259].
• Filter: For the Assignments table, you can use the quick filters to show a filtered list of assignments. SAP
pre-defines the following standard filters:
• Show All
• Show Assigned but Not Matched
• Show Created in Last 30 Days
• Show Obsolete Assignments
In addition, you can also define your own filters. For more information, see Define Custom Filters [page
329].
The following animated GIF (English only) shows the main aspects described above:
Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation Case

This app mode allows you choose a reconciliation case instead of a matching method. In addition to what is
described above, the following features are available:
• Three additional filter fields:

• Display Group is required to determine the leading unit and partner unit side and their respective data
sets.

• Amount Field and Currency are provided for the drill-through feature from Reconciliation Balances
report.
 Note
Which amount types are available for your selected reconciliation case depends on the data source
of its assigned matching method.
• You can choose Show Balances to display the aggregated amounts of your specified leading unit and
partner unit pair based on the display group of the reconciliation case. The quick view is equivalent to the
Reconciliation Balances [page 282] app but limited to only one pair of leading unit and partner unit.
When choosing the app mode to be used, By Reconciliation Case or By Matching Method, data permission is to
be taken into account. In the reconciliation case mode, a user can be limited to accessing the data set defined
by a display group. For example, if a user is only permitted to manage accounts receivable (AR) of a company
and accounts payable (AP) of its trading partners (the "AR-driven" approach), then he or she should not have
the access to the AP of the company. In contrast, when using the matching method mode, a user can access
both AR and AP of the company, as well as that of its trading partners. The matching method mode has no
permission control applied and gives a more comprehensive view.
 Note
1.5.4.3.2 Display Matching Results
Apart from checking matching results immediately after running matching in the Manage Assignments app,
you can also view a plain list of matching records based on certain filter criteria using the following two apps:
• Manage Matching Documents

• Display Matching Items
1.5.4.3.2.1 Manage Matching Documents
With this app, you can display a list of matching documents based on your matching method selection or
delete any matching document to correct and rematch data.

Key Features
You can use this app to do the following:
Display Matching Documents

You can display all matching documents filtered by your specified matching method. Matching documents are
generated automatically in each matching run or each data upload, one matching document per leading unit,
provided that new posting data is detected since the last matching run.
This feature is particularly useful for data tracking or auditing purpose.
The following important information of matching documents is also shown:
• Business Transaction Type: Indicates the source of the new posting data, such as:
• ROLL-IN (From Data Source Tables): Data was transferred from the data sources once a matching run
is triggered.
• UPLOAD (From Uploaded Files): Uploaded via a file by using the transaction code ICAFU (Flexible
Upload of Matching Items). For more information, see Flexible Upload of Matching Items [page 269].
• API (From API): Data was imported from an external system by using the Matching Items - Bulk Import
API service call. For more information, see Matching Items - Bulk Import.
• Data Cutoff Time: The time point when the matching run was launched.
• Created By and Created On: The user who launched the matching run and the time point when the
matching document was generated.
• Deletion Flag: Indicates if the matching document has been deleted or not.
 Note
Company is displayed in the table by default. If your matching run was based on another organizational
dimension, such as consolidation unit, you can choose Settings ( icon) to enable its display. Other
additional information, such as the used matching method and fiscal year/period, can also be displayed in
this way.
Delete Matching Documents

You can select and delete a matching document. As a result, its related assignments are unassigned and the
following happens to the matching data depending on its business transaction type:
• If uploaded via a file, the data is deleted and blocked for any further matching steps. You can therefore re-
upload and correct the data.
• If transferred from data sources, the data is reverted to the processing status 00 New. The matching
process is started over in the next matching run.
For tracking or auditing purposes, the deleted documents can still be displayed, but with the Deletion Flag set
to Yes.
 Note
Please make sure the deletion is always made from the latest document backwards. For example, if you
have documents 1, 2, and 3 for the same unit that are generated chronologically, you should delete from
document 3. If you only delete document 2, the items created between documents 1 and 3 are not rolled in
to the matching engine again.

Drill Down to Matching Items
By choosing any matching document number, you can navigate to the Display Matching Items app with the
matching method, organizational unit, and other context field values inherited from the previous screen. The
app therefore shows the original posting documents, matching results, and all line item-level details. For more
information, see the next topic.
 Note
1.5.4.3.2.2 Display Matching Items
With this app, you can display all matching items and their details based on your specified filter criteria.
The app has two mode variants: By Matching Method and By Reconciliation Case. The following key features are
described mainly based on Display Matching Items - By Matching Method.
Key Features

You need to specify values for the following filter fields:
• Matching Method
• Data Source: Only required when the matching method was assigned with two different data sources.
• Data Source Alias: Only required when the matching method was assigned with two identical data sources
with different aliases.
Other optional filter fields include leading unit and partner unit, matching document, assignment number, and
those derived from the underlying data sources, such as Fiscal Year and Fiscal Period.
 Note
The derived filter fields have comparison operators attached. For example, if you have defined the
mandatory filter “FISCYEARPER <= $CurrentFiscalYearPeriod$” in the underlying data source, here
in the filter bar area of the Display Matching Items app, the current fiscal year/period, for example
2019/006, is filled in by default and all matching items from the beginning of year 2019 to period 006 are
displayed. You can change the default fiscal year/period value, but the operator "<=" is always taken into
account.
Display Matching Item Details

The system reads the items from both the underlying data sources and the matching database table, that is,
items with all processing statues are displayed, from 00 New to 30 Matched.

All details of matching items can be displayed so that similar questions to the following can be answered:
• What are the leading unit, partner unit, year/period, original document number, account number, and
amounts in different currency types for the matching item?
• What's its processing status?
• Has it been assigned an assignment number?
• What was the matching rule the matching item hit if the assignment was made by auto-matching?
• What was the specified reason code if the assignment was made manually?
 Note
By default, it lists all the fields derived from the underlying data source. You can choose Settings ( icon)
to hide, sort, and group them.
The graphic below illustrates the main aspects described above:
Download List
You can download the full list of matching items to an MS Excel file by choosing Export to Spreadsheet.
Drill Down
By choosing the available link, you navigate to the detail screen of matching rule and matching assignment of
the Define Matching Methods and Manage Assignments apps respectively. If you have configured navigation
settings when defining data sources, you are also able to navigate to other screens or apps, for example, to the
Manage Journal Entries app to view the original accounting document and line item details.
 Note

Related Information
Manage Assignments [page 247]

1.5.4.4 Reasons and Solutions
For the items, either perfectly matched or nearly matched and still with variances, reasons should be provided
to facilitate future analysis and explanations. In addition, the recommended solutions can be attached to
increase efficiency and achieve automatic resolution.
This section describes the setup of reason codes and solutions such as workflow and auto-adjustment.
1.5.4.4.1 Reason Code
The reason code controls whether and what follow-up activities are required for a matching assignment. It has
the following main settings:
• No Follow-Ups: Used for assigning items without requiring any further actions.
• Comment Required: Indicates if a comment is mandatory when users submit an assignment with the
reason code.
• Adjustment Class: An ABAP Class that encapsulates the logic for variance adjustment posting.
• Workflow Scenario: A workflow scenario ID defined to establish the workflow for approving certain
adjustments.
Use
In the Manage Assignments app, if you think certain unassigned items should be exempted from matching rule
validation and be assigned manually, you can select them and choose Assign. Then you are prompted to
specify a reason code.
When defining a matching rule in the Define Matching Methods app, you need to assign a Default Reason Code.
Later, for any data matching record (assignment number), you can change the reason code if necessary, so
that a different follow-up activity can be performed other than the one defined by the default reason code.
Define
Reason codes are defined in Customizing for Maintain Reason Codes under Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation Reasons and Solutions . Alternatively, use transaction code ICARC.

For more detailed instructions about defining reason codes, see Reason Code [page 322] topic in the Advanced
Settings section.
1.5.4.4.2 Automatic Variance Adjustment
As outlined in the Reason Code [page 259] section, automatic adjustment posting can be triggered when you
process a matching assignment with a reason code that has an adjustment class. A standard ABAP class
CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST is delivered for automatically adjusting the variances for items under a
matching assignment. To do that, in addition to assigning the ABAP class to the reason code, you also need to
define automatic posting rules and assign them to the matching method. For more information, see Define and
Assign Posting Rules [page 260].
 Note
Starting from SAP S/4HANA 2020, posting rules are introduced to replace the document templates
configured using Customizing activities Define G/L Posting Document Templates and Assign Document
Templates to Companies in the prior release. SAP recommends that you switch to posting rule definition
and assignment for more flexibility. The document template-related Customizing activities will be
deprecated in a future release. For information about their usage, see Customizing documentation for
these activities in your system.
1.5.4.4.2.1 Define and Assign Posting Rules
For the system to adjust the differences between items of trading companies automatically, you need to define
postings rules and assign them to matching methods. To do that, you must have the business catalog
SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_CONFIG (ICA - Intercompany Configuration) assigned to your role.
Follow the procedures below.
Define Posting Rules

Access the Define Posting Rules app to define your own rules by copying from the predelivered rule SA001
(Adjustment Postings for Accounting) or creating from scratch. Take the following steps to create a new rule:
1. Choose Create and select the predelivered automatic posting scenario SA001 (Adjustment Postings for
Accounting) or a scenario you configured in Define Your Own Posting Scenarios [page 333].
2. You are brought to the detail page. In the General Information section, specify a rule name and a meaningful
description.
3. In the Document Header section, specify an accounting document type, and optionally, the document
header text. The information entered here applies to the entire document.
 Note
Reversal Reason is only required if you select Reverse in Next Period in the next step.
4. In the Control Options section, make the additional document settings as follows:
• Posting Date: Choose FIRST_DAY or LAST_DAY to specify the first day or the last day of the matching
assignment period as the adjustment document posting date.

 Example
If the accounting documents are matched (and an assignment is generated) in period 2020/002,
then the "FIRST_DAY" setting determines the adjustment document posting date (BUDAT) as
2020-02-01 and "LAST_DAY" 2020-02-29.
• Posting Side: Determines in case of variance between seller and buyer sides, which company code the
adjustment document should be posted to. The following 4 options are available:
• L_UNIT (Leading Unit): Adjustment document to be posted on the leading unit side (seller
company).
• P_UNIT (Partner Unit): Adjustment document to be posted on the partner unit side (trading
partner).
• LOW_TAMNT (Lower Transaction Amount Side): Adjustment document to be posted to the side
whose transaction amount (WSL) is lower than the other.
• HIGH_TAMNT (Higher Transaction Amount Side): Adjustment document to be posted to the side
whose transaction amount (WSL) is higher than the other.
• Reverse in Next Period: Select the checkbox if you want to have the adjustment document posted
together with its reversal document. The posting date of the reversal document is always the first day
of the next period after the matching assignment.
• Calculate Variance and Posting Adjustment: Choose the amount type, Amount in Global Currency (KSL)
or Amount in Transaction Currency (WSL), for variance calculation and adjustment.
5. In the Document Items section, specify how the system generates document line items in the following two
item groups:
Item Group Setting Usage Example
Variance Adjustment Group By Data is aggregated based on You can add more group-by
your selected group-by fields, for example, XBLNR
fields. (Reference Document) and
ZUONR (Assignment
The default group-by fields Number).
are BUKRS (Company Code)
and RASSC (Trading
Company), which means
the data of same company
code and trading company
is aggregated into one en
try.
Set Field Value Specify a G/L account for You can set values for more
the target adjustment line fields, such as SGTXT (Item
item that is used to record text) and ZUONR
the variance. (Assignment Number), by
using various field func
tions, such as FIX_VALUE
(Sets a fixed value) and
COPY_FROM (Copies value of
a source field).
Offsetting Group By Same as above Same as above

Set Field Value Specify a G/L account for Same as above

the offsetting line item.
 Note
The chart of accounts (COA) is derived from the original posting line item. Therefore, you should make
sure the G/L accounts you specified above are valid in the relevant COA.
6. Save the rule.
For more information, see Define Posting Rules - Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation [page 333].
Assign Posting Rules to Matching Methods

For the configured posting rules, you assign them to the relevant matching methods, and optionally, to reason
codes, companies, and trading partners. To do that, access Customizing for Assign Posting Rules under
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation Variance Adjustment . Alternatively, run transaction ICAAPT.
Then take the following steps:
1. Choose New Entries.

2. Select a matching method and optionally, a reason code, and assign a posting rule to this combination.
 Note
Select only the reason codes that have the adjustment class maintained as
CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST. The posting rules are only applicable to these reason codes.
3. If, for the same matching method, you want to assign different posting rules from the one assigned on
method level above to a company and/or its trading partner, you can additionally make the assignments in
the Assignments to Companies subpage. For other dimensions, such as profit center, the posting rule
assigned on method level applies.
Posting rule assignment adopts the maximum-hits logic. Take the assignments below as an example:
Company Trading Partner Reason Code Posting Rule ID
RULE01
C1001 RULE02
C1001 C1002 RULE03
C1001 C1002 S01 RULE04
"RULE04" is returned for the tuple "C1001, C1002, S01", "RULE03" is returned for the tuple "C1001, C1002,
non-S01", and so on.
4. Save your entries.

1.5.4.4.2.1.1 Adjustment Posting Example
This example shows with the configured posting rule how the system makes automatic adjustment postings to
solve the variance between accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) postings of two trading
companies.
Example Posting Rule

The posting rule is configured as follows:
• The adjustment documents are posted on the leading unit side. The posting date is set to the last day of
the matching assignment period.
The reversal documents shall be generated simultaneously with the first day of the next period as the
posting date.
• The adjustment document line items are grouped by BUKRS (Company Code), RASSC (Trading Company),
XBLNR (Reference Document), and ZUONR (Assignment Number).
• The adjustment item is posted to G/L account 123020000, regardless of the sign, debit or credit.
• The offsetting item is posted to G/L account 11002030.
Original Accounting Documents

In the document matching process initiated in the period 2020/001, the following two documents are matched
with a reason code that can trigger the automatic variance adjustment with the example posting rule:

Amount in
Document Company Trading Part Transaction Reference Assignment
No. Posting Date Code ner G/L Account Currency Document Number
10001 2020-01-20 C100 C2000 121100 100 USD 90001 PO1001
10012 2020-01-20 C200 C1000 211000 -80 USD 90002 PO1001
Variance Adjustment Document

By choosing Process button for the matching assignment, the variance adjustment is triggered. The following
adjustment documents are generated.
Amount in
Transac Assign
Document Posting Company Trading G/L Ac tion Cur Reference ment Num
No. Date Code Partner count rency Document ber Item Text
10005 2020-01-31 C100 C2000 12302000 -20 USD 90001 PO1001 AUTO-ADJ
10005 2020-01-31 C100 C2000 11002030 20 USD AUTO-ADJ
 Note
The variance adjustment process may be subject to an approval workflow, depending on your workflow
configuration.
Reversal Documents
Meanwhile, the following reversal documents are generated for the next fiscal period after the matching
assignment, so that the adjustment documents can be reversed in the next period. This is usually required
when there is a big chance that the variance will be resolved in the next period with new documents received.
Amount in
Transac Assign
Document Posting Company Trading G/L Ac tion Cur Reference ment Num
No. Date Code Partner count rency Document ber Item Text
10006 2020-02-01 C100 C2000 12302000 20 USD 90001 PO1001 AUTO-ADJ
10006 2020-02-01 C100 C2000 11002030 -20 USD AUTO-ADJ
Related Information
Define and Assign Posting Rules [page 260]

1.5.4.4.2.2 Application Log - Automatic Adjustments
With the app, you can choose log category FIN_ICA (Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation) and
subcategory AA (Automatic Adjustment Posting) to view the automatic adjustment postings executed in your
specified period.
The following execution results are possible:
• If the adjustment posting was successful, you can see a Success status for the activity and the adjustment
posting document.
 Note
If Reverse in Next Period was selected when defining the posting rule (or posting document template),
you can also see a reversal document generated, which has a posting date of the next period following
the matching assignment.
• If the posting failed, you can see an Error status and the root cause, for example:
• You assigned the matching items that have different transaction currencies, which makes the
automatic posting not applicable.
• Your manual assignment contains matching items from only one side, either only leading unit or only
partner unit.
• You haven't assigned a valid posting rule (or posting document template) to the leading unit.
• Any errors returned by the accounting posting API.
• If the posting was not executed, for example, because no variance exists between the matching items,
which makes an adjustment unnecessary, you can see an Information status.
Related Information
Automatic Variance Adjustment [page 260]

Define and Assign Posting Rules [page 260]
1.5.4.4.3 Workflow for Intercompany Variance Adjustments
Variance adjustment is triggered from the Manage Assignments app when a user processes a matching
assignment with a reason code that has an adjustment class. If you want the auto-adjustment to be approved
before taking place, you need to attach a workflow scenario to your reason code. The standard workflow
scenario WS78500087 is delivered for the variance adjustment approval. Based on this scenario, you can define
your workflows for the auto-adjustment process with the Manage Workflows - Intercompany Variance
Adjustment app.
Create Workflow
The workflow Intercompany Variance Adjustment Posting (indicated by the  icon) is pre-delivered and
activated for use. You can use the workflow as is or create your own workflows. Please put the workflows in

your desired order, because the system executes workflows sequentially. Once a preceding workflow is
triggered, the follow-up workflows can be skipped. To create your own workflow, follow the steps below:
1. Enter a workflow name, for example, "Confirm Adjustment for Variance Greater Than 100 USD", and
optionally, a long description.
2. Enter the dates for Valid From and Valid To to specify the workflow validity period. Leave the fields empty if
you want your workflow to be valid permanently.
3. For Start Condition, select Variance greater than or equal to tolerance from the dropdown list and input 100
if you want to trigger the workflow when variance of the relevant assignment is greater than or equal to
100. Selecting None to set no precondition.
4. In the Step Sequence section, choose Add to add a step and select from the following two step types:
• Check Variance Adjustment Posting: Allows approvers to approve or reject the posting for variance
adjustment. When this step is triggered, the relevant approvers receive a task in Verify Intercompany
Variance Adjustment - Inbox, where they can approve or reject the posting, or navigate to the matching
assignment detail screen by choosing Open Task.
• Post Variance Adjustments: System executes automatic posting. No user decision is involved.
 Note
Please always make Check Variance Adjustment Posting as the first step.
5. For Step Recipients, you can choose a whole team or a certain role in the team by selecting Team or Role
respectively:
• Team: All team members of a defined team. It's not recommended to choose Team in our scenario,
choose Role instead.
• Role: A group of team members who have a specific role/function assigned. Two roles are relevant for
the step type Check Variance Adjustment Posting:
• Check Variance Adjustment Posting: For the members who have the right to check and approve the
automatic variance adjustments.
• Confirm Approval of Variance Adjustment: For the members who have the right to supervise the
adjustment posting approval. This role is only relevant for multi-level approval workflows and, if
required, is usually assigned to a second step that has the step type Check Variance Adjustment
Posting.
 Note
The teams and role assignment are maintained using the Manage Teams and Responsibilities -
Intercompany app. For more information, see Intercompany Teams and Responsibilities [page
372].
6. Step Condition (optional): In our scenario, don’t set any step preconditions, but only use the workflow-level
precondition. If you set step-level conditions, when executing the workflow, the steps with stricter
preconditions might be bypassed because the conditions are not met. The approvers of this step therefore
won’t receive the approval request, but the workflow may still be completed.
7. Step Deadline (optional): Mark the step as overdue if it's not completed within a period.
8. Exception Handling: Keep the default settings.
If a multi-level approval workflow is required, you can add a second step of the step type Check Variance
Adjustment Posting, same as the first step, but assign to it the role Confirm Approval of Variance
Adjustment.

 Note
Always add a step of step type Post Variance Adjustments as the last step of the workflow. This step
instructs the system to execute the adjustment posting if the preceding steps are passed.
9. Save and activate your workflow.
 Note
Unless you activate your own workflow, the pre-delivered workflow is used in your business process by
default. Otherwise, the workflow you created takes precedence.
Related Information
Business Workflow
1.5.4.4.3.1 Example Use Cases
The following two use cases show how typical workflows for variance adjustment posting can work:
1. Variance to be adjusted by counterpart

During document matching, you, as an accountant on the seller side, find that a payment document is
underpaid by the buyer. Then, you trigger a workflow to request the buyer side to execute the step Check
Variance Adjustment Posting. If the buyer is willing to make up the underpayment and therefore chooses
Approve for this step, the system automatically executes the step Post Variance Adjustment to post the
missing payment document for the buyer.
2. Variance to be adjusted on own side
During document matching, you, as an accountant on the buyer side, find a payment amount mismatches;
the payment was made for 200 US dollars less than invoiced. You trigger a workflow to first request your
manager execute the step Check Variance Adjustment Posting. If it gets approved, an additional payment
can be made and an adjustment document can be posted. The matching assignment status is set to 25
Pending Confirmation, so that you can process the assignment to make the automatic adjustment take
place in the system.
In both cases, if a workflow is completed with an automatic variance adjustment posted, in the next matching
run, the amounts posted by the buyer and seller sides should match well and the matching assignment
achieves 30 Matched status. However, if the Check Variance Adjustment Posting step ends up with a Rejected
decision, you, as the workflow initiator, can see the rejection reason and decide what to do next. For example,
you can edit and trigger the workflow again, make some adjustments on your own, or just leave a memo.
Sample Workflow
SAP delivers a sample workflow that includes the Check Variance Adjustment Posting and Post Variance
Adjustments steps. It works in this way:
1. As an accountant, you manually match two items by selecting them and choose Assign in the Manage
Assignments app.

2. When prompted, you assign a reason code that has the workflow scenario WS78500087 and adjustment
class CL_ICA_FIN_JOURNAL_POST or CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST configured. The items are now
grouped into an assignment that has the processing status 20 Assigned.
3. You choose Process for a matching assignment, which triggers the workflow, starting with the first step
Check Variance Adjustment Posting.
4. If the step is rejected, the assignment stays in the processing status 20 Assigned. You can choose to make
some changes and trigger the workflow again.
5. If the step is approved, the next status depends on the Temporary Resolution checkbox setting of your
assigned reason code:
• If the checkbox is not selected, the assignment changes to the final status 30 Matched.
• If it's selected, the assignment remains in status 29 Auto-Adjusted. In the next matching run, the
assignment is unassigned and verified based on the relevant matching rules.
This workflow corresponds to the use case 1 and can be illustrated by the following graphic:
If your created workflow has these two steps Check Variance Adjustment Posting and Confirm Variance
Adjustments instead, it works basically in the same way as the process above, except in step 5. After the
adjustment is approved, the assignment first moves to the processing status 25 Pending Confirmation, and you
need to confirm the automatic posting by choosing Process again. After that, the next status depends on the
Temporary Resolution checkbox setting of your assigned reason code, that is, changes either to the final status
30 Matched or to the status 29 Auto-Adjusted.
This workflow corresponds to the use case 2 and can be illustrated by the following graphic:

1.5.4.5 Flexible Upload of Matching Items
With the Flexible Upload of Matching Items app or the transaction code ICAFU (Upload Matching Items), you
can upload data to the matching engine via a CSV file. This is useful if you want to match and reconcile external
data, for example, for the organizational units that are outside SAP S/4HANA.
To download the CSV file template and upload data, do the following:
1. Select a matching method. The data sources assigned to the method are automatically populated in the
Data Source field.
 Note
If there are multiple data sources, you need to perform the next steps for each data source. This is
because the template to be downloaded is derived from the underlying CDS view of each data source
assigned to the matching method.
2. Select a delimiter, Semicolon, Comma, or Tab, for the CSV file template to be downloaded. It's
recommended to use the same delimiter as the List Separator in your system regional settings.
3. Choose Download Template and specify a file path to store the template file. Steps 2 and 3 can be skipped
if you have downloaded the file before and you want to reuse the file.

4. Open the downloaded CSV file and enter the financial data you want to upload row by row. Note the
following:
• Enter the data from row 5 and keep the other rows intact. However, you can re-order columns and even
delete any irrelevant columns.
• The fields marked with "*" are mandatory. These columns are for Leading Unit Field and its
superordinate field, Partner Unit Field and its superordinate field, as well as the Mandatory Filter Fields
as you defined in the data source.
 Note
Input for field FISCYEARPER (Fiscal Year/Period) must be in the format YYYYPPP, for example,
2021009 for period 009 of year 2021.
• Ensure your entered data are within the value range based on the filters you defined for the matching
method. For example, you have defined a method-specific filter using the Define Matching Methods
app, restricting to the data with the G/L account between 100000 and 199999. When you try to
upload the data that contains a line item with the G/L account number 200000 or an empty value, the
system blocks the data upload.
5. In the Source File field, choose the file you just filled out.
6. Optionally, specify a timestamp no later than the current time in the Cutoff Time field. If you leave the field
empty, the file upload time is used.
The Cutoff Time is useful if you find some items are missing compared with the source and want to insert
the items at a certain time point. When the file upload succeeds, the cutoff time is taken as the data roll-in
time and assigned to the matching documents generated.
In the next matching run of the relevant leading units, the system only retrieves their data after the latest
cutoff time. For more information about cutoff time, see SAP Note 3114279 .
 Note
If you have specified values for the TIMESTAMP column in the file, the Cutoff Time here must be no
earlier than any values of the TIMESTAMP column. Otherwise, the upload fails with an error. If no value
is specified for the TIMESTAMP field in the file, the Cutoff Time is taken as the timestamp of the
matching items.
7. Choose Execute. If the upload is successful, a log message is displayed instantly to notify you of the
generated matching document numbers. A document is generated for each unique value combination of
leading unit and mandatory filter fields of the data source.
 Note
You can also upload the data by using the Flexible Upload of Matching Items app in the SAP Fiori launchpad.
The procedure is slightly different, where you need to manually enter a file name with the file extension
".csv" when downloading the template. The file will be downloaded to your default folder.
Once uploaded, the data is stored in the database table ICADOCM of the matching engine, and the generated
matching documents have a business transaction type UPLOAD (From Uploaded Files). The uploaded data can
then enter the matching and reconciliation process.

Related Information
1.5.4.6 Other Useful Apps
1.5.4.6.1 Data Remediation Tool
Context
In Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR), data is read from the specified data sources to the
ICADOCM table. Data inconsistency may occur between the source and ICADOCM due to various reasons, for
example, after matching runs, the matching method-level filters are changed to expand the data range, or a
new extension field is added to the data source, which causes the historic data to have empty field values.
Use
With the ICADR (ICMR Data Remediation Tool) transaction, you can synchronize the ICADOCM table from the
data sources with one of the following remediation modes:
• Roll in Missing Items: Check for and remedy any missing data from sources to ICADOCM.
• Synchronize Document Deletion from Source: Mark as deleted for any matching items of the documents
that have been deleted from source.
• Update Field Values: Fill in or update values for specific field.
Prerequisite
To run the remediation functions, the matching method must have one or more key fields specified in the
underlying data source. The key fields are the basis for the system to identify unique line items.
Procedure
To run a remediation function, you first define the data scope using criteria such as Matching Method and a
filter string. Then select a remediation mode and any additional options and filters. After that, choose Execute.
 Note
For detailed step-by-step guidance, choose Program Documentation (the  icon) in the system.

On the Remediation Results page:
• For the Roll in Missing Items mode, you can find the line items that are missing in the ICADOCM table for
each leading unit.
If the data remediation was executed in update mode (instead of Test Run), the missing line items are
written into ICADOCM and matching documents are generated, one document per leading unit. These
matching documents have the business transaction type REMEDY in the Manage Matching Documents
[page 255] app. You can then perform the matching and reconciliation based on the new and complete
dataset.
• For the Synchronize Document Deletion from Source mode, the documents that were deleted from source,
for example triggered by a reset program, are listed. In an update run, these documents and the relevant
matching items are marked as deleted in ICMR.
• For the Update Field Values mode, you can check the current values of your selected field in the first
column if you ran in test run. In the update run, the result page shows the updated field values.
Related Information

Matching Run [page 243]
1.5.4.6.2 Unlock Asynchronous Matching Status
To maximize the system utilization when processing massive data, each matching run is executed as a
background job, either an immediate job or recurring jobs. Therefore, a concurrency control mechanism is
introduced to guarantee data consistency. That is, when a matching process is running on a certain data scope,
other processes are blocked from accessing the data in that scope. Usually, the system can handle the
concurrency accesses well without any user actions needed. However, in exceptional cases, for example when
the system is shut down abnormally during a matching run, you may find some leading units in the data scope
are still locked even the background job is canceled. Therefore, the Unlock Asynchronous Matching Status app
is introduced to allow you manually unlock them.
 Note
You can also run transaction code ICAAM in the back-end system.
With the app, you can view a list of all the ongoing and finished matching run jobs based on your specified
matching method. A leading unit can be locked when users take actions such as run matching, communicating,
and assigning items manually. If you want to unlock the leading unit, you can select the corresponding job from
the list and choose Unlock Entities so that the leading unit is released for a later processing using the same
matching method.

1.5.5 Intercompany Reconciliation
Based on your defined reconciliation case, which aggregates amounts of your selected data sets, you can view
the reconciliation status and balance details between companies or other organizational units.
1.5.5.1 Reconciliation Case
Each reconciliation case is based on one matching method. It provides an aggregated view of the data set
defined by the matching method.
A reconciliation case consists of one or more display groups, which are used to filter and display the data in
the reconciliation overview and balance detail reports. A display group is comprised of two sides, typically the
leading unit side and partner unit side as well as tolerance settings. Each side sums up the amounts of a data
subset.
Display groups serve the following purposes:
• Two opposite display groups can produce a netting view in Reconciliation Balances [page 282].
 Example
You define a display group that has two sides: Accounts payable (AP) of the leading unit (company)
and accounts receivable (AR) of the partner unit (trading partner company). You then define an
opposite display group with AR of the leading unit and AP of the partner unit and pair up these two
display groups.
In this way, an intercompany netting view is established in Reconciliation Balances to show netting
amounts that offset the AR and AP between the two units.
• More display groups can be defined, for example, to break down AR items by product or service account.
Among all display groups, one must be defined as the leading display group, which is used as a basis for
calculating balances in Reconciliation Status Overview [page 278] and Manage Reconciliation Close [page 289].
Related Information
Define [page 273]
1.5.5.1.1 Define
With the Define Reconciliation Cases app, you can create, display, change, or delete reconciliation cases.

Key Features
Create Reconciliation Case

Follow the procedure below to create a reconciliation case from scratch:
1. Choose Create to open the detail page.

2. Specify a 5-digit alphanumeric ID and a meaningful description, and optionally, a long description.
3. Make the following settings in the Attributes section:
1. Select the storage type Master Data if you want to set the reconciliation case as master data, as
opposed to configuration data. Master data is usually defined directly in the production system or
replicated between systems via file export and import. If you select Configuration Data, the
reconciliation case is part of configuration, which can be transported between systems, for example,
from the quality system to the production system, via transport requests. Any necessary changes can
only be made in the source system where the reconciliation case was originally defined.
 Note
If a system is configured as a production system, Master Data is selected automatically and cannot
be changed.
2. Assign a matching method. The method-level filters are then applied to data scope of the reconciliation
case.
 Note
Each matching method can only be assigned to one reconciliation case, that is, you cannot assign a
matching method that has already been assigned to any other reconciliation case. Once assigned,
a matching method cannot be deleted unless its assignment to the reconciliation case is revoked.
The assigned matching method must have the same storage type with the reconciliation case.
3. Select the With Balance Carryforward checkbox if all the involved organizational units carry forward
balances to the next fiscal year (period 000). The balances from the period 000 are therefore taken for
YTD amount calculation.
In this case, it’s recommended that in the assigned matching method, you set the first matching rule to
group together all items of period 000.
If you keep the checkbox unselected, no balance carryforward results should be taken. You need to
filter out the period 000 data in your underlying CDS view. The system simply aggregates all the
amounts in your database from the very beginning to get the to-date amounts, which might cause
system performance issues.
 Note
The setting is only applicable when the underlying data source allows reconciliation across years or
across periods within one year, that is, the year/period-related filters are set as Fiscal Year Period
<= $CurrentFiscalYearPeriod$ in the data source. For more information, see Define Data
Source [page 314].
4. In the Other Settings section, specify the following:

1. Hierarchies for leading unit and superordinate leading unit: This is an optional step to enable hierarchy
view for the reconciliation reports based on this reconciliation case. You can specify both hierarchies to

support matrix reconciliation based on two organizational dimensions. For more information, see
Matrix Reconciliation [page 370].
 Note
The hierarchies must match the organizational unit fields of the matching method data source.
Hierarchies are maintained using the Manage Global Hierarchies app. For more information, see
Define Organizational Unit Hierarchies [page 278].
2. Select one or more of the following display options:

• Up to Now (YTD)
• Up to Last Matching (YTD)
• Up to Now (Period)
• Up to Last Matching (Period)
Later, in the Reconciliation Balances report, only the data of your selected options will display.
 Note
Whether all the 4 display options above are available depends on the mandatory filter fields (MFF)
of the underlying data source:
• If set as “<= FISCYEARPER” or “= RYEAR” and “<= POPER”, all 4 display options are available.
• If set as “= FISCYEARPER” or “= RYEAR” and “= POPER”, only 2 display options Up to Now
and Up to Last Matching are available without the suffix YTD or Period. Whether the data
displayed in Reconciliation Balances refer to YTD or period values depends on your business
data.
5. In the Display Groups section, create a new display group as follows:

1. Specify a meaningful description, and optionally, a long description. By default, the system
automatically assigns a 4-digit numeric ID, which you can change.
2. The Tolerances subsection lists all available amount types. Make the following settings for each listed
amount type:
• Specify a tolerance amount or percentage. Later in the reconciliation report, the differences
between company and trading partner postings are compared with the tolerance and result in
different criticality statuses.
• Under Calculate Difference By, specify how value differences for each field will be calculated later
in the reconciliation reports:
• If you keep the setting as Addition, the differences between leading unit and partner unit are
calculated by adding their values. It's usually applicable if you use positive and negative signs
to record debits or credits, where the amounts are counterbalanced when adding up.
• If you set it as Subtraction, the value differences are calculated by subtracting the values of
partner unit from those of the leading unit. It applies to cases where quantity differences are to
be calculated or if you record debit and credit amounts with same sign, for example both as
positive values.
• Among all listed amount types, select one as the Leading Amount, which will be used for
calculating balances in Reconciliation Status Overview.
• Optionally, you can add converted measures, which are virtual amount or quantity measures
converted from a source measure field using your defined conversion rules. Later, these additional
measures can be selected in Activate Reconciliation Close Process and reconciliation reports to
support on-the-fly conversion. To do that, take the following steps:

1. Choose Add ( icon) and specify the ID and description of the converted measure.
2. Select a source field from which you want to convert.
3. Select a defined conversion profile.
 Note
The available source fields and conversion profiles depend on the data source of the assigned
matching method.
The settings of Is Leading Amount, Calculate Difference By, and Converted Measures can only be
made or changed for the leading display group. Any non-leading groups inherit these settings from
the leading group.
3. In the Sides subsection, you can define two sides that represent opposing views of the data to be
reconciled. For each side, you define additional filters so that it sums up the amounts of a distinct
subset of the underlying data source. For example, you can define a display group that has two sides:
Accounts payable (AP) of the leading unit and accounts receivable (AR) of the partner unit.
 Note
To produce meaningful reconciliation reports, avoid having intersections between the two sides.
This is especially important for the reconciliation cases that are used in Define Elimination
Methods [page 557].
4. If you have created multiple display groups, you must do the following:
• One display group must be set as the leading group, which will be used as a basis for calculating
balances in the relevant reconciliation reports.
• Optionally, you can pair up two display groups so that an intercompany netting view can be
established later in the reconciliation balance report. The paired display groups must contain
exactly opposing views of the data. For example, if display group 1 has filter A for leading unit
defined and filter B for partner unit, the paired display group 2 must have filter B for the leading
unit and filter A for the partner unit.
 Tip
A quick way to create display group 2 is to choose the Copy and Swap button on the detail
screen of display group 1.
 Note
For more information about the purposes of creating multiple display groups, see Display Groups of
Reconciliation Case [page 273].
6. Save your changes. A new reconciliation case is created.
 Tip
You can also create a reconciliation case by copying an existing one and adjusting it to your requirements.
Display/Change Reconciliation Case

You can view all your available reconciliation cases on the list page. By navigating to the detail screen of a
reconciliation case, you can check or change any of its attributes and settings described above. After making
any changes, choose Save to apply the changes.

You can also delete any reconciliation cases that are no longer needed.
 Note
More Information
1.5.5.1.2 Download/Upload
You can download or upload master-data-type reconciliation cases so that they can be duplicated between
systems. These reconciliation cases have the Master Data option selected as the storage type in the Define
Reconciliation Cases app.
This feature is particularly useful when you want to transfer the reconciliation cases defined and tested in your
quality system to your production system. To do so, you choose Export within the app in your quality system to
download the existing reconciliation cases to a ZIP file and save it to a local folder, then access the app again in
your production system and choose Import to select the downloaded ZIP file and upload it.
 Note
The ZIP file contains multiple .xml files, each of which collects the settings of the various reconciliation
case attributes. For a successful upload, don't edit or delete the XML files.
The reconciliation cases that are set as Configuration Data are not included in the download or upload. They
can only be transported between systems via transport requests by using transaction code ICATRC (Transport
Reconciliation Cases).
Related Information
Transport Matching Methods [page 243]

1.5.5.1.3 Transport Reconciliation Cases
For configuration-type reconciliation cases, that is, they have the Configuration Data option selected as the
storage type, you can transport them between systems via a transport request for customizations.
You can do so in Customizing for Transport Reconciliation Cases under Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation Matching Methods . Alternatively, use transaction code ICATRC.
 Note
You can include multiple reconciliation cases in one transport request by re-executing the transaction
above.
Configuration-type reconciliation cases can also be deleted from your production (PRD) system by using
the transaction. To do so, first delete the relevant reconciliation case in the source system, such as in your
development (DEV) system, then run the transaction for the non-existent reconciliation case ID. In this way,
once the customizing request is released, the deletion also takes place in the PRD system.
1.5.5.1.4 Define Organizational Unit Hierarchies
If you have defined organizational unit hierarchies in the Manage Global Hierarchies app, you can use these
hierarchies in the Reconciliation Status Overview and Reconciliation Balances apps. For example, you can filter
the relevant units by specifying a hierarchy node or display the data of these units in a hierarchy view.
Related Information
1.5.5.2 Reconciliation Status Overview
With this app, you can monitor the line item-level matching status and aggregation-level reconciliation status
for leading display group and leading amount of your specified reconciliation case, fiscal year/period, and
organizational units.

Key Features

You can specify values for various filter criteria, such as reconciliation case, fiscal year/period, and an
organizational unit range or hierarchy. Leading display group and leading amount are set as default filters and
are unchangeable.
 Note
Whether the Fiscal Year, Fiscal Period, or any other context fields are available and whether they are
populated with default values depend on the data source definition of the reconciliation case. For more
information, see Data Source [page 314].
The Hierarchy Node field can only be displayed in the filter area if you have specified an organizational unit
hierarchy when defining the relevant reconciliation case.
Display Data in List View

A list view is shown by default. For the filtered data of each organizational unit, the following information is
displayed:
• Matching Status: A status based on line item-level document matching. The following statuses are
available:
• Initial: No matching run has been executed.
• Not Assigned (n): Not all documents have been assigned. The number in parentheses denotes how
many items have status value lower than 20 Assigned.
• All Assigned: All documents have been assigned but not all of them have been matched.
• All Matched: All documents have been matched.
 Note
The matching status is calculated based on the leading display group. For example, for the leading
display group AR → AP, the number of Not Assigned items of a company is the number unassigned AR
items of the company plus all unassigned AP items of its trading partners. That corresponds to the
number of items displayed in both the Leading Unit: Unassigned and Partner Units: Unassigned tables
of the Manage Assignments app. It is not to be confused with the number of all items (AR and AP) of
the company.
Items with status 00 New haven’t been processed by the matching engine and are therefore not
counted.
To take a closer look at unassigned, assigned, and matched items for any units, access the Manage
Assignments - By Reconciliation Case app or see Manage Assignments [page 247].
• Reconciliation Balance Status: An overall status based on aggregation-level amount comparison for the
leading unit and all its partner units. By comparing their amount differences and the tolerance defined for
the reconciliation case’s leading display group, three colors can be shown on the statistics status bar:
• Green indicates the number of partner units that have an identical aggregated amount with the leading
unit.

• Yellow indicates the number of partner units whose amount differences with the leading unit are equal
to or lower than the tolerance.
• Red indicates the number of partner units whose amount differences with the leading unit are higher
than the tolerance.
 Note
If the partner unit info is missing, the amount is aggregated under an empty-value partner unit, and the
difference is also calculated in the same way.
Bear in mind that Matching Status and Reconciliation Balance Status are different, calculated on item
level and aggregation level respectively. Therefore, the numbers usually don’t coincide.
• Reconciliation Close Status: Indicates for each leading unit, how many trading pairs have the period
reconciliation open or closed, as set in the Manage Reconciliation Close app. The possible statuses are the
following:
• Initial: The leading unit has no transaction data with any trading partners.
• All Open: All trading pairs of the leading unit have the Open reconciliation status.
• Partially Open: Some trading pairs of the leading unit have the Open or Pending Approval reconciliation
status, while the other trading pairs have the Closed status.
• All Closed: All trading pairs of the leading unit have the Closed reconciliation status.
For more information, see Manage Reconciliation Close [page 289].
• The statuses above reflect the data up to the latest matching run, that is, up to the Latest Cutoff Time. In
the New Posting column, you can monitor if any new postings have been detected in the corresponding
data source since last matching run.
 Note
If you have specified both leading unit and superordinate leading unit in the underlying data source,
both organizational units are listed as a compound entity in the form of <Superordinate Leading
Unit>/<Leading Unit>.

Switch to Hierarchy View
For the reconciliation cases that you have specified organizational unit hierarchies, you can choose Switch View
so that the same data can be display in a hierarchy view. If either or both leading unit and superordinate leading
unit have hierarchies, you have the option to switch to the hierarchy view based on the unit dimension.
 Example
The data source of the reconciliation case has Profit Center as the leading unit and Company as the
superordinate leading unit. You have specified profit center hierarchy Sales10 and company hierarchy
NA100 when defining the reconciliation case. In Reconciliation Status Overview, you can then choose the
company or profit center hierarchy view. Any organizational units not belonging to Sales10 or NA100 are
listed under "Unassigned Node".
 Note
The hierarchy view is only meaningful if you have defined the hierarchies for the relevant organizational
units using the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
Navigate to Reconciliation Balances
For each organizational unit data row, you can choose Details ( icon) to navigate to the Reconciliation
Balances report, where YTD and period amounts are displayed for this organizational unit and all its partner
units. For more information, see Reconciliation Balances [page 282].
 Note

More Information
1.5.5.3 Reconciliation Balances
With this app, you can display the YTD and period amounts of your specified organizational units and their
partner units and their amount differences in a specific fiscal year/period based on the reconciliation case you
choose.
Key Features

You can specify values for various filter criteria, such as reconciliation case and one or more of its display
groups, fiscal year/period, and a leading unit/partner unit range or leading unit hierarchy.
 Note
Whether the Fiscal Year, Fiscal Period, or any other context fields are available and whether they are
populated with default values depend on the data source definition of the reconciliation case. For more
The Hierarchy Node field can only be displayed in the filter area if you have specified an organizational unit
hierarchy when defining the relevant reconciliation case.
Display Data in Standard View

A standard list view is shown by default. For the filtered data of each pair of leading unit and partner unit, the
following information is displayed:

• Up to Last Matching (YTD): Shows the year-to-date aggregated amounts of the trading unit pairs up to the
latest matching run.
• Up to Now (YTD): Shows the aggregated amounts of the trading unit pairs up to the time of the execution of
the report. This incorporates any new postings detected since last matching run.
• Up to Last Matching (Period): Shows the aggregated amounts of the trading unit pairs in the specified
period up to the latest matching run.
• Up to Now (Period): Shows the aggregated amounts of the trading unit pairs in the specified period up to
now.
 Note
Whether all the 4 column groups above are displayed depends on your Display Options settings when
defining the reconciliation case. For more information, see Define [page 273].
• Difference: Difference between the amount values of the leading unit and partner unit. Based on the
comparison with the tolerance specified for the display group, the difference values are shown in different
colors:
• Green: Zero difference
• Yellow: Difference within the tolerance
• Red: Difference exceeds the tolerance.
 Tip
When you hover over any difference amount value, you can view the tolerance amount or percentage
you set for the current display group. Note if multiple display groups are selected, the leading display
group takes precedence.
Switch Between Amount Types

By default, the report displays the leading amount you set for the relevant display group when defining the
respective reconciliation case. However, you can switch to a different measure type from the dropdown list in

the top-right corner of the table, for example, Amount in Transaction Currency, Amount in Company Code
Currency, Amount in Global Currency, or even Quantity in Base Unit, which are from the underlying data source.
In addition, you can switch to any converted measure if you have defined them for the reconciliation case. In
this way, based on your configured conversion profile, amounts in different currencies can be converted
instantly to a single currency and quantities in different units converted to a single target unit. Any
reconciliation balance differences can therefore be identified more easily.
Switch to Netting View
You can switch to the netting view, which additionally shows the netting amounts that offset the accounts
receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) between two organizational units or trading partners.
 Note
To establish the netting view, when defining the reconciliation case, you need to pair up two display groups
that contain exactly opposite sides of each other.
The graphic below shows a netting view example:
Drill Down to Matching Items
To view the relevant line items of any value in the table, you can right-click on the value and choose Show
Matching Items. This will take you to the Display Matching Items app while applying any relevant filters and
restrictions. For more information, see Display Matching Items (Unit View) - By Reconciliation Case [page 285].
Drill Down to Manual Assignments
For each data row, you can choose Details ( icon) to navigate to the Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation
Case app. For more information, see Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation Case [page 285].

 Note
More Information
1.5.5.4 Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation Case
From each data row within the Reconciliation Balances app, you can navigate to the Manage Assignments - By
Reconciliation Case app, where you can assign items manually or delete previously maintained assignments as
following:
1. The reconciliation case, display group, trading units, amount type, currency, and other context field values
are automatically populated based on the data row from which you navigated.
2. You can select any items from the Unassigned Items tables for the leading unit and partner unit and choose
Assign.
3. You are prompted to select a reason code, which determines which follow-up activities (if any) are required
for this manual assignment.
4. The assigned items are moved to the Assignments table in the lower area of the screen. Depending on the
reason code you assigned, the assignment status can be 30 Matched or 20 Assigned. The latter status still
requires some follow-up activities such as a variance adjustment or an approval workflow. You can trigger
the follow-up activity by choosing Process.
For detailed explanations and app screenshots, see Manage Assignments [page 247].
1.5.5.5 Display Matching Items (Unit View) - By

Reconciliation Case
With this app, you can display all matching items and their details based on your specified filter criteria.

Key Features
You need to specify values for the following filter fields:
• Reconciliation Case
• Display Group
• Side of Display Group: Restricts the data based on which side of the display group you want to display. As a
display group is comprised of two sides, typically the leading unit side and partner unit side, and each side
sums up the amounts of a subset, you can combine this filter with the Display Group, leading unit, and
partner unit fields to narrow down the displayed data as follows:
Display Group Side of Display Group Leading Partner Displayed Data

Unit Unit
AP <-> AR Leading Unit Side C1000 / AP items of company C1000
(1st side: Accounts Partner Unit Side C1000 / AR items of companies with the trading part
payable of leading ner C1000
unit; Both Sides C1000 / AP items of company C1000 and AR items of
2nd side: Accounts re its trading partners. These items usually rep
resent the same transactions.
ceivable of partner
unit) Leading Unit Side C1000 C2000 AP items of company C1000 with the trading
partner C2000
Partner Unit Side C1000 C2000 AR items of company C2000 with the trading
partner C1000
• Leading Unit: The business unit of your primary interest. You want to display its line items that are within
the scope restricted by display group of reconciliation case and side of display group.
 Note
Only one entry is allowed for this field.
Depending on field semantics of the data source, the field label may change to your actual org. unit
dimension, such as Company, Consolidation Unit, and Profit Center. This is same for the Partner Unit
field.
• Mandatory filter fields that are set in the data source, such as Fiscal Year/Period.
 Note
These fields have comparison operators attached. For example, if you have defined the mandatory
filter “FISCYEARPER <= $CurrentFiscalYearPeriod$” in the underlying data source, here in the
filter bar area of the Display Matching Items app, the current fiscal year/period, for example 2021/005,
is filled in by default and all matching items from the beginning of year 2021 to period 005 are
displayed. You can change the default fiscal year/period value, but the operator "<=" is always taken
into account.

Other filter fields are optional, including partner unit, matching document, assignment number, and those
derived from the underlying data source.
Display Matching Item Details

The system reads the items from both the underlying data sources and the matching database table, that is,
items with all processing statues are displayed, from 00 New to 30 Matched.
All details of matching items can be displayed so that similar questions to the following can be answered:
• What are the leading unit, partner unit, year/period, original document number, account number, and
amounts in different currency types for the matching item?
• What's its processing status?
• Has it been assigned an assignment number?
• What was the matching rule the matching item hit if the assignment was made by auto-matching?
• What was the specified reason code if the assignment was made manually?
 Note
By default, it lists all the fields derived from the underlying data source. You can choose Settings ( icon)
to hide, sort, and group them.
Track Changes Based on Timestamp

The app allows you to view data of a historical point of time, when the line items and matching status might be
different than that of your current time. To do that, fill in the Key Timestamp field. The system then retrieves
and displays the data up to that time point. In this way, you can track how data has changed over time.
 Note
If you keep the Key Timestamp empty, the data up to now is displayed. However, if you fill in any timestamp,
the Partner Unit field also becomes mandatory to ensure meaningful results.

Download List
You can download the full list of matching items to an MS Excel file by choosing Export to Spreadsheet.
Drill Down
By choosing the available link, you navigate to the detail screen of matching rule and matching assignment of
the Define Matching Methods and Manage Assignments apps respectively. If you have configured navigation
settings when defining data sources, you are also able to navigate to other screens or apps, for example, to the
Manage Journal Entries app to view the original accounting document and line item details.
Display Matching Items - By Reconciliation Case
Display Matching Items - By Reconciliation Case is an app with a different data display mode than described
above. More specifically:
• It allows selecting multiple leading units to present a better view from group's perspective.
• Side of Display Group works differently, that is, it provides Side 1, Side 2, and All options and always maps
the leading unit to the first side of display group even when Side 2 is selected. The following example shows
how it filters data:
Display Group Side of Display Group Leading Partner Displayed Data

Unit Unit
AP <-> AR Side 1 C1000 / AP items of company C1000
(1st side: Accounts Side 2 C1000 / AR items of company C1000

payable of leading
All C1000 / Both AP and AR items of company C1000
unit;
Side 1 C1000 C2000 AP items of company C1000 with the trading
2nd side: Accounts re partner C2000
ceivable of partner
Side 2 C1000 C2000 AR items of company C1000 with the trading
unit)
partner C2000
• It has no Key Timestamp field.
 Note
Starting from SAP S/4HANA 2021, with the introduction of the Display Matching Items - Unit View app,
Display Matching Items - By Reconciliation Case is moved to the App Finder.
Related Information
Reconciliation Case [page 273]


1.5.5.6 Manage Reconciliation Close
With this app, you can set reconciliation close status, view reconciliation differences by reason code, trigger
approval workflow for reconciliation close, and generate reconciliation statements for your specified unit pairs
and period.
Key Features
You can use this app to:
• View overall reconciliation status between trading units

• Show reconciliation difference breakdowns according to reason code
• Add comments for any reconciliation differences
• Close or reopen the period reconciliation
• Download reconciliation close report as a PDF form
Prerequisites
You have set up and activate reconciliation close process for the relevant reconciliation cases. For more
information, see Activate Reconciliation Close Process [page 371].
View Overall Reconciliation Status
After specifying the reconciliation case and fiscal year/period, you can view the following reconciliation
information of all involved trading unit pairs:
• Difference: Amount difference between trading units. It is calculated based on the Reference GC Amount
you specified for the reconciliation case in the Activate Reconciliation Close Process customizing activity.
The amount can be either KSL (Amount in Group Currency) or a converted amount measure, the latter
translates local amounts or transaction amounts with a unified exchange rate and therefore rules out any
currency translation differences.
Based on the comparison with the tolerance specified for the leading display group of the reconciliation
case, the differences are shown in different colors:
• Green: Zero difference
• Yellow: Difference within the tolerance
• Red: Difference exceeds the tolerance.
 Note
The difference can be calculated on a year-to-date (YTD) or period basis, depending on the mandatory
filter fields of the underlying data source, that is, if the filters are set as Fiscal Year Period<=
$CurrentFiscalYearPeriod$ or Fiscal Year = $CurrentFiscalYear$ and Posting Period <=
$CurrentFiscalPeriod$, YTD amounts are calculated, otherwise, period amounts are calculated.

• Reconciliation Close Status: Indicates whether period reconciliation is closed for a certain unit pair. The
possible statuses are:
• Open: The period is still open to receive data for matching and reconciliation.
• Closed: The period is closed for data matching and reconciliation. As a result, no more matching run is
allowed, and any new postings are no longer included in the matching process for this period.
• Pending Approval: The request for reconciliation close has been submitted for approval and the
approval workflow is not completed yet.
• Workflow Status: This status is relevant for the reconciliation cases that require an approval workflow to
close reconciliation. The possible workflow statuses are In Process, Error, Rejected, and Approved. Note
that:
• Only when the workflow is approved, that is, the reconciliation close request is approved, can the
reconciliation close status be set to Closed.
• If the request is rejected, you can view the approver's latest comment by clicking on the status. You
then need to reopen the reconciliation, make the necessary changes, and submit the reconciliation
close request by choosing Close again.
• The workflow approvers receive the approval tasks in both Approve Reconciliation Close Requests -
Inbox app and Notifications ( icon) area. Additionally, they can click on any workflow status and
choose More ( icon) to navigate to the inbox for pending requests or to the outbox for their
processed requests.
• Once the request is approved or rejected, the workflow initiator receives the alert in the Notifications
( icon) area.
 Note
Whether an approval workflow is required for closing reconciliation is set in Activate Reconciliation
Close Process.
• Elimination Status: The execution status of consolidation monitor task "IC Balance Sheet Elimination". It's
only relevant for the reconciliation case that is consolidation related and is assigned with the elimination
method SC001 in the Define Elimination Methods customizing activity. The following statuses are possible:
• Initial: The elimination task hasn't been executed yet.
• In Process: The elimination task is initiated and running.
• Completed: The elimination task has finished successfully.
• Failed: The elimination task ran into an error, for example, due to system error or misconfiguration. The
error details can be viewed in the Task Logs app.
• Outdated: The elimination task was once executed and finished successfully, but after that, a new
matching run was triggered and brought new posting data, which makes the prior Completed status
outdated. Therefore, the elimination task needs to be executed again.
Show Difference Details
For any trading unit pair, by choosing Details ( icon) from the list view, you can open its detail page, which
shows difference breakdown by reason code.
The reason code is assigned to each difference breakdown during document matching, either by auto
matching or by manual assignment. It helps explain how the differences arise and why the items are
considered matched. You can also add comments for further clarifications.

Close Reconciliation
You can close the period reconciliation of a trading unit pair by choosing Close. As a result:
• No more matching run is allowed for the unit pair. Therefore, user actions in the Manage Assignments app
are not possible.
• Any new postings are no longer included in the matching process for this period. That is, the "Up to Last
Matching" data in reconciliation balance report remains unchanged, while the "Up to Now" data can still
retrieve new postings if any.
• The period reconciliation statement that can be viewed or downloaded from Manage Reconciliation Close is
final.
 Restriction
The controls above are only valid when the period you close is the current period, based on your
system time and the fiscal year variant. This is because by default, a matching run always rolls in the
data up to the current timestamp, which includes the data of prior periods.
• Updating comments for each difference breakdown is no longer possible.
To close reconciliation, any close prerequisites you set in Activate Reconciliation Close Process must be met.
The possible prerequisites are:
• All Items Are Matched: The transaction data between the pair of trading units, as restricted by the
reconciliation case, have reached the 30 (Matched) status after the matching run or any manual
assignments.
• All Items Are Assigned: The transaction data between the pair of trading units have reached the 20
(Assigned) status after the matching run or any manual assignments.
Depending on your settings in Activate Reconciliation Close Process, closing reconciliation may be subject to an
approval workflow. You can set if and when an approval workflow is required, for example, only when difference
between two trading units exists or when the difference exceeds the defined tolerance. For more information,
see Activate Reconciliation Close Process [page 371].
 Note
The elimination task of Consolidation Monitor is not affected by the reconciliation close status set here.
Reopen Reconciliation
You can also reverse the reconciliation status Closed to Open, so that any new data can enter the matching and
reconciliation process for this period again.

Download Reconciliation Statement
For any trading unit pair, regardless of its reconciliation close status, you can download the interunit
reconciliation statement as a PDF file. The file contains the same information as shown on the reconciliation
details screen.
 Note
1.5.5.6.1 Workflows for Reconciliation Close Approval
Reconciliation close is initiated from the Manage Reconciliation Close app when a user chooses to close period
reconciliation of a trading unit pair. If you want to have the reconciliation close approved before taking place,
you need to set the relevant reconciliation case as requiring an approval workflow in Activate Reconciliation
Close Process. The standard workflow scenarios WS78500026 and WS78500027 are delivered for the
reconciliation close approval process for accounting and consolidation data models respectively. With the
Manage Workflows - Reconciliation Close Requests app, you can also define your own workflows.

Create Workflow
The workflows Approve Reconciliation Close Request for Accounting and Approve Reconciliation Close Request
for Consolidation (indicated by the  icon) are pre-delivered and activated for use. You can use either workflow
as is depending on which data model, accounting or consolidation, you adopt, or create your own workflows.
Please put the workflows in your desired order, because the system executes workflows sequentially. Once a
preceding workflow is triggered, the follow-up workflows can be skipped. To create your own workflow, follow
the steps below:
1. Enter a workflow name, and optionally, a long description.

2. Enter the dates for Valid From and Valid To to specify the workflow validity period. Leave the fields empty if
you want your workflow to be valid permanently.
3. In the Step Sequence section, choose Add to add a step and select from the following two step types:
• Approve Reconciliation Close Request: Allows approvers to approve or reject the request for closing
period reconciliation. When this step is triggered, the relevant approvers receive a task in the Approve
Reconciliation Close Requests - Inbox, where they can check the reconciliation details and approve or
reject reconciliation close.
• Confirm Reconciliation Close Request: System executes reconciliation close, that is, changes the
reconciliation close status for the relevant trading unit pair and period from Open to Closed in Manage
Reconciliation Close. No user decision is involved.
 Note
Please always make Approve Reconciliation Close Request as the first step.
4. For Step Recipients, you can choose a whole team or a certain role in the team by selecting Team or Role
respectively:
• Team: All team members of a defined team. It's not recommended to choose Team in our scenario,
choose Role instead.
• Role: A group of team members who have a specific role/function assigned. Two roles are relevant for
the step type Approve Reconciliation Close Request:
• Approve Reconciliation Close Request: For the members who have the right to check reconciliation
details and approve reconciliation close.
• Confirm Approval of Reconciliation Close Request: For the members who have the right to
supervise the reconciliation close approval. This role is only relevant for multi-level approval
workflows and, if required, is usually assigned to a second step that has the step type Approve
Reconciliation Close Request.
 Note
The teams and role assignment are maintained using the Manage Teams and Responsibilities -
Intercompany app. For more information, see Intercompany Teams and Responsibilities [page
372].
5. Step Deadline (optional): Mark the step as overdue if it's not completed within a period.
6. Exception Handling: Keep the default settings.
If a multi-level approval workflow is required, you can add a second step of the step type Approve
Reconciliation Close Request, same as the first step, but assign to it the role Confirm Approval of
Reconciliation Close Request.

 Note
Always add a step of step type Confirm Reconciliation Close Request as the last step of the workflow.
This step instructs the system to execute the reconciliation close if the preceding steps are passed.
7. Save and activate your workflow.
 Note
Unless you activate your own workflow, the pre-delivered workflow is used in your business process by
default. Otherwise, the workflow you created takes precedence.
Related Information
Business Workflow
1.5.5.6.2 Inbox for Reconciliation Close Approval
With the Approve Reconciliation Close Requests - Inbox app, you can receive reconciliation close requests, view
reconciliation details, and approve or reject the requests.
Key Features
• Receive reconciliation close requests you are set as the approver for.
• View reconciliation details of the relevant trading unit pairs and period.
• Search and filter reconciliation close requests.
• Claim an approval task to reserve it for processing or forward it to other users.
• Approve or reject reconciliation close requests.
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1.5.6 Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation
SAP S/4HANA Cloud for intelligent intercompany reconciliation is a solution that complements
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR) by providing machine learning (ML) capabilities in
matching intercompany transactions.
Introduction
Running on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), the solution is integrated with SAP S/4HANA. By
leveraging machine learning algorithms, it learns from the historic intercompany data and infers which
documents belong to same transactions and should be grouped together. The predication results are then sent
to ICMR for further processing. As a result, your intercompany document matching and reconciliation process
can be accelerated.
Process Flow
The graphic below illustrates the process flow of intelligent intercompany reconciliation:
The steps in the process are as follows:
1. As part of standard features of ICMR, the matching engine runs rule-based matching on the transaction
data and stores the matching results in the ICADOCM table. See Intercompany Document Matching [page
230] for details.

2. Data in ICADOCM is then be read by the ML matching agent.
3. The two scheduling apps (Schedule Training Jobs and Schedule Inference Jobs) are used to launch
background jobs to push the data to ICR service. There are two types of data:
• Data for training, which has the processing status 30 (Matched)
• Data for inference, which has the processing status lower than 20 (Assigned), such as 01 (Roll-In) and
05 (Unassigned).
4. The ICR service is built on SAP GLIM (Generic Line Item Matching) and ML Foundation. With the received
data, it trains a machine learning model, based on which the potential matches can be inferred for the not-
yet-matched items. For more information, see Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation Service [page 297].
5. The data training, inference, and transfer statuses can be monitored in Machine Learning Monitor.
6. Intelligent Scenario Lifecycle Management (ISLM) polls the latest status of training and inference. When
the inference is done, ISLM stores the inference result and then sends to the ML matching agent.
 Note
ISLM also generates connection information and sets up connections for the ICMR machine learning
apps so that they can transfer the data. ISLM itself connects to the ICR service to deploy and activate
training models, monitor statuses, and receive inference results.
7. After receiving the inference result, the ML agent parses the result and generates matching assignments in
ICADOCM.
The essential process steps and the required system setup and configuration are explained in the next
sections.
Related Information
Process Overview [page 296]

Schedule Training Jobs [page 303]
Inference [page 307]
Monitor Training and Inference [page 311]
1.5.6.1 Process Overview
To leverage the SAP S/4HANA Cloud for intelligent intercompany reconciliation solution, you typically
progress through three phases: setup, training, and inference.
A subsequent phase can only start upon the completion of the prior phase. Usually, the subsequent phase
happens more frequently than the prior one, that is, the setup phase may happen only once for setting up the
infrastructure, while the training phase may happen monthly to improve the active training model, and
inference phase takes place whenever machine learning-based matching is required.
Each phase can be divided into the following main steps.

• Provision ICR Service in SAP BTP [page 298]
• Set Up Authorization and Content [page 302]
• Establish Service Connection [page 300]
• Schedule Training Jobs [page 303]
• Check, Deploy, and Activate Trained Model [page 305]
• Inference [page 307]
• Check Inference Results [page 310]
• Check, Deploy, and Activate Trained Model [page 305]
Related Information
Setup [page 298]

Training [page 303]
Inference [page 307]
1.5.6.1.1 Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation Service
The Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation (ICR) service is a microservice built on SAP Business
Technology Platform (BTP). It processes training and inference data and provides the machine learning
capabilities for the matching engine of ICMR.
The connection and data processing are as follows:

• You create a BTP subaccount to subscribe to the ICR Service. According to your system landscape of SAP
S/4HANA, you can create multiple service instances that belong to one or multiple subaccounts. They can
be connected to different SAP S/4HANA instances, such as for development, test, and production
systems.
• The data for training is sent in CSV format to the ICR service by the training scheduling app in SAP S/
4HANA. ICR service stores the data, pre-processes it, and triggers a model training. Upon successful
training, a new model is generated and persisted in the ICR service. The training data will be purged after
the retention period of two weeks. Only the trained model is reserved for the inference purpose.
• After the trained model is deployed and activated, you can run the inference using the inference scheduling
app in SAP S/4HANA. ICR service stores inference data, pre-processes it, and triggers an inference. Upon
completion of the inference, the ICR service persists the result in its own storage. The inference result will
be purged after the retention period of two weeks.
1.5.6.2 Setup
The setup process for Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation consists of the following three steps:
• Provision ICR Service in SAP BTP [page 298]

• Establish Service Connection [page 300]
• Set Up Authorization and Content [page 302]
1.5.6.2.1 Provision ICR Service in SAP BTP
Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation (ICR) service is registered on SAP Business Technology Platform
(BTP). Once you have a global account in SAP BTP, the ICR service is available to you.
You then need to do the following to provision the service:
• Create a subaccount for the ICR service [page 298]

• Assign the service entitlement and plan to the subaccount [page 299]
• Create an instance and generate service key of the instance [page 299]
The detailed procedures are described below.
Create Subaccount
1. Open SAP BTP Cockpit and select the global account.

2. Choose New Subaccount.
3. Specify the display name, provider, region,and subdomain for the subaccount.
4. Open the subaccount and choose Enable Cloud Foundry on the Overview page. In the dialog that appears,
specify your Cloud Foundry organization name.
Cloud Foundry is enabled. A unique ID is assigned to your org.
5. Under Cloud Foundry Environment, choose Create Space and specify your space name.

 Note
In this step, you can also choose to assign certain space roles to yourself.
A subaccount with the required Cloud Foundry space for the ICR service is created.
Assign Service Plan
1. Go to the Entitlements page of the subaccount you created as above.

2. Choose Configure Entitlements Add Services Plans .
3. Select the entitlement Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation and select a service plan, for example
Standard.
4. Choose Add Service Plan to save the assignment.
The service entitlement and service plan are assigned to your subaccount.
Create Instance and Service Key
1. Go to the Instances and Subscriptions page of the subaccount.

2. Choose Create.
3. In the Basic Info step, enter the following information:
• The service Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation.
• The service plan you assigned earlier.
• A runtime environment, such as Cloud Foundry.
• The space you created earlier.
• An instance name.
4. Skip the Parameters step.
5. In the Review step, check your entries and choose Create.
An instance is created for the service plan of your subaccount.
6. Choose the arrow icon ( ) of the instance to open its side panel.
7. Under Service Keys, choose Create.
8. In the dialog that appears, specify a service key name and choose Create.
The credentials are created in JSON format. You can copy the credentials or download the JSON file. The
credentials are required in the step Establish Service Connection [page 300].
 Note
The steps above are to be done separately in your quality and production systems. Transport between the
two systems is not available. It's recommended that you create a dedicated ICR service subaccount for
each of your SAP S/4HANA instance roles.

Related Information
Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation Service [page 297]
1.5.6.2.2 Establish Service Connection
To establish the connection between SAP BTP and SAP S/4HANA and to consume the Intelligent
Intercompany Reconciliation (ICR) service, you need to do the following in your back-end system:
• Configure an OAuth 2.0 client [page 300]

• Create an RFC connection to the service provider [page 301]
• Map the RFC connection with the intelligent scenario of ICR service [page 301]
Prerequisites
You have the authorizations as described in Prerequisites for Configuration of an OAuth 2.0 Client for
Accessing a Service Provider and RFC Connection to Remote Machine Learning Provider.
You have the credentials created in the step Provision ICR Service in SAP BTP [page 298] at hand.
Configure OAuth 2.0 Client
An OAuth 2.0 client enables you to access services offered by SAP BTP. Take the following steps to create and
configure the OAuth 2.0 client:
1. Run transaction OA2C_CONFIG (OAuth 2.0 Client Configuration).

A configuration page opens in your web browser.
2. Choose Create.
3. In the dialog that appears, enter the following information:
• The delivered OAuth 2.0 client profile SAP_COM_0553
• Your own configuration name
• The OAuth 2.0 client ID, which is the value of clientid included in the credentials.
4. In Administration tab, fill in the following fields:
• Client Secret: The value of clientsecret in the credentials.
• Authorization Endpoint: Copy the authentication URL directly under node uaa in the credentials and
remove "https://".
• Token Endpoint: Copy the value you entered in Authorization Endpoint and add a suffix /oauth/token.
5. Under Access Settings, select Client Credentials as the selected grant type.

Create RFC Connection
A trusted RFC destination is required to establish connection to the machine learning service provider. Take the
following steps to create the connection:
1. Go to Customizing for Create Connection to Remote Machine Learning Provider under Application Server
Basis Services Intelligent Scenario Lifecycle Management Service Connections for Machine Learning
Infrastructure . Alternatives, run transaction SM59.
2. Choose Create.
3. In the dialog that appears, enter your own RFC destination name and select HTTP Connection to External
Server as the connection type.
4. In the Host field under Technical Settings, enter the host name, which is the basic URL (the first URL)
included in the credentials. In doing so, remove "https://".
5. In the Path Prefix field, enter /.
6. Switch to the Logon & Security tab. Under Security Options, select Active as the SSL option.
Map RFC Connection with the Intelligent Scenario
The intelligent scenario delivered for the ICR service is ICR_SERVICE. The RFC destination defined above must
be mapped with this intelligent scenario. Take the following steps to do the mapping:
1. Go to Customizing for Maintain Connection for an Intelligent Scenario under Application Server Basis
Services Intelligent Scenario Lifecycle Management Service Connections for Machine Learning
Infrastructure . Alternatives, run transaction ISLM_CONN_MAP.
2. Switch to the edit mode.
3. Choose Append Row ( icon).
4. In the new row, enter or select ICR_SERVICE as the intelligent scenario.
5. In column Connection Information, enter the name of the RFC destination you created in step 3 of the
Create RFC Connection [page 301] section.
6. In column OAuth 2.0 Client Profile, enter or select SAP_COM_0553.
7. In column Configuration, enter the name of the configuration you created in step 3 of the Configure OAuth
2.0 Client [page 300] section.
The connection from your SAP S/4HANA system to the ICR service on SAP BTP is now created.
Related Information
Create Connection to SAP Data Intelligence

Maintain Connection for an Intelligent Scenario

1.5.6.2.3 Set Up Authorization and Content
To use the machine learning feature, you need to set up the following.
Authorization
ICMR introduces the following apps for initiating and monitoring machine learning training and inference:
• Schedule Training Jobs - Intelligent Intercompany Document Matching

• Schedule Inference Jobs - Intelligent Intercompany Document Matching
• Machine Learning Monitor - Intelligent Intercompany Document Matching
To access these apps, your role must contain the business catalog SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_MLM (ICA - Intelligent
Intercompany Matching).
Additionally, the Intelligent Scenario Management app allows you to check and activate the trained model.
Therefore, the business catalog SAP_BASIS_BC_ISM_ISO (Analytics - Intelligent Scenario Management) is also
required.
 Note
The standard business role SAP_BR_RECON_ACCOUNTANT (General Ledger Accountant - Intercompany)

contains the business catalog SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_MLM (ICA - Intelligent Intercompany Matching), but not
SAP_BASIS_BC_ISM_ISO (Analytics - Intelligent Scenario Management).
Best Practices Content
To enable machine learning, the following configuration must be in place:
• Reason code SX1 (Matched by Machine Learning). The assignments generated by machine learning will
have this reason code.
 Note
This reason code is part of the SAP Best Practices content, which can be obtained by activating the
scope item 4LG or copying from the client 000. You can also manually create the reason code SX1 in
transaction ICARC. For more information, see Reason Code [page 322].
• A matching method that has enabled machine learning. You need to set it manually in Customizing for
Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods [page 331].
Related Information

1.5.6.3 Training
After completing setup of the ICR service and system communication, you can start pushing the training data,
that is, the matched line items (with processing status 30 Matched) of a certain time span, to the ICR service in
SAP BTP. You can monitor the data pushing and training status. Once it's done, you can check the quality of the
trained model. If it meets your requirement, you can deploy and activate the model for the inference purpose.
The graphic below illustrates the training process:
Related Information
Schedule Training Jobs [page 303]

Check, Deploy, and Activate Trained Model [page 305]
1.5.6.3.1 Schedule Training Jobs
With the Schedule Training Jobs - Intelligent Intercompany Document Matching app, you can launch jobs to send
the training data to the ICR service in SAP BTP.
Key Features
• Create a single training job or recurring jobs using the job template.
• Specify parameters for the job run.
• Check the job status and result.
Prerequisites
You have set a matching method, for example, the pre-delivered method SF104, to Enable machine learning by
using the Customizing activity Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods [page 331] (transaction
ICAAS).

 Note
The underlying data source of the matching method must have RCOMP (Company) and RASSC (Company ID
of Trading Partner) as the leading unit and partner unit fields. It is recommended to use the CDS view
ICA_BSEG_ENTRY_VIEW, because the ICR service is highly optimized for the data model. For more
Create a Training Job
Follow the steps below to create a training job:
1. Choose Create to open the job creation page.

2. In the Template Selection step, select the job template Machine Learning Training for Intercompany
Matching.
3. In the Scheduling Options step, select one of the following options:
• Launch an immediate job by selecting Start Immediately.
• Schedule a future job by specifying the job start date and time in the Start and Time Zone fields.
• Schedule recurring jobs by choosing Define Recurrence Pattern and then specifying a recurrence
pattern.
4. In the Parameters step, specify the following:
• The matching method that has enabled machine learning.
• The fiscal periods you want to use the data for training.
 Note
The minimum time span required for a training is 3 periods.
• The companies whose data you want to include in the training dataset. If you leave the field empty, all
the companies in your system are included.
• The Package Size (Items) and No. of Parallel Tasks fields are pre-filled with the values 15000 and 3 for
the optimal performance in sending the data packages to ICR service.
 Restriction
ICR service only accepts the packages with a minimum size of 5 MB. Therefore, the number of
items must ensure the package size is more than 5 MB.
• Select Auto Trigger Training so that the model training is initiated in Intelligent Scenario Management as
soon as the data pushing is complete.
5. Choose Schedule.
The job is created and the data pushing and training are started.

Check Job Status
For a scheduled job, you can monitor its status (Finished or Failed) by checking the Status column in the job list.
When a job is finished, by choosing Results ( icon), you can view the job result details, for example, the
dataset ID, data packages, total items, and total processing time.
 Note
The Finished status indicates completion of the data pushing process, while the actual training process
takes longer in SAP BTP. You can track the training progress in either of the following apps:
• Machine Learning Monitor: The Pipeline Status turns to Completed when the training is done. See
Monitor Training and Inference [page 311] for details.
• Intelligent Scenario Management: The training status turns to Completed when the training is done. See
Check, Deploy, and Activate Trained Model [page 305] for details.
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1.5.6.3.2 Check, Deploy, and Activate Trained Model
Upon completion of the training, the pipeline status changes from In Process to Completed in Machine Learning
Monitor. Now, you can start evaluating the trained model and decide whether to deploy and activate it for the
inference use. To do that, use the Intelligent Scenario Management app.
Prerequisites
To access Intelligent Scenario Management, you must be assigned with a role that contains the business
catalog SAP_BASIS_BC_ISM_ISO (Intelligent Scenario Management) and the authorizations described in
Backend Authorization for Intelligent Scenario Management.
Note down the external ID of the training you initiated earlier by using Schedule Training Jobs [page 303]. The
external ID starts with TRN followed by numbers.

Check Trained Model
Take the following steps to check the trained model:
1. Open the Intelligent Scenario Management app.

2. In the filter field Intelligent Scenario, enter ICR_SERVICE.
The scenario Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation is displayed in the list.
3. Choose the arrow icon ( ) of the scenario to open the scenario version list.
4. Choose the arrow icon of a scenario version, such as version 1.0.0., to open the training list.
5. Find the training you initiated (by searching for the external ID) and open its report page.
 Note
If the status is Training, it indicates the training is still in progress. Wait till the status changes to
Completed. If the status is Failed, you can try to launch the training again by choosing Retrain.
6. On the report page, check the metrics, such as Accuracy and Log Loss, to evaluate quality of your trained
model.
Deploy and Activate Model
If the trained model is evaluated as useful, you can deploy and even activate the model for the inference use.
Take the following steps to deploy and activate a model:
1. Select the relevant training in the training list.

2. Choose Deploy.
 Note
You can also find the Deploy button on the individual training report page.
3. Specify the deployment description and choose Deploy.

The training appears in the deployment list with an initial status Deployment pending. When the
deployment is complete, the status changes to Deployed.
4. If you decide to activate the trained model of the training for inference use, select the training from the
deployment list and choose Activate For All .
 Note
Only one training deployment can be active at a time. When you activate a deployment, any other
active deployments will be deactivated.
The deployment is activated and shows the icon (Active for all).
After being deployed and activated, the trained model can be used for inference.

Related Information
Intelligent Scenario Management
1.5.6.4 Inference
After completing the training process, a useful trained model is activated for inference use. Now, you can
initiate the inference to let the ICR service suggest the matched items. You can monitor the inference status.
When the inference is complete, you check the inference results (generated assignments) and make
adjustments if necessary.
The graphic below illustrates the inference process:
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure of the following:
• You have set a matching method, for example, the pre-delivered method SF104, to Enable machine
learning by using the Customizing activity Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods [page 331].
• You have a useful trained model that is activated in the step Check, Deploy, and Activate Trained Model
[page 305].
Related Information
Schedule Inference Jobs [page 308]

Initiate Inference from Manage Assignments [page 307]
Check Inference Results [page 310]
1.5.6.4.1 Initiate Inference from Manage Assignments
For a matching method that has enabled machine learning, you can initiate its inference run from the Manage
Assignments app. To do that, take the following steps:
1. Open Manage Assignments - By Matching Method (or Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation Case).
2. Select the matching method.

 Note
In the case of Manage Assignments - By Reconciliation Case, select the reconciliation case that is
assigned with the matching method.
3. Select a fiscal period and a company whose items you want to match with those of its trading partners.
4. Enter the values for any other filters that are set as Mandatory Filter Fields in the underlying data source
and choose Go.
The not-yet-matched items are displayed in the tables Leading Unit: Unassigned and Partner Units:
Unassigned.
5. Choose Auto-Match with ML.
The system first matches the items based on the matching rules defined in the matching method and then
runs the machine learning inference.
6. Choose Check Results.
The rule-based matching can be completed instantly while the inference may take a while to complete.
 Note
You can check the inference status in Machine Learning Monitor.
7. When the auto match completes, you can check the matching results in the table Assignments. All the
assignments generated by machine learning inference have the status 20 Assigned, while the status of
rule-based assignments varies.
For more information, see Check Inference Results [page 310].
Related Information
1.5.6.4.2 Schedule Inference Jobs
From Manage Assignments, you can initiate an immediate inference run for one leading company. With the
Schedule Inference Jobs - Intelligent Intercompany Document Matching app, you can launch recurring inference
jobs to send data and trigger inference runs for multiple leading companies periodically.
Key Features
• Create a single inference job or recurring jobs using the job template.
• Specify parameters for the job run.
• Check the job status and result.

Create an Inference Job
Follow the steps below to create an inference job:
1. Choose Create to open the job creation page.

2. In the Template Selection step, select the job template Machine Learning Inference for Intercompany
Matching.
3. In the Scheduling Options step, select one of the following options:
• Launch an immediate job by selecting Start Immediately.
• Schedule a future job by specifying the job start date and time in the Start and Time Zone fields.
• Schedule recurring jobs by choosing Define Recurrence Pattern and then specifying a recurrence
pattern.
4. In the Parameters step, specify the following:
• The matching method that has enabled machine learning.
• The fiscal period you want to match its document line items.
• The companies whose data you want to include in the inference. If you leave the field empty, all the
companies in your system are included.
• The Package Size (Items) and No. of Parallel Tasks fields are pre-filled with the values for the optimal
performance in sending the data packages to ICR service.
• Keep Run rule-based matching first selected if you want the system to first match the data based on
the matching rules defined in the matching method and then run the machine learning inference. If you
deselect the option, the system will run the machine learning inference only.
 Note
With the option selected, the system behaves in a way similar to Initiate Inference from Manage
Assignments [page 307].
5. Choose Schedule.
The job is created. The data for inference is sent to ICR service and the inference run is started.
Check Job Status
For a scheduled job, you can monitor its status (Finished or Failed) by checking the Status column in the job list.
• When the job is finished, by choosing Results ( icon), you can view the job result details, for example, the
dataset ID, data packages, total items, and total processing time.
 Note
The Finished status indicates completion of the data pushing process, while the actual inference
process takes longer in SAP BTP. You can track the inference progress in the Machine Learning Monitor
app.
• If the job fails, the most likely reason is that the data within the job scope is already included in a parallel
matching run. Upon its completion, the data will be released. You can then recreate the job.
Incorrect data source configuration for the matching method is another possible reason for the failed job.
For more information, see Data Source [page 314].

Check Inference Result
When the inference is done, in the Machine Learning Monitor app, the Pipeline Status turns to Completed and
Data Pushing Status changes to Result Received (or Empty Result). You can then check the inference result in
the Manage Assignments app. For more information, see Check Inference Results [page 310].
• Desktop
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1.5.6.4.3 Check Inference Results
When an inference run completes, you can check the inference result, that is, which assignments are generated
to group which line items together, in the Assignments table of the Manage Assignments app.
Types of Assignments
There are two types of assignments:
• The machine learning inference-created assignments with the status 20 Assigned. These assignments
can be distinguished by the following:
• Matching Rule: 9999 (Matched by Machine Learning)
• Reason Code: SX1 (Matched by Machine Learning)
• Confidence: The probability of the items being grouped properly.
• Rule-based assignments with the status 20 Assigned or 30 Matched.
Work with Assignments
Like the assignments generated by matching rules, you can take the following necessary actions to the
inference-created assignments:

• Process: Trigger the follow-up activity. You can also change the reason code before choosing Process to
trigger a different follow-up activity, such as an automatic variance adjustment or an adjustment approval
workflow.
 Note
The machine learning-generated assignments have the initial processing status 20 Assigned. If you
choose Process for such an assignment without changing its default reason code SX1, the assignment
advances to the final status 30 (Matched).
• Assign: Merge any unassigned items to an existing assignment if they all have the same leading unit and
partner unit pair.
• Unassign: Undo the assignment so that the items are reverted to the status 05 Unassigned.
For more information, see Work with Assignments part of Manage Assignments [page 247].
1.5.6.5 Monitor Training and Inference
With the Machine Learning Monitor - Intelligent Intercompany Document Matching app or the transaction
ICAMLM, you can monitor the data pushing status and the training and inference progress.
Key Features
You can use this app to check the following:
• The status of pushing training or inference data from ICMR to ICR service in SAP BTP
• The status of receiving inference results from ICR service
• The training and inference progress
• Scope of the data sent for training and inference
• Dataset ID and external ID that differentiate each training or inference job
Identify Training/Inference Job
When a training or inference run is initiated, for example, from the job scheduling apps or the Manage
Assignments app, a job entry is added to the monitor. You can find the job as follows:
1. Select the matching method that was used in the training or inference.
2. Optionally, enter the following filter values:
• Machine Learning Type: 1 (Training) or 2 (Inference)
• The user who initiated the training or inference
• The time range in which the job was created.
3. Choose Execute.

4. In the job list that appears, each row represents a training or inference job. Identify your job based on the
following:
• Type: Training or Inference
• From Period/Year and To Period/Year: The time span for which the data is included in the training or
inference.
 Note
For inference, To Period/Year indicates the period of the data scope. From Period/Year is not
relevant.
• Machine Learning Scope: The companies you selected to include in the training or inference.
 Note
The asterisk value (*) indicates that no specific companies were selected. Therefore, all the
companies in your system are in the scope.
When many specific companies were selected, the company list may be incomplete due to length
limitation.
The external ID starts with TRN or INF is the unique identifier of each job.
 Tip
You can use the Connection Test button to test the connection between SAP S/4HANA and the ICR service
on SAP BTP.
Monitor Data Pushing Status
With the Data Pushing Status column, you monitor the data transfer process between ICMR apps on SAP S/
4HANA and the ICR service on SAP BTP. There are the following data pushing statuses:
• Sending: The data for training or inference is being sent from ICMR to ICR service.
• Sending Completed: The data for training or inference has been sent to ICR service.
• Initiated: Upon completion of the data sending, a training or inference job is initiated.
 Note
For a training job, this data pushing status is final. Completion of the training is indicated with Pipeline
Status.
• Result Received: Inference is completed by the ICR service, which has sent back the results to ICMR. You
can select the row and choose View Inference Results to check the following:
• Which assignments have been created by the inference?
• What's the confidence level (%) of the inference?
• What are the matching documents and line items generated?
To check detailed results and follow up on the assignments, go to the Manage Assignments app. For more
information, see Check Inference Results [page 310].

• Empty Result: Inference is completed by the ICR service, but no assignments were inferred.
• Terminated: The job is canceled manually. This is possible for inference jobs that are not completed yet. If
you want to cancel the inference, for example, to release the locked data for other processes, you can
choose Terminate.
• Error: The training or inference failed, for example, due to a system error or lack of an active trained model.
 Note
You may go to the Intelligent Scenario Management app to find out the reason for each failed job.
Check Training/Inference Progress
After the training or inference job is launched, that is, the data pushing status is Initiated, you can focus on the
Pipeline Status to monitor the progress of training or inference, which takes place in ICR service on SAP BTP.
There are the following pipeline statuses:
• Training: The training is in process.

• Processing: The inference is in process.
• Completed: The training or inference has been completed.
• For training jobs, the data pushing status stays in Initiated. You can proceed with the step Check,
Deploy, and Activate Trained Model [page 305].
• For inference jobs, the data pushing status changes to Result Received or Empty Result. You can
proceed with the step Check Inference Results [page 310].
• Failed: Indicates a system or configuration error. You may find out the reasons in Intelligent Scenario
Management.
Related Information
Intelligent Scenario Management
1.5.7 Advanced Settings
This section explains in detail the advanced configuration or settings that are usually made by configuration
experts or administrators.
 Note
Customizing activities for Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation can be accessed by the transaction
code ICAIMG.

1.5.7.1 Data Source
Data sources are used to define which data is to be used by the matching engine. Each data source has a main
CDS view assigned, along with some business semantics such as which fields are used as leading unit and
partner unit respectively.
1.5.7.1.1 Define
SAP pre-delivers multiple data sources, which have names starting with "S".
You can define your own data sources in Customizing for Maintain Data Sources under Intercompany Matching
and Reconciliation. Alternatively, use transaction code ICADS. You can choose to copy an existing data source
or create one from scratch. Follow the procedure below to create a new data source:
1. Enter the data source name and, optionally, a short and a long description.
2. Assign a Main CDS View to the data source. The CDS view must contain the following fields:
Field Name Label Usage
RCLNT SAP Client Mandatory
METHOD_ID Matching Method Mandatory and initial value set to

empty
DOCNR Matching Document Number Mandatory and initial value set to

'0000000000'
DOCLN Line Item Number Mandatory and initial value set to 0
RCOMP Company Mandatory if leading unit is set to

RCOMP
RASSC Trading Partner Mandatory if partner unit is set to

RASSC
GRREF Assignment Number Mandatory and initial value set to

'000000000000'
PSTAT Processing Status Mandatory and initial value set to '00'
CSTAT Communication Status Mandatory and initial value set to '00'
DUE_DATE Due Date Mandatory and initial value set to

'00000000'
TIMESTAMP Timestamp Mandatory for data cutoff
 Note
If possible, avoid aggregations in the CDS view so that the data can be matched at line item level.
For a complete list of delivered CDS views, place the cursor in field Main CDS View and press F1 . For more
information, see Main CDS Views [page 319].
3. Optionally, select organizational units in Leading Unit Field and Partner Unit Field. These fields must exist in
the DDIC structures ICA_S_DIM and ICA_S_DIM_P as well as in the assigned CDS view. If a superordinate

field exists, such as controlling area as the superordinate field for profit center, or you want to achieve
matrix reconciliation based on two organizational dimensions, you should also specify the superordinate
fields. For a configuration example, see Matrix Reconciliation [page 370].
 Note
You can choose the same field as both the Leading Unit Field and Partner Unit Field. This is used in
intra-unit matching scenarios, for example, a company wants to match its own G/L postings with bank
statements. Later, when defining a matching method, you also need to specify two data sources (one
for G/L postings and one for bank statements) with the same leading and partner unit definitions. This
is different for inter-unit matching scenarios, where two different fields are selected as leading and
partner unit fields and only one data source is specified in the matching method.
If necessary, you can extend the structures ICA_S_DIM and ICA_S_DIM_P in the back-end system to
include your custom fields. Accordingly, the CDS view also needs to be extended by using the SAP
ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
4. If the leading unit field is specified, you need to assign a Unit Entity CDS View to check the validity of the
unit values or for data filtering purposes. The partner unit field, if specified, shares the same CDS view.
 Note
The Unit Entity CDS View must have the same technical field name as the leading unit field. Please refer
to the CDS view ICA_Company (Company Master Data) in the ADT tool. It contains the unit field
Company (RCOMP), therefore, it can only be assigned to data sources that have RCOMP defined as the
leading unit field. For all available unit entity CDS views, press F1 key for this field to get the field help.
5. By default, any user with authorization to execute the Fiori apps for Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation (ICMR) has access to any data that is available via the assigned data sources. If you want to
restrict access to the data, you need to specify an Authorization Object. By doing so, the related Fiori apps
can grant users the different permissions for accessing leading units accordingly. For more information,
see Authorization Objects [page 374].
6. On the Field Semantics page, do the following:
• For each field, the data element text is retrieved to display on UIs of the related apps, such as Manage
Assignments and Reconciliation Balances. If you want to overwrite the data element text, assign a Field
Label to each relevant field.
• If necessary, assign a search help name for the relevant fields.
 Note
The search help specified here is applicable to the Define Matching Methods and Define
Reconciliation Cases apps, while the SAP standard search help applies to most of the other apps.
• Select the Update from Original Doc. checkbox for the fields that need to be updated in ICMR when
their values are changed in the original documents. This is typically required for the fields such as
clearing status, reversal status, any fields containing reference numbers to be used in matching, and
texts for the original documents. Meanwhile, you also need to select Key Field for the fields that are
used for selecting the matching items relevant to the value update. For example, you may want to
select fields such as company code, fiscal year, and accounting document number to identify such
matching items.

 Note
The Key Field setting is only relevant if the data source has at least one field marked as Update
from Original Doc. For more information, see Auto Update Field Values [page 321].
• Optionally, enter the Global Field Name for each field. It can help maintain text consistency between
miscellaneous apps and API service interfaces. Refer to the predefined data source
SF_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_01 when filling in the global field names for your own data sources.
7. Optionally, on the Mandatory Filter Fields page, you can define fields as mandatory filter fields (also known
as context fields). The following fields are available as mandatory filter fields, provided that they also exist
in the Main CDS View assigned to the data source:
Field Name Field Description Supported Default Values
PERIV Fiscal Year Variant Specific values
RYEAR Fiscal Year Placeholder $CurrentFiscalYear$

or specific values
POPER Posting Period Placeholder

$CurrentFiscalPeriod$ or spe
cific values
FISCYEARPER Period/Year Placeholder

$CurrentFiscalYearPeriod$ or
specific values
RLDNR Ledger Specific values
RVERS Consolidation Version Specific values
RITCLG Consolidation Chart of Accounts Specific values
You can extend the DDIC structure ICA_S_MFF to include more fields than listed above.
These fields will be available for user input when launching a matching run or viewing a reconciliation
report. Note the following:
• Year/period-related filter settings determine the available amounts to be displayed in the relevant
reconciliation reports. The possible settings are as follows:
Displayed Amounts in
Filter Setting Reconciliation Report Usage
1 FISCYEARPER (Fiscal Year • Year to date (YTD) To match AR and AP

Period) <= amounts across periods and years
$CurrentFiscalYearPe • Period amounts
riod$
2 RYEAR (Fiscal Year) = • YTD amounts To match items across pe

$CurrentFiscalYear$ • Period amounts riods within one year in a
and POPER (Posting financial consolidation sce
Period) <= nario, where new postings
$CurrentFiscalPeriod for prior periods of the cur
$ rent fiscal year are in
cluded in the matching
process.

Displayed Amounts in
Filter Setting Reconciliation Report Usage
3 • FISCYEARPER (Fiscal Period amounts Only postings for the cur

Year Period) = rent period are included in
$CurrentFiscalYea the matching process.
rPeriod$, or
• RYEAR (Fiscal Year) =
$CurrentFiscalYea
r$
and POPER (Posting
Period) =
$CurrentFiscalPer
iod$
• If the main CDS view contains one or more of the three fields: RYEAR (Fiscal Year), POPER (Posting
Period), and FISCYEARPER (Fiscal Year Period), you may need to add the PERIV (Fiscal Year Variant)
field as a filter field, choose the operator “=” and enter a default value to derive the posting period for
the matching and reconciliation process.
• If you select the Hide Field checkbox, the respective filter field is hidden from the UI and the user
cannot change the filter value there, that is, the specified value will always be used.
8. Optionally, on the Conversion Profiles page, you can define conversion profiles to enable on-the-fly
conversion of amount- or quantity-type measures. Take the steps below:
1. Specify the conversion profile name and description.
2. Select a conversion type, currency conversion or quantity unit conversion.
3. Depending on your selected type, specify the necessary parameters for the conversion. That is:
• For currency conversion, select an Exchange Rate Type, such as monthly average rate or closing
rate, a Reference Date Field, and a Target Currency. Together with a source currency, which will be
available at runtime, the specific exchange rate can be determined for the conversion.
 Note
The Use Derived Target Currency checkbox is only for the Group Reporting use scenario, where
the underlying CDS view of the data source is consolidation specific. If you select the
checkbox, group currency is derived as the conversion target currency and takes precedence
over the value you specified in Target Currency.
• For quantity unit conversion, select a Target Unit of Measure. Note that only the measurement
units with a dimension are supported and the conversion is only possible for measurement units of
the same dimension. For more information, see Measurement Unit Concept.
Later, when defining reconciliation cases, you can create additional measures based on these conversion
profiles, so that the measures can be selected in Activate Reconciliation Close Process and reconciliation
reports.
9. Optionally, on the Navigation Settings page, you can define navigation targets for the relevant fields to allow
drill-through to the target web pages or apps.
1. Select a field from the drop-down list. If you want to set up more than one navigation option for the
same field, enter a Navigation ID to differentiate between the different entries.
2. In the Navigation Target URL field, enter the identifier of your target app. The identifier is usually a
string that can be copied from the app URL, from "#" to the last character before "?".

 Example
The Manage Journal Entries app has an identifier #AccountingDocument-manage. For field
"REF_BELNR" (Accounting Document Number), you specify #AccountingDocument-manage as
the navigation target URL. Later, from the Manage Assignments or Manage Matching Documents
app, you can navigate to G/L journal entries to allow the drill-through to original accounting journal
entries.
3. Select Open in a New Tab to open a new web page for the target app while keep the current page open.
4. Enter a text in the Link Label field to help the user understand what will happen when selecting the link.
5. In addition, you can specify the URL parameters for any field defined above so that only the navigation
target objects filtered by the parameters are displayed. For example, for the field "REF_BELNR", if you
define the following three parameters, then only the journal entries according to the specified
accounting document number, company code, and fiscal year will be shown in the navigation target
app:
URL Parameter Name Parameter Value
AccountingDocument {{REF_BELNR}}
CompanyCode {{RBUKRS}}
FiscalYear {{GJAHR}}
 Note
{{ }} is used to embrace a field name from the data source so that the value of the field will be assigned
to the corresponding URL parameter. You can also specify a fixed literal value for the parameter.
10. Save your changes. The system checks the consistency of your definitions. Only consistent data sources
can be saved. The check mainly verifies if all the fields contained in your assigned CDS views exist in the
database table ICADOCM and fulfill the requirements listed in step 1.
You can extend the ICADOCM table to include additional fields. When doing so, make sure to add any fields
to ICADOCM, the Main CDS View, and Unit Entity CDS View.
 Note
If a matching run has been executed, changing the following key settings for the underlying data source
may cause data inconsistency:
• Leading unit or its superordinate field

• Partner unit or its superordinate field
• Mandatory filter fields
1.5.7.1.2 Extend with Custom Fields
In ICMR, data sources and their assigned CDS views can only process the fields that exist in the database table
ICADOCM (Matching Entries). If you want to extend the table to include your custom fields, there are two ways
to achieve this:

1. Extend the Accounting structure ACDOC_SI_EXT so that the custom fields are also included in both
ACDOCA and ICADOCM tables. You can leverage any of the extensibility options described in SAP Note
2453614 : FAQ: Universal Journal Extensibility.
2. Extend only the ICADOCM table by appending a custom Include Structure to the ICA_S_DOCM structure.
 Note
If you want to extend the ICADOCM table, make sure the custom fields reside in the customer namespace
(Y* or Z*) to avoid naming conflicts in future upgrades.
If you want to include a custom dimension field, that is a custom field for leading unit and partner unit, you
need to additionally append it to both ICA_S_DIM and ICA_S_DIM_P structures.
If you want to make your custom field a Mandatory Filter Field, you need to additionally append it to the
ICA_S_MFF structure.
After the table and structure extension, you also need to create or extend the Main CDS View that is assigned to
the relevant data source accordingly. For any custom dimension fields, the Unit Entity CDS View also needs to
be extended.
Related Information
Important Considerations [page 319]
1.5.7.1.3 Important Considerations

The pre-delivered data sources are on the organizational dimension company, consolidation unit, or profit
center. You can create your own data sources. To do so, the following three aspects need to be considered:
1. On which dimension do you want to run matching and reconciliation? The available dimensions are
company code, company, cost center, profit center, functional area, segment, business area, and
consolidation unit. You can find them in the ABAP dictionary structures ICA_S_DIM and ICA_S_DIM_P.
The first one includes the fields of leading unit while the second one includes the fields of partner unit. You
can extend the two structures with your own dimension fields.
2. For what purposes do you want to run matching and reconciliation? For example, to run accounts payable
(AP) and accounts receivable (AR) matching between two companies, bank statement matching within
one company, open items matching, and so on. Accordingly, you need to decide which fields are needed,
which are the dimension fields, and which can be set as the mandatory filter fields.
3. Where does the data come from? The data source usually stands for the database tables or CDS views
from which the data can be read, for example, from accounting or consolidation tables.
Main CDS Views
Each data source is assigned with a Main CDS View, which exposes data from the underlying database tables
and allows data querying and processing. SAP predefines the following CDS views:

Application Area Data Source Main CDS View Usage
SF_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_01
(Intercompany Journal
Entries for Accounting) ICA_GENJOURNALENTRIES_ For general usage in Account
SF_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_04 2: Universal journal entry line ing based on the ACDOCA ta
(Intercompany Journal items ble.
Accounting Entries for Profit Centers and
Partner Profit Centers)
SF_AR_AP_ENTRY_VIEW
(Accounting Entry View for ICA_BSEG_ENTRY_VIEW: For AR and AP matching
Companies (From BSEG and Data entry view based on the BSEG table.
BKPF))
SC_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_01 Data of integrated org. units

(Intercompany Journal ICA_CONSJOURNALENTRIES is read from ACDOCA,
Entries for Consolidation _4: Consolidation journal en whereas data of org. units
(From ACDOCU and try line items outside of S/4HANA is read
Consolidation (Group Re ACDOCA))
from ACDOCU.
porting)
SC_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_02
ICA_CONSJOURNALENTRIES Data of all org. units, inside or
(Intercompany Journal
_3: Consolidation journal en outside of S/4HANA Cloud, is
Entries for Consolidation
try line items read from ACDOCU.
(From ACDOCU))
When defining your data source, you can assign any of the CDS views above as its Main CDS View depending
on the underlying database tables and the data source usage.
FYV Alignment
In the delivered CDS views, fiscal year variants (FYV) are aligned for the involved organizational units as
following:
Assigned CDS View FYV Usage
ICA_GENJOURNALENTRIES_2 Original posting dates of all organizational units are con

verted to reconciliation periods based on the FYV specified
in the data source definition. Therefore, in any ICMR proc
ICA_BSEG_ENTRY_VIEW esses such as matching run and reconciliation reports, use
the converted period as the posting period.
ICA_CONSJOURNALENTRIES_2 Original posting dates of all consolidation units are con

verted to reconciliation periods based on the FYV specified
ICA_CONSJOURNALENTRIES_3 in consolidation version.
 Example
The company C1000 has the local FYV maintained as K4 (Calendar year, 4 special periods). C1000 trades
with the company C2000, which has the local FYV maintained as V3 (April to next March, 4 special periods).
You set the reconciliation FYV as V3 in Mandatory Filter Fields of the data source. The data for these two
companies is as follows:

Posting Period
Operational Group Ac Original Post in Reconcilia
Company Document No. Account count Posting Date ing Period tion
C1000 Document 1 11110001 1101 April 01, 2019 004/2019 001/2019
C2000 Document 2 12314001 1101 April 01, 2019 001/2019 001/2019
The posting dates are converted to period 01 based on the reconciliation FYV V3. Therefore, use the
converted period 01 as the posting period in any ICMR processes.
Account Mapping
In the delivered CDS views for Accounting area, operational accounts and group accounts are handled as
following:
CDS View Account Mapping
ICA_GENJOURNALENTRIES_2 Only operational accounts are available with field RACCT
Operational accounts are mapped to LRACCT while group ac

ICA_BSEG_ENTRY_VIEW
counts are mapped to RACCT.
For the CDS view ICA_GENJOURNALENTRIES_2, if you want to use group accounts for matching and
reconciliation, you can create a custom CDS view, for example, by copying the pre-delivered CDS view and
joining table SKA1 to populate field BILKT (Group Account Number). To do that, re-map RACCT to LRACCT and
map BILKT to RACCT. In this way, you will have both operational accounts and group accounts.
 Sample Code
define view <your custom view name>

as select from acdoca as a
//...
left outer join ska1 as d on a.rclnt = d.mandt
and a.ktopl = d.ktopl
and a.racct = d.saknr
left outer join t004 as e on a.rclnt = e.mandt
and a.ktopl = e.ktopl
//...
a.ktopl as lktopl,
a.racct as lracct,
a.glaccount_type,
e.kktpl as ktopl,
d.bilkt as racct,
//...
Auto Update Field Values
When you run matching for data such as financial journal entries, the data is copied from the source database
table to ICMR. Values of all the relevant fields are taken as a snapshot at the time of the matching run. Later on,

values of some fields may change in the original documents, for example, an accounting document is cleared
or reversed, hence the clearing status or reversal status change, or users make manual changes to fields that
contain reference numbers or texts. If you want to have their values updated automatically in ICMR, when
defining the relevant data sources, you can make the following settings on the Field Semantics page:
• Select the Update from Original Doc. checkbox for the fields to be updated.
• Select the Key Field checkbox for the fields used for identifying the relevant matching items whose values
are to be updated.
 Note
The value update takes place in the next matching run, not instantly after the value changes in the original
documents. Also, only the matching items with processing status lower than 25 (Pending Confirmation)
can be updated.
For more detailed explanations, see Define Data Sources [page 314].
Real-Time Synchronization of Clearing and Reversal Statuses
For clearing and reversal statuses of accounting documents, real-time update in ICMR is possible. Instead of
setting Key Field and Update from Original Doc. for these fields as above, you can also use the Customizing
activity Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods (or transaction ICAAS) to enable the synchronization.
With that, value changes of the following fields are synchronized from the source documents to ICMR in real
time:
• Clearing status related:

• CLEARING_STATUS (Clearing Status)
• AUGBL (Clearing Document)
• AUGGJ (Clearing Fiscal Year)
• AUGDT (Clearing Date)
• Reversal status related:
• XREVERSED (Is Reversed)
• AWTYP_REV (Reversal Reference Transaction)
• AWORG_REV (Reversal Organization)
• AWREF_REV (Reversal Reference No.)
• XREVERSING (Is reversing another item)
• XTRUEREV (Is true reversal)
If you want to update values for other fields in this way, you can make enhancements on document posting, for
example, by implementing BAdI or Business Transaction Event (BTE). The status synchronization described
above is achieved by implementing the BTE 00001030 and 00001040.
For more information, see Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods [page 331].
1.5.7.2 Reason Code
A reason code explains why certain items are grouped together or if any post-processing activities are required.

1.5.7.2.1 Define
SAP pre-delivers various reason codes, which have names starting with "S". You can define your own reason
codes in Customizing for Maintain Reason Codes under Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation
Reasons and Solutions . Alternatively, use transaction code ICARC.
You can choose to copy an existing reason code or create one from scratch. Follow the procedure below to
create a new reason code:
1. Choose New Entries and enter the reason code ID and short description and, optionally, a long description.
2. Select the No Follow-Ups checkbox if the reason code is for perfectly matched items without any further
actions required.
3. Select the Comment Required checkbox if a comment is mandatory when assigning the reason code to a
matching assignment number.
4. Select the Temporary Resolution checkbox if you want to unassign the assignment in the next matching
run.
5. Select the Rematch in Next Period checkbox if you expect to have the final resolution in the next period.
Any matching assignments with this reason code are unassigned and are subject to a new matching run in
the next period.
6. Specify a Workflow Scenario ID if relevant. Later, when the reason code is assigned, the relevant workflow
instance is triggered. SAP delivers the scenario "WS78500087" for variance adjustment posting approval.
You can choose to use this scenario or your own workflow scenario.
7. By default, the workflow instance is triggered on the leading unit side, unless you select the Trigger on
partner side checkbox.
8. Specify an adjustment class, which is an ABAP class for the system to perform automatic postings. You
can choose from the following two adjustment classes SAP delivers:
• CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST: Applicable to the posting rules defined using the Define Posting
Rules app.
• CL_ICA_FIN_JOURNAL_POST: Applicable to the document templates for adjusting the variances
between accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) of two trading companies. The template
needs to be defined using Customizing for Define G/L Posting Document Templates.
 Note
SAP recommends that you use the first option as the Define Posting Rules app provides more flexibility.
The second option will be disabled in a future release.
9. Select the Automatically trigger follow-ups checkbox if you want to have either a workflow instance or auto-
adjustments triggered instantly after a matching run.
 Note
If you specify both the workflow scenario ID and adjustment class, the adjustment class is called by the
triggered workflow instance, that is, when a user chooses Approve during the workflow process.
10. Specify an output structure, which is an ABAP DDIC structure used as the target output structure for the
adjustments to be posted. If you leave it empty, the standard structure ICADOCM will be used.

 Note
If you have specified the adjustment class CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST in step 8, the output
structure ICA_S_ITEM must be specified here.
11. On the Assigned Methods page, you can assign the reason code to a range of matching methods. In this
way, only the assigned methods can use the reason code.
12. On the Related Links page, you can assign related links to a reason code, so that once the reason code is
assigned to an assignment number, the links are shown for users to navigate to the target. The target URL
can be an absolute URL or a relative URL, or even a Fiori app URL.
1.5.7.2.2 Develop Your Own Adjustment Class
Apart from the pre-delivered adjustment class CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST, you can also develop your
own class that inherits the superclass CL_ICA_AUTO_ADJUSTMENT and redefine the method POST.
The following auxiliary methods are available to support your development:
• GET: To retrieve the data by an assignment number and return in the output structure that you defined for
the reason code.
• Application log processing methods ADD_MESSAGE_TO_LOG, SAVE_APPL_LOG,
SAVE_BAPIRET2_TO_APP_LOG, and DELETE_APPL_LOG: These methods are used to record application
logs to the object FIN_ICA (Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation) and subobject AA (Automatic
Adjustment Posting). These logs can be viewed from the Fiori App Manage Assignments.
• UPDATE_PROCESSING_STATUS: To update the processing status of an assignment.
• UNASSIGN: To unassign an assignment.
• REMATCHING: This method is called when a re-matching is needed.
When developing your own adjustment class, you can take reference to CL_ICA_DC_FIN_DOCUMENT_POST,
which only deals with the variances between AR and AP items.
1.5.7.2.3 Enable Flexible Workflow
To make sure the predelivered workflow scenarios work properly, you need to perform the following checks in
the back-end server:
• In Customizing for Scenario Activation under SAP NetWeaver Application Server Business
Management SAP Business Workflow , check if the workflow scenarios WS78500087, WS78500026, and
WS78500027 exist and the Active checkbox is selected.
• In Customizing for Scenario Definition under SAP NetWeaver SAP Gateway Service Enablement
Content Task Gateway Task Gateway Service , check if the inbox scenarios ICAWS0 and ICAWS1 exist
and contain the following task types:

Inbox Scenario Task Type
ICAWS0 (Intercompany Assignment Approval) TS78500003 (Check Variance Adjustment Posting)
TS78500006 (Confirm Variance Adjustments)
TS78500074 (Post Variance Adjustments)
ICAWS1 (Approve Reconciliation Close Request) TS78500025 (Approve Reconciliation Close Request)
TS78500027 (Approve Reconciliation Close Request)
If not, create them by copying from the system client 000. Additionally, you must go to the Task Definition
for Scenario subpage to adapt the SAP system aliases to your own back-end system for each task type.
 Note
To define a system alias, go to Customizing for Manage SAP System Aliases under SAP NetWeaver
SAP Gateway OData Channel Configuration Connection Settings SAP Gateway to SAP
System . In doing so, specify /IWPGW/BWF as the software version.
• In Customizing for Maintain Task Names and Decision Options under SAP NetWeaver SAP Gateway
Service Enablement Content Workflow Settings , check if the workflow scenarios WS78500087,
WS78500026, and WS78500027 exist and the relevant settings are in place. If not, create it by copying from
the system client 000.
To find the links to the three customizing activities above, you can also run the transaction code ICAIMG to
access Enable Flexible Workflow under Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation Reasons and
Solutions .
1.5.7.2.3.1 Develop Your Own Workflow Scenario
For the predelivered workflow scenario WS78500087, which contains 3 task/step types (Check Variance
Adjustment Posting, Confirm Variance Adjustments, and Post Variance Adjustments), you can change it or
create a new one to contain different or more task types. The procedure below guides you to create a workflow
scenario and make the necessary configuration changes.
Create Workflow Scenario
To create a workflow scenario from scratch, access the transaction code SWDD_SCENARIO (Flexible Workflow:
Scenario Editor) and perform the steps below:
1. Choose Create New Workflow, enter a name in Abbreviation and optionally, a description.
2. On the bottom-left pane Scenario Context, create a container element as following:
1. Enter CL_ICA_ASSIGNMENT_VER in Element field and a name.
2. Select ABAP Class as the object type.

3. In the Properties tab, select the Import and Export checkboxes and save.
 Note
The predelivered ABAP class CL_ICA_ASSIGNMENT_VER is associated with the CDS view
I_INTERCOMPANYASSIGNMENT and therefore deals with the organizational unit Company. It can be
used as a reference if you want to develop a different class that can be assigned here. The class must
have an instance method that can be called to trigger the workflow, such as the SUBMIT method. It also
needs to contain the methods for executing background jobs, such as the CONFIRM and POST
methods.
To associate your ABAP class and CDS view, access Customizing for SAP NetWeaver Application
Server Business Management SAP Object Type Repository . First, create an SAP object type
(SOT) and set it as Business Object in the customizing activity Maintain Object Type and Category.
Here, you can also find the pre-delivered SOT ToBeVerifiedIntcoAssgmt. Then, map you SOT with
your ABAP class in the activity Maintain Object Representation, and create an SAP object node type
(SONT) and map it with the SOT and your ABAP class in the activity Maintain Object Node Type.
3. Under Leading Object part of the Process Data tab, enter CL_ICA_ASSIGNMENT_VER (or your created
ABAP class) as the leading object. Under Workflow Start Events part, select CL (class) as the category,
enter CL_ICA_ASSIGNMENT_VER or your created class in the Object Type field, and select SUBMITTED as
the start event of the object.
4. On the Control tab, enter a name in Step Name field. Note this is the name of a process that contains the
activities/steps to be defined later, not a real workflow step.
1. Under the Callback Classes part, keep the default class in the Definition Data and enter
CL_ICA_ASSIGNMENT_VER_FLEX_RUN in the Runtime Data fields. The latter class is called when a
workflow instance is interrupted or canceled. You can also create your class with reference to the
sample and enter it in the Runtime Data field.
2. Under the Pre-delivered Content part, view the sample process description and step sequence for the
predelivered workflow (indicated by the  icon) in the Manage Workflows app. If necessary, you can
change the description, start conditions, or step sequence by exporting, editing, and importing the
XML file.
5. On the Activities tab, add the activities/tasks that you want to include in the workflow scenario. These
activities/tasks will be available as steps for you to choose in the Manage Workflows app.
The activities/tasks included in predelivered workflow scenario WS78500087 and inbox scenario ICAWS0
are TS78500003 (Check Variance Adjustment Posting), TS78500006 (Confirm Variance Adjustments), and
TS78500074 (Post Variance Adjustments). The first task is user-decision type, meaning an approval or
rejection action is needed from users to proceed with the workflow. The other two are activity-type tasks,
which determine the object method to be called and executed at runtime. You can also add your created
tasks here.
 Note
You can create your own tasks by using the transaction code PFTC_INS (Create Workflow Tasks) and
add these tasks here. Make sure when adding each task, that you bind &CL_ICA_ASSIGNMENT_VER&
or your own leading object (maintained on the Process Data tab) with the generic step variable
&_WI_OBJECT_ID& or the relevant task container element. Refer to the predelivered tasks for
examples.

For a user-decision type task, you can additionally define its work item title with the parameters
available in the class on the Decision tab. The title will be displayed as the item name in approvers'
inbox. Refer to task TS78500003 for an example.
If you have added any activities/tasks different than the three above ones, you will need to update the
inbox scenario as described in the section Maintain Inbox Scenario and Tasks.
6. On the Conditions tab, create any necessary conditions for the workflow to start. The condition can be an
expression comprised of parameters from the workflow container element and an operator, for example,
&ASSIGNMENT.VARIANCE& >= &Tolerance&. The condition will be available as a workflow precondition
when you create a workflow later in the Manage Workflows app, where you can choose the Variance greater
than or equal to tolerance from the condition dropdown list and enter a tolerance value, so that the
workflow can only be triggered when the variance of the relevant assignment is greater than or equal to
your entered tolerance value.
7. Save and activate the workflow scenario you created by choosing Create and Activate Runtime Version ( 
icon). An ID starting with WS will be automatically generated for your scenario.
Activate or Deactivate Workflow Scenario
After creating and activating the workflow scenario, you can find it in the customizing activity Scenario
Activation under SAP NetWeaver Application Server Business Management SAP Business Workflow .
It has the Active checkbox selected.
If necessary, you can deactivate the workflow scenario by unselecting the checkbox. In this way, the scenario
cannot be used in the Manage Workflows app until you activate it again.
Maintain Inbox Scenario and Tasks
If in the step 5 of the workflow scenario creation procedure, you have included the activities/tasks different
than the pre-delivered ones, you also need to add them to the inbox scenario ICAWS0 so that they can be
integrated with the workflow inbox. To do so, access the Customizing activity Scenario Definition under SAP
NetWeaver SAP Gateway Service Enablement Content Task Gateway Task Gateway Service .
In addition, if you have included any new task with the activity type set as User Decision, you need to maintain
its decision options so that the buttons for user actions are available in the workflow inbox items. To do so,
access the Customizing activity Maintain Task Names and Decision Options under SAP NetWeaver SAP
Gateway Service Enablement Content Workflow Settings and perform the following steps:
1. Choose New Entries and enter your workflow scenario ID (starting with WS) and step ID (from transaction
SWDD_SCENARIO). Save your entries in this row.
2. Select the row and open the Decision Keys page.
3. Choose New Entries. Enter numeric decision keys and the decision texts for user actions with POSITIVE
and NEGATIVE natures respectively. For example, enter Approve and Reject as the decision texts. These
texts will be shown as the button names in approvers' workflow inbox.
4. If a user's comment is required if a certain decision/action is taken, you can select the checkbox Comment
Mandatory for this decision key. It is usually selected for the decisions with NEGATIVE nature.

Assign Your Workflow Scenario to Reason Code
Now that you have created your own workflow scenario, you can assign it to the relevant reason codes, so that
it can be used later in intercompany document matching process. To do that, run transaction code ICARC
(Maintain Reason Codes), find the relevant reason codes, enter your scenario ID (WS<8-digit number>) in the
Workflow Scenario ID field, make any other necessary changes, and save.
Create App Tile
As the app tile Manage Workflows - Intercompany Variance Adjustment is dedicated for the predelivered
workflow scenario WS78500087, if you have developed your own workflow scenario as described above, you
need to create an app tile in SAP Fiori launchpad.
 Note
As a prerequisite for creating and configuring your own tiles, you must have created your customized
technical catalog. For more information, see Creating and Configuring Catalogs.
To create an app tile that can deal with you own workflow scenario, log on the SAP Fiori launchpad designer as
an administrator and perform the following steps:
1. Open the SAP standard technical catalog SAP_TC_FIN_ICA_COMMON.

2. Go to Tiles tab, select the Manage Workflows row and choose Create Reference. In the catalog list that
shows up, select your customized catalog so that the app tile is copied there.
3. Go to Target Mappings tab, select the Manage Workflows row and choose Create Reference. In the catalog
list that shows up, select your customized catalog so that the target mapping is copied there.
4. Open your customized catalog, on the Tiles tab, select the Manage Workflows row and choose Configure.
5. On the tile configuration screen, change WS78500087 in the Parameters field to your own workflow
scenario ID. Make other necessary changes such as app title, subtitle, or icon so that the app tile can be
easily differentiated with the standard Manage Workflows app tile.
6. Save your changes. Now, your new app tile is displayed on your SAP Fiori launchpad and you can create
your workflows based on your developed workflow scenario. For the detailed procedure for creating
workflows, see Workflow for Intercompany Variance Adjustments [page 265].
Related Information
Scenario Editor
Creating or Deleting Tiles or Target Mappings

1.5.7.3 Matching
To run document matching, apart from setting up data source and matching methods, you may make some
optional settings as described in this section to leverage better the features the matching engine offers.
1.5.7.3.1 Define Custom Filters

To filter assignments in the Manage Assignments app, SAP delivers the following standard filters:
• Show All
• Show Assigned but Not Matched
• Show Created in Last 30 Days
• Show Obsolete Assignments
You can also define your own filters to show a list of matching assignments that are of most interest to you. To
do that, access Customizing for Define Filters for Assignment List under Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation Matching Methods . Alternatively, use transaction code ICAFC.
Follow the procedure below to create a new filter for the assignment list:
1. Select a matching method ID for which you want to define the filters.
2. Choose New Entries and enter a filter ID and short description.
3. Select the filter you just created and double-click the Definition node.
4. Choose New Entries and enter a number such as 10 or 20 in the Row ID column.
5. Choose a dimension field from the drop-down list, and when necessary, combine the Attribute Field for
each dimension field to define the filters as following:
• DIFFERENCE: Amount difference. When choosing this dimension, you must specify an amount field in
Attribute Field, a Low Value, and optionally, a High Value. For example, you can enter "TSL", which
stands for the amount in transaction currency, in Attribute Field, "10" in the Low Value column, and
"1000" in High Value. When filtering, the system sums the TSL amounts for each assignment and
shows only the assignments that have the aggregated value between 10 and 1000. The amounts are
usually counterbalanced because of the positive and negative signs indicating debits or credits, hence
the dimension name "DIFFERENCE". In addition, make sure the amount field (such as "TSL") you
specified in Attribute Field for "DIFFERENCE" exists in the data source CDS views that are assigned to
the matching method.
• PSTAT: Processing status
• RCODE: Reason code
• RULE_ID: Matching rule
• CREATE_DATE: Assignment creation date. You choose this dimension to filter by the creation date of
assignments. It has three attributes: "FROM_LAST_X_DAYS", "FROM_LAST_X_WEEKS", and
"FROM_LAST_X_MONTHS". Depending on which attribute you choose and the number you enter in the
Low Value column, you can filter the assignments that were created in the last n days, weeks, or
months. Note: 1 week = 7 days and 1 month = 30 days.
• COMM_DUE_DATE: Communicated due date. You choose this dimension and attribute field
"IS_DUE_TODAY" or "IS_NOT_DUE_TODAY" to filter the assignments that are due or not due today.
Low Value or High Value is not needed for this dimension.

• CLEARING_STATUS: Specify the attribute HAS_OPEN_ITEMS to filter the assignments that contain at
least one assigned item with the clearing status Open. Low Value or High Value is not needed for this
dimension.
• REVERSAL_STATUS: Specify the attribute PARTIALLY_REVERSED to filter the assignments that have
both reversed and un-reversed items. Low Value or High Value is not needed for this dimension.
6. You can continue adding more filter rows. Multiple filter rows for different dimension fields have an AND
logic between each other, while the filter rows for the same dimension field have an OR logic.
Related Information
1.5.7.3.2 Define and Assign Email Templates
To use your own email template when communicating within the Manage Assignments app, you need to first
define the template and then assign it to the relevant matching methods.
Define Email Templates

SAP delivers the standard email template ICA_INTERCOMPANY (Intercompany Document Matching) for
communications about intercompany data discrepancies. The email template is assigned to the predefined
matching methods, such as SF101, SF102, SF104, and SGR01.
You can also create your own email templates as standard development objects by using the transaction SE80
in the back-end system.
Assign Email Templates to Matching Methods

The defined email templates need to be assigned to the relevant matching methods so that they are available
when working with the matching method in the Manage Assignments app. To do that, access Customizing for
Assign Email Templates to Matching Methods under Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation Matching
Methods . Alternatively, use transaction code ICAEA.
Follow the procedure below to assign email templates:

2. Select a matching method ID and an existing email template.
3. Select the Enabled checkbox to activate the assignment.
Related Information

1.5.7.3.3 Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods
Use
You can make additional settings for the relevant matching methods. As part of customizing, these settings are
not included in the Define Matching Methods app. The available settings are:
• Enable synchronization of clearing status: If selected, the matching methods have the journal entry
clearing status synchronized from the source system in real time.
• Enable synchronization of reversal status: If selected, the matching methods have the journal entry
reversal status synchronized from the source system in real time.
After a matching run, if a financial journal entry is cleared or reversed in the source system, you may want
to have the status changes synchronized to the matching process, for example, to the Manage
Assignments app. You need to enable the status synchronization explicitly for the relevant matching
methods.
In the synchronization, values of the reversal and clearing related fields, such as CLEARING_STATUS
(Clearing Status), AUGBL (Clearing Document), and XREVERSED (Is Reversed), are updated. For more
information, see Auto Update Field Values [page 321].
 Note
The procedure is only relevant for matching methods that are assigned with a data source of
accounting model, for example, the SF_JOURNAL_ENTRIES_01 and SF_AR_AP_ENTRY_VIEW data
sources.
• Enable machine learning: Select a matching method for machine learning training and inference. Later,
when using this method to run matching, data is matched based on the patterns identified by machine
learning as well as your defined matching rules.
 Note
To enable machine learning, the underlying data source must have RCOMP (Company) and RASSC
(Company ID of Trading Partner) as the leading unit and partner unit fields and, ideally, the CDS view
assigned to the data source has a structure similar to ICA_BSEG_ENTRY_VIEW. For more information,
see Intelligent Intercompany Reconciliation [page 295].
Procedure
To make the settings, go to Customizing for Define Additional Settings for Matching Methods under
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation Matching Methods . Alternatively, use transaction code
ICAAS. Then take the following steps:

2. Select a matching method.
3. Choose whether you want to enable clearing and reversal status synchronization and machine learning for
this matching method.

1.5.7.3.4 Check or Change Data Source of Matching
Method
Each matching method must be assigned with a data source in the Define Matching Methods app. Once
assigned, the data source cannot be changed in the app. However, you can change the data source assignment
in Customizing for Switch Data Source of Matching Method under Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation
Matching Methods or in transaction ICASDS.
In this Customizing activity, you can do the following:
• Check consistency of the data source assigned to a matching method.

• Change the assigned data source to a different one.
In either operation, the system checks if the assigned data source contains the following fields:
• All the method-level filter fields

• All fields used in matching expressions of the method
• All the amount and currency fields used in tolerance settings of the associated reconciliation case
• All the reconciliation case-level filter fields.
In addition, when you try to change the assigned data source to a different one, the system checks if the two
data sources have the same leading unit and partner unit.
For more information, see the Customizing documentation of Switch Data Source of Matching Method in your
system.
1.5.7.4 Automatic Document Posting
With posting rules defined, documents, such as variance adjustment documents, can be posted automatically.
1.5.7.4.1 Posting Scenario
A posting scenario represents a business context where an intercompany matching and reconciliation process
can trigger automatic postings, such as for variance adjustments or elimination postings. It determines header
fields, control options, item fields, and item groups that are available for defining posting rules.
SAP delivers the following automatic posting scenarios:
• SA001 (Adjustment Postings for Accounting)

• SC001 (Elimination Postings for Group Reporting)

1.5.7.4.1.1 Define Your Own Posting Scenarios
Apart from the predelivered automatic posting scenarios, you can also define your own scenarios. To do so,
access Customizing for Define Automatic Posting Scenarios or use transaction code ICAPS.
For more information, see Customizing documentation for Define Automatic Posting Scenarios under
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation Automatic Document Posting .
The defined scenarios can then be selected in the Define Posting Rules app, where rules are defined for
generating documents automatically.
Related Information
Define Posting Rules [page 333]
1.5.7.4.2 Posting Rule
A posting rule is about how automatic postings are generated for a specific scenario, such as how variance
adjustments or interunit elimination postings are generated. The available header, item-level fields, and control
fields for defining posting rules are determined by your selected scenario.
1.5.7.4.2.1 Define Posting Rules
With this app you can define rules for automatic postings that are triggered from processes of intercompany
matching and reconciliation (ICMR), such as variance adjustments for accounting documents and elimination
postings for Group Reporting.
Key Features
• View, filter, or download the list of existing posting rules.

• Create rules based on the pre-delivered posting scenarios.
• Edit rules by changing values for header fields, control options, and item fields of the to-be-posted
documents.
• Delete any existing posting rules.

Prerequisite
To have write access to the app, you must have a business role that contains the ICA - Intercompany
Configuration (SAP_FIN_BC_ICA_CONFIG) business catalog.
Create Posting Rule
You can define a posting rule by either copying an existing rule or creating one from scratch. Follow the
procedure below to create a new posting rule:
1. Choose Create.
2. In the dialog box that appears, based on your business needs, select one of the following pre-delivered
automatic posting scenarios or a scenario you defined in Define Your Own Posting Scenarios [page 333]:
• SA001 (Adjustment Postings for Accounting)
• SC001 (Elimination Postings for Group Reporting)
Scenario represents a business context where an intercompany matching and reconciliation process can
trigger automatic postings. It determines document header fields, control options, and document item
fields that are available for defining posting rules.
3. The detail input page is divided into 4 sections: General Information, Document Header, Control Options,
and Document Items. In General Information, specify a rule name and a meaningful description.
4. In the Document Header section, provide inputs for the header fields of the documents to be generated.
These fields contain the information that applies to the entire document, such as the document type and
header text.
 Note
Inputs for header fields are optional by default, unless an additional value check is implemented in back
end, for example, for Document Type field.
5. In the Control Options section, make the additional settings that apply business logic to the whole
document, such as whether to reverse the document in the next period and which side the document is to
be posted, leading unit or partner unit.
6. In the Document Items section, specify the logic for generating document line items. Each collection of
logic is called Item Group indicated with a four-digit number. For each item group, you can set the logic
using the following 3 functions:
• Filter By: Selects the data entries using filters. Only the data entries meet the filter conditions are
relevant for the item group processing.
• Loop Option: Defines how the relevant data are accessed for further processing, line by line (loop
option "For Each Item"), aggregated ("Group By"), or only acting on the first data entry ("Pick First
Item").
• Set Field Value: Sets values for your selected fields in the documents to be generated.
To set the field values, you can use various field functions, such as REVERSE (Returns opposite value),
FIX_VALUE (Returns a fixed value), and COPY_FROM (Copies value of a source field). If you use multiple
functions for the same field, the functions are applied sequentially. For the complete list of field
functions, see Functions for Setting Field Values [page 336].
 Note
Whether all 3 functions available for each item group depends on the posting scenario you selected.

7. Save the rule.
Transport Rules
Posting rules are configured in a customizing client. These customizing changes are recorded and transported
to the production client via customizing requests. In the production client, users only have read access to the
configured rules.
All changes to rules can be transported in this way, including rule creation, change, and deletion.
 Note
To enable the transport as described above, Automatic recording of changes must be selected as the option
for Changes and Transports for Client-Specific Objects for your customizing client.
Apply Rules at Runtime

To apply posting rules in runtime applications, additional settings may be required, which vary for each
scenario:
• For SA001 (Adjustment Postings for Accounting) scenario, you assign the posting rules to matching
methods and reason codes by using Customizing for Assign Posting Rules under Intercompany Matching
and Reconciliation Variance Adjustment or by accessing transaction ICAAPT. In this way, when
accounting documents are matched with the relevant reason codes, variance adjustment postings can be
generated automatically. For more information, see Automatic Variance Adjustment [page 260].
• For SC001 (Elimination Postings for Group Reporting) scenario, you assign the posting rules to elimination
methods by using Customizing for Define Elimination Methods under Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation Reconciliation Close or by accessing transaction ICAEM. In this way, when the
elimination task is initiated from Consolidation Monitor, elimination postings can be generated
automatically. For more information, see Interunit Elimination with ICMR Posting Rules [page 390].
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 Note

1.5.7.4.2.1.1 Functions for Setting Field Values
When defining posting rules, you can set values for document line item fields by using the following field
functions:

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Apart from the predelivered functions above, you can also define your own field functions. You can do so in
Customizing for Define Field Functions (or transaction code ICAFF). For more information, see Customizing for
Define Field Functions under Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation Automatic Document Posting .
1.5.7.5 Reconciliation
To better run reconciliation reports or manage reconciliation close status, apart from setting up reconciliation
cases, you may need to make some additional settings as described in this section.
1.5.7.5.1 Matrix Reconciliation
Matrix reconciliation refers to reconciliation based on two organizational dimensions. Usually, one is a legal
entity dimension, such as company, and the other is an additional dimension, such as profit center or segment.
The following example shows how to set up matrix reconciliation of Company and Profit Center dimensions,
starting from the data source creation.
Create Data Source

Access the transaction ICADS to define a data source that has the following organizational unit fields:
• Leading Unit Field: RCOMP (Company)

• Leading Unit Superordinate Field: PRCTR (Profit Center)
• Partner Unit Field: RASSC (Company ID of Trading Partner)
• Partner Unit Superordinate Field: PPRCTR (Partner Profit Center)
• Unit Entity CDS View: ICA_COMPANY_PROFITCENTER
For information about other data source settings, see Define Data Sources [page 314].
Create Matching Method

Access the Define Matching Methods app to define a matching method that's assigned with the matrix
reconciliation data source as created above.
Create Reconciliation Case

Access the Define Reconciliation Cases app to define the reconciliation case that supports matrix reconciliation
as follows:
1. Assign the matching method you created above.

2. Optionally, specify a profit center hierarchy of your interest in Superordinate Leading Unit Hierarchy, and a
company hierarchy in Leading Unit Hierarchy. This step is required if you want to achieve hierarchy view
later in Reconciliation Status Overview and Reconciliation Balances.
View Reconciliation Reports

Now, with the matrix reconciliation set up properly, you can view reconciliation reports with both dimensions
combined as Profit Center/Company and Partner Profit Center/Partner Company.

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In Reconciliation Status Overview, you can also switch to profit center or company hierarchy view, so that
the organizational units are structured in a hierarchical way, as maintained in Manage Global Hierarchies.
1.5.7.5.2 Activate Reconciliation Close Process
You can set up and activate reconciliation close process for the reconciliation cases that are relevant for the
following processes:
• Reconciliation close status management

• Elimination method definition and elimination postings
To do that, access the Customizing for Activate Reconciliation Close Process under Intercompany Matching
and Reconciliation Reconciliation Close . Alternatively, run transaction ICAARC. Follow the procedure below:
1. Choose New Entries and select a reconciliation case.

2. In the Close Prerequisite column, select one of the following options:
• No Prerequisite: The reconciliation status can be set to Closed regardless of the matching results of
document items included in the reconciliation case.
• All Items Are Assigned: The reconciliation status can only be set to Closed when all the included
document items achieve at least 20 (Assigned) status.
• All Items Are Matched: The reconciliation status can only be set to Closed when all the included
document items achieve the final status 30 (Matched).
3. In the Workflow Option column, select one of the following options:
• No Workflow: No approval workflow is required to change the reconciliation status.
• Only When Difference Exceeds Tolerance: When the difference of reference GC amounts between two
sides exceeds the tolerance set for the leading display group of the reconciliation case, an approval
workflow is required to close the reconciliation.
• Only When Difference Exists: When two sides have amount differences, an approval workflow is
required to close the reconciliation.
• Always: An approval workflow is always required to close the reconciliation.
4. For any reconciliation cases you set as workflow conditionally or always required, specify a workflow
scenario in the Workflow Scenario ID column.
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SAP delivers workflow scenarios WS78500026 (Approve Reconciliation Close Request for Accounting)
and WS78500027 (Approve Reconciliation Close Request for Consolidation) for your reference.
5. For each reconciliation case, set the reference group currency (GC) amount, the amount field mainly
used for calculating reconciliation differences between trading units in reconciliation close process. You
can select either KSL (Amount in Group Currency) field or a converted amount measure you created for the
reconciliation case.
Additionally, if the reconciliation case is relevant for elimination posting, that is, it will be assigned to an
elimination method in Define Elimination Methods, the Reference GC Amount field is also used as a basis in
calculations for elimination postings, such as for calculating currency translation differences. In this case,

only converted amount measures that translate amounts from local or transaction amounts can be
selected here.
6. For any reconciliation cases that you want to download reconciliation statement in PDF form from the
Manage Reconciliation Close app, specify the PDF form object name. If you leave it empty, the standard
PDF form ICA_RECON_PAIR_CLOSE (PDF Form for Unit Pair Reconciliation Statement) will be used.
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You can also use your own PDF form object that is defined with the transaction SFP (Form Builder), for
example, you may customize the form template layout or content.
7. To enable the reconciliation close process you set up above, select the Active checkbox for the relevant
reconciliation cases.
These reconciliation cases are then available in Manage Reconciliation Close and Define Elimination Methods for
follow-on settings or processes.
1.5.7.6 Intercompany Teams and Responsibilities
With the Manage Teams and Responsibilities - Intercompany app, you can define teams and team member
functions so that the agents responsible in intercompany workflows can be determined.
Prerequisites
Make sure that the relevant system users (SU01 users) have been converted into business users (business
partners). For step-by-step instructions, see Creating an Employee, Assigning a User to an Employee, Defining
Email Address of an Employee, and Business Partner Synchronization sections under chapter Creating
Approvers of SAP S/4HANA 2021 Administration Guide. For more information, see SAP Note 2570961 .
You can create teams and assign functions that are involved in the following two ICMR processes.
Variance Adjustment
Variance adjustment is triggered from the Manage Assignments app when a user processes a matching
assignment with a reason code that has an adjustment class. If the reason code is also assigned with an
adjustment approval workflow, team members with approver role are involved.
Follow the procedure below to create a team that approves variance adjustments:
1. Specify the team ID, name, and description.

2. Select the team type ICAMT (ICA Assignment Management) under team category ICAM.
3. Under Responsibility Definitions, assign the relevant companies and matching methods the team is
authorized to process.
4. Assign at least one team owner.
5. Assign one or more of the following functions/roles to team members according to their job
responsibilities:
• ICAM_SV (Check Variance Adjustment Posting): For the members who have the right to approve
variance adjustments. These members receive the approval tasks in the Verify Intercompany Variance
Adjustment - Inbox app.

• ICAM_SP (Confirm Approval of Variance Adjustment): For the members who have the right to supervise
the adjustment posting approval. These members receive the approval tasks in the Verify
Intercompany Variance Adjustment - Inbox app. This function is only relevant for multi-level approval
workflows.
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The ICAM_COMM (Intercompany Communication) function is not directly related to variance adjustment
workflows. You can assign this function to those who are default recipients of the notifications or emails
that are sent using Communicate Send Notification/Send Email in the Manage Assignments app.
6. Set the team status to Enabled and save the team.
Reconciliation Close
Reconciliation close is initiated from the Manage Reconciliation Close app when a user chooses to close period
reconciliation of a trading unit pair. If the relevant reconciliation case is set as requiring a reconciliation close
approval workflow in Activate Reconciliation Close Process, team members with approver role are involved.
Follow the procedure below to create a team that approves reconciliation close requests:
1. Specify the team ID, name, and description.

2. Select the team type ICAMT_RCA (Reconciliation Close Request for Accounting) or ICAMT_RCC
(Reconciliation Close Request for Consolidation) under team category ICAM.
3. Under Responsibility Definitions, assign the relevant reconciliation cases, companies, and trading partner
companies (or consolidation units and partner units depending on which team type you choose in step 2)
the team is authorized to process.
4. Assign at least one team owner.
5. Assign one or more of the following functions/roles to team members according to their job
responsibilities:
• ICAM_RCA (Approve Reconciliation Close Request): For the members who have the right to approve
reconciliation close. These members receive the approval tasks in the Approve Reconciliation Close
Requests - Inbox app.
• ICAM_RCC (Confirm Approval of Reconciliation Close Request): For the members who have the right to
supervise the reconciliation close approval. These members receive the approval tasks in the Approve
Reconciliation Close Requests - Inbox app. This function is only relevant for multi-level approval
workflows.
6. Set the team status to Enabled and save the team.
Related Information
Manage Teams and Responsibilities

Intercompany Teams and Responsibilities [page 372]
Manage Reconciliation Close [page 289]

1.5.7.7 Authorization
ICMR provides fine-grained access control for data on both aggregation and line item levels.
One of the most common questions is how to control the access to partners’ data. To run data matching and
reconciliation, one must be permitted to read partners’ data. On the other hand, access to partners’ data needs
to be restricted to prevent improper use.
You can define authorizations based on a combination of reconciliation case, display group, and leading unit.
For example, if a user has access to reconciliation case SF001, display group AR to AP, and the leading unit
company A, then the user can read AP (Accounts Payable) data of all the trading partners of company A.
However, whether the user can read the line item details or only the aggregated amounts can be controlled. For
more information about how to set permissions, see Authorization Objects [page 374].
1.5.7.7.1 Authorization Objects
In Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation, the following authorization objects are essential for setting up
user access to the relevant data:
• F_ICA_MM (Matching Method): Determines whether a user can create, change, display, delete or transport
a matching method or execute matching run (auto-match) based on the method.
• F_ICA_RCON (Reconciliation Case): Determines whether a user can create, change, display, delete, or
transport a reconciliation case.
• F_ICA_MJ (Matching Journal): Determines whether a user can display, assign, unassign, or delete
matching items, process assignments (including changing reason codes), or trigger in-app
communication. It restricts access to the data on line item level.
• F_ICA_RR (Reconciliation Report): Determines whether a user can view reconciliation reports or act on
reconciliation close based on a reconciliation case. It restricts access to the data on aggregation level.
 Example
You want to grant read access to aggregated data of AR (Accounts Receivable) of company C1000 and AP
(Accounts Payable) of all its trading companies in apps such as Reconciliation Status Overview and
Reconciliation Balances. You set the permissions as follows:
• With the authorization object F_ICA_RR, specify values for the authorization fields:
• FICA_RCON: The relevant reconciliation case
• FICA_DG: The relevant display group of the reconciliation case, such as 1000 (AR to AP)
• ACTVT: 03 (Display)
• With the authorization object F_ICA_U2, specify C1000 for the authorization field RCOMP (Company).
If you also want to grant access to line-item level of data, for example in the apps Manage Assignments and
Display Matching Items, you additionally set permissions with the authorization object F_ICA_MJ. Specify
the values for its contained authorization fields:
• FICA_MID: The corresponding matching method

• ACTVT: 03 (Display)

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Activity 02 (Change) authorizes users to create manual assignments for matching items or
unassign them in Manage Assignments.
Authorization on Leading Unit

You can also use the following authorization objects to further restrict access to the transaction data of various
leading units:
• F_ICA_U1: Company Code

• F_ICA_U2: Company
• F_ICA_U3: Cost Center
• F_ICA_U4: Profit Center
• F_ICA_U5: Segment
• F_ICA_U6: Consolidation Unit
• F_ICA_U7: Profit Center and Controlling Area
• F_ICA_U8: Profit Center and Company
• F_ICA_U9: Segment and Company
• F_ICA_U10: Profit Center and Consolidation Unit
• F_ICA_U11: Segment and Consolidation Unit
To use the authorization objects above for leading units, you need to additionally assign them to the respective
data source.
 Example
F_ICA_U2 (Company) is assigned to a data source as the leading unit. If you grant a user the access to
certain companies by using the authorization object F_ICA_U2, when accessing the Fiori apps such as
Manage Assignments, Reconciliation Status Overview, Reconciliation Balances, and Display Matching Items,
the user can only view or process the data which have those companies as leading units.
Related Information
Business Role [page 225]

1.5.7.7.2 Group Reporting-Specific Authorization

This topic describes the authorization specific to Group Reporting in ICMR.
Authorization for Consolidation Units

Consolidation unit is a dimension used frequently for reconciling data in Group Reporting. As described in
Authorization on Leading Unit [page 375], Consolidation Unit as an authorization field exists in the following

authorization objects. Depending on your reconciliation dimension, you need to set up the authorization and
data source as follows:
Authorization Object of Unit

Reconciliation Dimension Authorization Object Leading Unit in Data Source in Data Source
Consolidation Unit F_ICA_U6 (Matching and Consolidation Unit F_ICA_U6

Reconciliation Unit:
Consolidation Unit)
Consolidation Unit and Profit F_ICA_U10 (Matching and Consolidation Unit and Profit F_ICA_U10
Center Reconciliation Unit: Profit Center, with one set as the
Center & Consolidation Unit) superordinate field of the
other.
Consolidation Unit and Seg F_ICA_U11 (Matching and Consolidation Unit and F_ICA_U11
ment Reconciliation Unit: Segment Segment for Segmental
& Consolidation Unit) Reporting, with one set as the
superordinate field of the
other.
Authorization for Consolidation Versions

The authorization object E_CS_RPTNG (Reporting using Report Writer/Painter and Drilldown Reports) contains
the following authorization fields:
• DIMEN (Consolidation Dimension)

• CONGR (Consolidation Group)
• BUNIT (Consolidation Unit)
• RVERS (Consolidation Version)
In ICMR, the authorization object is only used for restricting access to consolidation versions (RVERS). The
restrictions maintained for fields DIMEN, CONGR, and BUNIT of this authorization object are ignored. This is
because the authorization object is designed to control whether users can see the data of specific units and
groups, while ICMR requires control over the data of both leading units and their trading partners.
 Note
Always restrict access to consolidation units by using the authorization objects listed in the table of the
section Authorization for Consolidation Units.
1.5.8 Data Management in Intercompany Matching and

Reconciliation
In this section, you can find the functions available for managing your data.
Related Information

Data Management in SAP S/4HANA
1.5.8.1 Archiving Matching Items Using ICA_JOURNA
You can use archiving object ICA_JOURNA to archive intercompany matching items.
Tables
ICA_JOURNA archives data from several tables. To check which tables these are, call up transaction SARA,
enter the archiving object, and choose Database Tables. You can display the relevant tables in the lower part of
the screen.
Programs
To find out which programs this archiving object offers, call up transaction AOBJ and double-click on your
archiving object.
ILM-Related Information for the Archiving Object
You can use this archiving object with the ICA_JOURNA ILM object as part of SAP Information Lifecycle
Management. In transaction IRMPOL, you can create policies for residence or retention rules, depending on the
available policy category. Here you can also see the available time references and which condition fields exist,
and decide which of them shall be used in which order to define your rule structure.
The following condition fields are available:
• Matching Document Number (DOCNR)

• Period/Year (FISCYEARPER)
• Controlling Area (KOKRS)
• Matching Method ID (METHOD_ID)
• Posting Period (POPER)
• Profit Center (PRCTR)
• Company Code (RBUKRS)
• Consolidation Unit (RBUNIT)
• Business Area (RBUSA)
• Cost Center (RCNTR)
• Company (RCOMP)
• Functional Area (RFAREA)
• Consolidation COA (RITCLG)
• Ledger (RLDNR)
• Consolidation Version (RVERS)
• Fiscal Year (RYEAR)
• Segment (SEGMENT)

The following time references are available:
• Creation Date of Matching Document (CREATION_DATE)
In the transaction IRMPOL (ILM Policies), you can create policies for residence or retention rules. For ILM object
ICA_JOURNA, you can select one or more of the condition fields and put them into a specific order. Then you
can create rules on the basis of these fields.
 Example
You define an ILM policy for residence rules for ILM object ICA_JOURNA. You select Period/Year
(FISCYEARPER), Matching Method ID (METHOD_ID), and Company (RCOMP) as condition fields. In the
rule, you define that the minimum residence period for matching documents is 3 Years. As time reference,
you select Created On, which is the creation date of matching document. As time offset, you select End of
Month. This means that at the earliest, matching items that meet your specified criteria can be archived at
the end of the month three years after their creation.
For more information, see SAP Information Lifecycle Management.
Defining Write Variants
When you schedule the archiving run, you must enter an existing variant or create a new one. You can do so in
transaction SARA.
A write variant contains the parameters for the matching items that you want to archive.
SAP delivers the following parameters:
• Matching Document Number

• Period/Year
• Controlling Area
• Matching Method ID
• Posting Period
• Profit Center
• Company Code
• Business Area
• Cost Center
• Company
• Functional Area
• Ledger
• Consolidation Version
• Fiscal Year
• Segment
 Note
To generate the archive files that can be used by the delete program (the Delete action), the variant must
be created with the processing option Production Mode instead of the default option Test Mode.

Reloading Matching Items Archived with ICA_JOURNA
ICA_JOURNA_REL is the reload program that reloads the data of a specific archiving session back into the
relevant database tables. You must take care that the data of the archiving session has been deleted from the
database tables prior to reloading so there are no duplicate records.
Displaying Matching Items Archived with ICA_JOURNA
You can use the read program ICA_JOURNA_READ_AR_SEQUENTIAL to display archived and deleted matching
items as follows:
1. On the Archive Administration: Initial Screen (transaction SARA), enter the name of the archiving object
FINCS_DOC in the Archiving Object field.
2. Choose Read.
The Archive Administration: Run Read Program screen appears. The Background/Dialog field is preset with
"Dialog". Select the read program, and choose Execute.
3. Specify the selection criteria such as Matching Method to search for archived matching items and choose
Execute.
4. The Archive Administration: Select Files for Read Program dialog box appears. Select the archive files that
you want to read or analyze and then confirm your selection by choosing Continue.
5. The system outputs a summarized list of the matching items corresponding to the selection criteria.
Related Information
Executing Data Archiving
1.5.8.2 Destroying Matching Items Using

ICA_JOURNA_DES
You can use the data destruction object ICA_JOURNA_DES for destroying intercompany matching items.
Prerequisites
You can use this destruction object with ILM object ICA_JOURNA_DES as part of SAP Information Lifecycle
Management. The following prerequisites need to be fulfilled before a matching item can be destroyed:
• The ILM object has been assigned to an existing or new ILM audit area.
• An ILM policy and the required retention rules for the ILM object have been defined.
• One or more policies with policy status Live are available for the ILM object.

For more information, see:
• Processing Audit Areas

• Editing ILM Policies
• Editing Retention Rules
ILM-Based Information for the Data Destruction Object
In the ILM Policies app, you can create policies for retention rules. For the ILM object ICA_JOURNA_DES, you
can select several of the following condition fields and put them into a specific order. These fields define your
rule structure:
• Available Time References

• Creation Date of Matching Document (CREATION_DATE)
• Available Condition Fields
• Matching Document Number (DOCNR)
• Period/Year (FISCYEARPER)
• Controlling Area (KOKRS)
• Matching Method ID (METHOD_ID)
• Posting Period (POPER)
• Profit Center (PRCTR)
• Company Code (RBUKRS)
• Consolidation Unit (RBUNIT)
• Business Area (RBUSA)
• Cost Center (RCNTR)
• Company (RCOMP)
• Functional Area (RFAREA)
• Consolidation COA (RITCLG)
• Ledger (RLDNR)
• Consolidation Version (RVERS)
• Fiscal Year (RYEAR)
• Segment (SEGMENT)
Once you have selected the fields, you can create rules on the basis of these fields. Later in the ILM Data
Destruction app, you can schedule destruction runs for the expired archive files.
 Example
You define an ILM policy for retention rules for ILM object ICA_JOURNA_DES. You select Period/Year
(FISCYEARPER), Matching Method ID (METHOD_ID), and Company (RCOMP) as condition fields. In the
rule, you define that the Min. Retention Period and Max. Retention Period for matching items are 0 Days. As
time reference, you select Created On, which is the creation date of matching document. As time offset, you
select End of Month. This means that the matching items that meet your specified criteria can be destroyed
immediately after their creation date.

Related Information
Data Destruction with ILM-Enabled Archiving Object
1.6 Consolidation Process
Following the data preparation phase, the financial data is ready for consolidation. In the consolidation phase,
you perform the following tasks to process data for group reporting purposes:
• Automatic interunit eliminations using the reclassification function

• Manual eliminations
• Manual posting for changes in group shares
• Integration of transaction data into consolidation groups
The Consolidation Monitor [page 381] app is the entry point for performing each of the above tasks.
1.6.1 Consolidation Monitor
After collecting and preparing the data, you consolidate the financial data by performing tasks in the
consolidation monitor.
The procedure for running tasks in the consolidation monitor are essentially the same as for the data monitor.
For more information, see Features in Data Monitor [page 145]. The main difference is that in the consolidation
monitor, only the consolidation groups are displayed.
 Note
We recommend that all data monitor tasks are blocked before you run and block a task in the update run in
the consolidation monitor. For the purposes of having results before closing, you can complete a pre-run so
that eliminated data is made available. However, the data can continue to be changed until the tasks in the
data monitor are blocked.
The tasks of the consolidation monitor are predefined and ready to use. The system manages the status of the
tasks and thus ensures a logical sequence and consistent data. You must run all tasks for each consolidation
group or run one task for all consolidation groups. For manual eliminations (positing level 20 and 30), you can
run the task only for one group. The following table displays the tasks in the consolidation monitor:
Specific Document
Task ID Description Assigned Method Method Description Types
2011 Interunit Elimination of S2010 IC Elimination Sales 2E

Sales

Specific Document
Task ID Description Assigned Method Method Description Types
2021 Interunit Elimination of S2020 IC Elimination Other 2F

Other Income/ P&L
Expense
2031 Dividends Elimination S2030 Dividends elimination 2H
2041 Interunit Elimination of S2040 IC Elimination Balance 2G

Balance Sheet Sheet
2050 Manual Eliminations - 21,22

(PL20)
2060 Preparation Consolida - 2Z

tion Group Change
2140 Enter Group Shares - 39

(PL30)
2100 Investments/Equity S2100 Investments/Equity 3A

Elimination Elimination
2150 Manual Eliminations - 32, 31

(PL30)
2180 Total Divestiture S2180 Total Divestiture 3Z
2900 Integration of Transac - -

tion Data into Consoli
dated Group
2980 Validation of Consoli - -

dated Data
 Note
Depending on your initial release and configuration, not all tasks in the table are displayed. If you have
selected consolidation of investments, task 2140 Enter Group Shares and task 2100 Investments/Equity
Elimination are not displayed. Instead task 2141 Calculate Group Shares and task 2101 Consolidation of
Investments are displayed.
For more information on document types, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
For more information on the tasks in the consolidation monitor, see Reclassification Tasks in the Consolidation
Monitor [page 383] or Additional Tasks in the Consolidation Monitor [page 404].
 Note
There are a number of report apps available for cross checking data after performing some tasks such as
automatic or manual eliminations. For more information, see Analytics for Group Reporting [page 507].
 Note
If the new group reporting logic is activated, no hierarchies for consolidation groups are displayed; instead,
such consolidation groups contain a flat list of consolidation units. You maintain the structure of
consolidation groups in the Manage Group Structure apps.

Features
Run All Consolidation Groups

The consolidation monitor displays the consolidation groups and tasks in a similar way to the data monitor.
Since the tasks are dependent on the consolidation group, consolidation units are not visible.
Tasks can be run for consolidation groups individually or for all groups at once. You can run tasks that come
under the following task categories for all consolidation groups at once:
• Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes

• Reclassification
• Validation Consolidated Values
To do so, go to the context menu, choose More Tasks Execute All ConsGrps and choose the mode
you want to run the tasks in.
 Note
If you are using the old reporting logic, consolidation groups are represented in a hierarchy and tasks can
be run in the hierarchy.
Monitor Layout
The monitor displays, vertically, the organizational groups only. Therefore, the consolidation monitor
completes tasks for consolidation groups. No consolidation units are visible. A sub-consolidation is made
based on the consolidation groups.
More Information
Related Information
Custom Tasks in the Data and Consolidation Monitor [page 182]
1.6.1.1 Reclassification Tasks in the Consolidation Monitor
The reclassification function enables you to transfer values from one account assignment to another.
In the consolidation system you can use reclassifications for the following posting levels:

• 01 - Adjustments to Reported Data
• 10 - Standardizing Entry
• 20 - Two-sided Elimination Entry
• 30 - Consolidation Entry
For more information on posting levels, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
Reclassifications are used for:
• Adjusting the financial data reported by consolidation units to meet the group's accounting requirements
(standardizing entries)
• Reclassifying already consolidated data
• Interunit elimination postings
A reclassification is assigned to a reclassification task along with a document type. The way a document type is
defined regarding the reversal in the next period, impacts the reclassification as follows:
• If you run a reclassification with automatic reversal, postings that are already reclassified will be
reclassified again in the next period.
• If you run a reclassification without automatic reversal, postings that are already reclassified will not be
reclassified again in the next period.
If a reclassification is periodic, the system only includes the item values for the periods that are part of the
current range of periods in the consolidation frequency.
The following interunit eliminations are available:
• Interunit elimination of sales

• Interunit elimination of other income/expenses
• Dividends elimination
• Interunit elimination of balance sheet
A reclassification transfers the trigger value from the source financial statement (FS) item to the target FS item
using a reversed debit/credit sign.
Reclassifications are also possible in the Data Monitor [page 142] app.

Related Information

1.6.1.1.1 Interunit Elimination
Interunit eliminations:
 Note
Interunit elimination (also known as intercompany or IC elimination) is achieved by the reclassification

function. From the group perspective, reciprocal payables and receivables, income and expense, or sales
revenue and costs generated by internal transactions between consolidation units within the same group
should be eliminated.
Each automatic elimination task comes with a pre-delivered reclassification method, which may include
several rules that specify the settings for the following:
• Posting the reclassification entries to the triggering consolidation unit, partner unit, or other
consolidation unit
• Selection of financial statement (FS) items that trigger the reclassification from the source account
assignment to the destination account assignment
• Source account and destination account assignment for reclassification
• Interunit elimination of sales

This task performs elimination of sales between units in the consolidation group, which exist, for example,
if goods or service transactions take place between consolidation units.
The pre-delivered reclassification method for this task is S2010 (IC Elim. Sales), which is configured with
the document type 2E and posting level 20. The automatic postings are therefore not group dependent.
This method is defined as a one-sided elimination, this means that the elimination is triggered by the sales
FS items.
After this task is completed successfully, you are brought to the detailed reclassification log, where you can
check, for example, the reclassification method, journal entry and amount, consolidation unit, partner unit,
and FS item. This is the same for all the following automatic reclassification tasks in the consolidation
monitor.
• Interunit elimination of other income/expenses:
This task performs the elimination of other income and expenses in the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement
The pre-delivered reclassification method for this task is S2020 (IC Elimination of Other Income/Expense
in P&L), which is configured with the document type 2F and posting level 20. This is a two-sided
elimination, this means that the reported interunit expense and income trigger the elimination. The
interunit difference is recorded on a specific account.
• Interunit elimination of profit in inventory:
This task eliminates the profit that results from inventory transfers between consolidation units.
To automate the elimination of the internal profit, the buying unit must report the inventory value and
identify the partner unit (selling unit). Additionally, the selling unit must report the margin rate (%). This

margin rate can be specific to a buying unit or valid for all buying units. Furthermore, inventory values and
margin rates can be reported by one or more additional field values, such as Material Group.
The default reclassification method for this task is S2015 (IC Elim. Inventory Profit), which is configured
with the document type 2J and posting level 20.
 Note
Eliminating internal profit in inventory has an effect on the net income. Therefore, these elimination
entries must be included in the calculation base for the consolidation of investments. If you activated
the Group Reporting content before the S/4HANA Cloud 2108 release, and if you are using activity-
based consolidation of investments, you must open an incident with component FIN-CS-COR-COI to
adjust the calculation base of the consolidation on investments to include posting level 20.
For more information see the example Example for Interunit Elimination of Profit in Inventory [page 386].
• Dividends elimination:
This task eliminates the dividends received from a consolidation unit belonging to the same consolidated
group.
The default reclassification method for this task is S2030 (Dividends Elimination), which is configured with
the document type 2H and posting level 20.
For more information, see Consolidation of Investments.
• Interunit elimination of balance sheet:
This task performs the balance sheet elimination.
The pre-delivered reclassification method for this task is S2040 (IC Elimination Balance Sheet), which is
configured with the document type 2G and posting level 20.
1.6.1.1.1.1 Example for Interunit Elimination of Profit in

Inventory
The buying unit reports the following data:
Cons. Unit FS Item Partner Unit Value
A IPI-Internal inventory gross B 1000

value-Merchandise
The selling unit reports the following data:
Cons. Unit FS Item Partner Unit Quantity
B IPI-Margin Rate (%) A 20%
The task posts the following journal entry:
A Merchandise B -200

A Changes in Inventory B 200
A Clearing – Gross margin P&L B -200
A Clearing – Gross margin B/S B 200
B Clearing – Gross margin P&L A 200
B Clearing – Gross margin B/S A -200
 Note
The system searches for the percentage, which corresponds to the data to be eliminated.
The search is run based on the configuration of the reclassification method.
In the reclassification method, additional characteristics can be selected to search for percentages by
comparing these characteristics values with the trigger data to be eliminated. In this case, the system first
searches for the percentage with the same additional characteristic value as the trigger data. If this percentage
cannot be found, the system searches without this additional characteristic value.
When the option to read the percentage from the partner unit is active, the system searches for a percentage
as follows:
• If the system finds a percentage in the partner unit (selling unit), where the partner unit value corresponds
to the consolidation unit of the trigger data (buying unit), the system selects this percentage.
• Otherwise, the system searches the partner unit (selling unit) for a percentage with a default value or an
initial partner unit value.
• Furthermore, when the fields Profit Center or Segment are enabled for hierarchical eliminations and, if
these fields are selected in the percentage tab of the reclassification method, the system also searches for
the percentage in the corresponding partner unit for those characteristics.
1.6.1.1.2 Consolidation of Investments (Rule-Based)
The consolidation of investments (C/I) consists of the investments/equity elimination, the total divestiture, and
the dividends elimination tasks in the Consolidation Monitor.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Posted the group shares in the previous task for each consolidation group for the first consolidation.
After the first consolidation, you only need to post changes in group shares.
• Assigned a consolidation method to the consolidation unit in the Manage Group Structure app.
• Maintained the period for the first consolidation and for divestiture in the master data of the respective

Context
Concept and Process
The consolidation of investments supports the following activities for consolidation units using the purchase
method:
• First consolidation:
• Elimination of investments
• Elimination of the capital, retained earnings, and other comprehensive income accounts
• Calculation of the group share and non-controlling interest (NCI) for retained earnings accounts
• Subsequent consolidation:
Calculation of the group share and NCI for the net income, the other comprehensive income, and the
retained earnings accounts.
• Share changes:
Calculation of the group share changes and NCI for the net income, the other comprehensive income, and
the retained earnings accounts. A manual journal entry is necessary to correct the allocation of the net
income.
• Increase in capital:
Elimination of the changes in investments and capital value with no change in the group share.
• Total divestiture:
Reversal of the consolidation of investment postings.
 Note
The level of automation that can be reached by the rule-based C/I approach might be limited. Consider
Consolidation of Investments (Activity-Based) as an alternative or adjust by manual postings as required.
The automatic C/I elimination can be run from the Consolidation Monitor by updating the respective task or by
using the Reclassification app and selecting the respective method.
Configuration overview
The reclassification method S2100 – Investments/Equity elimination is configured along with the document
type 3A (posting level 30). Automatic postings are therefore group dependent. The method S2100 is assigned
to task 2100 Investments/Equity elimination.
This method includes the following steps:
Steps Elimination / Adjustment
010 – 061 First Consolidation
100 – 140 Subsequent Consolidation
210 – 241 Capital Increase / Decrease
350 – 367 Changes in Group Share
410 – 427

The reclassification method S2180 – Total Divestiture is configured to reverse, in case of a diverstiture, the
automatic group entries posted by method S2101 described above. It is configured along with the document
type 3Z (posting level 30). Automatic postings are therefore group dependent. The method S2180 is assigned
to task 2180 Total Divestiture.
The reclassification method S2030 – Dividends Elimination is configured along with the document type 2H
(posting level 20). Automatic postings are therefore not group dependent. The method S2030 is assigned to
task 2031 Dividends Elimination.
Reclassification is based on specific topics within the rule. These specific topics are described below:
• Percentage:
• Periodic percentage: the calculation considers the periodic value from the financial statement (FS)
item where the percentage is recorded (S00001).
• Complimentary percentage: the percentage recorded on the FS item is not directly used, but its
complement to one hundred is used instead.
• On the percentage tab of the method, the FS items and the document type used to enter the group
share are selected.
• The group share must be entered (using task 2140 Enter group shares) on the relevant group level
(posting level 30).
 Note
If the old reporting logic is activated and if a consolidation unit (CU) is consolidated in multilevel groups
with different group shares, the percentage recorded on each group must be entered incrementally. For
example, a unit is consolidated in the subgroup Spain with an 80% group share and in the top group
Europe with a 90% group share. The percentage must then be posted to the groups as follows, 80% to
Spain, and 10% to Consolidation Group (CG) 01 Europe through CU Holding CUH1.
The FS item S00001 and the document type 39 must be used to record the group share.
• C/I Activity:
Depending on the activity selected, for example, first consolidation or subsequent consolidation and the
first and last consolidation year/period of the consolidation unit (set in the consolidation group
assignment), the reclassification steps are applicable or not applicable.
• Accounting Technique:
The reclassification steps only apply when the accounting technique in the step definition is identical to the
accounting technique in the method of the consolidation unit.
• Activity/Accounting Technique of Partner Unit (ACC. T Partner):
Indicates that the settings of the C/I activity and accounting technique apply to the partner unit and not
the consolidation unit.
Related Information
Consolidation of Investments (Activity-Based) [page 414]

1.6.1.1.3 Debit/Credit-Sign-Triggered Reclassification
This reclassification is run based on the specific sign acting as a trigger.
Sample Data
Consolidation Unit Item Partner Unit Value
C1000 321100 (Other Expenses for C3000 100-

Affiliated Companies)
You have completed all tasks in the monitor, including interunit elimination.
Run the task
Assign the pre-delivered tasks for reclassification in the data and consolidation monitor and run the
reclassification task in the consolidation monitor. The system posts the following:
Consolidation Unit Item Partner Unit Value
C1000 321100 (Other Expenses for C3000 100
Affiliated Companies)
C1000 320600 (Other Revenue C3000 100-
from Affiliated Companies)
Result
After performing the reclassification, the value is reclassified from the item Other Expenses to the item Other
Revenue
1.6.1.2 Interunit Elimination with ICMR Posting Rules
New Elimination Task in Consolidation Monitor
Instead of using the elimination task based on reclassification method, as described in Interunit Elimination
[page 385], you can now run elimination by using the automatic posting rules defined with the Define Posting

Rules [page 333] app. The new elimination task IC Balance Sheet Elimination has been integrated with
Consolidation Monitor.
With this elimination task, elimination differences can be split into transaction differences, currency
translation differences, and other differences. In addition, the transaction differences can be explained
further by reason codes, which are assigned during document matching.
 Note
To set up the elimination task, see ICMR Elimination Method [page 553] under Customizing and Integration
chapter.
You can either run the elimination task from the monitor or schedule backgroud jobs for the task.
Run Task from Monitor
To run elimination, take the following steps:
1. Set the desired consolidation group in Set Global Parameters.

2. From Consolidation Monitor, choose Update Run for the ICMR elimination task.
Schedule Background Jobs
If you have a large number of consolidation units, the elimination task may take a long time to complete. To
reduce waiting time, you can launch an elimination job as follows:
1. In the Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks app, add a elimination job with the job template Posting of
External Journals.
2. Choose the schedule options.
3. Specify the required job parameters, such as consolidation group, consolidation chart of accounts, version,
fiscal year/period, and task.
 Note
The task ID is either 2042 (the pre-delivered elimination task) or your custom task ID. For more
information, see Assign Elimination Method to Task [page 558].
4. Choose Schedule to create the job. You can monitor its status (Finished or Failed) by checking the Status
column.
After completion of the task or job, the IC Balance Sheet Elimination task status is updated in Consolidation
Monitor. You can also check the automatic elimination postings in the Display Group Journal Entries app or any
group reports, by choosing the posting level 20 (Two-sided elimination entry).
From Reconciliation to Elimination
With the introduction of the intercompany elimination feature, ICMR now supports the complete process from
daily matching, period-end reconciliation close, to intercompany elimination.

Process Steps
The graphic below illustrates how intercompany data is processed in Group Reporting and how ICMR is
integrated into the process:
The process can be divided into the following steps:
1. For companies that are part of SAP S/4HANA, local accountants post their intercompany transaction data
to accounting (ACDOCA). Otherwise, the data can be submitted to consolidation (ACDOCU) via file upload.
 Note
For the file upload, select a document type that is specific for reconciliation purpose, such as 0B. Later
on, the document type can be used as a filter to select reconciliation-related data.
2. Reconciliation accountants preview the intercompany transaction data in apps such as Reconciliation
Status Overview and Reconciliation Balances.
3. Reconciliation accountants reconcile the intercompany data with the Manage Assignments app. When
necessary, variances can be communicated and adjustments be initiated from the app.
4. With the Manage Reconciliation Close app, reconciliation accountants can send the reconciliation
statements for approval and close the period reconciliation.
5. Group accountants start the group close process by releasing or uploading trial balance data, for example,
with the Release Universal Journal task in Data Monitor or file upload.
 Note
For the file upload, select the document type 00 for the trial balance data to differentiate from the
reconciliation-specific data uploaded earlier.
6. Optionally, group accountants can run validation to identify discrepancy between data for reconciliation
and the data submitted for consolidation.
 Note
This kind of data difference is categorized as Other Differences in elimination postings.

7. Currency translation task is executed to translate data to group currency amounts.
8. Intercompany elimination task is executed in Consolidation Monitor, as described in the section above.
9. Other non-pairwise elimination tasks are executed in Consolidation Monitor, such as consolidation of
investments.
10. Group accountants analyze consolidated data in reports such as Group Data Analysis.
For the SAP Best Practices content delivered for group close, see Delivered Content [page 228].
Video of Intercompany Reconciliation and Elimination
This is a video explaining the process steps of closing period reconciliation, executing intercompany elimination
task, and viewing elimination postings in a group report (English only):
Related Information
Intercompany Reconciliation [page 273]
1.6.1.2.1 Elimination Posting Example
This example shows with the configured elimination method, how the system makes automatic postings to
eliminate reciprocal payables and receivables generated by internal transactions between consolidation units
within the same group.
Configured Elimination Method
In Define Elimination Methods, the elimination method is assigned with the following reconciliation case and
posting rule:
• Reconciliation case (Filters set on display group level)
Side Field Name Option Field Value
Consolidation Unit FS Item Equal to 1001001
Partner Unit FS Item Equal to 2001001
• Posting rule
• Control options: Posting differences to partner unit
• Document items (The FS items to be posted):

Item Group Fixed FS Item Fixed Subitem Category Subitem
1010: Transaction Differ- FIX_VALUE ('21110T') FIX_VALUE ('1') FIX_VALUE ('915')

ence
1020: Currency Translation FIX_VALUE ('21110R') FIX_VALUE ('1') FIX_VALUE ('980')

(CT) Difference
1030: Other Differences FIX_VALUE ('21110O') FIX_VALUE ('1') FIX_VALUE ('915')
1040: Offset FIX_VALUE ('21110C') FIX_VALUE ('1') FIX_VALUE ('915')
Posting Example
Intercompany Transactions Posted at Timestamp 1
At T1, intercompany (IC) transactions are posted by both trading companies E1 and E2 in fiscal year period
2020/001. The table below shows the relevant accounting documents for this transaction. For simplification
purposes, Accounting fields are mapped to Group Reporting fields, for example: company codes mapped to
companies and operational accounts to FS items.
Table 1: Document Items of Company E1

Reference Docu
Company Trading Partner FS Item TC LC ment
E1 E2 1001001 800 AUD 800 AUD PO001

Reference Docu
E2 E1 2001001 -700 AUD -336 EUR (With PO001

spot exchange rate
0.48)
Data Collection Performed at Timestamp 2
At T2, IC transaction data is collected and currency translation executed for the period 2020/001 in Data
Monitor on Group Reporting side. This process brings in accounting documents (blank posting level) and
translates local currency (LC) amounts to group currency (GC) amounts with the closing exchange rate of 0.5
from AUD to EUR. The table below shows the relevant entries in ACDOCU:
Table 3: Data Entries in Group Reporting

Cons. Unit Partner Unit FS Item Subitem LC GC
E1 E2 1001001 915 800 AUD 0
E2 E1 2001001 915 -336 EUR 0
E1 E2 1001001 915 0 400 EUR
E2 E1 2001001 915 0 -336 EUR

Document Matching at Timestamp 3
At T3, document matching run is executed on Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR) side. The
table below shows the relevant entries in ICADOCM:
Table 4: Data Entries in ICMR

Cons. Unit Partner Unit FS Item TC LC Reason Code
E1 E2 1001001 800 AUD 800 AUD R10
E2 E1 2001001 -700 AUD -336 EUR R10
New Accounting Documents Posted at Timestamp 4

At T4, new IC transactions are posted by both trading companies E1 and E2 in fiscal year period 2020/001. The
table below shows the relevant accounting documents for this transaction.

Reference Docu
E1 E2 1001001 400 AUD 400 AUD PO002

Reference Docu
E2 E1 2001001 -200 AUD -100 EUR (With PO002

spot exchange rate
0.5)
Data Collection Performed at Timestamp 5

At T5, data collection task is executed again in Data Monitor on Group Reporting side. The following entries now
exist in ACDOCU, which include new transaction data released from Accounting:
Table 7: Data Entries in Group Reporting

Cons. Unit Partner Unit FS Item Subitem LC GC
E1 E2 1001001 915 800 AUD 0
E2 E1 2001001 915 -336 EUR 0
E1 E2 1001001 915 0 400 EUR
E2 E1 2001001 915 0 -336 EUR
E1 E2 1001001 915 400 AUD
E2 E1 2001001 915 -100 EUR
E1 E2 1001001 915 200 EUR
E2 E1 2001001 915 -100 EUR

After Elimination Run
After running the elimination task, which is assigned with the elimination method above, the following
elimination entries are generated and posted to ACDOCU with the posting level 20:
Table 8: Elimination Entries to Be Posted in Group Reporting

Cons. Partner Subi Reason GC
Item Group Unit Unit FS Item tem Code Amount Comments
/ E1 E2 1001001 915 -400 EUR
/ E2 E1 2001001 915 336 EUR Reverses the original postings

/ E1 E2 1001001 915 -200 EUR in GC (table 7).
/ E2 E1 2001001 915 100 EUR
1010 (Transaction E2 E1 21110T 915 R10 50 EUR (800-700)*0.5, where 800 and
Difference) 700 are TC amounts from table
4 and 0.5 is the closing rate
maintained in the conversion
profile of data source.
1020 (CT Differ- E2 E1 21110R 980 14 EUR (800*0.5-336)-50, where 800

ence) and 336 are LC amounts from
table 4 and 50 is from item
group 1010.
 Note
Here, 336 is not converted
as it has the same cur
rency code (EUR) as GC.
1030 (Other Differ- E2 E1 21110O 915 100 EUR (400-336+200-100)-50-14.

ences) Here, 400, -336, 200, and -100
are the GC amounts from table
7; while 50 is from item group
1010 and 14 from item group
1020.
1040 (Offset) E1 E2 21110C 915 600 EUR Offsets the sum of rows 1 and 3
in this table from E1's perspec
tive.
1040 (Offset) E2 E1 21110C 915 -600 EUR Offsets the sum of rows 2, 4, 5,
6, and 7 in this table from E2's
perspective.
Explanations on the generated items by item group are as follows:
• Item Group 1010 (Transaction Difference): Calculated by translating TC amount difference to GC with the
closing exchange rate 0.5. Since the calculation is based on data from ICADOCM, reason code can be
derived to explain the difference.
• Item Group 1020 (CT Difference): Arises out of different exchange rates applied over time. It's calculated
by first translating LC amount difference to GC with the closing exchange rate 0.5, then subtracting the
transaction difference (amount of item group 1010).

• Item group 1030 (Other Differences): Incurred because new postings haven't rolled into ICMR yet, which
causes a variance of 100 EUR between ICMR and ACDOCU. In actual calculation, the system determines
"other difference" by subtracting transaction difference and CT difference from total difference.
• Item Group 1040 (Offset): Before this step, E1 has an imbalance of 600 EUR and E2 has -600 EUR. The
offsets are therefore needed to make sure each consolidation unit side is balanced.
Special Note on Data Processing

The elimination is run on YTD basis, while elimination entries are posted by period. The elimination entries of
prior periods (including period 000) are deducted from the current elimination run, so that only the delta part
is processed and posted to the current period. However, for the entries generated in a previous elimination run
in the current period, they will be replaced with those generated in the new elimination run.
Related Information
Define Elimination Posting Rules [page 554]
1.6.1.3 Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes
Run preparation for consolidation group changes to adjust reported, standardized, and eliminated data when a
consolidation unit is acquired by a consolidation group or divested from a consolidation group. After this data is
adjusted, the financial statements (FS) contain only the data that arose during the time the consolidation unit
was part of the consolidation group.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Updated the assignments of your consolidation unit to your consolidation group (period/year of the first
consolidation, period/ year of divestiture.
• Run the preceding tasks before running Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes.
Context
When a consolidation unit is acquired by a consolidation group or divested from a consolidation group, the
financial data must be adjusted.
The task Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes automatically posts these adjustments. The following
table shows an overview of the adjustment entries for the purchase method:

Between First
Adjustments Financial data is For balance sheet No adjustment. For balance sheet Financial data is
reversed. FS items, the fi- FS items, the fi- reversed.
nancial data of pe nancial data of pe
riods prior to the riods prior to the
first consolidation divestiture is re
is posted to the ac versed using the
quisition subitem. divestiture sub
The balance sheet item. The balance
FS item net in sheet FS item net
come is reclassi incomeis reclassi
fied as net income fied as net in
prior to first con come / clearing.
solidation.
Record type on Record type A Record type 0 Record type 0 Record type D
which the adjust
ment is posted
The following table shows an overview of the adjustment entries for the equity method:
Between First
tion solidation Divestiture During Divestiture After Divestiture
Adjustments Financial data is Financial data is Financial data is Financial data is Financial data is
reversed. reversed. reversed. reversed. reversed.
Record type on Record type A Record type E Record type E Record type E Record type D
which the adjust
ment is posted
The behavior mentioned in the tables above is also valid for statistical FS items, but only before acquisition,
after divestiture, and for the equity method (record types A, D, and E).
For more information on record types, see Record Types [page 399].
 Note
For consolidated data (interunit eliminations), the partner unit is also evaluated for these adjustments.
Posting Levels
There are special posting levels for the adjustment entries.
The following table shows the posting levels in which entries were originally made, and the posting levels for the
associated adjustment entries:

Space - Reported Financial Data from Realtime Update 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
00 - Reported Financial Data 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes

0C - Reported data with deactived checks 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
0T - Rounding to Currency Translation 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
01 - Adjustments to Reported Financial Data 02 - Reported Data: Consolidation Group Changes
10 - Standardizing Entries 12 - Standardizing Entries: Consolidation Group Changes
20* - Two-Sided Elimination Entries 22 - Two-Sided Elimination Entries: Consolidation Group

Changes
 Note
The data records for the preparation postings for consolidation group changes are neither translated nor
carried forward.
Procedure
1. Open the Consolidation Monitor app.

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation group for which you want to prepare consolidation group changes
and on the relevant task and choose Update Run.
3. Check the results, using the log provided.
 Note
The Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes task can post entries even if its status is Task has
errors.
Example: You run this task for the Consolidation Group. Some entries are posted for some Consolidation
Units with posting level 02, but an error is found for another Consolidation Unit.
Postrequisite
After you run preparation for consolidation group changes, you can block the task.
1.6.1.3.1 Record Types
Record types are used to identify the different postings created by the monitor tasks Preparation for
Consolidation Group Changes (PCC) to correct financial data for the following scenarios:

• E – Equity: The consolidation unit is consolidated using the at-equity method. Using this accounting
technique, the data of the consolidation unit cannot be included into the group statement and must
therefore be reversed.
• A – Acquisition: The consolidation unit is included in the consolidation group but the period of its first
consolidation is defined after the current period. Or, the consolidation unit has data in periods prior to the
first consolidation period, for example, it was included in another group. In this scenario the data of the
consolidation unit, prior to the first consolidation, cannot be included into the group statement and must
therefore be reversed. Note that this reversal of data can be made in any period prior to the period in which
the PCC task is run, even in closed periods.
• D – Divestiture: The consolidation unit is included in the consolidation group, but the date of the
divestiture is before the current period. In this scenario the data of the consolidation unit after the
divestiture date cannot be included into the group statement and must therefore to be reversed.
• 0 – Other postings: During the first consolidation (in the period of the first consolidation): For balance
sheet FS items, the financial data of periods prior to the first consolidation is posted to the acquisition
subitem. The balance sheet FS item Net Income is reclassified as Net Income Prior to First Consolidation.
During the divestiture (in the period of the divestiture): For balance sheet FS items, the financial data of
periods prior to the divestiture is reversed using the divestiture subitem. The balance sheet FS item Net
Income is reclassified as Net Income/Clearing.
1.6.1.4 Manual Posting

You can run the following tasks for manual postings:

In addition to the automatic eliminations, you can post manual eliminations using the manual posting tasks
and the assigned document types. This task allows you to perform two-sided elimination manually for pairs
of consolidation units for posting level 20. That means a partner unit is required to make sure that this is
not a single-unit adjustment, but an elimination of values for two consolidation units.
When you run this task, you are redirected to the Post Group Journal Entries app, where you can select the
relevant document type (number 21~22) for manual eliminations. For more information, see Post Group
Journal Entries [page 193].
• Enter group shares with posting level 30
You run this task to manually post group shares with posting level 30, which means a consolidation group is
required. If a consolidation unit is consolidated in multilevel groups with different group shares, the
percentage should be entered on each group incrementally.
 Example
A unit is consolidated in the subgroup B for 80% group share percentage and in the upper group A for
90%. The corresponding group share must be posted on the group B for 80% and in the group A for
10%.
 Note
If you enter the group share, for example, as value 80, it corresponds to 80%.
When you run this task, you are redirected to the Post Group Journal Entries app, where you can select the
document type 39 Group Shares and financial statement (FS) item S00001 Group Shares (%) to enter the
changes in percentage of group shares.

You run this task to perform group-dependent eliminations for posting level 30. You can access the Post
Group Journal Entries app and select one relevant document type to post manual elimination entries.
1.6.1.5 Calculate Group Shares
Group shares can be calculated in the Calculate Group Shares (PL30) task to support rule-based, as well as
activity-based, consolidation of investment (C/I). In both scenarios, the Calculate Group Shares task is
optional. It helps you calculate the group shares of an investee based on the direct percentage of ownership.
This percentage of ownership is entered on the investment FS item of the consolidation unit (investor) and is
based on the consolidation unit’s investment in the partner unit (investee).
 Note
The Calculate Group Shares task is not applicable for group currency extension and extension versions. It
only posts in quantities and quantities can't be changed in extension versions. Extension versions share the
group structure definition with the standard version, therefore, a log is only available for the standard
version.
Activity-Based C/I Scenario
To process the activity-based C/I task, you do not have to calculate the group share yourself, because the
group share is calculated by the C/I task as a preparation step. Additionally, you can run the Calculate Group
Shares task in the Consolidation Monitor to calculate group shares on the respective group share FS item for
reporting purposes, such as a combined report, which includes equity, investments, and group shares.
 Note
If you have assigned the activity-based C/I task to the consolidation monitor, the system assumes you
chose the activity-based scenario. Therefore when reading the investment, the Calculate Group Shares task
ignores the data with an initial value for the Consolidation of Investments Activity. It is consistent with the
behavior of the activity-based C/I task. You can maintain investment items in the S-COI-INV (C/I
Investment) selection.
Rule-Based C/I Scenario
In this scenario, you need to provide the group share percentage in the percentage selection of the method
sequence step when defining certain reclassification rules for C/I.
The group share is then extracted from the selection that has been entered in the percentage selection. In
these selections, you need to specify FS items that contain the group share information. Here you have the
following options:
1. If the FS item S00001 is used in the percentage selection, you must manually maintain the share
percentage on FS item S00001 on posting level 30.
2. If the statistical items $000000SHD (Direct Shares) or $000000SHG (Group Shares) are used in the
percentage selection, you have to run the Calculate Group Shares task as a prerequisite for processing rule-
based C/I.

 Note
In the predefined selection S-COI-PERCENTAGE (Group Share Percentage) for percentages, both FS items
S00001 and $000000SHG are included. Do not record group shares on both FS items within the same
period, as this can lead to incorrect calculations.
The statistical items 000000SHD or $000000SHG can only be posted by the Calculate Group Shares task
that reads the investment percentage from the investment data. This means that you either run the
Calculate Group Shares task or post group shares manually on FS item S00001.
If you haven’t assigned the activity-based C/I task to the consolidation monitor, the system assumes you
chose the rule-based scenario, therefore when reading the investment, the Calculate Group Shares task
also considers the data which have the initial value for Consolidation of Investments Activity.
1.6.1.6 Consolidation of Investments
Consolidation of Investments (C/I) deals with the elimination of investment on investors and of equity of their
subsidiaries (investee units). It calculates the non-controlling interests (NCI) of the eliminated investment and
equity and the differential amounts. Then it reclassifies the minority portion of profit and loss (P&L) reported
by the subsidiaries. The system performs these calculations and postings on the base of reported data for
investment and equity and group-dependent investment share percentages.
You can choose between two alternative approaches for C/I:
• Rule-based: The system performs C/I calculations and postings by processing a sequence of
reclassification steps which you define in reclassification methods. You then run several reclassification
tasks to which you have assigned the reclassification methods and document types for group-dependent
postings. For more information, see Consolidation of Investments (Rule-Based) [page 387].
• Activity-based: The system performs C/I calculations and postings by processing one automatic posting
task of category Consolidation of Investments. The behavior of this task is influenced by various
configuration settings which are predefined and delivered by SAP. To some extent you can influence the
configuration, for example by assigning alternative C/I methods to consolidation units, in the Manage
Group Structure app. The postings of the automatic C/I task are categorized in activities which reflect
various business transactions and are predefined and fixed by SAP, for example first consolidation,
subsequent consolidation, and total divestiture. For more information, see Consolidation of Investments
(Activity-Based) [page 414].
Configuration
You configure the usage of rule-based vs. activity-based C/I in the Assign Task Group to Dimension
configuration step. SAP delivers 2 task groups for the consolidation monitor:
• Task group S20 contains reclassification tasks 2100 and 2180 for rule-based C/I
• Task Group S21 contains automatic posting task 2101 for activity-based C/I
You choose to use rule-based vs. activity-based C/I by assigning either task group S20 or S21 for the
consolidation monitor. You must decide for one of the two alternative approaches, meaning that you cannot
use both approaches simultaneously.

If you want to use rule-based C/I, you have to maintain investment share percentages and group shares.
• You maintain the investment share percentages by flexible upload of reported financial data on investment
items which have a breakdown for quantity (with fix value Group Proportion (PRC) for unit of measure). You
provide the direct share which the investor owns on the investee unit in the quantity value field.
• For the group shares, you either maintain them (again in the quantity value field) by a group-dependent
manual posting (on posting level 30, task 2140) on those statistical items which appear in the percentage
selection of the reclassification methods for rule-based C/I. Alternatively, you can use the Calculate Group
Shares task (2141) in the consolidation monitor. This task calculates the group shares automatically based
on the direct shares which you have maintained in the investment data and posts the group shares to the
statistical items.
1.6.1.7 Consolidated Data Validation
Run the validation of consolidated data task to perform final validation checks on the consolidated data.
Prerequisites
You have checked the global parameters and ensured that the period is open.
Context
If you run this task in test and update run, you are redirected to the Manage Data Validation Tasks -
Consolidated Data [page 413] app.
After the task is complete, a detailed validation log is displayed showing the validation result and any error or
warning messages.
You can also use the Validation of Totals Data app to run the task.
Procedure
1. Open the Consolidation Monitor app.

2. Place the cursor on the consolidation group for which you want to validate consolidated data and on the

1.6.1.8 Additional Tasks in the Consolidation Monitor
You can run the following additional task in the Consolidation Monitor: Integration of transaction data into
consolidation group
 Note
This task is only applicable if you're working with a SAP S/4HANA release earlier than 1909 or if you've
activated the new reporting logic. With the introduction of the new reporting logic, which removes the need
to persist consolidated data separately, you don't need to perform this task if you're working with the 1909
release or later releases. To activate the new reporting logic when working with a release earlier than 1909,
you can create an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component.
This task reads data from the database, applies the reporting logic, and records the results of each
consolidation group. The data recorded by this task is retrieved in the consolidated statement. You have to run
this task before analyzing the consolidated report.
1.6.2 Group Journal Entries
Group journal entries are the consolidation-specific journal entries you post to correct, standardize, or
consolidate reported financial data to the requirements of the group. In the posting, you use different
document types to fulfill these purposes.
This section describes the three apps available for posting, importing, and displaying group journal entries.
1.6.2.1 Post Group Journal Entries
With this app, you can make manual postings to adjust the reported financial data, standardizing entries, and
consolidation entries to the requirements of the group.
There are some consolidation tasks, for example, interunit eliminations and consolidation of investments,
leading to automatic postings in the system. In some cases, you may want to supplement automatic postings
with manual postings for financial statement (FS) imbalances, deferred income tax, or consolidation unit
balance adjustments, for example.
 Note
For documents, which are posted manually or automatically on posting level 20 in 2 different consolidation
units, the net income effect is recorded in the consolidation unit of the first entry and the corresponding
profit center/segment fields, if these fields are enabled for hierarchical eliminations.
For information about the document types for manual posting, see the document types listed in Manual Journal
Entry part of Document Types and Posting Levels topic.

Key Features

When performing the following manual posting tasks in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor in an update run,
you are brought to this app:
• Data collection
• Manual posting (posting level 10)
• Manual eliminations (posting level 20, 30)
• Enter group shares (posting level 30)
When executing the tasks from monitors or directly within this app, system checks task status in monitors, for
example if the required preceding tasks are complete or if the manual posting task is blocked or not. After task
execution, the task status is updated in monitors.
Create Journal Entries

Based on the version, fiscal year, posting period, and document type you selected, you can specify the relevant
consolidation group, consolidation unit or consolidation unit pair, and the journal entry line items and enter the
relevant amounts in local currency or group currency.
 Note
Default values for the ledger, consolidation chart of accounts, and version are based on the settings in the
Set Global Parameters app.
After choosing a document type, press Enter key to display the respective consolidation unit or group
fields as follows:
• Display Consolidation Unit field when a document type of posting level 10 is selected.
• Display Consolidation Unit 1 and Consolidation Unit 2 fields when a document type of posting level 20 is
selected.
• Display Consolidation Group field when a document type of posting level 30 is selected.
After entering an FS item, press Enter key to refresh the relevant table fields with the available attribute
values for this FS item, for example, for a certain FS item, a subitem category may be filled in automatically and
only the allowed subitem values are available in the Subitem drop-down list. This is based on the breakdown
category you set for the FS item in the Define Financial Statement Items app.
The Check feature helps to verify the correctness of the created journal entries before posting.
You can use the Balance button to automatically calculate and fill in the amount for your selected line item so
that all line items balance out to zero.
You can attach documents by uploading files or including a URL.
 Note
Attachments of group journal entries aren’t designed to process any personal data.
 Note
After you specify line item details and choose the Post button, automatic lines can be generated to make
sure the balance sheet and P&L statement affected are balanced or deferred taxes are correctly posted.

The automatic posting items are configured in Customizing under SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting
Specify Selected FS Items for Automatic Posting .
You can also use an existing journal entry or line item as a template to create new ones by selecting the
reference one and choosing Copy.
The following UI screenshot shows the process described above:
Post Deferred Tax
To post deferred tax for a consolidation unit, you must
• Define its tax rate in the Methods tab in the Consolidation Unit - Create & Change app.
• Use a document type that has a Deferred Income Taxes attribute enabled. For more information, see
Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
• Assign the FS item roles for net income (ANI) and deferred tax to the corresponding FS items. For more
information, see Selected FS Items [page 62]
• Post a document that effects the net income. For more information, see Financial Statement Items [page
41].
If the document contains a profit impact, the automatic postings have indicator 1 (retained earnings) and the
profit is split in deferred tax with indicator 2 (deferred taxation) and remaining profit with indicator 1.
 Example
If you post a document without deferred tax, because you, for example, haven’t entered a tax rate, the
000001 FS item in Balance Sheet 1,000

(B/S)
000002 FS item in P&L -1,000

000003 ANI B/S -1,000 1
000004 Profit P&L 1,000 1
If you maintain a tax rate of 40% for the consolidation unit and post a document with deferred tax, the
000001 FS item in B/S 1,000
000002 FS item in P&L -1,000
000003 ANI B/S (317000) - 600 1
000004 Profit P&L (799000) 600 1
000005 Deferred tax (B/S) -400 2

(282100)
000006 Deferred tax (P&L) 400 2

(722000)
Reverse Journal Entries
You can reverse individual journal entries by selecting the journal entry to be reversed and choosing Reverse.
The system reverses the journal entry and updates the records in the database.
You can also reverse multiple journal entries (also called documents) in the Mass Reversal app. While doing so,
you select and reverse manually posted documents by various criteria, for example, by organizational unit,
version, time, task, or subassignment.
Save or Delete Journal Entries
You can also save created journal entries as drafts and make postings later. Before the posting takes place,
these draft journal entries can be deleted.
 Note
More Information

• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
Related Information
1.6.2.2 Import Group Journal Entries
With this app, you can post multiple manual journal entries into the system all at once, to adjust the reported
financial data, standardizing entries, and consolidation entries to the requirements of the group. Depending on
the posting type (Unit-Dependent Adjustments, Two-Sided Elimination, or Group-Dependent Adjustments), you
download a template file that contains the relevant fields to make the postings, enter the required information,
and upload the completed file back to the app. The data will be verified and updated into the database.
Key Features
Download a Template File

Choose the right template depending on the posting document type you want to use.
• Template 01 Unit-Dependent Adjustments is used for posting adjustment entries or standardizing entries to
the reported financial data. The relevant document types are:
• 01: Manual correction of universal journal (0C)
• 02: Manual correction of reported data (01)
• 11: Manual standardizing in local currency, deferred tax, no automatic reversal in the subsequent
period (10)
• 12: Manual standardizing in local currency, deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• 13: Manual standardizing in local currency, no deferred tax or automatic reversal (10)
• 14: Manual standardizing in local currency, no deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• 16: Manual standardizing in group currency, deferred tax, no automatic reversal (10)
• 17: Manual standardizing in group currency, deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• 18: Manual standardizing in group currency, no deferred tax or automatic reversal (10)
• 19: Manual standardizing in group currency, no deferred tax, automatic reversal (10)
• Template 02 Two-Sided Elimination is used for posting two-sided eliminating entries for consolidation unit
pairs. The relevant document types are:
• 21: Manual elimination correction, automatic reversal (20)

• 22: Manual elimination correction, no automatic reversal (20)
• Template 03 Group-Dependent Adjustments is used to post group elimination entries. The relevant
document types are:
• 31: Manual consolidation adjustments, automatic reversal (30)
• 32: Manual consolidation adjustments, no automatic reversal (30)
• 39: Group shares (30)
 Note
The numbers in parenthesis denote the posting level for each document type. For more information about
document types, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
Enter Data in the File

The file is divided into Header Data and Line Items sections. Below is a list of the required fields, which vary
depending on which template type you choose:
• Header Data
• Journal Entry ID: A temporary identifier used to differentiate journal entries in the file. Input a positive
integer following an increasing sequence. Note that rows with the same journal entry ID should have
identical header data.
• Document Type: Input a two-digit number. See the above list of supported document types.
• Ledger: Enter the relevant consolidation ledger, for example, Y1.
• Consolidation Chart of Accounts: Y1.
• Consolidation Version: Enter the relevant actuals version, for example, Y10.
• Fiscal Year (4 digits) and Posting Period (3 digits).
• Consolidation Unit: Input the ID of the consolidation unit for which you are making the manual posting.
This field moves to Line Items part in the template 02 Two-Sided Elimination.
• Consolidation Group: Only relevant for the document types 31 and 32.
• Line Items
• Line Item: A 6-digit number identifies a single item of a journal entry. Each row should have a different
ID.
• Financial Statement Item: The identifiers of financial statement items. See Define FS Items [page 49]
for the list of your configured financial statement items.
• Partner Unit: Only required in the template 02 Two-Sided Elimination. Rows with the same journal entry
ID should have the same pair of consolidation units.
• Value in Local Currency: Only available in the template 01 Unit-Dependent Adjustments.
• Value in Group Currency: A required field except for document types 02, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
When filling out the file, do not change its layout or format except for document type 39 (Group shares), which
is based on quantity and the base unit Percentage. When entering data with document type 39, you need to
first unhide the technical name row (row 6) and replace the column text AmountInGroupCurrency with
QuantityInBaseUnit, then enter the group share percentage for the relevant consolidation unit/group in
data area of this column. Changing the description row (row 7) from *Value in Group Currency to *Quantity is
optional.

Verify Data
After uploading the completed file, choose the Check button to verify the uploaded data. If the system detects
errors, you can choose the relevant row to navigate to the Post Group Journal Entries [page 193] app and
correct the data on header or line item level.
Post
When the data is verified, choose Post to post the journal entries into the database. This will check and update
the status of the following tasks in Data Monitor [page 142] and Consolidation Monitor [page 381] depending
on which document type you selected during importing:
• Data collection
• Manual posting with posting level 10
After that, you can view the details of each posting by choosing Show Log to navigate to the Task Logs [page
218] app.
 Note
The imported journal entries are first added to the Post Group Journal Entries app as drafts with the Draft
Entry Source: 1 (Imported from File). Only after you successfully post these draft entries or you upload a
new file, these drafts are removed.
Extensibility
When you download templates from the Import Group Journal Entries app, they contain all the defined custom
fields. These fields are automatically included in the template by your system. If you don’t have custom fields
the template doesn’t contain any custom fields.
A custom field is processed and posted the same as any other field.

More Information
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
1.6.2.3 Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting

Logic
With this app, you can display line items of posting documents with all posting levels (00~30), including data
updated ad hoc, adjustments to reported data, standardized data, eliminations, and consolidation entries. The
data records have the new reporting logic applied.
 Note
This app has implemented the new reporting logic and is ready for use with the SAP S/4HANA 1909 release
and later releases. If you are working with a release earlier than 1909 and haven't activated the new
reporting logic, you should use the Display Group Journal Entries [page 205] app instead. To activate the
new reporting logic, create an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component.
Key Features
List of Journal Entries

By specifying the relevant filters, such as consolidation units/groups, and the fiscal year/period, you can
restrict the list to the journal entries that you require.
In addition, you can choose any consolidation unit hierarchy, profit center hierarchy, or segment hierarchy to
show the data records according to your hierarchy definitions in the Manage Global Hierarchies app. In this
case, you can also make entries in the Consolidation Unit Eliminated, Profit Center Eliminated, or Segment
Eliminated fields respectively to narrow down the data records displayed. Note that the virtual dimensions that
have a suffix "_ELIM" are also available for selection and provide elimination values at posting level 20 or 22

(Two-sided elimination entry). Alternatively, you can enter $ to deselect the relevant hierarchies and thereby
not derive any elimination members.
For more information about the derivation logic for consolidation groups and for elimination members, see
Reporting Logic [page 513].
Drilldown to Line Items
By choosing the individual document number links, you can navigate to the detail page of each group journal
entry and their line items, which are persisted in the consolidation journal database (ACDOCU table). However,
note the following exception:
In the case of documents that are read from the universal journal (ACDOCA table) and therefore have the
following attributes, you are brought to the detail page of the original accounting (FI) documents:
• Document Type: 0F (Real-time accounting)

• Posting Level: Empty value (Real-time update)
• Currency Translation (CT) Indicator: 0 (Group currency value derived from the source data record, for
example by means of a real-time update from the universal journal or by flexible upload)
• Posting Period: Not equal to 0 (balance carryforward period)
The drilldown function is achieved by integrating with the accounting app Manage Journal Entries. Note that
the business catalog SAP_SFIN_BC_GL_JE_PROC (General Ledger - Journal Entry Processing) is required for
the drilldown to accounting document line items. This business catalog is not included in any standard
business roles delivered for Group Reporting as described under Prerequisites [page 6]. You need to explicitly
add the business catalog to a business role and assign the role to the relevant users.
 Note
Settings icon ( ). Please keep these fields selected.
Drill-Through from Reports
From group analytical reports, you can also drill through to this app with the filter criteria prepopulated, so that
only the journal entries that interest you are displayed by default. From here, you can also look at their line item
details. Note the drill-through function only works properly if you expand any hierarchies, such as FS item
hierarchy, to the lowest level in the report.
 Example
In Group Data Analysis, from the data area of consolidation unit CU01 under the hierarchy node CU0_ELIM
(CU0 is defined as a parent node for CU01 when defining consolidation unit hierarchy), choose Jump To
Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting Logic from the context menu of a GC Amount figure of FS
item 411100 (Sales of goods) with posting level 20 (Two-sided elimination entry). You are brought to this
app, which displays the following journal entry details restricted by the same filter criteria above:

• Document type

 Note
1.6.3 Data Validation
Data validation is a required step in both the data preparation phase and the consolidation phase. The
consistency of reported, standardized, and consolidated financial data must be checked according to the
validation method you assigned to each consolidation unit or consolidation group. You can run data validation
and check the validation result by using the Manage Data Validation Tasks apps.
This is a short demo of how to use the Validation solution, from defining validation rules and methods,
assigning validation methods to consolidation units or groups, running validation for your specified period and
consolidation units or groups, to viewing validation results and drilling through to their data source (English
only):
 Note
Captions/subtitles are available for multiple languages. Simply click the CC button at the bottom right of
the video player to see which languages are supported.
The following section describes the Manage Data Validation Tasks - Consolidated Data app that is relevant to
the validation task type for the consolidation phase.
1.6.3.1 Manage Data Validation Tasks - Consolidated Data
With this app, you can validate the consolidated data in group currency (or in transaction currency and
tolerance currency, and quantity-type data as you specified in the relevant validation rules) for your specified
fiscal period and consolidation groups. Also, for each consolidation group, you can check the validation result
that is broken down into the data sets verified against each validation rule; that is, if the data passed or failed
the validation rule and the failure root causes.

Key Features

When performing the Consolidated Data Validation task for one or more consolidation groups in either a test
run or an update run in Consolidation Monitor, you are brought to this app, with the validation results displayed
in a list, one row for each consolidation group.
 Note

• 10: Standardizing entries which adjust local reported data to perspective of group close.
• 20: Two-sided elimination entries for consolidation unit pairs.
• 30: Consolidation entries that represent postings explicitly made on consolidation groups, for example,
consolidation of investments.
• 02, 12, and 22: Adjustments made to reported data, standardized data, and two-sided eliminations
respectively in order to accommodate consolidation group changes.
The following available features are same as validation for reported data:
• Run New Validation

• Revalidate
• Show Result Analysis
• Check Result Details
• Drill Down
The only difference is that the validation run and results are at the consolidation group level. For detailed
explanations and app screenshots, see Manage Data Validation Tasks - Reported Data [page 208].
 Note
1.6.4 Consolidation of Investments (Activity-Based)
Consolidation of investments (C/I) eliminates investments relationship that exists between consolidation units
in a consolidation group.

In the process, a parent company's investments are eliminated against the stockholders' equity of a subsidiary.
During the time span of this investment relationship, different activities (events) can occur that require
elimination and adjustments in consolidation. The following activities are supported by the consolidation of
investments:
• First consolidation
• Subsequent consolidation
• Step acquisition
• Capital increase and decrease
• Partial and total divestiture
• Partial and total transfer
• Horizontal and vertical merger
In group reporting, the following approaches are available:
• Rule-based consolidation of investments. For more information, see Consolidation of Investments (Rule-
Based) [page 387]
• Activity-based consolidation of investments, which is described hereafter.
1.6.4.1 Before You Get Started
Before you can start activity-based consolidation of investments, you must have completed the activities
mentioned in the topics below. Since these activities are not directly part of the consolidation of investments
process, we have provided an overview of each activity for reference.
1.6.4.1.1 Group Structure
For consolidation of investments, you need to define the group structure including the following:
• Consolidation groups
• Consolidation units, including the following:
• Start and end of the assignment
• Fiscal year/period for the first consolidation and the divestiture
• Consolidation method
For more information, see Group Structure [page 415] and Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35].

1.6.4.1.2 Additional C/I Control Data
Additional C/I control data is used to track business activities that occur during a period, such as capital
increase or step acquisition
Why does additional Consolidation of Investments (C/I) control data need to

be collected?
Activity-based consolidation of investments automatically posts the adjustments and eliminations needed
because of the investment relationship between consolidation units. This is possible only when additional C/I
control data is reported to complement the data reported by the consolidation units with only financial
statement (FS) items and subitems..
Additional C/I control data is reported using the following fields:
• Investee:
Identifies the subsidiary to be treated in the consolidation of investments
• Activity:
Drives the posting logic of the consolidation of investments
The following activities are supported:
• 01 First consolidation
• 02 Subsequent consolidation
• 05 Increase in capitalization
• 06 Decrease in capitalization
• 07 Step acquisition
• 08 Partial transfer
• 09 Total transfer
• 10 Partial divestiture
• 11 Total divestiture
• 16 Horizontal merger
• 24 Update of retained earnings merger
• Activity number:
Sequential number (internally assigned) that identifies a C/I activity of an investee unit at a posting date
(or period)
• Posting date:
Can be used to sequence activities of an investee unit within a period
• Unit of measure/Quantity:
Used to report the direct ownership percentage and to calculate the group share based on the group
structure information
 Note
You can only enter activity types for FS items which are included in the S-COI-INV COI - Investments
and S-COI-EQUITY COI - Equity sets. If an FS item is not included in the set, the activity type cannot
be uploaded.

How can additional C/I control data be collected?
Additional C/I control data can be collected using the Flexible Upload app, Group Reporting Data Collection, or
the Post Group Journal Entries app.
For flexible upload, use the dedicated document type (0B) for C/I control data.
• Investee
• For equity FS items, the investee is automatically replicated from the consolidation unit
• For investments FS items, the investee can be assigned by the user, or automatically replicated from
the partner unit
• Activity
• Manual assignment: the following activities must be assigned to the investment or equity FS items:
Activity Investments FS items Equity FS items
01 - First consolidation X X
02 - Subsequent consolidation - X
05 - Increase in capitalization X X
06 - Decrease in capitalization X X
07 - Step acquisition X -
10 - Partial divestiture X -
11 - Total divestiture X -
16 - Horizontal merger X X
24 - Update of retained earnings merger X
You have to manually assign some changes in equity and investment data to the C/I activity (and
posting date). In the current release you need to do this using the Flexible Upload or the Post Group
Journal Entries app, an API or the Group Reporting Data Collection app. Only data with filled C/I control
fields is considered in activity-based C/I.
To do so:
1. Copy the data and assign the C/I control data (especially to the C/I activity).
2. Create a reversal entry without the activity to prevent duplicating FS item balances. You can also
add the direct percentage of ownership and historical group currency (GC) values (provided that
the currency translation (CT) method is configured in a way that it keeps the GC value unchanged,
using translation key 6).
3. Upload the data into the system.
• Automatic assignment: Activity 02-Subsequent consolidation is automatically assigned to the

following:
• FS items with the role S-ANI-BS (Annual Net Income – B/S). The investee is also automatically
inheritated from the consolidation unit for these FS items.
• Net income FS item calculated by the Calculate Net Income task or in group journal entries on
posting levels 01-10
• Currency difference FS item calculated by the Currency Translation task

 Note
For consolidation units consolidated using the equity method, automatic postings required for the
subsequent consolidation (known as equity holding adjustments) are not started by the activity, but by
the scope of data which corresponds to the selection of the FS item and subitem. For more
information, see Accounting Techniques [page 424].
• Activity number: automatically assigned. The same number is assigned for a unique combination of
investee, activity, and period/posting date. For example:
• Period/Posting date: manually assigned (optional)

The creation process for control data with posting date is as follows:
1. The system ignores posting dates for the derivation of Consolidation of Investments Activity Number
(COINR) for both the first consolidation and total divestiture, which ensures that only one activity is
processed.
2. The system displays a warning message when the posting date isn´t within the current period
according to the fiscal year variant.
3. The system displays an information message when different posting dates are provided for one activity
and one investee since different posting dates result in a split of activities.
• Unit of measure/Quantity:
• Manually assigned on investments FS item for direct ownership share
• Automatically assigned on investments FS item for the group share calculated by the Calculate Group
Shares task. For more information, see Calculate Group Shares [page 401].
How can Activity sequence be defined?
Within one period, several activities can occur for one investee unit. For example, a step acquisition and an
increase in capitalization occur in the same period.
There is a pre-defined sequence of activities that the consolidation of investments processes by default:
No Acitvity Description Up to here
1 01 First consolidation
4 05 Increase in capitalization
5 06 Reduction in capitalization

No Acitvity Description Up to here
6 07 Step acquisition
8 08 Partial transfer
9 09 Total transfer
11 10 Partial divestiture
12 11 Total divestiture x
17 02 Subsequent consolidation
 Note
When necessary, you can manually change the above listed sequence by providing posting dates in the C/I
control data. For more information, see Activities [page 428].
1.6.4.1.3 Financial Statement Items
You define the financial statement (FS) items used in the consolidation of investments postings using the
following:
• FS item role attribute

• Non-controlling interest (NCI) target attribute
• Selections
Therefore, it is enough to assign correct attributes to FS items to configure automatic consolidation of

investments postings. For more information, see Define FS Items [page 49].
 Note
Statistical FS items are created automatically by Consolidation of investments. These FS items are
necessary to record historical values needed to process future activities, such as divestiture. These FS
items are prefixed by the dollar ($) symbol. These FS Items must not be changed because any changes
that are made are overwritten by Consolidation of Investments.
The following role attribute must be assigned to FS items:
Financial Statement Items FS Item Medium Description FS Item Role
163100 Goodwill S-A-GOODWILL (Goodwill)
163190 Goodwill, Impairment S-A-GOODWILL-IMP (Goodwill, Impair

ment)
171000 Investments accounted for using equity S-A-INV-AT-EQUITY (Investment at

method Equity)
310000 Goodwill Elimination S-GOODWILL-ELIM (Goodwill Elimina

tion in Equity)

Financial Statement Items FS Item Medium Description FS Item Role
318000 Net income partial divestiture S-NET-INC-PART-DVIEST (Net in

come for partial divestiture)
319000 Net income - clearing S-NET-INC-CLEARING (Clearing C/I)
512000 Gains on the sale of shares S-P-SHARE-GAIN (PL sale of shares)
516000 Gain on bargain purchase S-P-BARGAIN-PUR (Bargain purchase

P&L)
572000 Impairment of goodwill S-P-GOODWILL-IMP (GW Imp P&L)
711000 Share of profit - associates / JV at S-P-SHARE-EM (Share of EM)

equity method
792000 Net income - NCI S-NCI-NET-INC-PL (NCI - Net income

P&L)
16300D Clearing account - Bargain purchase S-A-NC-BARGAIN-CL (CL - Bargain

purchase)
The following target NCI (non-controlling interest) FS items are assigned to the delivered FS items:
Financial Statement Item FS Item Medium Description Non-Controlling Interest Target
310000 Goodwill Elimination Non-controlling retained earnings

(321000)
311000 Issued capital NCI - Reserves and retained earnings

(321100)
312000 Share premium NCI - Reserves and retained earnings

(321100)
313000 Treasury shares NCI - Treasury shares (321700)
314000 Revaluation surplus, before tax NCI - Revaluation surplus before tax
(321200)
314050 Income tax on revaluation surplus NCI - Income tax on revaluation surplus
(321210)
314100 Re-measurements of defined benefit NCI - Re-measurements of defined ben

plans, before tax efit plans, bef. tax (321250)
314150 Tax on re-measurements of defined NCI - Tax on remeasur. defined benefit

benefit plans plans (321260)
314200 Non-recyclable hedging reserve, before NCI - Non-recyclable hedging reserve,

tax before tax (321300)
314250 Income tax on non-recyclable hedging NCI - Income tax on non-recyclable

reserve hedging reserve (321310)
314300 Non-recyclable fair value reserve, be NCI - Non-recyclable fair value reserve,
fore tax before tax (321350)
314350 Income tax on non-recyclable fair value NCI - Income tax on non-recyclable fair
reserve value reserve (321360)

Financial Statement Item FS Item Medium Description Non-Controlling Interest Target
314400 Fin. liability at FVTPL credit risk reserve, NCI - Fin. liability FVTPL credit risk re
before tax serve, bef. tax (321380)
172100 Investments in subs, JV and associates, NCI Investments in subsidiaries, JV and

GV associates, GV (321721)
 Note
The table above shows the FS items from the SAP Best Practices content.
Not all equity FS items and NCI FS items are supported for the Equity method. For equity-related FS items,
see the last table below that lists the selections for equity holding adjustments.
The following selections are delivered to identify the investments FS items and the equity FS items:
Selection ID Description
S-COI-INV COI - Investments
S-COI-EQUITY COI - Equity
The following selections are delivered to define the reported financial data for the equity holdings adjustments:
Scope of Reported Data Selection ID Selection Description
1 (Annual Net Income) S-SEL-EHA-PL Equity holdings adjustment in P&L
4 (Currency Translation Difference) S-SEL-EHA-CTD Equity holdings adjustment from CT dif

ferences
1.6.4.2 Posting
1.6.4.2.1 Basic Principles
First Consolidation
During consolidation of investments (C/I), all investment relationships between companies in your corporate
group are eliminated. This is accomplished by eliminating the value of the parent companies’ investments
against the corresponding portion of the subsidiary stockholders’ equity. This procedure is called first
consolidation.
Exactly how elimination takes place depends on how you define C/I methods, which you assign to each
relevant consolidation unit.

Subsequent consolidation
Subsequent consolidation involves the posting of adjusting entries as a result of changes in investee equity (for
example, retention of profits or distribution of dividends) and not changes in investments.
The subsequent consolidation activity only comprises the adjustment of non-controlling interest (NCI) in
equity capital.
Some events require both a first and subsequent consolidation to be recorded for a consolidation unit, for
example, if equity holdings are acquired during the year and elimination takes place on the purchase date.
1.6.4.2.2 Consolidation of Investments Process
When can I start the consolidation of investments?
You can run consolidation of investments (C/I) for a consolidation group in the final period of a reporting time
frame. Consolidation takes place for the period entered in the global parameters. Prior to running C/I, you need
to have completed the steps in the section Before You Get Started. Only then can you be sure that you have
entered all the relevant data and made all the appropriate settings in the system.
Which units are included in the consolidation of investments?
You run C/I from the consolidation monitor for one or more consolidation groups. To determine which unit of a
consolidation group is to be consolidated for the first time, you specify a year and period of first consolidation
for each consolidation unit in the group structure definition. When you run C/I, the system reads the date of
first consolidation for each unit to determine whether it is to be included.
Can I run the consolidation of investments to fulfill different statutory

requirements?
When you define the method, you need to set up the treatment of goodwill and negative goodwill that is legally
required for your group. If you are consolidating a multiple-level group, you can specify whether you want to use
group shares or direct shares as a basis for calculation. When you run C/I, you do not need to make any
additional specifications to take account of legal requirements. You simply need to ensure that you have
assigned the FS item role for the relevant FS items, which is used to determine FS items in C/I postings. For
more information, see FS Item Selection and Target Attributes [page 42].

How do I run a consolidation of investments?
You run C/I from the consolidation monitor. It is recommended that you to initially run C/I in test mode, so that
you can use the resulting audit trail to analyze the postings that the system generates in an update run. C/I
entries are only posted when you run C/I in update mode for a consolidation group.
All tasks for a consolidation group must be completed and blocked in the data monitor before you can run C/I
for that group in update mode in the consolidation monitor. You can run a test run with original list regardless of
the statuses in the data monitor. However, before you do this you still need to have entered all the relevant
additional financial data for C/I. The statuses in the consolidation monitor show for which consolidation groups
C/I has been run.
What happens if I run C/I again in update mode?
The system recognizes that C/I entries have already been posted for the consolidation group using the special
C/I document type (3B). It reverses all documents from the previous run and then posts new ones. The new
C/I run is posted to the database. C/I can therefore be repeated as often as required.
Do I need to post any manual entries for the consolidation of investments?
The C/I program generates entries automatically for a variety of activities. However, to enable it to do this, you
need to specify selected items for posting and you must define document types. You also need to assign C/I
methods to the consolidation units.
If necessary, you can post consolidation entries manually by choosing the manual posting function in the
application menu.
Can I see how the system carries out the postings?
Once processing is finished, a detailed audit trail is displayed in the form of a hierarchical list that you can
expand and collapse by consolidation group, consolidation unit, activity, and item. The list shows the base
values for calculation (for example, the book value and ownership percentage), interim results of calculations
(for example, the group share and non-controlling interest in equity capital), and the final results (that is, the
actual documents posted).
How do I create aggregated financial statements?
The C/I methods assigned to the individual consolidation units determine whether and to what extent their
financial data is included in the aggregated statements. For units consolidated using the purchase method, for
example, the values of assets and liabilities are included in the aggregated statements in full.

How does the system process my data?
C/I is accomplished by means of entries automatically posted for various activities. In order to process each
activity, the system reads the relevant additional C/I control data. When you run C/I, all activities are processed
in the default sequence, taking into account your specifications for investee unit activities. If changes in
investments or investee equity are entered more than once during the time period for which a first
consolidation is run, the cumulated amounts for these values are used in C/I.
From the changes in investments data, the system automatically determines the applicable investment
structure for the consolidation. You can specify whether you want to run C/I on the basis of direct shares or
group shares. You make this setting in the C/I method. The C/I method assigned to the consolidation units
determines how consolidation entries are posted. The main differences in C/I posting result from the use of
different accounting techniques, in other words the purchase or equity method.
Related Information
Before You Get Started [page 415]
1.6.4.2.3 Accounting Techniques
Use
You use the accounting technique to specify to which extent the individual financial statement data of the
investee unit is used to produce consolidated financial statements.
Features
The system supports the following accounting techniques:
• Purchase Method
The individual financial statements of an investee unit consolidated using the purchase method are
included in their entirety in the consolidated financial statements. The investment in the consolidation unit
that has been consolidated using the purchase method or its equity is eliminated completely from the
automatic consolidation of investments.
• Equity Method
If an investee unit is consolidated using the equity method, then its individual financial statement data is
not included in the consolidated financial statements. Changes in investee equity or equity holdings
adjustments for the equity-method investee unit result in an adjustment of investment book values in the
consolidation of investments. The equity units are not displayed in reporting.

The accounting technique is a property of an investee unit in a specific consolidation group. Therefore, you
specify it in the consolidation of investments method. Since the method assignment depends on the
consolidation group, you can specify the desired accounting technique for the respective investee unit for each
1.6.4.2.4 Treatment of Acquisitions in a Consolidation

Group
Use
The treatment of an acquisition determines whether acquisitions of investee units in a consolidation group are
calculated on the basis of direct shares or group shares.
Features
The group share and non-controlling interest (NCI) share of investments and equity in acquisitions of an
investee unit are evaluated on the basis of the current percentages of ownership.
We distinguish between two different types of treatment:
• Acquisitions with direct shares

• Acquisitions with groups shares
If acquisitions are calculated on the basis of direct shares, only investment paths between the immediate
upper units and the investee unit are taken into account; group shares of the remaining upper units are not
taken into account.
The entire ownership grid is taken into account when using acquisitions with group shares . The group share in
the investee unit results from taking into account all investment paths that lead from the parent units of the
consolidation group to the investee unit.
Activities
The treatment of an acquisition is a property of an investee unit in a specific consolidation group. Therefore,
you specify it in the consolidation of investments method. You decide whether acquisitions are calculated using
direct shares or group shares for the respective investee unit by assigning the desired group-dependent
method.

1.6.4.3 List
You have the following options to analyze the activity-based consolidation of investment (C/I) related data and
task results:
• Task log: You can access it from the Consolidation Monitor (classic list)
• Using the Display Group Journal Entries app
• Using the Group Data Analysis (New) and Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules (New) apps
• Specific (classic) lists for Changes in Investee Equity, Changes in Investments, Group Shares, and Equity
Holdings Adjustments
Related Information
Consolidation Monitor [page 381]

Group Data Analysis [page 522]
Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules [page 531]
Changes in Investee Equity [page 427]
Changes in Investments [page 427]
Group Shares [page 428]
Equity Holdings Adjustments [page 428]
Group Journal Entries and Group Data Analysis [page 426]
1.6.4.3.1 Group Journal Entries and Group Data Analysis
Next to the task log of consolidation of investments (C/I), you can use the Display Group Journal Entries,
Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting Rules, Group Data Analysis, and Group Data Analysis - With
Reporting Logic apps to analyze C/I. You can, for example, filter, group, or sort data to build C/I specific
analysis lists. You can use generic app functions to store variants or save your list as a tile for re-use purposes.
For C/I-specific analysis make use of the following data model specifics:
• The Investee Unit field is filled with C/I-specific data. This field is reserved for the C/I function.
Example 1: You can filter to exclude all empty Investee Unit fields to only see C/I relevant data.
• All data that controls the activity-based C/I task has the C/I Activity (consolidation of investment activity
type) and Activity Number (consolidation of investments activity) filled.
Example 2: You can identify the reported data on posting level 00 that controls the C/I task by using a filter
to exclude all empty C/I Activity fields.
Example 3: In the Display Group Journal Entries app, you can identify reported data on equity/investment
financial statement (FS) items that is not yet assigned to a C/I Activity by using a filter to exclude all empty
Investee Unit fields and include all empty C/I Activity fields. If all changes are assigned to C/I Activity, the
resulting data records balance to zero.

• The Investee, C/I Activity (Investment Activity Type), and C/I Activity Number (Investment Activity
Number) fields are filled for all results of the C/I task and the C/I Activity Number (Investment Activity
Number) is consistent to the reported C/I control data.
Example 4: You can retrace the root-cause of the C/I task result, for example, by grouping the C/I Activity
Number field (or other fields as required, such as FS Item, Transaction Type, or Posting Level).
Related Information
Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting Logic [page 411]

Display Group Journal Entries [page 205]
Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules [page 531]
1.6.4.3.2 Changes in Investments
The report for changes in investments shows the equity holdings of a consolidation unit. It lists the
consolidation of investments (C/I) activities for which data was entered, the investment book value in local and
group currency, and the direct investment share.
You can access the changes in investment report from the task log of consolidation of investments.
1.6.4.3.3 Changes in Investee Equity
The report for changes in investee equity shows changes in the stockholders’ equity of consolidation units in a
group. This data is listed by consolidation of investments (C/I) activity. Equity item values are displayed in both

local and group currency for each activity, and for each period up to the fiscal year you specify. You can access
the changes in investee equity from the task log of consolidation of investments.
1.6.4.3.4 Group Shares
The system uses changes in investments data to calculate the current percentage (from the direct investor's
point of view) of investments. These are called direct shares.
Group shares are the percentage of investments from the parent company’s point of view for a certain group. If,
for example, consolidation unit A holds an 80% share in unit B, which in turn holds a 75% share in unit C, the
group share in unit C is 60%.
The system calculates direct shares and group shares on the fly when processing tasks. For analytical
purposes, you can run the Calculate Group Shares (Calculate Grp Shares %) task from the consolidation
monitor. The system automatically calculates direct shares and group shares and posts them on the
appropriate statistical items.
1.6.4.3.5 Equity Holdings Adjustments
The report for equity holdings adjustments shows the equity data entered for a consolidation unit in a
particular period. Equity data can only be displayed for units consolidated using the equity method. You can
access the changes in equity holdings from the task log of consolidation of investments.
1.6.4.4 Activities
Prerequisites:
You have defined the settings for the consolidation of investments consistently.
Features
The consolidation system supports automatic posting for C/I activities, such as first consolidation, subsequent
consolidation, changes in investee equity, and divestitures.
For each transaction, the system posts a document with posting level 30. Within a document, the fields of the
investee unit and consolidation group roles are always filled and constant. For complex activities such as
divestitures, the system requires information about consolidation of investments postings from previous

activities. This information is recorded in statistical items. The statistical items must all be unique. There are a
number of different types of statistical items:
• Statistical equity items

• Statistical net income items
• Adjusted statistical net income items
• Statistical scope of reported data
• Statistical goodwill items
With the exception of statistical annual net income, all statistical postings are universal, which means that they
do not depend on the accounting technique. If an investee is, for example, consolidated with the purchase
method, the system additionally posts the statistical postings as if the investee were consolidated using the
equity method.
Postings of consolidation of investments extensively depend on the sequence in which the system processes
the defined consolidation of investments activities. The sequence depends on the following factors:
• Sequence of activities
• The sequence in which the consolidation units of the investment hierarchy are processed
The overall sequence of the activities is as follows:
1. The system derives an investment hierarchy from the collected additional C/I control data for changes in
investments.
2. For each consolidation unit, the system sorts the defined activities according to the default sequence of
activities.
3. The system creates the overall sequence of activities by merging the investment hierarchy and the default
sequence.
1. The system works through each investment hierarchy level from top to bottom.
2. For each hierarchy level, the system goes through the consolidation units in alphanumerical order.
3. For each consolidation unit, it processes all activities up the stop-here threshold.
4. Then it processes the activities beyond the threshold. In this step, the system uses the reverse
sequence of the consolidation units.
 Note
 Note
The system first groups the data by identical posting date and orders it chronologically. Then,
for every posting date, steps 1-3 (a-d) are carried out.
1.6.4.4.1 Initial Example: Activities
The following scenarios describe the additional consolidation of investments (C/I) control data and represent
the initial situation for all subsequent examples of each respective activity. This ensures that all examples have
the same foundation and can be compared. The documents displayed in the following examples may, for
example, differ in the sequence of line items from the documents actually posted by the system.

C/I Settings
The examples below use the following C/I settings:
• Consolidation on a monthly basis

• Goodwill (positive differential amount) is directly eliminated.
• Negative goodwill (negative differential amount) is directly written off.
Scenarios
For both scenarios, you assign consolidation method 00 (parent - direct shares) or 01 (parent – group shares)
to consolidation unit P and consolidation method 10 (purchase method – direct shares) or 11 (purchase
method – group shares) to consolidation units A, B, C, and U. This depends on whether you want to calculate
and post acquisitions based on direct shares between investors and investee units or on group shares of
investee units.
Scenario 1 (for examples of direct activities)
Period 3
• The consolidation units P, A, B, C, and U are assigned to consolidation group CG1.

• Period 3 is the period of first consolidation for all consolidation units.
• Parent unit P owns 75% of the shares in consolidation unit A.
• Parent unit P owns 75% of the shares in consolidation unit B.
• Parent unit P owns 50% of the shares in consolidation unit C.
• Consolidation unit A owns 80% of the shares in consolidation unit U.
• Consolidation unit A reports an investment of 1,000 in consolidation unit U.
• Consolidation unit U reports common stock of -1,000 in its first consolidation.
• In subsequent consolidation, consolidation unit U reports retained earnings of -100 and currency
translation differences of -100.
Scenario 1
The system generates the following activities in period 3 based on the settings for the first consolidation period
and the reported financial data:
• First consolidations of consolidation units P, A, B, C, and U. The system posts only one document – for
investee unit U – because no investment book values or equity were reported by the other investee units.
(See the sections First ConsolidationFirst Consolidation [page 432] and Example: First Consolidation
[page 433].)
• Subsequent consolidation for investee unit U.
(See Subsequent Consolidation [page 446] and Example: Subsequent Consolidation [page 447].)
Scenario 2 (for examples of indirect activities)

Period 3
• Consolidation units P, A, B, C, U, and V are assigned to consolidation group CG1.

• Period 3 is the period of first consolidation for all consolidation units.
• Parent unit P owns 75% of the shares in consolidation unit A.

• Parent unit P owns 75% of the shares in consolidation unit B.
• Parent unit P owns 50% of the shares in consolidation unit C.
• Consolidation unit A owns 50% of the shares in consolidation unit U.
• Consolidation unit U owns 80% of the shares in consolidation unit V.
• Consolidation unit U reports an investment of 1000 in consolidation unit V.
• Consolidation unit V reports common stock of -1000 in its first consolidation.
• In subsequent consolidation, unit V reports retained earnings of -100 and currency translation differences
of -100.
Scenario 2
The system generates the following activities in period 3 based on the settings for the first consolidation period
and the reported financial data:
• First consolidations of consolidation units P, A, B, C, U, and V. The system posts only one document – for
investee unit V – because no investment book values or equity were reported by the other investee units.
• Subsequent consolidation for investee unit V.
1.6.4.4.2 Acquisition
Use
The following activities are related to acquisitions:
• If an investee unit joins a consolidation group for the first time, this is a First Consolidation.
• When upper units increase their ownership in an investee for which first consolidation has already been
carried out, the activity is a Step Acquisition.
• When an acquisition of shares generates an indirect change in group shares, the activity is an increase in
indirect investment (Indirect Activities).
In general, the differential amount is calculated for each immediate upper unit when an investee unit is
acquired.
Related Information
First Consolidation [page 432]

Step Acquisition [page 436]
Indirect Activities [page 468]

1.6.4.4.2.1 First Consolidation
Use
First consolidation is an activity that the system performs the first time an investee is acquired in a
consolidation group. You use this activity to eliminate the entire reported investment in an investee and its
corresponding equity reported to date.
First consolidation of an investee is a prerequisite for processing in further activities of consolidation of

investments.
• In the period of the first consolidation or a prior period for investee unit, you have entered the additional
consolidation of investments (C/I) control data for investments or equity. In this process, all data from
prior periods relevant to the investee unit (such as additional C/I control data for Step Acquisition or Partial
Divestiture) is reinterpreted and included in first consolidation. Likewise, all reported financial data relevant
to the equity of the investee unit (such as additional C/I control data for the Subsequent Consolidation) is
reinterpreted and included in first consolidation.
• You have entered the date of first consolidation (year and period) for the investee in the group structure.
• You have entered in the group structure whether the first consolidation should be executed at the start or
end of the period for the investee unit.
• You have assigned a consolidation method to the investee unit in the group structure.
Features
The first consolidation always posts equity and associated non-controlling interest (NCI) to the acquisition
subitem (if such a subitem has been defined in the master record of the reported subitem). If the parent unit is
also first-consolidated in the same period, the activity eliminates the reported investment also at the
acquisition subitem (again, if such a subitem has been defined in the master record of the reported subitem).
Purchase Method
For the purchase method for acquisitions with direct shares, the investment book values of the direct investor
units are compared with the proportionate equity of the investee unit. Any difference that arises results in the
direct elimination of goodwill (positive differential amount) or direct write-off of negative goodwill (negative
differential amount). The system records the NCI in equity. The calculation of differential amounts does not
depend on the accounting technique of the investee.
When the purchase method is used for acquisitions with group shares, NCI in the investment are also recorded.
As a result, differential amount is generally lower than with acquisitions with direct shares.
Equity Method

In the case of the equity method, the resulting differential amount is offset against the investment.
First Consolidation at the End of the Period Indicator
This indicator determines the sequence of activities:
• When the first consolidation is at the beginning of the period, all reported investment and equity data of the
investee from prior periods is used in first consolidation.
• When the first consolidation is at the end of the period, the first consolidation takes reporting data not only
from previous periods but also from the first consolidation period into account. In this period the first
consolidation is the last activity for the investment.
Related Information
Step Acquisition [page 436]

Partial Divestiture [page 451]
Subsequent Consolidation [page 446]
1.6.4.4.2.1.1 Example: First Consolidation
The following example is based on the initial activities example, more specifically, on the additional C/I control
data for the first scenario.
First consolidation of investee unit U posts the following posting documents in period 3.
Purchase Method with Direct Shares
The investment of investor unit A and the reported equity of investee unit U are eliminated (lines 1 and 2). The
statistical capital and the NCI interests in equity are calculated based on the direct shares in investee unit U
(lines 3 and 4). For each investor unit, differential amount is calculated from the difference between the
reported investment and the unit's proportionate share in statistical equity. The differential amount is directly
eliminated on an equity reserves account.
Consolidation Unit Partner unit Item Value
1 A Investment 1000-
2 U Common Stock 1000
3 U NCI Common Stock 200-

4 U A Statistical Common 800-

Stock
5 U Statistical Offsetting 800

Item
6 A U Equity Reserves 200
Purchase Method with Group Shares
The investment of investor unit A and the reported equity of investee unit U are eliminated (lines 1 and 3). In
addition, the NCI share in the investment is recorded on the basis of the group share of the investor unit (line
2). The statistical capital and the NCI in equity are calculated based on the group share in investee unit U (lines
4 and 5). For each investor unit, differential amount is calculated from the difference between the group share
of reported investment and the unit's proportionate share in statistical equity. The differential amount is
directly eliminated on an equity reserves account.
2 A NCI-Investment 250

Stock

Item
7 A U Equity Reserves 150
Equity Method with Direct Shares
The differential amount is calculated in the same way as in the purchase method example. It is posted to an
investment account which is specified in the C/I method of equity and offset against the investment. The
universal statistical equity is posted in the same way as in the purchase method with direct shares.

1 A U Investment (C/I 200

Method)
2 A Investment 200-

Stock

Item
Equity Method with Group Shares
The differential amount is calculated in the same way as in the purchase method example. It is posted to an
investment account which is specified in the C/I method of equity and offset against the investment. The
universal statistical equity is posted in the same way as in the purchase method with group shares.

Method)
2 A Investment 150-

Stock

Item
Related Information
Initial Example: Activities [page 429]

1.6.4.4.2.2 Step Acquisition
Use
You use this activity to eliminate the investment data reported for an increase in investment. The step
acquisition activity maps the increase of shares in direct investor units to an investee unit.
• You have entered the additional C/I control data that generates the step acquisition activity.
• The consolidation units involved have undergone the First Consolidation.
Features
Purchase Method
Due to the increase of the direct shares and group shares, earlier NCI postings are adjusted in a step
acquisition. (For the calculation of acquisitions with group shares, earlier differential amounts need to be
adjusted to the new group shares). These adjustments are compared with the change to the investment book
values of the investor units.
Any positive or negative difference that arises is directly eliminated or written-off.

In the profit and loss (P&L) statement, step acquisition does not make any NCI adjustments since it is the
acquisition of equity that is relevant and not financial statement imbalances. Therefore, after a step acquisition,
the NCI in the balance sheet and P&L statement are generally no longer synchronized in the current fiscal year.
However, after the balance carry forward at the latest, there is a difference between NCI in the balance sheet
and the P&L statement, since the P&L statement - unlike the balance sheet - is not carried forward to the next
fiscal year.
 Caution
The direct elimination is not considered for the calculation of revenue/expense during the total divestiture.
Equity Method
For equity units, a positive difference is eliminated and a negative difference is written-off.
Related Information

1.6.4.4.2.2.1 Example: Step Acquisition
The following example is based on the initial activities example, more specifically, the additional C/I control
The posting documents below are generated in period 4 for consolidation unit A's step acquisition of investee
unit U. Consolidation unit A reports a new ownership for the amount of 1000, which increases its share in
investee U by 10% to a total of 90%.
The investment of investor unit A is eliminated (line 1). The group share in investee equity (lines 5 - 7) and its
corresponding NCI share (lines 2 - 4) are adjusted for the new direct shares. For each investor unit, the
differential amount is calculated from the difference between the new investment value and the unit's
proportionate share in the change in statistical equity.
2 U NCI-Equity 100
3 U NCI Net Income 10
4 U NCI-Currency Transla 10
tion Difference
5 U A Statistical Equity 100-
6 U A Statistical net income 10-
7 U A Statistical Currency 10-

Translation Difference

Item
9 A Equity Reserves 880
The investment of investor unit A is eliminated (line 1). In addition, the NCI share in the investment is recorded
on the basis of the group shares of the investor unit (line 2). The group share in investee equity and its
corresponding NCI share are adjusted for the new group shares (lines 3 - 5). For each investor unit, the

differential amount is calculated from the difference between the new investment value and the unit's
proportionate share in the change in statistical equity.
3 U NCI-Equity 75
4 U NCI Net Income 7.5
5 U NCI-Currency Transla 7.5

tion Difference
7 U A Statistical net income 7.5-
8 U A Statistical Currency 7.5-

Item
The differential amount is calculated as in the purchase method example. It is posted to an investment account
which is specified in the C/I method of equity and offset against the investment. The adjustment of statistical
equity is calculated on the basis of the direct shares.

Method)
2 A Investment 880-
4 U A Statistical net income 10-



Item
The differential amount is calculated as in the purchase method example. It is posted to an investment account
which is specified in the C/I method of equity and offset against the investment. The adjustment of statistical
equity is calculated on the basis of the group shares.

Method)
2 A Investment 660
4 U A Statistical net income 7.5-
5 U A Statistical Currency 7.5-

Item
Related Information
1.6.4.4.3 Change in Capitalization
Use
You use the activities increase in capitalization and reduction in capitalization to represent the change in equity
of an investee unit in the system.

You have entered additional C/I control data for the increase in capitalization or reduction in capitalization
activity for an investee unit. For these activities you can enter data regarding changes in stockholders' equity as
well as the investment. When doing this, you can determine how each respective upper unit participates in the
investee's change in capitalization.
• You can have the upper unit's investment book value changed without modifying the percentage of
ownership.
• You can have the percentage of ownership increased.
Features
Unchanging Percentages of Ownership
If the percentages of ownership do not change, the system eliminates the investment and equity book values
that are reported for this activity. This usually results in new differential amount for each upper unit.
Rising Percentages of Ownership
Changes in capitalization in which the percentages of ownership increase are split into two activities:
• Step acquisition: New differential amount is incurred by those upper units whose percentage of ownership
rises.
• Change in capitalization with unchanging percentages of ownership: New differential amount is incurred by
those upper units whose percentage of ownership does not rise.
Falling Percentages of Ownership
For more information, see SAP Note 1902594 .
Example
See the following examples of changes in capitalization:
• Example: Increase in Capitalization with Unchanging Shares [page 440]

• Example: Increase in Capitalization with Rising Shares [page 444]
1.6.4.4.3.1 Example: Increase in Capitalization with

Unchanging Shares
This example uses the following assumptions and settings:
• Consolidation group G contains investor units A and B, and investee unit U.

• The group share of investor unit A is 75% and the group share of investor unit B is 50%.
• Reported financial data for the first consolidation of investee unit U:
• Investment share of A in U = 80%, book value = 800
• Investment share of B in U = 10%, book value = 100
• Common stock of U has a book value of -1000.
• Reported financial data for the increase in capitalization of investee unit U:
• Change of investment share of A in U = 0%; change in book value = 1000
• Change of investment share of B in U = 0%; change in book value = 1000
• Common stock: change in book value = -1000
• First consolidation eliminates all reported book values and records a NCI share in common stock of -100.
Due to the numeric values in the example, the differential amount is not incurred for either investor unit A
or B.
• The posted document of the increase in capitalization is formally the same as the document of the first
consolidation.
The reported changes in the investment book values of the investor units are eliminated (lines 1 and 2). The
increase in capitalization is eliminated (line 3) and the corresponding NCI share is recorded (line 4). The group
share in the increase in capitalization is allocated and posted to the statistical equity items of the two investor
units (lines 5 and 6). A new differential amount is recorded for each investor unit for the difference between the
respective change in the investment book value and each investor unit's proportionate share in the statistical
equity (lines 8 and 9).
Consolidation Unit Partner Unit Item Value
1 A Investment -1000
2 B Investment -1000
4 U NCI-Common Stock -100
5 U A Statistical Common -800

Stock
6 U B Statistical Common -100

Stock

Item

9 B Equity Reserves 900
The reported changes in the investment book values of the investor units are eliminated (lines 1 and 2), and the
NCI shares in the investment are recorded based on the group shares of the investor units (lines 3 and 4). The
increase in capitalization is eliminated (line 5), and the NCI and group shares of the increase in capitalization
are calculated and posted based on the group shares (lines 6 - 8). A new differential amount is recorded for
each investor unit for the difference between the respective group share in the investment and the statistical
equity (lines 10 and 11).
2 B Investment -1000
4 B NCI-Investment 500
6 U NCI-Common Stock -350

Stock

Stock
9 U Statistical Offset 90
The new differential amounts are calculated and posted in the same way as in the purchase method example
(lines 1 and 2) and offset to each investment item (lines 3 and 4). The adjustment to statistical equity is
calculated according to the direct shares (lines 5 and 6).


Method)
2 B U Investment (C/I 900

Method)
3 A Investment -200
4 B Investment -900

Stock

Stock

Item
The new differential amounts are calculated and posted in the same way as in the purchase method example
(lines 1 and 2) and offset to each investment item (lines 3 and 4). The adjustment to statistical equity is
calculated according to the group shares (lines 5 and 6).

Method)
2 B U Investment (C/I 450

Method)
3 A Investment -150
4 B Investment -450

Stock

Stock

Item

1.6.4.4.3.2 Example: Increase in Capitalization with Rising
Shares
This example uses the following assumptions and settings:
• Purchase method
• Acquisition treatment with direct shares
• Consolidation group G contains investor units A and B, and investee unit U.
• Reported financial data for the first consolidation of investee unit U:
• Investment share of A in U = 80%, book value = 800
• Investment share of B in U = 10%, book value = 100
• Common stock of U has a book value of -1000
• Reported financial data for the increase in capitalization of investee unit U:
• Change of investment share of A in U = 0%; change in book value = 1000
• Change of investment share of B in U = 10%; change in book value = 1000
• Common stock: change in book value = -1000
• First consolidation eliminates all reported book values and records a NCI share in common stock of -100.
Due to the numeric values in the example, the differential amount is not incurred for either investor unit A
or B.
• Since the investee unit reports an increase in the percentage of ownership for investor unit B, along with
the increase in capitalization, the system divides the activity into two sub-activities:
• Step acquisition (in which investor unit B increases its percentage of ownership by 10%)
• Increase in capitalization without a change in the percentage of ownership
Step Acquisition
Investor unit A does not change its percentage of ownership in the increase in capitalization. Therefore, the
percentage of A is not relevant for the step acquisition, which the system internally derived from the increase in
capitalization.
But the investor unit B's change in its percentage of ownership by 10% is processed in the step acquisition
activity. The reported investment book value of 1000 is divided between the step acquisition and the actual
increase in capitalization (without change in share) in a manner so that no differential amount is incurred for
investor unit B in the actual increase in capitalization, but instead is created in the step acquisition. Therefore,
the step acquisition results in an investment book value of 800 for investor unit B.
The system eliminates the investment book value of B, which was internally calculated for the step acquisition
(line 1). Plus, the NCI share of the historical reported equity is adjusted according to the change in direct shares
for the benefit of the group share of the equity (lines 2 and 3). New differential amount is recorded at investor
unit B for the amount of the difference between the investment and the NCI share adjustment (line 5).
The same activity number is used for both the internally-derived step acquisition and the triggering increase in
capitalization.

1 B Investment -800
2 U NCI-Common Stock 100

Stock

Item
Increase in Capitalization with Unchanging Shares
The actual increase in capitalization without change in share immediately follows the internally-derived step
acquisition. The computations in this activity use the increased share percentages that were just created in the
step acquisition. (Investor unit owns 80% of U, and investor unit B owns 20% of U.)
The investment reported by unit A goes into the increase in capitalization. Unit B reported an investment of
1000. Of that, 800 have already been processed in the step acquisition which leaves 200 for the (actual)
increase in capitalization. By splitting the investment book value between the two activities, no new differential
amount is incurred for unit B in the (actual) increase in capitalization.
The remaining investment book values of the investor units are eliminated (lines 1 and 2). The increase in
capitalization is eliminated (line 3). NCI no longer exist because of the increase in ownership to 100% which
incurred in the step acquisition. The group share in investee equity is distributed between the two investor units
on the basis of the increased shares (lines 4 and 5). A new differential amount is recorded only for investor unit
A, which did not report a change in share (line 7).
2 B Investment -200

Stock

Stock

Item

1.6.4.4.4 Subsequent Consolidation
Use
You want to report non-controlling interest (NCI) for the equity data reported by an investee unit. This may be
reported equity data that affects net income (example: retained earnings) or reported equity data that has no
effect on net income (example: effects of currency translation).
When the equity method is used, the reported data for subsequent consolidation is referred to as equity
holdings adjustments. Equity holdings adjustment data is extracted from the equity data.
• You have entered additional C/I control data that generates the subsequent consolidation activity.
• The reporting consolidation unit has undergone the First Consolidation.
Features
Purchase Method
When the purchase method is used, the activity adjusts the NCI in the equity that is reported for subsequent
consolidation. This is because the calculation is always based on the group shares. Postings for subsequent
consolidation are not dependent on the treatment for acquisitions.
Equity Method
When the equity method is used, no postings are made for the investee unit in the balance sheet or the profit
and loss statement. Instead, the activity adjusts the investment book values of the direct investor units. The
amount of the investment adjustment corresponds to the respective investor unit's share in the equity holdings
adjustments of the investee unit.
Related Information

1.6.4.4.4.1 Example: Subsequent Consolidation
The following example is based on the reported financial data of the first scenario in the initial activities
example.
Subsequent consolidation of investee unit U posts the following documents in period 3.
Purchase Method
The NCI share in reported equity is reclassified according to the group shares of the investee unit (lines 1 and
2). If the reported equity affects net income, the system reclassifies the NCI in the profit and loss (P&L)
statement (lines 3 and 4).
Statistical entries record the net income-affecting portion of the reported equity and its corresponding NCI
(lines 9 and 10).
1 U NCI-Currency Transla 40-

tion Differences (CTD)
2 U Currency Translation 40
Difference
3 U NCI-Retained Earnings 40-
4 U NCI-P&L Statement 40
5 U Statistical Net Income 100-
6 U Statistical Net Income 100

– Offsetting Item
7 U NCI-Statistical Net In 40-

come
8 U NCI-Statistical Net In 40

come – Offsetting Item
9 U Adjusted Statistical 100-

Net Income – Subse
quent Consolidation
10 U NCI-Adjusted Statisti 40-

cal Net Income – Sub
sequent Consolidation


Item
12 A Adjusted Statistical 80-

Net Income – Equity
Method
13 A NCI-Adjusted Statisti 20-

cal Net Income –
Equity Method
14 A Statistical Scope of Re 80-

ported Data – Re
tained Earnings

ported Data – CTD
16 A Statistical Offsetting 260

Item
17 U Retained Earnings 40
18 U Net Income (P&L 40-

Statement)
Equity Method
With the exception of statistical entries, all other entries are posted for investor unit A.
The equity holdings adjustment data reported by investee unit U in subsequent consolidation triggers an
adjustment to the investment book value of the direct investor units according to each of their direct shares
(lines 1 and 2).
The offsetting entry of the adjustment is posted to the offsetting item, which is defined separately in equity
method posting items for each scope of reported data (lines 3 and 4). The item type of the offsetting item
determines whether the scope of reported data has an effect on net income: If the offsetting item is an P&L
statement item, it affects net income (line 3). If the scope does not affect net income, the reported item is
normally chosen as the offsetting item (line 4).
If the consolidation group owns less than 100% of the investor unit, the system reclassifies the minority share
from the offsetting item to the assigned NCI item (lines 7 and 8). If the scope affects net income, the system
also reclassifies the NCI share to the P&L statement (lines 5 and 6).
Statistical entries at investee unit U record the net income-affecting portion of the reported equity and its
corresponding NCI share; this is done as though the investee unit were consolidated with the purchase method
(lines 13 and 14). Statistical entries at investor unit A record that unit's portion of equity holdings adjustments

that affect net income, and their minority interests (lines 16 and 17). Other statistical entries separately record
the investor unit's share in equity holdings adjustments for each scope of reported data (lines 18 and 19).
1 A Investment, Scope of 80
Reported Data, Re
tained Earnings
2 A Investment, Scope of 80
Reported Data – CTD
3 A Gain from Equity 80-

Method (P&L State
ment)
4 A Currency Translation 80-

Difference
5 A NCI-Retained Earnings 20-
6 A NCI-P&L Statement 20
7 A NCI-Currency Transla 20-

tion Difference
8 A Currency Translation 20
Difference
9 A Statistical Net Income 80-
10 A Statistical Net Income 80

– Offsetting Item
11 A NCI-Statistical Net In 20-

come
12 A NCI-Statistical Net In 20

come – Offsetting Item
13 U Adjusted Statistical 100-

Net Income – Subse
quent Consolidation
14 U NCI-Adjusted Statisti 40-

cal Net Income – Sub

Item

16 A Adjusted Statistical 80-

Method
17 A NCI-Adjusted Statisti 20-

cal Net Income –
Equity Method

ported Data – Re
tained Earnings

ported Data – CTD
20 A Statistical Offsetting 260

Item
21 A Retained Earnings 60-
22 A Net Income (P&L 60

Statement)
Related Information
1.6.4.4.5 Divestiture
Use
The following activities are related to divestitures:
• A total divestiture is when an investee completely leaves a consolidation group.

• When upper units reduce their ownership in an investee for which first consolidation has already been
carried out, the activity is a partial divestiture.
• When a divestiture in an investment hierarchy generates a further divestiture on a higher level, the activity
is a reduction in indirect investment.

1.6.4.4.5.1 Partial Divestiture
Use
With the activity partial divestiture, the system creates the reduction of shares of direct investor units in an
investee unit.
• You have entered the additional C/I control data that generates the partial divestiture activity.
• The consolidation units involved have undergone the First Consolidation.
Features
A partial divestiture reduces the prior consolidation of investments entries in accordance with the reduction of
percentages of ownership. This reduction affects:
• Original value of differential amount

• Group share and NCI share in equity and statistical equity
• The financial statement balancing adjustments posted to the investee and direct investor units
• Adjustment to the investment book value (only for consolidation using the equity method)
• The reported reduction in the investment book value is cleared when you consolidate with the purchase
method.
Related Information
1.6.4.4.5.1.1 Example: Partial Divestiture
The following example is based on the initial activities example, more specifically, the additional C/I control
The following posting documents are generated by the system in period 4 in the partial divestiture of investee
unit U. Consolidation unit A reports a reduction in its investment book value by 500 and lowers the direct share

in the investee unit U by 40% from 80% to 40%. As a result, the group share for U decreases from 60% to
30%.
The reported reduction of the investment book value is cleared (line 1). The original value of differential amount
is proportionately reduced (line 2). NCI in the differential amount are recorded according to the group share of
the investor unit (lines 3, 4).
The group share and NCI share in equity are adjusted to the modified percentages of ownership. However, the
equity of first consolidation and that of subsequent consolidation are treated differently (lines 5-9). The
adjustment of the group portion of retained earnings is posted to the appropriation item Retained Earnings,
Partial Divestiture (line 6). Its posted amount is derived from the reduction of the adjusted statistical net
income (lines 15,17).
The statistical net income amounts and scopes of reported data are proportionately reduced (lines 10-22).
1 A Investment 500
2 A Equity Reserves 100-
3 A NCI Equity Reserves 25
Differences (CTD)
6 U Retained Earnings, 30
Partial Divestiture

tion Difference
10 U A Statistical Common 400

Stock
11 U Statistical net income 50
12 U Statistical net income 50-

offsetting item
13 U NCI statistical net in 20

come

14 U NCI statistical net in 20-

come offsetting item
15 U Adjusted Statistical 50
Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation
16 A Adjusted Statistical 40
Method
17 U NCI adjusted Statisti 20

cal Net Income - Sub
18 A NCI adjusted Statisti 10

cal Net Income –
Equity Method
19 A Statistical Scope of Re 40

ported Data, Retained
Earnings

ported Data – CTD
21 A Statistical Offsetting 130-

Item
22 U Statistical Offsetting 470-

Item
The reported reduction of the investment book value is cleared and adjusted by NCI (lines 1 and 2). The original
value of differential amount is reduced proportionally (line 3).
Group shares and NCI shares in equity are adjusted to the changed investments. Equity from first and
subsequent consolidation are treated equally (lines 4-8). The adjustment of the group portion of retained
earnings is posted to the appropriation item Retained Earnings, Partial Divestiture (line 3). Its posted amount is
derived from the reduction of the adjusted statistical net income (lines 14,16)

1 A Investment 500
2 A NCI-Investment 125-
4 U Retained Earnings, 30
Partial Divestiture
Differences (CTD)

tion Difference

Stock

offsetting item

come

Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation
Method


cal Net Income –
Equity Method


Earnings

ported Data – CTD

Item

Item
The original value of differential amount is reduced proportionally (line 2). The offsetting entry for the original
value of differential amount is posted to the investment (line 1).
The effects of the investment adjustment resulting from subsequent consolidation are reversed
proportionately (lines 3-10). Reported data affecting net income is reduced in the profit and loss (P&L)
statement (lines 5 and 9). The universal statistical equity is reduced as per subsequent consolidation (line 11).
The financial statement balancing adjustments are derived from the reduction of the adjusted statistical net
income (lines 24 and 25).
1 A Investment 100
2 A Investment (C/I 100-

Method)
3 A U Investment, Scope of 40-

Reported Data – Re
tained Earnings

5 A Divestiture, Scope of 40
Reported Data Re
tained Earnings (P&L)

7 A NCI-Retained Earnings 10
8 A NCI-Currency Transla 10
tion Difference
9 A NCI-Gain from Divesti 10-

ture (P&L Statement)
10 A Divestiture, Scope of 10-


Stock
12 A Statistical net income 40
13 A Statistical net income 40-

offsetting item
14 A NCI statistical net in 10

come
15 A NCI statistical net in 10-

Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation
Method


cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings


ported Data – CTD

Item

Item
24 A Retained earnings 30
25 A Net Income (P&L 30-

Statement)
The original value of differential amount is reduced proportionally (line 2). The offsetting entry for the original
value of differential amount is posted to the investment (line 1).
The effects of the investment adjustment resulting from subsequent consolidation are reversed
proportionately (lines 3-10). Reported data affecting net income is reduced in the P&L statement (lines 5 and
9). The universal statistical equity is reduced as per subsequent consolidation (line 11).
The financial statement balancing adjustments are derived from the reduction of the adjusted statistical net
income (lines 24 and 25).
1 A Investment 75

Method)

Reported Data – Re
tained Earnings

Reported Data Re

tion Difference



Stock

offsetting item

come

Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation
Method


cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings


ported Data – CTD

Item

Item

Statement)
Related Information
1.6.4.4.5.2 Total Divestiture
Use
The system carries out this activity when an investee completely leaves the consolidation group. You use this
activity to invert all the data that was previously posted in the consolidation of investments for the divested
investee.
• You have maintained the date of divestiture accounting (year and period) for the investee in the
consolidation group structure.
• In the consolidation group structure, you have decided whether total divestiture should be performed at
the start or end of the period.
You do not need to enter additional C/I control data to generate a total divestiture. However, we recommend
that you enter the group share for the divestiture so that it is considered in the calculation of group share.

Features
As a rule, the system completely reverses all data generated in the consolidation of investments in the past for
the divested investee. A total divestiture does the following:
• Only data for balance sheet or statistical items are reversed.

• Protected items (for example, retained earnings) are inverted in the consolidation of investments clearing
item. The balance sheet is balanced in this item.
• The total divestiture uses the adjusted statistical net income items to determine the reduction of earlier
financial statement balancing adjustments. These reductions are posted to gain or loss items in the profit
and loss (P&L) statement.
The Total Divestiture at Beginning of Period indicator in the consolidation group structure determines the
sequence of activities:
• If the total divestiture occurs at the beginning of the period, it reverses the totals records of all prior
periods. No further activities are carried out for the divested investee in the divestiture period.
• If the total divestiture occurs at the end of the period, the system first carries out the activities entered for
the divested investee in the divestiture period as well as the automatically generated activities. Then the
total divestiture is performed. In this case it inverts the totals records of all prior periods along with the
totals records generated by the activities in the divestiture period.
 Note
The data for the calculation base of consolidation of investments is reversed by a Preparation for
Consolidation Group Changes task and not by the consolidation of investments itself for totally divested
A total divestiture always posts the equity and its associated NCI to the divestiture subitem (if such a subitem
has been defined in the master record of the reported subitem).
Example
Example: Total Divestiture [page 460]
Related Information
1.6.4.4.5.2.1 Example: Total Divestiture
The following example is based on the initial activities example, more specifically, on the reporting data for the
first scenario.

The total divestiture of investee unit U generates the following posting documents at the beginning of period 4.
The totals records generated in first consolidation for balance sheet and statistical items are reversed in lines 1
through 5, see Example: First Consolidation [page 433].
The totals records generated in subsequent consolidation for balance sheet and statistical items are reversed
in lines 6 through 16, see Example: Subsequent Consolidation [page 447].
The gain or loss from divestiture as well as its NCI (lines 19 and 20) and consequently the financial statement
balancing adjustments (lines 24 and 25) are derived from the reduction of the adjusted statistical net income.
The protected items are reversed in the clearing item of consolidation of investments (line 21). This ensures
that the items are balanced.
1 A Investment 1000
3 U Common Stock 1000-
4 U NCI Common Stock 200

Stock
tion Difference
7 U Currency Translation 40-

Difference
8 U NCI-Retained Earnings 40

offsetting item

come


Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation


Annual Net Income -
Equity Method

cal Annual Net Income
- Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD
19 U Loss from Divestiture 100

(P&L statement)
20 U NCI P&L Statement 40-
21 U Clearing: Consolida 100-

tion of Investments

Item

Item
24 U Retained earnings 60

Statement)

The protected items are reversed in the clearing item of consolidation of investments (line 22). This ensures
that the items are balanced.
1 A Investment 1000
4 U Common Stock 1000-
5 U NCI Common Stock 400

Stock
tion Difference
8 U Currency Translation 40-

Difference

offsetting item

come


Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation

Annual Net Income -
Equity Method


cal Annual Net Income
- Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD
20 U Loss from Divestiture 100

(P&L statement)
21 U NCI-P&L Statement 40-
22 U Clearing: Consolida 100-

tion of Investments

Item

Item
25 U Retained earnings 60

Statement)
1 A Investment 200

2 A Investments (C/I 200-

Method)

Stock
4 A NCI-Retained Earnings 10-
tion Difference
Difference
8 A Investment 160-

offsetting item

come

Net Income –
Equity Method
14 A NCI-Adjusted Statisti 20
cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD

Net Income -
Subsequent Consoli
dation

18 U NCI-Adjusted Statisti 40
cal Net Income -
Subsequent Consoli
dation

Item

Item
21 A Loss from Divestiture 80

(P&L statement)
22 A NCI-P&L Statement 20-

Statement)
1 A Investment 150

Method)

Stock
tion Difference

Difference
7 A Investment 160-

offsetting item

come

Net Income –
Equity Method
13 A NCI-Adjusted Statisti 20
cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD

Net Income -
Subsequent Consoli
dation
17 U NCI-Adjusted Statisti 40
cal Net Income -
Subsequent Consoli
dation

Item

Item
20 A Loss from Divestiture 80

(P&L statement)

21 A NCI-P&L Statement 20-

Statement)
Related Information
1.6.4.4.6 Indirect Activities
Use
Indirect activities are automatically generated in the system, and are not entered by the user. Indirect activities
are incurred in multilevel investment hierarchies when direct acquisitions or divestitures in the higher ranks of
the hierarchy change (direct) percentages of ownership. This leads to increases or reductions of group shares
in the lower ranks of the hierarchy. Because of this, the system needs to adjust the postings of consolidation of
investments made earlier to the new group shares. This is done in the activities:
• Increase in indirect investment

• Reduction in indirect investment
Features
If an investee unit is simultaneously also an upper unit of other investee units in lower levels of the hierarchy,
the system automatically generates indirect activities for the lower-level investee units when processing a step
acquisition or a divestiture.
An increase in indirect investment is generated by a step acquisition that is entered at a higher level of the
hierarchy. For an investee unit of an increase in indirect investment based on group shares, the system adjusts
all earlier postings of NCI and differential amounts to the higher group shares. These adjustments normally
result in a net balance not equal to zero. A new differential amount is created for such a balance. This indirect
differential amount is posted at the upper unit that generates the step acquisition and, thus, the increase in
indirect investment.

A (direct) partial or total divestiture generates a reduction in indirect investment for lower-level investee units.
This reduces the indirect differential amount incurred in earlier increases in indirect investments and adjusts
the earlier postings based on group shares to the lower group shares.
Indirect activities adopt the activity number of the direct activity that generates those indirect activities.
Example
See the following examples of indirect activities:
• Example: Scenario for Indirect Activities [page 469]

• Example: Increase in Indirect Investment [page 476]
1.6.4.4.6.1 Example: Scenario for Indirect Activities
The following example is based on the reported financial data of the initial activities example, more specifically,
on the second scenario in the initial example.
The system posts the following documents for investee unit V in period 3.
First Consolidation
1 U Investment 1000-
2 V Equity 1000
3 V NCI-Equity 200-
4 V U Statistical Equity 800-
5 V Statistical Offsetting 800

Item
6 U Equity Reserves 200

Subsequent Consolidation
Consolidation Unit Item Value
1 V NCI-Retained Earnings 70-
2 V NCI-Currency Translation Dif 70-

ference
3 V NCI-P&L Statement 70
4 V Currency Translation Differ- 70

ence
5 V Statistical net income 100-
6 V Statistical net income offset- 100

ting item
7 V NCI statistical net income 70-
8 V NCI statistical net income 70

offsetting item
9 V Adjusted Statistical Net In 100-

come - Subsequent Consoli
dation
10 V NCI adjusted Statistical Net 70-

Income - Subsequent Con
solidation
11 V Statistical Offsetting Item 170
12 U Adjusted Statistical Net In 80-

come – Equity Method
13 U NCI adjusted Statistical Net 50-

Income – Equity Method
14 U Statistical Scope of Reported 80-

Data, Retained Earnings

Data – CTD
16 U Statistical Offsetting Item 290
17 V Retained Earnings 70

18 V Financial Statement Balanc 70-

ing Adjustment
(P&L statement)
First Consolidation
1 U Investment 1000-
2 U NCI-Investment 625
3 V Equity 1000
4 V NCI-Equity 700-

Item
1 V NCI-Retained Earnings 70-
2 V NCI-Currency Translation Dif 70-

ference
3 V NCI-P&L Statement 70
4 V Currency Translation Differ- 70

ence
5 V Statistical net income 100-

6 V Statistical net income offset- 100

ting item
7 V NCI statistical net income 70-
8 V NCI statistical net income 70

offsetting item

dation

solidation




Data – CTD
17 V Retained Earnings 70
18 V Financial Statement Balanc 70-

ing Adjustment
(P&L statement)

First Consolidation
1 U Investments (C/I 200

Method)
2 U Investment 200-

Item
1 U Investment, Scope of Re 80

ported Data, Retained Earn
ings

ported Data – CTD
3 U Gain from Equity Method 80-

(P&L Statement)
4 U Currency Translation Differ- 80-

ence
6 U NCI-Currency Translation Dif 50-

ference
8 U Currency Translation Differ- 50

ence


dation

solidation

13 U NCI. adjusted Statistical Net 50-



Data – CTD
17 U Retained earnings 30-
18 U Financial Statement Balanc 30

ing Adjustment
(P&L statement)
First Consolidation
1 U Investment (C/I 75
Method)
2 U Investment 75-


Item

ported Data, Retained Earn
ings

ported Data – CTD
3 U Gain from Equity Method 80-

(P&L Statement)
4 U Currency Translation Differ- 80-

ence
6 U NCI-Currency Translation Dif 50-

ference
8 U Currency Translation Differ- 50

ence

dation

solidation





Data – CTD
17 U Retained earnings 30-
18 U Financial Statement Balanc 30

ing Adjustment
(P&L statement)
Related Information
1.6.4.4.6.2 Example: Increase in Indirect Investment
This example is based on the reported financial data of the second scenario in the initial activities example. For
the postings generated by the consolidation of investments in period 3 originating from this reported financial
data, see Example: Scenario for Indirect Activities [page 469].
In period 4, consolidation unit A reports a step acquisition of investee unit U by another 50%. This increases
the group share of U from 37.5% to 75%.
However, the step acquisition of U also increases the group share of the lower-level investee unit V from 30% to
60%. This generates an increase in indirect investment for unit V in the system.
The system posts the following documents for investee unit V in period 6.
Increase in Indirect Investment
The subsequent consolidation activity in period 3 recorded NCI in equity. The system now adjusts the item to
the new group share for unit V (lines 1 and 2). The reduction of the NCI share in equity reflects an increase of
the group's equity: This is shown in the postings to statistical equity (lines 3 and 4). The system also posts
universal statistical equity for the equity method to the immediate upper unit U (lines 6 and 7).

A new differential amount (in this case, a negative one) is created for the balance of the NCI adjustment. This
indirect differential amount is posted for the original upper unit A, which generates the step acquisition and,
thus, the increase in indirect investment (line 9). The partner unit is not investee unit V of the increase in
indirect investment, but instead investee unit U of the direct step acquisition.
1 V NCI-Retained Earnings 40
2 V NCI-Currency Transla 40
tion Difference
3 V A Statistical Retained 40-

earnings
4 V A Statistical Currency 40-

Item
6 U A Statistical Retained 40-

earnings

Item
9 A U Neg. Goodwill (P&L) 80-
All calculations in period 3 were based on the group shares. Thus, the system now adjusts the following items
to the higher group shares: the NCI shares in the investment (line 1) and equity (lines 2 - 4); the statistical
equity (lines 5 - 7); and the original value of differential amount (line 12). The effects of subsequent
consolidation with the equity method also generate postings to universal statistical equity (lines 9 and 10).
An indirect, negative differential amount is created for the remaining balance (line 13).
1 V NCI-Investment 375-

2 V NCI Common Stock 300
3 V NCI-Retained Earnings 30
4 V NCI-Currency Transla 30
tion Difference
5 V U Statistical Common 300-

Stock

earnings


Item

earnings

Item
The subsequent consolidation activity in period 3 recorded NCI in the adjustment to the investment book value.
The system now adjusts these to the new group share of immediate upper unit U (lines 1 and 2). The NCI
adjustments are offset by statistical equity entries (lines 3 and 4). The system also posts universal statistical
equity for the purchase method to investee unit V (lines 5 and 6).
An indirect, negative differential amount is created for the balance (line 9).

tion Difference

earnings


earnings

Item
Item
The subsequent consolidation activity in period 3 recorded NCI in the adjustment to the investment book value.
The system now adjusts these to the new group share of immediate upper unit U (lines 1 and 2). The NCI
adjustments are offset by statistical equity entries (lines 3 and 4). The system also posts universal statistical
equity for the purchase method to investee unit V (lines 6 - 8).
As in the purchase method too, the original value of the differential amount incurred at the immediate upper
unit U in first consolidation is adjusted to its higher group share (line 10). The offsetting entry is posted to the
investment item (line 11). An indirect, negative differential amount is created for the balance (line 12).
tion Difference


earnings

Item
6 V U Statistical Common 300-

Stock

earnings


Item
10 U Investment (C/I 75
Method)
11 U Investment 75-
Related Information
1.6.4.4.7 Transfer
Use
You use the partial transfer and total transfer activities to record that direct shares in an investee unit are either
partially or totally transferred from one investor unit to another investor unit within the same consolidation
group.
The system has the following types of transfer:
• A total transfer is when all shares in an investee unit are transferred from the divesting unit to the buying
investor unit.

• A partial transfer is when the divesting investor unit retains some of the shares in the investee unit after the
transfer.
 Note
Unlike in Divestiture [page 450], there is no strict difference between the content of total and partial
transfers. The system deals with both activities in the same way. It is therefore at your discretion
whether you enter a total or partial transfer.
• If the investee unit involved in a partial or total transfer is, in turn, an investor unit of lower-level investee
units in a multilevel hierarchy, the system automatically performs indirect transfers for these lower-level
investee units.
• You have entered the additional consolidation of investments (C/I) control data for an investment that
generates the partial or total transfer activity. You must follow the guidelines mentioned in the feature
section below when entering investment data for a transfer.
• The consolidation units involved have undergone the first consolidation.
Features
Two investor units are always involved in the transfer of an investee unit: one divesting and one buying investor
unit. The system does not support transfers between more than two investor units.
Direct Transfer
With direct transfers, the system transfers all effects (investment and differential amount) that previously
concerned the divesting unit to the buying unit. If the group shares of both investor units are different or if the
group share of the investee unit is changed as a result of the transfer, non-controlling interests (NCIs) are also
adjusted.
You must maintain the additional C/I control data for transfer investment according to the following guidelines:
• There must be exactly two investors for one transfer activity.

• The absolute values of the change in the investment book value and in the percentage of ownership
reported by the divesting investor and buying investor must be identical.
• The transfer investment data reported by the divesting investor must have the buying investor in the
partner field (and vice versa).
If you violate these guidelines, the system casts error messages during upload of transfer investment data
or at run-time of activity-based C/I.
Interpretation of Transfer Investment Data in Specific Consolidation Groups

• If the consolidation group contains the divesting investor, the buying investor, and the investee unit, the
system processes partial or total transfer activity.
• If the consolidation group contains the divesting investor and the investee unit, but not the buying investor,
the system interprets the transfer investment data and processes a divestiture activity.

• If the consolidation group contains the buying investor and the investee unit, but not the divesting investor,
the system interprets the transfer investment data and processes an acquisition activity.
Indirect Transfer
Previous indirect differential amounts are transferred using indirect transfers. NCIs are also adjusted to be
consistent with the changed group shares.
Functional Limitation
In a transfer activity, there is an interunit profit. This causes the investment book value on the buying investor
to be larger than the investment book value on the divesting investor. Activity-based C/I does not support the
elimination of the interunit profit, therefore you must proceed as follows:
• Post the elimination of the interunit profit by standardizing entries (on posting level 10)
• Include the document type of this standardizing entry into the calculation base of activity-based C/I.
• Maintain the same absolute values of the change in the investment book value on the divesting investor
and on the buying investor of the transfer activity, because you have already eliminated the interunit profit
Example
Examples of partial transfer are provided in the following sections:
• Example: Partial Transfer [page 482]
1.6.4.4.7.1 Example: Partial Transfer
The example shown is based on the Initial Example: Activities [page 429], and more specifically, on the
reporting data for the first scenario.
A partial transfer of investee U posts the following documents in period 6. The following reported investment
data is available:
• The divesting investor unit, A, reports a reduction in its investment book value by 500 and lowers the direct
share in the investee by 40%, from 80% to 40%.
• The buying investor unit reports an increase in its investment book value by 500 and increases the direct
share in the investee unit from zero to 40%.
The group share of both investor units is 75%. The group share of the investee unit remains unchanged at
60%.
The transfer of the investment is eliminated (lines 1 and 2). The original value of the differential amount,
including NCI, is proportionately transferred (lines 3-8).
The partner information in statistical equity is proportionately transferred (lines 9 and 10).

The statistical net income amounts and scopes of reported data are proportionately transferred (lines 11-30).
1 A B Investment 500
2 B A Investment 500-
3 A . Equity Reserves 100-
4 A . NCI Equity Reserves 25-
5 A . Equity Reserves 25
6 B . Equity Reserves 100
7 B . NCI Equity Reserves 25
8 B . Equity Reserves 25-

Stock
10 U B Statistical Common 400-

Stock
11 A . Statistical Net Income 50
12 A . Statistical Net Income 50-

- Offsetting Item
13 A . NCI Statistical Net In 20

come
14 A . NCI Statistical Net In 20-

come - Offsetting Item
Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation

Method

cal Net Income –
Equity Method
19 B . Statistical Net Income 50-
20 B . Statistical Net Income 50

- Offsetting Item

21 B . NCI Statistical Net In 20-

come
22 B . NCI Statistical Net In 20

23 B Adjusted Statistical 50-

Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation
24 B NCI adjusted Statisti 20-


Method
26 B NCI adjusted Statisti 10

cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD
29 B Statistical Scope of Re 40-

Earnings

ported Data – CTD
The transfer of the investment is eliminated (lines 1 and 3) and the NCI of the investment is adjusted (lines 2
and 4). The original value of the differential amount is proportionately transferred (lines 5 and 6).
The partner information in statistical equity is proportionately transferred (lines 7 and 8).
1 A B Investment 500

3 B A Investment 500-
4 B NCI-Investment 125
5 A . Equity Reserves 75-
6 B . Equity Reserves 75

Stock

Stock

- Offsetting Item

come

Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation

Method
16 A NCI. adjusted Statisti 10
cal Net Income –

Equity Method

- Offsetting Item

come



Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation


Method

cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD

Earnings

ported Data – CTD
Equity Method (with Direct Shares)
The original value of the differential amount is reduced proportionately and transferred to the new investor. The
offsetting entry for the transfer of the original value of the differential amount is posted to the investment (lines
1 -4).
The effects of the investment adjustment resulting from equity holdings adjustments are reduced
proportionately and transferred to the new investor (lines 3-18). Reported data affecting net income is
transferred in the profit and loss (P&L) statement (lines 5, 9, 13, and 17).
The universal statistical equity is transferred as per equity consolidation (lines 19 and 20).
The financial statement balancing adjustments are derived from the transfer of the adjusted statistical net
income (lines 41 -44).

1 A . Investment 100
2 A . Investment (C/I 100-

Method)
3 A Investment, Scope of 40-

Reported Data, Re
tained Earnings
4 A . Investment, Scope of 40-

Reported Data Re
Reported Data (= CTD)
8 A NCI-Divestiture, Scope 10
of Reported Data CTD


11 B . Investment, Scope of 40
Reported Data, Re
tained Earnings
12 B . Investment, Scope of 40
13 B . Divestiture, Scope of 40-

Reported Data Re
14 B . Divestiture, Scope of 40-

15 B NCI-Retained Earnings 10-
16 B NCI-Divestiture, Scope 10-

of Reported Data CTD

17 B NCI-Loss from Divesti 10

18 B Divestiture, Scope of 10

Stock

Stock

- Offsetting Item

come

Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation

Method

cal Net Income –
Equity Method

- Offsetting Item

come


Net Income - Subse
quent Consolidation



Method
36 B NCI adjusted Statisti 10

cal Net Income –
Equity Method

Earnings

ported Data – CTD

Earnings

ported Data – CTD
41 A . Retained earnings 30
42 A . Retained earnings 30-
43 B . Net Income (P&L 30-

Statement)
44 B . Net Income (P&L 30

Statement)
1.6.4.4.8 Merger
Use
In a merger, the entire balance sheet for a consolidation unit is transferred to another consolidation unit.
Prerequisites
Before the merger occurs, both consolidation units belong to the same consolidation group.

Features
Vertical Merger
In a vertical merger, the balance sheet for the ceding consolidation unit is transferred to one of its direct
investors.
The following figure illustrates a vertical merger:
Before the merger, consolidation unit A is a direct investor of consolidation unit C.
After the merger, the entire balance sheet for the ceding consolidation unit C is transferred to the absorbing
consolidation unit A.
Horizontal Merger
In a horizontal merger, the ceding consolidation unit and absorbing consolidation unit have the same direct
investor.

The following figure illustrates a horizontal merger:
Before the merger, consolidation units A and C have the same direct investor P.
After the merger, the entire balance sheet for the ceding consolidation unit C is transferred to the absorbing
consolidation unit A.
Related Information
Vertical Merger [page 491]

Horizontal Merger [page 495]
1.6.4.4.8.1 Vertical Merger
Use
In a vertical merger, the balance sheet for the ceding consolidation unit is transferred to one of its direct
investors. By configuring the settings as described below, you can model a vertical merger in the system.
Features
Ceding Company
In a merger, you enter the investment data for a total divestiture for the ceding company. In the Manage
Consolidation Group Structure app, you specify the time (year and period) of the merger as the point in time of
the total divestiture for the ceding company.
The total divestiture generally posts entries to the revenue and expense items from the divestiture. When a
merger occurs, you can post these instead to balance sheet items. In addition, you can configure the system to

post divestitures in consolidation group changes and in consolidation of investments using a special subitem
for mergers.
You can use the following features:
• In the Define Subitem Categories and Subitems transaction, you can assign a special subitem for mergers
to each subitem.
• In the selected items for consolidation of investments, there is the predelivered special item Annual Net
Income for Merger for posting the annual net income for mergers without an effect on earnings.
• The Divestiture Accounting due to Merger checkbox in the Manage Consolidation Group Structure app
ensures that a special posting logic is applied. If you select this checkbox for the ceding company, when
processing consolidation group changes or consolidation of investments, the system uses the subitem for
mergers as well as the special item for posting the annual net income for mergers without an effect on
earnings.
Absorbing Company
In a vertical merger, you have to enter the equity from the subsequent consolidations of the ceding company
again for the absorbing company.
When you enter the equity for subsequent consolidation of the absorbing company, you can use activity 24
Updating of Retained Earnings Merger. You record the update of retained earnings that you report for this
activity in the special Annual Net Income for Merger item and not in the Annual Net Income, B/S item. You use
the subitem that you assign as the merger subitem to the subitem of the Annual Net Income, B/S item. This
ensures the following:
• The system posts the entry using the subitem for mergers.
• The system prevents an entry from being posted to the profit & loss statement by using the Annual Net
Income for Merger item.
• The system posts the adjusted statistical net income items for the Annual Net Income for Mergers.
The system only posts entries for activity 24 Updating of Retained Earnings Merger if the absorbing company is
not a parent unit.
1.6.4.4.8.1.1 Example Vertical Merger
In this example, a vertical merger is planned between the parent consolidation unit and consolidation unit A.
Both of these consolidation units have the same local currency.
The following graphic displays how the parent consolidation unit and consolidation unit A are originally set up
in year N. The vertical merger takes place in year N+1 at the end of period x.
Year N

During year N+1, at the end of period x, consolidation unit A is merged with the parent consolidation unit as
follows:
• The parent is the absorbing consolidation unit

• A is the ceding consolidation unit
The resulting structure in year N+1 is the parent consolidation unit including consolidation unit A.
Consolidation group
For the merger, consolidation unit A is set to Diverstiture due to merger in the system.
The following table shows the reported data:
Year N+1
Consolida Balance Car

tion Unit FS Item Partner Unit Year N ryforward Net Income Merger Closing
Parent Cash on 3500 3500

Hand
A
Parent Investments 2000 2000 -2000 0
in Subsidiary
Parent Issued Capi -2000 -2000 -2000

tal

Year N+1

tion Unit FS Item Partner Unit Year N ryforward Net Income Merger Closing
Parent Retained -1500 -1500

Earnings
A Cash on 3000 3000 500 -3500 0

Hand
A Issued Capi -2000 -2000 2000 0

tal
A Retained -1000 1500 500

Earnings
A Net Income -1000 -500 -500
0 0 0 0 0
Additional data
For the vertical merger, the following additional data are entered for the parent consolidation unit and
consolidation unit A:
• Parent consolidation unit:

• The increase of retained earnings of -1500 is entered with activity type 24
• Consolidation unit A:
• Nothing is entered
If there is a gain or loss on merger accounted for in the profit and loss statement of the parent consolidation
unit, a manual journal entry must be posted against retained earnings using activity type 24.
After this additional data is entered, the resulting data of the merger is shown in the following table:
Consolida Document
tion Unit FS Item Parent Unit Type TT 900 TT915 TT970 Closing
Parent Cash on 00 0 0 3500 3500

Hand
A Cash on 00 3000 500 0 3500

Hand
A Cash on 0Z 0 0 -3500 -3500

Hand
Parent Investments A 00 2000 0 -2000 0

in Subsidiary
Parent Investments A 3B -2000 0 2000 0

in Subsidiary
Parent Issued Capi 00 -2000 0 0 -2000

tal

Consolida Document
tion Unit FS Item Parent Unit Type TT 900 TT915 TT970 Closing
A Issued Capi 00 -2000 0 0 -2000

tal
A Issued Capi 0Z 0 0 2000 2000

tal
A Issued Capi 3B 2000 0 -2000 0

tal
A Retained 00 -1000 0 0 -1000

Earnings
A Retained 0Z 0 0 1500 1500

Earnings
Parent Retained 00 -1500 -1500

Earnings
A Net Income 000Z 0 -500 0 -500
A Sale of Goods 00 0 0 0 -500
Parent Net Income/ 00 0 0 0 500

Loss
1.6.4.4.8.2 Horizontal Merger
Use
In a horizontal merger, the ceding consolidation unit and absorbing consolidation unit have the same direct
investor. Also, the shares of the ceding consolidation unit and the absorbing consolidation unit must be equal.
By configuring the settings as described below, you can model a horizontal merger in the system.
Features
Ceding Company
The functions you use for the ceding company in a horizontal merger are the same as those for the vertical
merger. For more information, see Vertical Merger [page 491].
Absorbing Company
To enter the new equity data for subsequent consolidation for the absorbing company, you use the same
features for the horizontal merger as those you use for the vertical merger.

With horizontal mergers, you also need to enter the following book values again:
• You enter the investment book value of the direct investor on the ceding company again as an investment
book value on the absorbing company (without changing the percentage of ownership).
• You enter the eliminated equity of the ceding company that results from the first consolidation and from
increases and reductions in capitalization again for the absorbing company.
You can enter investment and equity data using activity 16 Horizontal Merger.
The fields available on the entry screen for activity 16 are the same as those for activity 05 Increase in
Capitalization. The posting logic for activity 16 in consolidation of investments is the same as the posting logic
for activity 05; however, activity 16 initiates a posting with the subitem for mergers.
1.6.4.4.8.2.1 Example Horizontal Merger
In this example, a horizontal merger is performed between the parent consolidation unit and consolidation
units A and B. They all use the same local currency.
The following graphic shows how the parent consolidation unit and consolidation units A and B are originally
set up in year N.
Year N
A horizontal merger takes place in year N+1 at the end of period x. Consolidation units A and B are merged with:
• A as the absorbing consolidation unit

• B as the ceding consolidaiton unit

In year N+1, the structure between parent and subsidiaries is shown as follows:
Consolidation Group
To map this merger in the system, consolidation unit B is set to Divestiture due to merger.
The following table shows the reported data.
Year N+1

tion Unit FS Item PU Year N ryforward Net Income Merger End
Parent Investments A 2000 2000 1000 3000

in Subsidiary
Parent Investments B 1000 1000 -1000 0

in Subsidiary
Parent Issued Capi -3000 -3000 -3000

tal
A Cash on 3000 3000 500 2700 6200

Hand
A Issued Capi -2000 -2000 -1000 -3000

tal
A Retained -1000 -1700 -2700

Earnings
A Net Income -1000 -500 -500
B Cash on 2500 2500 200 -2700 0

Hand
B Issued Capi -1000 -1000 1000 0

tal
B Retained -1500 1700 200

Earnings

Year N+1

tion Unit FS Item PU Year N ryforward Net Income Merger End
B Net Income -1500 -200 -200
0 0 0 0 0
Additional Data
For the horizontal merger, the following additional data are entered for the parent consolidation unit and
consolidation unit A:
• For the parent consolidation unit, the following entries are made:
• The increase of investment toward consolidation unit A of 1000 is entered with activity type 16
• Nothing is entered for investment on consolidation unit B
• For consolidation unit A, the following entries are made:
• The increase in the share capital amount of -1000 is entered with activity type 16
• The increase of retained earnings of -1700 is entered with activity type 24
After entering the additional data, the resulting data of the merger is shown in the following table:
Consolida Document
tion Unit FS Item PU Type TT900 TT915 TT970 Closing
A Cash on 00 3000 500 2700 6200

Hand
B Cash on 00 2500 200 0 2700

Hand
B Cash on 0Z 0 0 -2700 -2700

Hand
Parent Investments A 00 2000 0 1000 3000

in Subsidiary
Parent Investments A 3B -2000 0 -1000 -3000

in Subsidiary
Parent Investments B 00 1000 0 -1000 0

in Subsidiary
Parent Investments B 3B -1000 0 1000 0

in Subsidiary
Parent Capital 00 -3000 0 0 -3000
A Capital 00 -2000 0 -1000 -3000
A Capital 3B 2000 0 1000 3000
B Capital 00 -1000 0 0 -1000
B Capital 0Z 0 0 1000 1000

Consolida Document
tion Unit FS Item PU Type TT900 TT915 TT970 Closing
B Capital 3B 1000 0 -1000 0
A Retained 00 -1000 0 0 -1000

Earnings
B Retained 00 -1500 0 0 -1500

Earnings
B Retained 0Z 0 0 1500 1500

Earnings
B Retained 3B 0 0 1700 1700

Earnings
A Net Income 00 0 -500 0 -500
B Net Income 00 0 -200 0 -200
A Retained 00 0 0 -1700 -1700

Earnings
B Retained 0Z 0 0 200 200

Earnings
B Retained 3B 0 0 -1700 -1700

Earnings
A Sale of Goods 00 0 0 0 -500
B Sale of Goods 00 0 0 0 -200
A Net Income/ 00 0 0 0 500

Loss
B Net Income/ 00 0 0 0 200

Loss
1.6.4.5 Treatment of Goodwill
Use
The goodwill treatment function defines the procedure for adjusting the value of goodwill.
Prerequisites
1. The types of goodwill treatment are activated in C/I-System Utilization separately for positive goodwill and
negative goodwill.

2. For each treatment, it is specified whether the definitions for the life and the posting items of goodwill are
global, per consolidation of investments method, or with exceptions.
3. You have defined the posting items (by assignment of FS item roles. For more information, see FS Item
Selection and Target Attributes [page 42]) for positive and negative goodwill in Customizing, under Define
Global Goodwill Items or in Accounting Techniques [page 424].
Features
The system supports the following treatment types for goodwill:
• Extraordinary amortization (if an impairment test is performed)

• Direct writeoff
• Direct elimination
In the postings of automatic C/I, the system directly eliminates a positive differential amount (goodwill) on
a capital reserves account. It directlz writes off a negative differential amount (negative goodwill) into the
profit and loss (P&L). You perform the disclosure of goodwill and impairment postings by manual journal
entries.
Example
To see a posting example for direct writeoff of goodwill, see Example: Direct Writeoff of Negative Goodwill [page
500].
To see a posting example for direct elimination of goodwill, see Example: Direct Elimination of Positive Goodwill
[page 501].
1.6.4.5.1 Example: Direct Writeoff of Negative Goodwill
Direct writeoff of negative goodwill reduces newly incurred negative differential amount to a value of zero
immediately during the acquisition activity, with an affect on net income.
The writeoff of negative goodwill does not depend on the accounting technique, it only depends on the settings
for acquisition treatment.
First consolidation with negative differential amount
In first consolidation, the system posts the new negative goodwill in its entirety to a profit and loss (P&L)
statement item for writeoff (line 6). As a result, the net book value of the negative goodwill is zero.
Statistical postings record the entire writeoff of negative goodwill and the corresponding minority share (lines 7
- 10).

1 A Investment 500-

Stock

Item
6 A Amortization and Im 300-

pairment Losses (P&L
Statement)

offsetting item

Net income goodwill
amortization

Item
11 A Retained earnings 300-
12 A Net Income (P&L 300
Statement)
1.6.4.5.2 Example: Direct Elimination of Positive Goodwill
Direct elimination of positive goodwill posts newly incurred positive differential amount to a capital reserves
account.
The direct elimination of positive goodwill on a capital reserves account only occurs for the purchase method.
For the equity method, the system posts a positive differential amount to the investment item that is specified
for goodwill acquisition item in the C/I method for equity consolidation.

First consolidation with positive differential amount (purchase method)
In first consolidation, the system posts the new positive goodwill in its entirety to a capital reserves account
(line 6). As a result, the net book value of the goodwill is zero.
1 A Investment 100-

Stock

Item
6 A Capital Reserves 200
1.6.4.6 Other Comprehensive Income in Total Divestiture
The Business Combinations rules require an investor unit to post the group value of the other comprehensive
income (OCI), such as currency translation differences, with an effect on earnings when it experiences a loss of
control.
The system posts the other comprehensive income to the profit and loss (P&L) statement in the event of a loss
of control or total divestiture (also known as OCI recycling). If you make the system settings described in the
Activities section, in the event of a loss of control or total divestiture, the system posts the group share of the
other comprehensive income as follows:
• The reported equity for the other comprehensive income results in a corresponding profit or loss. The
system posts this profit or loss in the Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes (PCC) task in the event
of a total divestiture of the consolidation unit.
• The adjustment of the other comprehensive income reported, which the consolidation of investments
posted when the investee unit was still part of the group, also results in a posting affecting earnings in the
event of a total divestiture. The system makes this posting to the P&L statement in the Total Divestiture
activity in the consolidation of investments.
Definition of Items for Other Comprehensive Income
You must adjust the content of the preconfigured selection S-CI-OCI in the Define Selections app, so that it
contains those financial statement (FS) items that reflect the OCI in your individual chart of accounts.

Definition of Posting Items for Recycling Other Comprehensive Income
For each OCI item, you must assign a corresponding FS item that is used by the system for posting the OCI
recycling at the time of loss of control (total divestiture). The location of the OCI recycling item in either the
P&L or balance sheet depends on the nature of the OCI, such as pension liabilities, currency translation
differences, or financial instruments. You define the OCI recycling in the Define FS items app by assigning the
corresponding posting item for OCI recycling as the target for elimination to each OCI item.
The system posts the OCI recycling for each OCI item to its target for elimination item and offsets this posting
on the P&L item for divestiture. These postings for OCI recycling are generated by two task categories:
• The PCC task posts the complete amount, including group value and non-controlling interests (NCI), of
OCI recycling.
• The (activity-based) Consolidation of Investments (C/I) task reverts the NCI portion, to achieve the group
value of OCI recycling.
 Note
OCI recycling is only automated for activity-based consolidation of investments (C/I). If the task group for
the consolidation monitor doesn't contain the activity-based C/I task, the PCC task doesn't generate
postings for OCI recycling.
 Note
If other comprehensive income existed before the gain of control, you must exclude this portion of other
comprehensive income from the OCI recycling. You can achieve this by a manual or automatic
reclassification to a separate FS item for OCI prior to the first consolidation. To prevent its recycling at loss
of control, you must not assign a target for elimination item to this FS item.
Related Information
Activities [page 428]
1.6.4.7 Configuration
To make sure all consolidation of investments (C/I)-related tasks and reports work well, you need to make the
relevant configuration settings in your back-end system by entering transaction code SPRO and accessing the
customizing activities under SAP Reference Implementation Guide (IMG) SAP S/4HANA for Group
Reporting Consolidation of Investments
The following settings are predefined by SAP and cannot be changed:
• C/I - System Utilization

• C/I - Global Settings
• Statistical Shareholders' Equity

• Minority Interest (NCI) Items
For step-by-step guidance when performing the following specific customizing activities, see IMG Activity
Documentation in the system:
• C/I Global Goodwill Items

• C/I Methods
• C/I Tasks
• C/I Document Types
• C/I Tasks: Assignment of Document Types
• Selected Items for C/I
• Scope of Reported Data for the Equity Method
• Reported Items for Equity Holdings Adjustments
• Posting Items for the Equity Method
• Activities - Default Sequence
• Activities - Goodwill Treatment
When you run Check Customizing Settings for C/I, the system performs consistency checks on your C/I-
settings and issues error messages if it detects inconsistencies. In this case, you must revise your C/I-settings
accordingly.
When you run Customizing of C/I, the system displays all C/I-settings in an output list.
1.6.5 Task Logs
With this app, you can check the logs of each consolidation task along the consolidation process. The system
records details of tasks during their test runs and update runs. You check logs by specifying the task category,
consolidation unit or group, version, date range, or the users who performed the tasks. A list of tasks is
displayed, from where you can navigate to a detail screen for each task, depending on the task category you
choose: Manual Posting, Data Collection, Currency Translation, Reclassification, or Data Validation.
This graphic illustrates the main aspects and is followed by a detailed explanation of each task category:

Manual Posting
Manual posting tasks include manual correction of reported data, manual eliminations at posting level 20 or
30, and entering group shares. These tasks are available as tasks in Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor and
are usually executed by using the Post Group Journal Entries [page 193] or Import Group Journal Entries [page
200] app. In the log, the relevant consolidation unit/group, the overall status, document type, any possible
error messages, and journal entry line item details are displayed.
Data Collection
The data collection logs record the details of the following:
• Flexible upload of the reported financial data for the consolidation units whose data transfer method is set
to use Flexible Upload. The action is performed by using the Data Collection task in the Data Monitor app or
using the separate Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data app with a document type 00 Upload
reported data (00/UPL). The details, for example, journal entry amount, consolidation unit, FS item,
partner unit, and subitem are displayed. From any journal entry amount, you can navigate to the Display
Group Journal Entries [page 205] app to view the original posting data at line item level.
• The API call that imports the reported financial data of multiple consolidation units from the client system
to the SAP S/4HANA system. Its log contains similar details with flexible upload and can be differentiated
by the document type 07 External reported data (00/API). For more information about the API service, go
to the SAP API Business Hub (https://api.sap.com) and search for the API artifact Reported Financial
Data for Group Reporting – Bulk Import and Update.
 Note
Settings icon ( ) on the detail page. Please keep these fields selected.
The currency translation logs record actions that are performed by using the Currency Translation task in the
Data Monitor app or using the separate Currency Translation app. Details such as consolidation unit, method,
selection, FS item, subitem, subitem category, difference item, translation key, exchange rate, local currency
and group currency amounts, translation difference, and amount at reference exchange rate are displayed.
Reclassification
The reclassification logs record actions that are performed by using the relevant elimination tasks in the Data
Monitor or Consolidation Monitor app. The details such as method, journal entry, consolidation unit, partner
unit, triggering selection, FS item, subitem, subitem category, triggering amount, and journal entry amount in
the group currency are displayed.
Data Validation
Three task categories are relevant for data validation: Reported Data Validation，Standardized Data Validation,
and Consolidated Data Validation. By choosing each validation task log, you navigate to the validation result
page, which contains information about overall validation result, calculated left-handed and right-handed
values based on the formulas of each relevant validation rule, tolerance, difference, and so on. For more
information, see Check Result Details [page 208] part in the app description for Manage Data Validation Tasks.

 Note
The Log Status refers to the validation task run status. For example, " Success" means the task was
completed while " Error" means it ran into a technical error. The Log Status doesn't indicate the
validation result. To view the validation result, choose the validation task row to navigate to the result page.
Additional Features
The following features are available in this app:
Last Log
By using the Last Log filter, you can display only the logs for the most recently executed tasks based on your
other specified filter criteria. For example, if you select a consolidation unit, a fiscal year/period, and Yes for
Last Log filter, logs with the latest Log Time are displayed for this consolidation unit and fiscal year/period, one
log for each relevant task.
Alternatively, from Data Monitor or Consolidation Monitor, you can also navigate to this list by choosing Last
Log from the context menu of the relevant task.
Group by a Criteria
On the log detail page, you can select a column header and use it as a grouping criteria for the whole Log Items
table. See the following example for currency translation:
As currency translation is based on selections, which include FS items and subitems, you may want to analyze
the log items by selections. To do so, you select the Selection ID column header and choose Group. The table
layout is changed to the following:
Log Messages
By choosing Log Header Messages or the Messages icon ( ), you can view the possible failure root causes or
warning messages for each log or log item.
Show Input Fields

By choosing the Settings icon ( ), you can find the additional master data fields that are set to Enable Inputs
in the Define Consolidation Master Data Fields customizing activity. You can select any of these fields so that
their inputs can also be displayed in the log.
Export
By choosing the Export to Spreadsheet icon ( ), you can export the log items to an MS Excel file for further
analysis, for example to show columns such as Reference Exchange Rate that are hidden by default, or to allow
filtering and sorting based on message type (information, warning or error), message number, and so on.
1.7 Analytics for Group Reporting
Analytical reports display the data from consolidation unit’s or group’s perspective before or after the
consolidation reporting logic is implemented. You can generate financial statements, such as balance sheets
and profit and loss statements by applying the specific filters.
Prerequisite
Before running these apps, you must define organization unit master data and FS item hierarchies, and make
the necessary settings for reporting rules. For more information, see Master Data [page 13] and Reporting
Items and Reporting Rules [page 116].
Key Features
• Display reports using selection filters.

• Add new dimensions as rows and columns according to your requirements.
• Default filter values are based on your global parameter settings.
• Drill through to all journal entry line items by selecting an amount at any lowest node level (leaf node) in the
report.

See Also
• Multidimensional Reports (Web Dynpro Apps)

• For more information on how to navigate in this type of app, watch the video:
 Note
1.7.1 "Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group Reporting
Get to know the Manage Global Hierarchies app (F2918).
As a consolidation specialist, use this app to view, create, edit, activate, and deactivate consolidation
hierarchies. You can also quickly create hierarchies by importing or copying from existing hierarchies if
structures or your reporting needs change. Additionally, you can check change logs and maintain node texts in
multiple languages for applicable hierarchy types, for example, profit center hierarchies.
Key Features
• View and filter existing hierarchies by criteria such as hierarchy type, status, and validity timeframe
• Create, copy, edit hierarchies, and manage their validity timeframes
• Activate or deactivate hierarchies for runtime use
• Generate simulated versions of hierarchies
• Export, edit, and import hierarchies via a spreadsheet
• View change logs of applicable hierarchy types
• Maintain node texts in multiple languages for applicable hierarchy types
• Reverse the +/- sign for totals displayed on consolidation financial statement nodes. For more information,
see +/- Sign Change [page 511].
Video
This English video shows how to use the Manage Global Hierarchies app. The example (a cost center hierarchy)
relates to accounting, but the procedure is similar in group reporting:

 Note
Related Information
How to Use "Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group Reporting [page 509]

1.7.1.1 How to Use "Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group

Reporting
As a consolidation specialist, you can do the following in the app:
Copy a Hierarchy
You can create a hierarchy by copying an existing one, for example, to support reorganization activities or
changing reporting needs. For this, you have two options:
• Copy to New Hierarchy: The whole hierarchy structure is copied to a new hierarchy. You need to specify an
ID and a description for the new hierarchy.
• Copy to Existing Hierarchy: The whole hierarchy structure is copied to create a new version under an
existing hierarchy ID. You need to specify its validity timeframe. Upon activation of the new hierarchy
version, the system checks whether its timeframe overlaps with any existing ones.
 Note
The second option is only applicable to time-dependent hierarchies, which are only valid in their
respective validity timeframes (for example, profit center hierarchies).
Create a Hierarchy
To create a hierarchy from scratch, do the following:
1. Choose Create.
2. In the dialog box that appears, select a hierarchy type and specify the hierarchy ID, the description, and,
optionally, a note for additional information.

 Note
Depending on your selected hierarchy type, you may need to specify values for the following additional
fields, for example, dates in the Valid From and Valid To fields for time-dependent hierarchy types (for
example, profit center hierarchies).
 Caution
When creating the hierarchies, make sure the total length of hierarchy ID and node ID doesn't exceed
the limit of 14 characters. Otherwise, the group IDs generated may be cut off.
3. The hierarchy entry is created. Go to the hierarchy detail page and choose Edit.
4. Complete the hierarchy creation by adding hierarchy nodes individually or in a batch. See "Fast Entry" and
"Import Nodes" described under "Edit a Hierarchy".
5. Save and activate the hierarchy.
Edit a Hierarchy
For an existing hierarchy or hierarchy version (represented by a timeframe), you can make any changes except
for changes to the hierarchy ID. For example, you can do the following:
• Edit the hierarchy description

• Edit the validity of a hierarchy version so that it's valid within a different timeframe
• Add or delete individual hierarchy nodes by choosing Add ( ) or Delete ( or  )
• Activate or deactivate a hierarchy version. Only active hierarchy versions can be used in runtime
applications, such as analytical reports.
 Note
By editing an active hierarchy version, you change its status from Active to In Revision. You need to
explicitly activate the revised hierarchy version to enable its use at runtime.
• Set the Simulate indicator to generate a hierarchy version that can be used in runtime applications for
simulation purposes, without actually activating the hierarchy. The generated version has the suffix
"_DRAFT" appended to its ID. For example, you can copy the hierarchy ID and open a relevant financial
report to view data with this hierarchy.
 Note
By deselecting the Simulate indicator, the generated hierarchy version is deleted.
• Select languages from the language drop-down list to maintain node texts in any languages SAP S/4HANA
supports
Additionally, the following features help you edit hierarchies quickly and easily:
• Fast Entry: You can add multiple subnodes or a range of master data entries by choosing More ( ) -> Fast
Entry.
• Import Nodes: You can import nodes from other existing hierarchies of the same hierarchy type by
choosing More ( ) -> Import Nodes.

• Edit in Spreadsheet: You can export a hierarchy to a spreadsheet, edit it, and then import the edited
spreadsheet into the system. To do so, choose Export/Import Export to Spreadsheet / Import from
Spreadsheet .
 Note
When you edit data in the spreadsheets, keep the hierarchy header information and table layout
unchanged.
If the spreadsheet that you import exceeds 250 KB, a background job is started and may take some
time to finish. Later, you can check the job status in the Notifications ( icon) area of your SAP Fiori
launchpad.
• Drag and Drop: You can move a node by dragging and dropping it to your desired position. All of the
subnodes it contains are moved with it.
• Cut and Paste: You can also move a node to the desired position by choosing Cut ( ) and Paste ( ). All of
the subnodes it contains are moved with it.
• Sort: You can select any node and choose Sort ( ) to arrange the subnodes it contains in alphabetical
order by ID. You can alternate between ascending and descending order by choosing the button again.
You can also view change logs of applicable hierarchy types by choosing Display Changes in display mode.
Changes are grouped into change documents, each of which is generated upon saving a hierarchy.
After you've created a hierarchy, you can use it in analytical reports, for example:
• Group Data Analysis: Consolidation Unit Hierarchy, Profit Center Hierarchy, and Segment Hierarchy
Related Information
"Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group Reporting [page 508]

1.7.1.2 +/- Sign Change
With +/- Sign Change, you can reverse the +/- sign for the values of financial statement (FS) item nodes and
the FS items belonging to them. This +/- sign change option can be set for nodes within a Consolidation
Financial Statement Item hierarchy, which can then be used in consolidation analytical reports.
Basic Information
In the Manage Global Hierarchies app, you can select +/- Sign Change for FS item nodes in a Consolidation
Financial Statement Item hierarchy. To do so, simply click on the node's name when editing the hierarchy and
check the box for +/- Sign Change in the pop-up window. As a result, when you activate the hierarchy and use it
in consolidation analytical reports, the +/- sign will then be reversed for the values of the node and all FS items
belonging directly to that node.

This feature is useful, for example, when displaying revenue. In SAP S/4HANA Finance, revenue is stored as a
negative value to indicate a credit. However, you may wish to view revenue as a positive value in your
consolidation analytical reports. In this case, you can select +/- Sign Change for a node of revenue FS items in
order to display them as positive values in your reports.
 Note
Selecting +/- Sign Change does not impact values in the database nor calculations. It’s purely for display
purposes in reports. In reports and released queries, there are two sets of measures. One displays values as
stored in the database, and the other interprets the +/- Sign Change selections for nodes in the hierarchy.
Please make sure that these sign-adjusted measures are visible in your reports in order to display your +/-
Sign Change selections. When the respective hierarchy is enabled, the sign-adjusted measures display
values with the reversed +/- sign for which you've selected +/- Sign Change. However, measures that are
not sign-adjusted display values without the reversed +/- sign.
Tips When Using
While adjusting the +/- sign change in your hierarchies, here are a few things to keep in mind:
• The Type of hierarchy must be a Consolidation Financial Statement Item hierarchy.

• +/- Sign Change cannot be selected for individual FS items. It can only be set at the level of an FS item
node. The +/- sign change settings of the node is then inherited by all FS items belonging to that node.
• FS items only inherit the +/- sign change settings of the node to which they directly belong. In other words,
FS items don't inherit the +/- sign change settings of higher nodes in the hierarchy to which their node may
belong.
• For individual FS items, the inherited +/- sign change settings aren't visible when the hierarchy is being
created or edited. Rather, the settings are inherited only once the hierarchy is activated. When creating or
editing a hierarchy, you’re only able to see a checkmark for the FS item nodes for which the +/- Sign
Change option is selected.
• The +/- sign change can also be set and managed in corresponding import/export spreadsheets. To do so,
you can insert an X, or select one from the value help, in the +/- Sign Change column of the spreadsheet.
Keep in mind that the X can only be set for nodes, not individual FS items.
• The +/- sign change is displayed only in reports and released queries that are based on the new reporting
logic and that don't contain reporting rules, such as in Group Data Analysis [page 522].
 Note
In SAP-delivered hierarchies that you activate in SAP S/4HANA 2021 or later, the +/- sign change is already
maintained. However, for SAP-delivered hierarchies that you've activated before SAP S/4HANA 2021, you
must maintain the +/- sign change yourself. You must also maintain the +/- sign change for any hierarchies
you create or have created.
Related Information

1.7.2 Reporting Logic
To support both legal and management consolidation while providing high flexibility in re-organizations, the
new group reporting logic is applied. It contains the following different views of consolidated data:
• Group consolidation view: Consolidation group is a flat list of the assigned consolidation units with group-
dependent attributes such as consolidation method, acquisition date, and divestiture date. The
assignment and attribute definitions are made by using Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32] or
Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35].
• Hierarchical consolidation view: Based on the hierarchies of consolidation units, profit centers, and
segments that are maintained in Manage Global Hierarchies. See Define Hierarchies [page 95] for detailed
instructions.
• Combined view: When generating a report for consolidated data, by specifying both Consolidation Group
and any relevant hierarchies, you can get a combined view.
All views retrieve the same set of consolidated data, but based on different dimensions and with a specific
reporting logic described below:
Organizational Di Posting Level

mension Use (PL) Special Processing at Report Runtime
Consolidation Unit Hierarchy members are derived based on hierarchy

definitions:
Segment (If enabled
Hierarchy Local reported • PL = Blank, 00, 01, 0C, and 10: Member is the
Elimination in the data, correc original organization unit, for example, profit cen
Define Consolidation ter (PC).
tions, and
Master Data Fields Hierarchical
standardizing • PL = 20: Hierarchy members are the elimination
customizing activ evaluations and
Hierar entries (PL members based on organization unit pairs, for
ity) flexible re-or
chy View example, PC and partner PC. The derivation
ganization are blank, 00, 01,
Profit Center (If ena works in this way:
required 0C, and 10);
bled Hierarchy • Identify the lowest hierarchy node that in
Elimination in the Pairwise elimi cludes the organization unit pairs
Define Consolidation
Master Data Fields
nations (PL 20) • Generate a virtual elimination member of
this hierarchy node with the ID: <hierarchy
customizing activ
node>_ELIM
ity)

Organizational Di Posting Level
mension Use (PL) Special Processing at Report Runtime
Data records are stored on consolidation units, not on

groups (except for posting levels 02, 12, 22, and 30).
However, you are prompted to enter Consolidation
Above PLs Group for generating reports. Groups are derived
(blank, 00, 01, based on consolidation unit assignments as follows:
0C, 10, 20);
Group-depend
• PL = Blank, 00, 01, 0C, and 10: The consolidation
ent postings are Group-depend units assigned to your specified consolidation
required, for ex ent adjust group in the filters are selected.
ample, gener ments based on • PL = 02 and 12: Your specified consolidation
Group ated by Prepa
Consolidation Unit at-equity group in the filters and the consolidation units as
View ration for Con
method or to signed to it are selected.
solidation
reflect group
Group Changes • PL = 20: The consolidation unit and partner unit
[page 178] changes (PL
pairs assigned to your specified consolidation
(PCC) tasks 02, 12, and 22);
group in the filters are selected.
Consolidation
• PL = 22: Your specified consolidation group in the
of investments
filters and the consolidation unit and partner unit
(PL 30)
pairs assigned to it are selected.
• PL 30: Your specified consolidation group in the
filters is selected.
You specify at least one Consolidation Group other than # value and one hierarchy other than $ value in the
filters, then the group-dependent postings (PL 02, 12, 22, and 30) are shown on the original organization units
where they were posted.
Com
bined  Note
View
PL 22 has the elimination members derived in the same way as PL 20 described above in Hierarchy View
row.
The following graphic is an example Filters window for specifying criteria for group data analysis. The general
guidelines are to do the following:
• Specify Consolidation Group if you want to generate statutory group reports (Group View).
• Specify any hierarchies if you want to get the Hierarchy View to check, for example, the consolidated
operating cash flow by regions or by business lines.
• Specify both to get a combined view to, for example, check PCC postings in period of acquisition/
divestiture, consider consolidation methods, or check manual posting at PL 30.

For detailed instructions, see the Filters part of the Group Data Analysis help topic.
By combining different hierarchies and/or consolidation group definitions, you may apply the new reporting
logic in the following reporting cases, each of which is elaborated in subpages of this help topic:
Case 1: Hierarchical and Matrix Consolidations [page 516]
Case 2: Combining Consolidation Group and Hierarchies [page 519]
Case 3: Consolidation of Investments - With Multiple Consolidation Groups [page 521]

Restriction
The new reporting logic described above is applied to the following reports/apps:
• Group Data Analysis [page 522]

• Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules [page 531]
• Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting Logic [page 411]
• Database Listing of Journal Entries (Classic View) - Reporting Logic
• Database Listing of Total Records (Classical View) - Reporting Logic
 Note
The new reporting logic and the associated reports/apps are only applicable to the SAP S/4HANA 1909
release and later releases. If working with a release earlier than 1909, you can activate the new group
reporting logic by creating an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component. Alternatively, you can continue
using the folowing report apps if working in a release earlier than 1909 without the new group reporting
logic:
• Consolidated Balance Sheets [page 541]

• Consolidated P&L Statements by Nature of Expense [page 541]
• Data Analysis - Reporting Logic [page 542]
• The report apps described under the help section Rule-Based Reports [page 538]
These apps can be found by using the App Finder on the SAP Fiori launchpad. For more information, see
SAP Note 2659672 .
Related Information
1.7.2.1 Case 1: Hierarchical and Matrix Consolidations
Based on the hierarchies of consolidation units, profit centers, and segments, you can display the data for
these organizational units eliminated and consolidated hierarchically. In the hierarchy view, each enabled
hierarchy has a virtual dimension with the suffix Eliminated in the name at report runtime to provide elimination
values at posting level 20 or 22 (Two-sided elimination entry). Along the relevant hierarchies, a virtual
elimination member is automatically generated directly under each hierarchy node with a name <hierarchy
node>_ELIM.
Let's take the following scenarios to explore the usage of hierarchical consolidations.
Using Consolidation Unit Hierarchy in Contribution View or Hierarchy View

With the dimension Consolidation Unit for example, you can either use the original dimension Consolidation
Unit to show the contribution view, or choose the dimension Consolidation Unit Eliminated to show the

consolidated data, including eliminations between consolidation units (CUs) that share any parent node along
the specified CU hierarchy.
The following animated GIF graphic shows a comparison between contribution view and the hierarchical
consolidation view:
In the contribution view using the original CU dimension, you can see the region Europe has a sales
contribution of 25,000 EUR to the overall consolidated group results. With the Consolidation Unit Eliminated
dimension, the system shows only eliminations between units below the Europe node.
Switching or Combining Hierarchies (Consolidation Units, Segments, and Profit Centers)

You can select multiple hierarchies in the Prompts of the report, for example, one hierarchy for each dimension,
CU, profit center, and segment. In the report layout, you can switch to any hierarchy by moving Consolidation
Unit Eliminated, Profit Center Eliminated, or Segment Eliminated respectively to Rows or Columns. The chosen
hierarchy is applied to all data in the report.

You can also generate a matrix-like report by selecting two hierarchies of different dimensions and placing
them in rows and columns respectively, for example, CUs by region in columns and profit centers by line of
business in rows, as shown in the following animated GIF graphic:
 Note
Hierarchies have time dependency, meaning each of them has a validity date range as you defined in the
Manage Global Hierarchies app. In Prompts, you specify one validity date based on which the valid
hierarchies are chosen and applied at report runtime.
Filtering by FS Item or by Region

Within a hierarchical consolidation report, you can choose to filter the data based on the criteria you specify.
For example, you may want to display only the data of a particular set of financial statement (FS) items or only
the consolidation units of a certain region. To do this, you need to select the relevant filter criteria in Filters, and
then optionally choose Show Filter Bar.
The following animated GIF demonstrates filtering by consolidation unit hierarchy node: Europe. In this way,
you can view postings in a certain region.

 Note
Filtering also works if you choose one of the criteria (for example a region) directly within the report data
area and choose Filter Filter Member (and Remove from Axis) from its context menu. This is shown
toward the end of the second demo above.
Related Information
Define Hierarchies [page 95]
1.7.2.2 Case 2: Combining Consolidation Group and

Hierarchies
You may want to get a combined view in the Group Data Analysis report where both hierarchy and consolidation
group are chosen. In this way, in addition to the hierarchy definitions for consolidation units, segments, and
profit centers, all group-dependent consolidation settings are also considered, such as consolidation methods
(Purchase or Equity), consolidation unit-to-group assignments, and the first consolidation/divestiture year and
period.
To be more specific, a combined view helps to fulfill the following reporting needs:
• I want to consider the consolidation interval of companies so that the financial data outside of the group
can be revoked and the PCC (preparation for consolidation group change) postings can be recorded
according to the acquisition and divestiture periods.

• I want to consider the consolidation method, for example, the Equity method, so that the financial data can
be revoked with different record types.
• I want to see the postings for consolidation of investments (C/I).
• I want to see manual postings at posting level (PL) 30 (Consolidation Entries).
In the following scenarios, let's compare the examples where you select a hierarchy with/without reference to a
consolidation group in Prompts within the Group Data Analysis [page 522] app.
Consolidation of Investments
When the consolidation unit hierarchy REGION_GD is chosen, you can choose whether or not to select a
consolidation group. By additionally selecting a consolidation group, you can see the group-dependent
postings, for example the C/I postings with the PL 30. The following graphics compare the results table when
consolidation group CG40S is selected against the results table when no consolidation group is selected:
When the consolidation group is se When no consolidation group is se

lected lected
Results Table
Difference Posting data at PL 30 is shown for each Posting data at PL 30 is not included.
consolidation unit.
Consolidation Unit with Purchase Method

The consolidation unit S4006 was consolidated to the consolidation group CG40S with the Purchase
consolidation method. Afterwards, S4006 was divested in fiscal period 001 of year 2016. You can show its PCC
postings by selecting CG40S as the consolidation group.

lected lected
Results Table
Difference In period 001, the balance sheet FS The reclassification and data revocation
item Net Income of S4006 is reclassi is not shown, that is, the financial data
fied as Net Income/Clearing with record of S4006 is included as is.
type 0.
After period 001, all financial data of

S4006 is revoked with record type D.
Consolidation Unit with Equity Method

The consolidation unit S4005 is consolidated to the consolidation group CG40S with the Equity consolidation
method. For the periods when S4005 stays within the consolidation group, the PCC tasks revoke the financial

data of S4005 with the record type E. You can show the PCC postings for S4005 by selecting CG40S as the

lected lected
Results Table
Difference The financial data of S4005 is revoked The data revocation is not shown, that
at PL 02, 12, and 22 with record type E. is, the financial data of S4005 is in
cluded as is.
Related Information

Record Types [page 399]
1.7.2.3 Case 3: Consolidation of Investments - With

Multiple Consolidation Groups
Starting from fiscal period/year of 012/2015, consolidation unit S4003 is included into two consolidation
groups: Top group CG40S with 80% group share and subgroup CG40S2 with 75% group share, both with the
consolidation method Purchase Method. What does the consolidation of investments (C/I) look like in the
Group Data Analysis report?
Let's take an example of annual net income (financial statement item 317000) which is deducted by non-
controlling interest (NCI) posting specific to each group. The group report retrieves consolidated data for
individual groups, that is, NCI is recorded for each group separately without a delta calculation. The graphics
below show the NCI postings when you choose CG40S or CG40S2 as Consolidation Group respectively in the
Filters:
For the top group CG40S, the NCI data with posting level 30 (Consolidation Entry) = local reported data with
posting level 00 * (1-80%).

For the subgroup CG40S2, the NCI data with posting level 30 (Consolidation Entry) = local reported data with
posting level 00 * (1-75%).
Related Information
1.7.3 Group Data Analysis
With this app, you can display different views of consolidated data: Group View based on the group structure
that includes consolidation groups and units and Hierarchy View based on hierarchies of profit centers,
segments, and consolidation units. By selecting different FS item hierarchies within the app, you can generate
consolidated financial statements (FS) such as balance sheet and profit and loss statement.
 Note
reporting logic, you should use the Consolidated Balance Sheets [page 541], Consolidated P&L
Statements by Nature of Expense [page 541], and Data Analysis - Reporting Logic [page 542] apps
instead. To activate the new reporting logic when working with a release earlier than 1909, please create an
incident with the FIN-CS-COR component.
 Note
Before you use this app, make sure that you’ve selected values for the parameters in the app Set Global
Parameters [page 13]. Once these values are saved in the global parameters, they are then derived for the
corresponding variables in this app.
Key Features
Filters
You are adapt the prefilled filter criteria. The following criteria are required:

• Version: The dataset version, such as Y10 for actuals data or the consolidation ledger that is assigned to
individual consolidation groups to define the group currency, such as YB* for budget data.
• Consolidation Chart of Accounts: Y1
• Fiscal Year Period: In the format of 3-digit period/4-digit year, such as 012/2018
• Period Mode: Choose PER and/or YTD to display periodic and/or year-to-date (YTD) aggregated values for
each measure (amount in transaction currency (TC), local currency (LC), group currency (GC), and
quantity).
• Consolidation Group: Choose a consolidation group (CG) to if you want to run the report for consolidated
data based on a CG. Only then are postings on group-dependent posting levels 02, 12, 22, and 30 included.
Additionally, the data of other posting levels is assigned to the group during report run time, depending on
the assignment of consolidation unit (or/and partner unit) to the CG.
Or choose # to not derive any CG so that only posting entries for the consolidation units you specified in
Consolidation Unit are displayed.
 Note
The assignments of CUs to CGs are maintained using the Manage Group Structure apps.
• Consolidation Unit Hierarchy, Profit Center Hierarchy, and Segment Hierarchy: Choose an organizational
unit hierarchy to derive elimination members at report runtime. It provides a consolidation view along the
respective hierarchy by populating the Consolidation Unit Eliminated, Profit Center Eliminated, and/or
Segment Eliminated reporting dimensions. The derived dimension members have a suffix "_ELIM" in their
names and provide elimination values at posting level 20 (Two-sided elimination entries) or 22 (Two-sided
elimination entries: Consolidation group changes).
Or you enter $ to deselect the relevant hierarchies and not to derive any elimination members.
 Note
The hierarchies are maintained using the Manage Global Hierarchies app. For more information, see
Define Hierarchies [page 95].
When no CG value is specified, Consolidation Unit Hierarchy is used to restrict the data range, that is, to
display only the data for the CUs that belong to the specified CU hierarchy. Once you choose any CU
hierarchies in the filters, the report is restricted to the respective data sets. Within the report display,
do not try to change the hierarchy by choosing a different one from the context menu, because that
won't produce meaningful results. Only change CU hierarchies by using Filters. However, Profit Center
Hierarchy and Segment Hierarchy are not used to restrict data range, but only for the purpose of
elimination member derivation.
When specifying a value in both Consolidation Unit Hierarchy and Consolidation Group to generate a
combined view, make sure the two data sets have intersections, that is, the CUs that are assigned to
both your specified CU hierarchy and CG exist. In any case, the value you specified in Consolidation
Group takes precedence in terms of data selection, meaning only the CUs that are assigned to your
specified CG are displayed in the report, even if they are not assigned to your specified CU hierarchy (in
that case, those CUs are displayed under the REST_H hierarchy node). See Reporting Logic [page 513]
for more information about the combined view.
• Hierarchy Valid On: The above hierarchies have time dependency, meaning they are valid within the periods
you specify in the Manage Global Hierarchies app. In this way, you can maintain organizational unit
hierarchies flexibly to support any re-organization activities and management reporting. Note that each
hierarchy ID may have multiple hierarchy versions, each of which is effective in a unique timeframe. As the
derivation of elimination members is done for a single hierarchy, the date you entered in this field

determines the valid hierarchies for you to choose from. The chosen hierarchy definition (of the specified
validity date) is applied to the data of all periods selected for the report, implicitly providing restated values
of data with the chosen hierarchy.
The following animated GIF shows an example for changing the filter settings:
Selecting Reporting Dimensions

By default, the reporting dimensions Version, Fiscal Year Period, and Period Mode are displayed in header rows
as a report context. The following dimensions are displayed along with measures as following:.
Consolida Measures
Consolida Partner Posting
tion Unit FS Item
tion Unit Unit Level TC Amount LC Amount GC Amount Quantity
Eliminated
411100
(Sales of CU02 20
goods)
CU01
121100
(Trade re CU03 20
CU0_ELIM
ceivables)
412100
(Variable
CU02 CU01 20
cost of in
ventory.)

21110D
(Clearing
account -
CU03 CU01 20
trade re
ceivables/
payables)
However, you can drag any available dimensions to or from Columns or Rows to re-arrange the report layout.
For example, it makes sense to include the Profit Center Eliminated dimension in the report if you selected a
Profit Center Hierarchy in the filters.
 Note
For some dimensions such as Version and Period Mode that enable selecting multiple values for data
comparison purpose, the data are not supposed to sum up among different dimension values. For example,
aggregating the data for consolidation versions Actuals and Budgets makes no sense. In this case, if you
select multiple values for these dimensions in the filter, keep the dimensions selected in either Columns or
Rows to act as data separators.
Similarly, if you choose YTD as the period mode, Reporting Period should be added to rows or columns to
display meaningful amounts.
From the context menu of any measure, you can choose to:
• Remove the measure from the report display. You can also add it back by choosing the respective option
from Measures of Dimensions area later on.
• Specify the number format, for example, Decimal Places.
Changing FS Item Hierarchy

By default, all FS items that have non-zero values for the selected measures are listed as a flat list. To apply any
FS item hierarchies, for example balance sheet or profit and loss statement, select the respective hierarchy by
choosing Hierarchy Select Hierarchy... from the context menu of any FS item. In this way, you can
generate the desired consolidation reports or even export them to a spreadsheet by choosing the Export to MS
Excel icon ( ).
 Tip
Apart from FS item, consolidation unit, profit center, and segment, for any master data types that have
hierarchies maintained via the Manage Global Hierarchies app, such as subitem, document type, and
posting level, you can choose Hierarchy Select Hierarchy... from their context menu to display the
data hierarchically. Or you can choose Hierarchy Expand All or Expand to Level to show data at your
specified hierarchy levels.
After making the above custom settings, you can choose Actions Save as Tile... to save the report
layout as an app tile on the SAP Fiori launchpad with the title Group Data Analysisand your specified
subtitle.
The following animated GIF shows an example for choosing reporting dimensions and FS item hierarchy:

Drill-Through to Group Journals
From any displayed figures for TC Amount, LC Amount, GC Amount, and Quantity measures, you can choose
Jump To to drill through to the Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting Logic [page 411] app to view the
posting details at line item level.
 Note
The fields that you use to aggregate data are not displayed in the accounting documents when you jump to
the Display Group Journal Entries app.
 Example
In the data area of consolidation unit CU01 under the hierarchy node CU0_ELIM (CU0 is defined as a parent
node for CU01 when defining consolidation unit hierarchy), choose Jump To Display Group Journal
Entries - With Reporting Logic from the context menu of a GC Amount figure of FS item 411100 (Sales of
goods) with posting level 20 (Two-sided elimination entry). You are brought to the journal entry display app,
which displays the following journal entry details restricted by the same filter criteria above:

• Document type
 Note
To drill through to accounting (FI) documents that are read from the universal journal (ACDOCA table),
select Jump To from the context menu of the data with posting level # (Realtime update).
Drill-through from any measures in the data area of a hierarchy node is currently not supported due to non-
parsable hierarchy IDs. For example, you choose a consolidation unit hierarchy CS17/CU0 and display the

hierarchy in the Consolidation Unit Eliminated column. Choosing Jump To for any measures within same
rows of CS17/CU0 only returns No data message. However, you can expand the hierarchy CS17/CU0 and
drill through from the measures of its leaf nodes, such as CU0_ELIM, CU01, CU02, and CU03.
Related Information
Reporting Logic [page 513]
1.7.3.1 Adapting Filters
Learn how to adapt the filters in the Group Data Analysis app.
You can adapt the prefilled filter criteria. The following criteria are required:
• Version: The dataset version, such as Y10 for actuals data. You assign the group currency and source
ledger in the version.
• Consolidation Chart of Accounts: Y1
• Fiscal Year Period: In the format of 3-digit period.4-digit year, such as 012.2018
• Period Mode: Choose PER and/or YTD to display periodic or year-to-date (YTD) aggregated values for each
measure (amount in transaction currency (TC), local currency (LC), group currency (GC), and quantity).
• Consolidation Group: Choose a consolidation group (CG) if you want to run the report for consolidated data
based on a CG. Only then are postings on group-dependent posting levels 02, 12, 22, and 30 included.
Additionally, the data of other posting levels is assigned to the group during report run time, depending on
the assignment of consolidation unit (or/and partner unit) to the CG.
Or choose # to not derive any CG so that only posting entries for the consolidation units you specified in
Consolidation Unit are displayed.
 Note
The assignments of CUs to CGs are maintained using the Manage Group Structure apps.
• Consolidation Unit Hierarchy, Profit Center Hierarchy, and Segment Hierarchy: Choose an organizational
unit hierarchy to derive elimination members at report runtime. It provides a consolidation view along the
respective hierarchy by populating the Consolidation Unit Eliminated, Profit Center Eliminated, and/or
Segment Eliminated reporting dimensions. The derived dimension members have a suffix "_ELIM" in their
names and provide elimination values at posting level 20 (Two-sided elimination entries) or 22 (Two-sided
elimination entries: Consolidation group changes).
Or you enter $ to deselect the relevant hierarchies and not to derive any elimination members.
 Note
The hierarchies are maintained using the Manage Global Hierarchies app. For more information, see
Define Hierarchies [page 95].
When no CG value is specified, Consolidation Unit Hierarchy is used to restrict the data range, that is, to
display only the data for the CUs that belong to the specified CU hierarchy. Once you choose any CU

hierarchies in the Filters, the report is restricted to the respective data sets. Within the report display,
do not try to change the hierarchy by choosing a different one from the context menu, because that
won't produce meaningful results. Only change CU hierarchies by using Filters. However, Profit Center
Hierarchy and Segment Hierarchy are not used to restrict data range, but only for the purpose of
elimination member derivation.
When specifying a value in both Consolidation Unit Hierarchy and Consolidation Group to generate a
combined view, make sure the two data sets have intersections, that is, the CUs that are assigned to
both your specified CU hierarchy and CG exist. In any case, the value you specified in Consolidation
Group takes precedence in terms of data selection, meaning only the CUs that are assigned to your
specified CG are displayed in the report, even if they are not assigned to your specified CU hierarchy (in
that case, those CUs are displayed under the REST_H hierarchy node). See Reporting Logic [page 513]
for more information about the combined view.
• Hierarchy Valid On: The above hierarchies have time dependency, meaning they are valid within the periods
you specify in the Manage Global Hierarchies app. In this way, you can maintain organizational unit
hierarchies flexibly to support any re-organization activities and management reporting. Note that each
hierarchy ID may have multiple hierarchy versions, each of which is effective in a unique timeframe. As the
derivation of elimination members is done for a single hierarchy, the date you entered in this field
determines the valid hierarchies for you to choose from. The chosen hierarchy definition (of the specified
validity date) is applied to the data of all periods selected for the report, implicitly providing restated values
of data with the chosen hierarchy.
The following animated GIF shows an example for changing the filter settings:

Related Information
1.7.3.2 Selecting Reporting Dimensions
Learn how to select reporting dimensions in the Group Data Analysis app.
By default, the reporting dimensions FS Item and Document Type are used in the report as well as the key figure
Amount in Group Currency.
However, if you want to view different dimensions than the ones in the default layout, you can do so by selecting
Drilldown and then adjusting the dimensions to fit your needs. Alternatively, you can drag any available
dimensions to or from Columns or Rows in the Navigation Panel to rearrange the report layout. For example, it
makes sense to include the Profit Center Eliminated dimension in the report if you selected a Profit Center
Hierarchy in the filters.
 Note
For some dimensions such as Version and Period Mode that enable selecting multiple values for data
comparison purpose, the data are not supposed to sum up among different dimension values. For example,
aggregating the data for consolidation versions Actuals and Budgets makes no sense. In this case, if you
select multiple values for these dimensions in the filters, keep the dimensions selected in either Columns or
Rows to act as data separators.
Similarly, if you choose YTD as the period mode, Reporting Period should be added to rows or columns to
display meaningful amounts.
From the context menu of any measure, you can choose to:
• Remove the measure from the report display. You can also add it back by choosing the respective option
from Measures of Dimensions area later on.
• Specify the number format, for example, Decimal Places.
Related Information
1.7.3.3 Changing FS Item Hierarchy
Learn how to change the financial statement item hierary in the Group Data Analysis app.
By default, all FS items that have non-zero values for the selected measures are listed as a flat list. To apply any
FS item hierarchies, for example balance sheet or profit and loss statement, select the respective hierarchy by
choosing Hierarchy Select Hierarchy from the context menu of any FS item. In this way, you can generate

the desired consolidation reports or even export them to a spreadsheet by choosing the Export to MS Excel
icon ( ).
 Tip
Apart from FS item, consolidation unit, profit center, and segment, for any master data types that have
hierarchies maintained via the Manage Global Hierarchies app, such as subitem, document type, and
posting level, you can choose Hierarchy Select Hierarchy from their context menu to display the data
hierarchically. Or you can choose Hierarchy Expand All or Expand to Level to show data at your
specified hierarchy levels.
After making the above custom settings, you can choose Actions Save as Tile... to save the report
layout as an app tile on the SAP Fiori launchpad with the title Group Data Analysis and your specified
subtitle.
The following animated GIF shows an example for choosing reporting dimensions and FS item hierarchy:
Related Information

1.7.3.4 Drilling Through to Group Journals
Learn how you can drill through to group journals in the Group Data Analysis app.
 Note
the Display Group Journal Entries app. For more information, see Display Group Journal Entries [page 205].
 Example
In the data area of consolidation unit CU01 under the hierarchy node CU0_ELIM (CU0 is defined as a parent
node for CU01 when defining consolidation unit hierarchy), choose Jump To Display Group Journal
Entries - With Reporting Logic from the context menu of a GC Amount figure of FS item 411100 (Sales of
goods) with posting level 20 (Two-sided elimination entry). You are brought to the journal entry display app,
which displays the following journal entry details restricted by the same filter criteria above:

• Document type
 Note
To drill through to accounting (FI) documents that are read from the universal journal (ACDOCA table),
select Jump To from the context menu of the data with posting level # (Realtime update).
Drill-through from any measures in the data area of a hierarchy node is currently not supported due to non-
parsable hierarchy IDs. For example, you choose a consolidation unit hierarchy CS17/CU0 and display the
hierarchy in the Consolidation Unit Eliminated column. Choosing Jump To for any measures within same
rows of CS17/CU0 only returns No data message. However, you can expand the hierarchy CS17/CU0 and
drill through from the measures of its leaf nodes, such as CU0_ELIM, CU01, CU02, and CU03.
Related Information
1.7.4 Group Data Analysis - With Reporting Rules
With this app, you can display different views of consolidated data: Group View based on the group structure
that includes consolidation groups and units and Hierarchy View based on hierarchies of profit centers,

segments, and consolidation units. By selecting different reporting item hierarchies within the app, you can
generate rule-based consolidation reports, such as cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity.
 Note
reporting logic, you should use the Consolidated Balance Sheets [page 541], Consolidated P&L
Statements by Nature of Expense [page 541], and Data Analysis - Reporting Logic [page 542] apps
instead. To activate the new reporting logic when working with a release earlier than 1909, please create an
incident with the FIN-CS-COR component.
 Note
Key Features
This app provides essentially the same features as Group Data Analysis [page 522] except that it supports the
following rule-based reports only:
• Statement of changes in equity (with the predefined reporting item hierarchy X1)
• Cash flow statement (X2)
• Statement of comprehensive income (X3)
• Consolidated P&L statement by function of expense (X4)
• Interunit reconciliation (X5)
For more information about how to define reporting items, reporting rules, and reporting item hierarchies, see
Define Reporting Rules [page 118] and Define Hierarchies [page 51].
The following sections focus on the differences with Group Data Analysis.
Filters
You can adapt the prefilled filters or add additional ones. In addition to the criteria described in the Filters part
of the Group Data Analysis [page 522] help topic, the following criteria are required:
• Reporting Item Hierarchy: Choose a reporting item hierarchy that determines the included FS items and the
report row/column structure. Once you choose a hierarchy in the filters, the report is restricted to the
respective data sets. Within the report display, do not try to change the hierarchy by choosing a different
one from the context menu, because that won't produce meaningful results. Only change the reporting
item hierarchy by adapting the filers.
• Reporting Rule Variant: The default rule variant is based on your rule-to-version/period assignment using
the Assign Reporting Rules to Versions [page 131] app. Multiple rule variants may exist for a reporting item
hierarchy. You can choose a different one for simulation purposes.

Selecting Reporting Dimensions
To select reporting dimensions, follow the procedure described here: Selecting Reporting Dimensions [page
529].
Since this app uses reporting rules, you may want to view results by Reporting Item instead of FS Item. To do
this, select FS Item in the report table and then Drilldown. From the Drilldown menu, you can then select
Exchange with and choose Reporting Item.
Changing Reporting Item Hierarchy

All reporting items that have non-zero values for the selected measures are displayed in the structure in the
same way as your specified reporting item hierarchy. In this way, you can generate the desired rule-based
report or even export it to a spreadsheet by choosing the Export to MS Excel icon ( ). For example, specify the
reporting item hierarchy X2 to generate cash flow statement for your specified organizational units and fiscal
period.
Drill-Through to Group Journals

 Note
the Display Group Journal Entries app.
 Note
Drill-through from any measures within same rows of reporting items is currently not supported due to the
fact reporting items cannot be parsed in the destination app. It only works if you select all filter criteria of
the relevant reporting items and put them in Columns or Rows for the report layout.
 Example
The reporting item SCF100 is defined using the filter criteria FS Item, Subitem, and Subitem Category in
the Define Reporting Rules [page 118] app. To get the correct drill-through result, you need to drag
these criteria from Dimensions to Columns or Rows in the report.
Related Information
Reporting Logic [page 513]
1.7.5 Validation Result Analysis - Unit View
With this app, you can analyze the local data for all or failed validation results by task type, period, or other
criteria using regular or visual filters, chart view, and table view.

 Note
Key Features
This app was developed as an Analytical List Page (ALP) app. It provides the following key features:
Header Area
By default, the header area displays how many validations failed passing the relevant rules for the following
dimensions in micro charts:
• Consolidation version, for example, actuals, budget, and year-end forecast

• Fiscal year/period
• Consolidation group. Note that the unit view of the result analysis has no consolidation group values
retrieved.
• Task type, including Reported Data Validation and Standardized Data Validation
Each of the dimensions above can be used as a filter criterion to select the data displayed in the content area.
To do that, you choose Adapt Filters in either compact filter or visual filter mode.
Content Area
The content area shows different visualizations of your selected data: Hybrid view, which has both chart and
table visualizations, chart-only view, or table-only view.
Chart View: By default, it shows the total number of validations and the number of validations that failed the
relevant rules, for each task type, reported data validation and standardized data validation. You can use the
drill-down functionality to analyze the dataset further, for example, by choosing View By and selecting the most
important aspects of the dataset, such as consolidation unit. In this way, the chart shows the data for each
consolidation unit so that you can easily identify which consolidation unit failed the most validation rules, and
how the data quality improves along the timeline.
Table View: It displays all details of each validation result at rule level. For each validation result row, you can
choose the arrow icon ( ) to display all details in a separate page. Or, you can choose Export to Spreadsheet to
download all the result details to an MS Excel file.
This is a screenshot of the app that helps you understand the description above:

More Information
How-to Video (English Only): Working with Reports (Analytical List Page)
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone

1.7.6 Validation Result Analysis - Group View
With this app, you can analyze the group data for all or failed validation results by task type, period, or other
criteria using regular or visual filters, chart view, and table view.
 Note
Key Features
This app was developed as an Analytical List Page (ALP) app. It provides the following key features:
Header Area
By default, the header area displays how many validations failed passing the relevant rules for the following
dimensions in micro charts:
• Consolidation version, for example, actuals, budget, and year-end forecast

• Fiscal year/period
• Consolidation group
• Task type, including Standardized Data Validation and Consolidated Data Validation
Each of the dimensions above can be used as a filter criterion to select the data displayed in the content area.
To do that, you choose Adapt Filters in either compact filter or visual filter mode.
Content Area
The content area shows different visualizations of your selected data: hybrid view, which has both chart and
table visualizations, chart-only view, or table-only view.
Chart View: By default, it shows the total number of validations and the number of validations that failed the
relevant rules, for each task type, standardized data validation, and consolidated data validation. You can use
the drill-down functionality to analyze the dataset further, for example, by choosing View By and selecting the
most important aspects of the dataset, such as consolidation group. In this way, the chart shows the data for
each consolidation group so that you can easily identify which consolidation group failed the most validation
rules.
Table View: It displays all details of each validation result at rule level. For each validation result row, you can
choose the arrow icon ( ) to display all details on a separate page. Or you can choose Export to Spreadsheet to
download all the result details to an MS Excel file.
This is a screenshot of the app that helps you understand the description above:

More Information
How-to Video (English Only): Working with Reports (Analytical List Page)
• Desktop
• Tablet
• Smartphone

1.7.7 Rule-Based Reports
To fulfill various report requirements using flexible structuring of financial statement (FS) items, you can
configure your own reporting rules by defining reporting item hierarchies. An reporting item hierarchy consists
of multiple reporting items, each of which is assigned with a range of FS items.
These hierarchies determine the structures of the following rule-based reports:
• Profit & Loss Statements by Function of Expense

• Cash Flow Statements
• Statement of Changes in Equity
• Statement of Comprehensive Income
Reporting rules are applied at report runtime based on the selected hierarchy. For these reports, SAP pre-
delivers the reporting item hierarchies X1 (Statement of changes in equity), X2: Statement of cash flow, X3:
Statement of comprehensive income, and X4: P&L by Function of Expense. To check all defined reporting item
hierarchies, go to the Manage Global Hierarchies app.
 Note
In the Prompts window where you can select filter criteria to display reports, the reporting rule variant is
derived from the version, fiscal year, and posting period you select when running a rule-based report.
You can also specify a different reporting rule variant in the Reporting Rule Variant filter to replace the
derived one. This feature is not available for P&L statements by function of expense.
For more information, see help topics under the Reporting Items and Reporting Rules [page 116] section.
The following sections explain each rule-based report within Group Reports.
 Note
With the introduction of a new architecture/reporting logic, this app is only applicable to customers who
have an initial release lower than SAP S/4HANA 1909 and haven't migrated to the new reporting logic.
Customers with an initial release 1909 or higher should use the Group Data Analysis [page 522] app
instead. For more information, see SAP Note 2659672 .
1.7.7.1 Consolidated P&L Statements by Function of

Expense
The following P&L statements have the same report structure as their counterparts in Consolidated P&L
Statements by Nature of Expense [page 541], but with configured reporting items listed as P&L accounts.
• Consolidated P&L by Function (CCSTOTALSRR31Q): For your specified year, period, and consolidation
group, the report displays amounts of all P&L accounts in the group currency of all posting levels.
• Year Comparison (CCSTOTALSRR32Q): For your specified consolidation group and posting period, the
report displays year-to-date (YTD) amounts of all P&L accounts in the group currency for both the
specified fiscal year and its prior year.

• By Subgroups (CCSTOTALSRR33Q): For your specified year and period, the report displays amounts of all
P&L accounts in the group currency by subgroups under your specified consolidation group.
 Note
The pre-delivered reporting item structure is X4 P&L by Function of Expense. You can configure this
reporting item structure to fulfill your business requirements.
 Note
The technical name in parentheses for each report denotes its CDS database view name. By adding a prefix
2C, you can derive the analytical query name for the respective report.
1.7.7.2 Cash Flow Statement
For the same fiscal period of your specified year and its prior year, the report displays amounts of all reporting
items configured for the cash flow statement in the group currency for your specified consolidation group.
 Note
The pre-delivered reporting item structure is X2 Statement of Cash Flow. You can configure this reporting
item structure to fulfill your business requirements.
 Note
The technical name of the CDS data view for this report is CCCMPLXRPT01Q. By adding a prefix 2C, you can
derive the analytical query name for the respective report.
1.7.7.3 Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the same fiscal period of your specified year and its prior year, the report displays amounts of all reporting
items configured for the statement of comprehensive income in the group currency for your specified
 Note
The pre-delivered reporting item structure is X3 Statement of Comprehensive Income. You can configure
this reporting item structure to fulfill your business requirements.
 Note

1.7.7.4 Statement of Changes in Equity
For your specified fiscal year and period, the report displays amounts for all reporting items configured for the
statement of changes in equity in the group currency for your selected consolidation group.
 Note
The pre-delivered reporting item hierarchy is X1 Statement of Equity. It contains reporting items that
group equity-related FS items based on causes of changes in equity and display as report rows by default.
You can configure this reporting item structure to fulfill your business requirements.
In the Prompts window, two additional filters are available for your selection:
• Item Hierarchy: Select the FS item hierarchy that contains your balance sheet accounts.
• FS Item (Node): Select the FS item hierarchy node that contains your equity accounts. The contained
FS items display as report columns by default.
Check the Manage Global Hierarchies app for your defined FS item hierarchies, including the reporting item
hierarchies.
 Note
1.7.8 Reports Using Outdated Reporting Logic
Learn about the apps that are still in use but whose reporting logic is outdated.
As of SAP S/4HANA Cloud 1902, the reporting logic has been updated. If you have an initial release that is
earlier than 1902, you can't use some of the more recent reporting apps and should continue using the
following reporting apps:
• Consolidated Balance Sheets [page 541]

• Consolidated P&L Statements by Nature of Expense [page 541]
• Data Analysis - Reporting Logic [page 542]
• The Rule-Based Reports [page 538].
These apps can be found by using the App Finder on the SAP Fiori launchpad.
To activate the most recent reporting logic, please create an incident with the FIN-CS-COR component.
 Note
If the outdated reporting logic is active in your system, consolidated reports are based on the data that is
generated by the integration task in the consolidation monitor. This data is stored on record type R.
Note that the integration task stores year-to-date (YTD) amounts, so the reports also show YTD amounts
for the period selected in the filters.

1.7.8.1 Consolidated Balance Sheets
The following consolidated balance sheets are provided out of the box:
• Consolidated Balance Sheet (CCSTOTALSRR11Q): For your specified consolidation group and fiscal year
and period, the report displays amounts of all balance sheet accounts in the group currency of all posting
levels.
report displays year-to-date (YTD) amounts of all balance sheet accounts in the group currency for both
the specified fiscal year and its prior year.
• By Movements (CCSTOTALSRR15Q): For your specified year, period and consolidation group, the report
displays amounts of all balance sheet accounts in the group currency by subitems within Subitem Category
of Transaction Types (also called movements).
balance sheet accounts in the group currency by subgroups under your specified consolidation group.
 Note
By default, the FS items that are not assigned to your specified Item Hierarchy in Prompts are displayed
under the REST_H hierarchy node in the report display. To suppress the unassigned FS item nodes, you
either need to specify the top node of the selected FS item hierarchy in FS Item (Node) field in the Prompts
or, within the report display, choose Filter Filter Member from the context menu of the FS item node
and restrict to the right FS item node.
1.7.8.2 Consolidated P&L Statements by Nature of

Expense
The following consolidated P&L statements are provided out of the box:
• Consolidated P&L by Nature (CCSTOTALSRR21Q): For your specified year, period and consolidation group,
the report displays amounts of all P&L accounts in the group currency of all posting levels.
report displays year-to-date (YTD) amounts of all P&L accounts in the group currency for both the
specified fiscal year and its prior year.
P&L accounts in the group currency by subgroups under your specified consolidation group.
• By Functional Areas (CCSTOTALSRR24Q): For your specified year, period, and consolidation group, the
report display amounts of all P&L accounts in the group currency by posting levels and subitems within the
Subitem Category of Functional Areas.

 Note
By default, the FS items that are not assigned to your specified Item Hierarchy in Prompts are displayed
under the REST_H hierarchy node in the report display. To suppress the unassigned FS item nodes, you
either need to specify the top node of the selected FS item hierarchy in FS Item (Node) field in the Prompts
or, within the report display, choose Filter Filter Member from the context menu of the FS item node
and restrict to the right FS item node.
1.7.8.3 Data Analysis - Reporting Logic
To enable deep analysis of consolidated data, the report provides an interface for accessing data of any
granularity that exists in the consolidation database from the perspective of consolidation groups.
Based on your specified fiscal year, period, and consolidation group, you can choose to display amounts for all
relevant FS items in local currencies, group currency, and transaction currencies, as well as information on
posting levels, consolidation units, partner units, and all accounting master data or attributes.
From any displayed amounts, you can drill through to the Display Group Journal Entries - With Reporting Logic
[page 411] app to view the posting details at line item level.
 Note
The report only provides meaningful results when the posting levels (02, 12, and 22) for preparation for
consolidation group changes are included in the selection criteria. For more information about posting
levels, see Document Types and Posting Levels [page 77].
The technical name of the CDS data view for this report is CCSTOTALSRR01Q. By adding a prefix 2C, you
can derive the analytical query name for the respective report.

1.8 Plan Consolidation
Plan consolidation works in conjunction with SAP Analytics Cloud. It allows you to prepare and consolidate plan
data, for example, budget and forecast, and to compare the plan data with actual data on a periodic or year-to-
date basis.
Prerequisites
You have:
• Completed the prerequisites for consolidation. For more information, see Consolidation [page 5].
• Made the following Customizing settings for plan consolidation under SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting:
• Master Data Define Versions
• Plan Consolidation
For more information, see Customizing [page 552].
Integration
The figure below depicts how SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting as part of SAP S/4HANA is integrated
with SAP Analytics Cloud and is followed by an explanation:
Plan consolidation is based on the integration between SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting and SAP
Analytics. This integration is in form of import data connections and live connections, which must be created in
SAP Analytics Cloud.
Import data connections allow you to extract master data and transaction data from SAP S/4HANA to create
master data and transaction data in SAP Analytics Cloud. Master data extracted from SAP S/4HANA can be
used to define dimensions in SAP Analytics Cloud, such as members, attributes, and hierarchies. Transaction
data extracted from SAP S/4HANA can be used to initialize your planning process in SAP Analytics Cloud by

deriving the plan data from the imported actuals using SAP Analytics Cloud planning features, such as data
copy, spread, distribution, assignment, allocations, and value driver trees.
The following integration scenarios are supported:
• Planning at accounting level for companies that reside in SAP S/4HANA: In this scenario, SAP S/4HANA
finance master data is used, for example, G/L accounts and companies and source actuals transaction
data is extracted from the Universal Journal Entry Line Items table (ACDOCA) and imported into SAP
Analytics Cloud models. Once plan data is created in SAP Analytics Cloud, it can be exported to SAP S/
4HANA Plan Data Line Items table (ACDOCP) to run consolidations.
• Planning at group level for any consolidation unit: In this scenario, SAP S/4HANA Finance for group
reporting master data is used, for example, financial statement items and consolidation units and source
transaction data is extracted from the Universal Consolidation Journal Entry table (ACDOCU).
In terms of analytics, live data connections allow you to create SAP Analytics Cloud reports that display actuals
and plan data stored in SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. This data is therefore not physically
replicated in SAP Analytics Cloud.
For more information about version management, data entry, and other features available with SAP Analytics
Cloud, see the SAP Analytics Cloud Help under Getting Started with Planning at https://help.sap.com/
viewer/p/SAP_BusinessObjects_Cloud. From the SAP S/4HANA 1909 release onwards, you can also create an
import connection to transfer master data and transaction data from group reporting (ACDOCU) into a
planning model in SAP Analytics Cloud.
You can then start the planning exercise from there or use data for analytics in stories
For more information about the configuration steps required after establishing the connection between SAP S/
4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud, see the following configuration guides:
• https://rapid.sap.com/bp/#/scopeitems/1SG
• https://rapid.sap.com/bp/#/scopeitems/2K6
Process
1. Gather data.
You can gather data as follows:
• For non-SAP systems, you can flexibly upload plan data from a file to the Plan Data Line Items
(ACDOCP) table. For more information, see Data Collection [page 156].
• For SAP S/4HANA-integrated companies, you can read and import actual data directly from the
Universal Journal Entry Line Items (ACDOCA) table into SAP Analytics Cloud as a starting point for your
planning process. When you complete your planning, you can send the plan data to the Plan Data Line
Items (ACDOCP) table and make the data available for consolidation.
2. Run an end-to-end consolidation process.
Once you have prepared your data, you can run the consolidation process including currency translation,
intercompany and investments eliminations, and reporting. For more information, see Consolidation
Process [page 381].
3. Create and compare several versions of data.
You can create several versions of data to enable the comparison of actual data with plan data, simulations,
forecasting, and restatement, for example.

1.9 Restatement and Simulation
You can restate existing consolidated financial statements and also simulate different consolidation cases.
Learn about the general process and find links to more detailed information.
Overview
Restatement
Restatement is the process of restating consolidated financial statements that have already been published.
You usually carry out a restatement because of a change in accounting standards, in group structures or
management organizations, or in reported data. The restatement is necessary to make possible the
comparison between different years and periods.
 Example
In the current year, you adopt a new accounting standard. So, you restate the consolidated financial
statements of the previous year with the new accounting standard. In this way, you can make a comparison
between the statements from the previous year and the current year.
Simulation
Simulation is the process of simulating a business scenario to answer a “what if” question. You can then
compare the results of the simulation with the current consolidated financial statements. Simulations are often
processed like restatements.
 Example
In the current year, you acquire a new subsidiary. You want to know the impact of this acquisition. So, you
create a simulation for the current year without this new company so that you can compare the results with
the actual data from the current year with the new company. In this way, you can evaluate the impact of this
acquisition.
Using Extension Versions for Restatement and Simulation

To restate an existing consolidation or simulate a new consolidation case, you use an extension version. You
create this extension version using the original version as the reference version or another template version.
This extension version can be consolidated independently from the reference version at a different point in
time. Since the restatement or simulation occurs in its own separate extension version, all the data from the
original version is secured remains unchanged.
The extension version is created on top of its reference version in the Version Stack [page 71], and it only stores
delta values. In other words, it doesn’t store all data records of the consolidated financial statements but rather
only the ones needed to obtain the restated or simulated values.
You can also consolidate the extension version using a different configuration than the reference version. For
example, you can use a different group structure or different tasks and methods in the data monitor and
consolidation monitor.

 Note
When you use extension versions with the run mode Manual Run, the following features are not supported:
• Data Release Task in the Data Monitor

• Validation of Universal Journal
• Data Validation [page 207]
• Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation [page 221]
For more information on run modes, see Version Configuration.
Process Details
The following features make up the processes of restatement and simulation:
• Version Configuration [page 546]

• Data Monitor [page 142]
• Flexible Upload of Reported Financial Data [page 183]
• Post Group Journal Entries for Restatement and Simulation [page 199]
• Balance Carryforward [page 548]
• Group Reports [page 551]
• Other Functions [page 551]
Version Configuration
You create the necessary extension versions for restatement and simulation in the Define Versions
configuration activity. You create an extension version using the original version of the consolidated financial
statements as the reference version or another version. The extension version stores only delta values, which
means that it only stores the data records needed to obtain the restated or simulated values.
Settings When Creating Extension Versions

When you create the extension versions, there are two settings to keep in mind especially:
• Allow LC, TC, Qty Changes: You select this option if you want to allow this version to store amounts in local
currency, in transaction currency, and quantity. If you don’t select this, then amounts are only stored in
group currency for an extension version. This setting is useful because restatement data is usually
reported in local currency, and it allows data to be sourced from accounting.
• Run Mode: The run mode determines how tasks for the versions are processed in the data monitor and
consolidation monitor. The two available options are Manual Run and Automatic Run. For the manual run,
you run the tasks yourself independently from the reference version. The manual run is suitable for
restatements and simulation since these consolidations are not processed at the same time as the
reference version.
When you create an extension version, also keep in mind that the settings you make for the special versions of
the extension version can differ from those of the reference version.

Stacking Versions
An extension version is created directly on top of its reference version in the version stack. With this in mind,
you can create extension versions for restatement and simulation in specific ways to obtain a certain
constellation of versions in the version stack. Stacking versions in this way allows you to restate and simulate
data for specific cases.
Versions can only access data from the versions below them in the version stack. This means that if versions
are stacked parallel to each other, which happens when multiple versions are created using a different
reference version, then these parallel versions can’t access data from one another. If you want to copy data
between parallel versions, then you can use the Copy Transaction Data [page 182] app.
 Example
You usually consolidate your group financial statements in EUR and USD. Due to an IFRS change and a
management reorganization, you need to restate the statements from these consolidations. To do this, you
create extension versions that result in the following version stack:
Version Z10 is your standard version, which uses EUR as the currency. To consolidate your group financial
statements in USD, you create the group currency extension version Z11 with the currency USD, and you
use Z10 as the reference version.
For the restatement due to IFRS changes, you create two extension versions – one for EUR and one for
USD. Extension version Z12 uses EUR for the currency, so you create it using Z10 as the reference version.
Extension version Z14 uses USD for the currency, so you create it using Z11 as the reference version.
For the restatement due to the management reorganization, you create two more extension versions –
again one for EUR and one for USD. You create these extension versions on top of the extension versions for
the IFRS changes so that they can access the data from the extension versions for the IFRS changes.
Extension version Z13 uses EUR for the currency and Z12 as the reference version. Extension version Z15
uses USD for the currency and Z14 as the reference version.

If you want to copy the restated values in local currency from version Z12 to Z14 and from Z13 to Z15, then
you need to copy the data over with the Copy Transaction Data [page 182] app. This is because a version
can only access the data of another version below it in the version stack, not parallel to it.
Data Monitor and Consolidation Monitor
For restatement and simulation actions, you can open extension versions with the Manual Run run mode from
either the Data Monitor or the Consolidation Monitor.
If you work in a standard version, which has an extension version with the Manual Run run mode associated
with it, and if you open a period in a reference version, this period is automatically opened for the extension
version with the Manual Run run mode.
If you work in an extension version with the Manual Run run mode, and if you open a corresponding period in a
reference (standard) version, this period won’t be closed in the extension version with the Manual Run run
mode until the period in the standard version is closed.
Flexible Upload
Values in local currency (LC), transaction currency (TC), and quantity can be stored in extension versions using
the Manual Run and Automatic Run run modes. For these entries, the system calculates delta values based on
the same rules that are used for group currency (GC) values. For more information, see the section Upload of
Reported Financial Data under Multiple Group Currencies [page 134].
Post Group Journal Entries
For more information see Post Group Journal Entries for Restatement and Simulation [page 199].
Balance Carryforward
You use Balance Carryforward [page 148] to carry forward closing balances into the next year from an
extension version to another version. This is useful for when the restated data, which is produced in the
extension version, becomes the new standard moving forward. In this case, you carry forward balances from
the extension version to the corresponding standard version in the version stack.
To set up this balance carryforward between versions, you first need to define source and destination versions
in the Define Balance Carryforward Settings configuration activity.
When the balance carryforward of an extension version is recorded in a destination version, you can also use a
deviating carryforward subitem to display the opening balances that originated from the extension version.
You define these deviating carryforward subitems in the Define Subitem Categories and Subitems configuration
activity.

Source and Destination Versions
In the Define Balance Carryforward Settings configuration activity, you define the source and destination
versions. A source version is the version from which you carry forward balances. A destination version is the
version to which you carry forward balances. You define these source and destination versions for the balance
carryforward of a specific year. When you run balance carryforward for the destination version for the specific
year, balances are then carried forward from the source version to the destination version.
 Example
You define the following source version and destination version for the year 2022.
Processing Year Source Version Destination Version
2022 Z12 Z10
Z12 is an extension version used for restatement, and Z10 is its corresponding standard version in the
version stack. When you run balance carryforward for Z10 to carry forward the closing balances of Z10
from 2021 to 2022, the closing balances from Z12 are carried forward into Z10 as well.
When you define source and destination versions, there are a couple important things to keep in mind:
• A source version can only be an extension version, not a standard version or group currency extension
version.
• A destination version can be any type of version, such as a standard, extension, or group currency
extension version.
• A destination version must be in the same version stack as the source version.
• A destination version must have the same group currency and the same fiscal year variant as the source
version.
• A version can be defined as the destination version of only one other version for the same year. In other
words, you can’t define more than one source version for the same destination version in the same year.
 Note
It’s still possible to carry forward the balances of multiple extension versions for restatement to the
same destination version. In this case, you just define the uppermost extension version as the source
version. In this way, the balance carryforward reads data of all versions between the source and

destination version as well, and the balances are carried forward to the source version. The same
graphic as before can illustrate this example:
In this case, you can define Z13 as the source version and Z10 as the destination version. When you run
balance carryforward for Z10, the balances for both Z13 and Z12 are carried forward to Z10.
 Note
When you run the balance carryforward task for an extension version that's defined as a source version
with a destination version, the system does not carry forward the balances. This is because the balances
are carried forward when the task is executed for the destination version.
Another important consideration is the automatic reversal. When a document is posted in a source version on a
document type defined with automatic reversal in the next year, then the balance carryforward automatically
reverses the document from the source version to the destination version. If it’s not, then you need to copy the
reversal document from the source version to the destination version.
Deviating Carryforward Subitem

In the Define Subitem Categories and Subitems configuration activity, you define the deviating carryforward
subitems used to carry forward balances from the source version to the destination version. Balances from the
source version are then carried forward and recorded on a separate subitem than the subitem usually used to
carry forward balances solely in the destination version.
To define the deviating carryforward subitems, you first enable the option to maintain a deviating carryforward
subitem by selecting Carry Forward to Deviating Subitem on the level of the subitem category. Then, you can
maintain deviating carryforward subitems for the subitems in that category.

 Note
If you run the balance carryforward in a year other than the year you specified when defining the source
and destination versions, then the balances are recorded on the usual carryforward subitem, not the
deviating carryforward subitem.
Group Reports
Consolidation units that only exist in a reference version only appear for the reference version in a report. They
don't appear for the extension version in a report even though a report aggregates data from the extension
version and its underlying versions in the version stack, including its reference version.
So if you want to see the values of such consolidation units in a report, make sure you select the reference
version as one of the versions when you create the report.
Other Functions
Reclassification
Since an extension version can have a different Structure special version than its reference version, the
execution of reclassification evaluates the group structure for the version being executed. This evaluation
differs depending on the posting level to be posted by the reclassification.
• Posting level 10: The reclassification is executed for the consolidation units. If a consolidation unit is
present in the group in the reference version, but not in the extension version, the reclassification in the
extension version does not reverse the reclassification entries from the reference version. However, these
entries are not selected in group reports because this consolidation unit is not part of the group.
• Posting level 20: The reclassification is executed for a pair of consolidation units. If a consolidation unit or
a partner unit is present in the group in the reference version, but not in the extension version, the
reclassification in the extension version does not reverse the reclassification entries from the reference
version. However, these entries are not selected in group reports because this consolidation unit or partner
unit is not part of the group.
• Posting level 30: The reclassification is executed for the consolidation group. If a consolidation unit is
present in the group in the reference version, but not in the extension version, the reclassification in the
extension version reverses the reclassification entries from the reference version because this entry is not
valid for the group.
For more information on reclassification, see Reclassification Tasks in the Consolidation Monitor [page 383].
Deferred Tax Calculation

For journal entries posted in extension versions, the deferred tax is calculated with the tax rate of the
consolidation unit that’s valid for the standard version. It’s not calculated using the tax rate of the extension
version.
Definition of Task Groups

You can define task groups for standard and extension versions with the Manual run mode.

 Note
Task groups for extension versions with Manual run mode cannot have data validation tasks, ICMR
elimination tasks, and the release of universal journals tasks. These tasks aren’t supported for extension
versions with Manual run mode.
Assignment of Task Groups to Versions
 Note
Task groups for extension versions with Manual run mode cannot have data validation tasks, ICMR
elimination tasks, and the release of universal journal tasks. The Manual run mode isn’t allowed for tasks in
these task groups.
 Note
You can’t assign task groups to extension versions with Automatic run mode.
Related Information
Version Stack [page 71]

Data Validation [page 207]
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation [page 221]
Copy Transaction Data [page 182]
Balance Carryforward [page 148]
Reclassification Tasks in the Consolidation Monitor [page 383]
1.10 Customizing and Integration
The following sections describe how you maintain the system.
1.10.1 Customizing
To make sure all consolidation-related tasks and reports work well, you need to make the relevant customizing
settings in your back-end system by entering transaction code SPRO and accessing the customizing activities
under SAP Reference Implementation Guide (IMG) SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting .
The IMG for SAP S/4HANA for Group Reporting contains the following sections:
• Global Settings: To check the starting year for using line items from the universal journal table (ACDOCA)
and the other settings that apply throughout the system, such as if online data entry is based on universal

journal line items, and if selections are used in reclassification, currency translation, and breakdown
categories.
• Master Data: To make supplement settings related to master data in addition to those available from SAP
Fiori launchpad, such as consolidation ledger, version, master data fields, subitem categories, breakdown
categories, document types, and selections.
• Financial Statement (FS) Items: To define FS item attributes and attributes values, and specify the selected
FS items for automatic posting (annual net income and deferred taxes) and the FS items or G/L accounts
to be carried forward.
• Data Collection: To define manual posting tasks and their document types, other tasks in Data Monitor, and
period categories.
• Currency Translation: To make currency translation settings, such as translation methods and their
exchange rate types, and the specific exchange rates in certain effective periods.
• Reclassification: To define automatic posting tasks like interunit eliminations or rule-based consolidation of
investments in Consolidation Monitor and their assigned reclassification methods.
• Preparation for Consolidation Group Changes: To define the document types and tasks for Preparation for
Consolidation Group Changes.
• Consolidation of Investments: To define consolidation of investments-relevant settings.
• Consolidation Processing: To define task groups for Data Monitor and Consolidation Monitor and assign
them to versions and effective periods.
• Plan Consolidation: To define consolidation cycles and assign them to versions and effective periods.
For step-by-step guidance when performing the specific customizing activities, see IMG Activity
Documentation in the system.
1.10.2 ICMR Elimination Method
The elimination task IC Balance Sheet Elimination is based on the elimination methods defined in
Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR) process steps. To set up the ICMR elimination task, you
need to perform the following customizing activities:
1. Access the Define Posting Rules app to create a posting rule based on the automatic posting scenario
SC001. The rule specifies how elimination differences are to be posted and to which side, triggering unit or
partner unit. Or, use the predelivered posting rule SC001.
2. Assign the posting rule to the predelivered elimination method SC001 or your own elimination method in
Customizing for Define Elimination Methods (or transaction ICAEM).
3. Assign the elimination method to the ICMR elimination task in Customizing for Define Tasks for ICMR
Eliminations (or transaction CX8TT16).
For more information, see the next sections.
Related Information
Define Elimination Posting Rules [page 554]

Define Elimination Methods [page 557]

Assign Elimination Method to Task [page 558]
1.10.2.1 Define Elimination Posting Rules
Elimination posting rule is defined to generate elimination postings, while splitting elimination differences into
different categories.
Procedure
Access the Define Posting Rules app to define your own rules by copying from the pre-delivered rule SC001
(Intercompany Balance Sheet Elimination) or creating from scratch. Take the following steps to create a new
rule:
1. Choose Create and select the automatic posting scenario SC001 (Elimination Postings for Group Reporting)
or a scenario you configured in Define Your Own Posting Scenarios [page 333].
2. You are brought to the detail page. In the General Information section, specify a rule name and a meaningful
description.
3. In the Document Header section, provide input in the Document Text field, which is an explanatory text on
line item level and is optional.
4. In the Control Options section, make the additional document settings as follows:
• Posting Side: Determines in case of elimination differences between leading unit and partner unit,
which side the difference items should be posted to. The following 2 options are available:
• Post differences to leading unit
• Post differences to partner unit
5. In the Document Items section, you determine which financial statement (FS) items are to be posted for
the differences arising from elimination. Elimination differences are calculated in 4 steps, each with an item
group:
Transaction Difference Set Field Value Specify the line item fields You can set FS items with
(1010) for recording transaction the specific functions:
differences. • $DERIVE_FROM_TARG
Financial Statement Item ET_ATTR
(RITEM) is a required field. • $DERIVE_FROM_FSIT

You can also set values for EM_ROLE
other optional fields.
 Example
Other Difference (1020) Set Field Value Same as above, except that
The function
the line item fields are for $DERIVE_FROM_TARGE
recording other differences.
T_ATTR ('S-
ELIMINATION-
TARGET') is used to de

Currency Translation Differ- Set Field Value Same as above, except that rive the FS item whose
ence (1030) the line item fields are for target attribute 'S-
recording currency transla ELIMINATION-
tion (CT) differences. TARGET'. For more in
formation, see FS Item
Selection and Target At
tributes [page 42].
For Subitem Category and

Subitem, the original values
are kept. You can change to
a fixed value by using the
function FIX_VALUE.
 Note
For correct elimination,
use the subitem 901
(Incoming unit) for first
consolidation data of
acquired units. The
subitem 900 (Opening
balance) is only used
for balance carryfor
ward in the period 000.
Clearing Difference (1040) Set Field Value Same as above, except that Same as above, except that
the line item fields are for for this item group, the orig
offsetting the generated line inal items are the generated
items as set above for both line items as set above, in
leading unit and partner unit stead of the to-be-elimi
sides. nated transactional data
from Group Reporting proc
ess.
 Note
There is a hidden item group 1000, which is used to offset the to-be-eliminated original transaction
data from Group Reporting process.
6. Save the rule.

Example Rule
Let's take the following posting rule as an example to explain each item group in more detail:
• Any differences arising from the elimination are posted to leading unit side and are split into three types:
• Item Group 1010 (Transaction Difference): Calculated based on transaction currency (TC) to reflect
any variances in bookkeeping of two sides.
 Note
The transaction difference is calculated based on data rolled into ICMR, which means if elimination
is run before document matching, there might be no transaction difference calculated.
• Item Group 1020 (CT Difference): The consolidated financial statements are based on group currency
(GC) amounts translated from local currency amounts. Currency-related differences will occur when a
consolidated unit and its partner unit use different local currency keys and the exchange rates between
LC key and GC key change over time.

• Item Group 1030 (Other Differences): Incurred due to inconsistent processes and/or configuration
settings between ICMR and Group Reporting. For example, the data submitted to Group Reporting
differs from that rolled into ICMR due to timing reasons, or ICMR uses a conversion profile for IC close
that deviates from the CT method in Group Reporting.
• Item Group 1040 (Offset): To offset the posted amounts to make sure individual consolidation units are
still balanced.
Related Information
Define Posting Rules [page 333]

Financial Statement Items [page 41]
Subitem Categories/Subitems [page 66]
1.10.2.2 Define Elimination Methods
To apply the elimination posting rule when running elimination, you need to assign the rule to an elimination
method and the relevant reconciliation case.
To do that, in Customizing for Define Elimination Methods under Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation
Reconciliation Close or transaction ICAEM, you edit the predelivered elimination method SC001 (Elimination
Method - IC Balance Sheet) or create a new elimination method and assign a reconciliation case and posting
rules.
Prerequisites
Before defining an elimination method, the following prerequisites must be met:
• You have created a reconciliation case by using the Define Reconciliation Cases app. Its display groups
restrict the data scope for interunit elimination. Or, use the predelivered reconciliation case SGR01.
• You have assigned a converted amount measure as the Reference Group Currency (GC) Amount to the
reconciliation case in Customizing for Activate Reconciliation Close Process (transaction ICAARC).
• You have created a posting rule based on elimination posting scenario by using the Define Posting Rules
app. Or, use the predelivered posting rule SC001.
Procedure
Take the steps below to define an elimination method:
1. Enter the elimination method ID and description in a table row.

2. Assign the reconciliation case that meets the prerequisites above.
3. Assign the automatic posting scenario SC001 or the one you configured in Define Your Own Posting
Scenarios [page 333].
4. Select the row and go to the Settings subpage to map posting rules to display groups.

 Note
Don't restrict posting levels using filters in these display groups, as data of all posting levels are relevant
for elimination calculation.
5. Choose New Entries, select a display group of the reconciliation case and assign the desired posting rule to
it. You can make more assignments of posting rules to display groups if necessary. In this way, different
posting logic can be applied to the different data entries restricted by display groups.
1.10.2.3 Assign Elimination Method to Task
To run elimination based on an ICMR elimination method, the method must be assigned to an elimination task
of Consolidation Monitor.
To do that, in Customizing for Define Tasks for ICMR Eliminations under Intercompany Matching and
Reconciliation Reconciliation Close or transaction CX8TT16, you edit the predelivered elimination task
2042 (IC Balance Sheet Elimination) or create a new elimination task and assign the elimination method to it.
Prerequisites
Before defining an elimination task, the following prerequisites must be met:
• You have defined an elimination method as described in Define Elimination Methods [page 557].
• You have defined a document type for the elimination task in Customizing for Define Document Types for
ICMR Eliminations (transaction CXEX). You can reference the predelivered document type 2I.
Procedure
1. Enter the elimination task ID and description.

2. Select the task and open the Assign Elimination Method and Document Type to Task subpage.
3. Assign an elimination method and a document type to the task and specify the effective year/period of
the assignment.
 Restriction
Don't use a document type that has the Auto Reversal (in Subsequent Period/Year) checkbox selected.
The auto-reversal feature of document type is not supported in ICMR eliminations.
 Tip
Like all other consolidation monitor tasks, the defined elimination task must be assigned to a task group in
Customizing for Define Task Group (transaction CXE0) and to the relevant consolidation version and
effective year/period in Customizing for Assign Task Group to Version (transaction CXP1). The predelivered
task groups S24 and S25 contain the ICMR elimination task 2042.

1.10.3 Custom Field Extensibility
This topic explains how you can create your own custom fields, in addition to the standard fields that are
provided in ACDOCU.
Prerequisites
You need administrator rights to extend the number of custom fields.
Context
The custom fields are supported in several processes and apps, such as Flexible Upload of Reported Financial
Data, Reported Financial Data for Group Reporting - Bulk Import and Update, Post Group Journal Entries,
Release Universal Journals, Define Selection and Define Validation Rules. The main consolidation process also
supports this extensibility.
Business Context for Group Reporting

A business context is a necessary entity that you need in order to define to which database table your custom
fields are assigned. The business context relevant for group reporting is FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM.
Business Scenario for Group Reporting

A business scenario enables the transfer and reuse of custom fields in certain business contexts. The business
scenario relevant for group reporting is Accounting: Coding Block to Consolidation Journal Entry, which
transfers data from the FINS_CODING_BLOCK business context (source context) to the
FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM business context (target context).
Restrictions
Please be aware that the only possible data types that you can select in this business context are:
• Association to Business Object

• Checkbox
• Code List
• Date
• Email Address
• Numerical Text
• Phone Number
• Text
• Time
• Web Address
If you use any other data types, you might receive error messages. Please, do not enable the usage of a
business scenario that allows other data types. It is not possible to enable the usage of a business scenario for
a custom field if any of the following conditions apply:

• The custom field is assigned to a business context that is part of a business scenario that includes the
FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM business context.
For example, Custom Field A is assigned to Business Context B, which belongs to Business Scenario C.
Business Scenario C also contains the FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM business context.
• In one of the business scenario's business contexts, a custom field has a data type that is supported by the
respective business context, but not supported by the FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM business context.
For example, Custom Field A has Data Type B, which is supported by Business Context C not supported by
the FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM business context.
• The business scenario uses the FINCS_JOURNAL_ENTRY_ITEM business context as the source or target
context.
 Note
You cannot transfer custom fields from other business contexts than FINS_CODING_BLOCK. For example
transfers from ACDOCP are not supported.
In the following, you can see an example:
Procedure
1. Create a new custom field.

a. Select the Custom Fields and Logic app.
You can see a list of all custom fields.

b. Select Create.
You will see a New field dialog.

c. In the Business Context field, select Accounting: Coding Block. Later, you will be able to transfer data
from this area to consolidation.
There are space limitations for each business context. The limitation depends on the number of
custom fields and the length of the data type that is used. The Business Context Capacity bar shows
the remaining space.
d. Enter a label for the custom field in the Label field, for example: EXAMPLE_FIELD.
e. Select a data type from the dropdown list, for example, select Text.
 Note
Please be aware that the only possible data types that you can select in this business context are:
• Association to Business Object
• Checkbox
• Code List
• Date
• Email Address
• Numerical Text
• Phone Number
• Text

• Time
• Web Address
f. Select Create and Edit.
You will see the details of the newly created custom field on a new page.
2. Under the UI and report tab, find the respective data source and enable it by selecting Enable usage. For
example, enable the usage of Post General Journal Entries
3. Under the Business Scenarios tab, enable the respective business context by selecting Enable usage.For
example, enable the usage of Accounting: Coding Block to Consolidation Journal Entry. This allows you to
transfer data from accounting to consolidation.
4. Save and publish the custom field by selecting Save and then Publish.
The newly created custom fields will appear under Custom Fields.
Make sure that you find two custom fields with the same label. The Business Context for one of them is
Accounting Coding Block, and for the other one it is Group Reporting Journal Entry Item. If the custom
field's status is Publishing, please wait until their status is Published.
Results
The custom fields have been successfully created and published. Now, they are ready to be used. You can
download a template with your newly created custom fields, add your data to the template, upload it, and
transfer the data to consolidation.
To download the template with the newly created custom fields:
1. Go back to the Home page.

2. Open the Upload General Journal Entries app.
3. In the bottom right corner, select Download Template.
How are custom fields processed by core functions?
When financial data include values on custom fields, these values are processed by the consolidation features
as described in columns (2) and (3) of the table below. When Selections are used by consolidation functions to
select data, column (4) indicates whether custom fields can be included in these Selections.
Extended fields can be in

Values on custom fields are Values on custom fields are cluded in the Selection as
kept in the posted docu not kept in the posted docu part of the method definition
Features (1) ments (2) ments (3) (4)
Calculation of net income x
Currency translation x no

Extended fields can be in
Values on custom fields are Values on custom fields are cluded in the Selection as
kept in the posted docu not kept in the posted docu part of the method definition
Features (1) ments (2) ments (3) (4)
Reclassification x yes
Preparation for consolidation x

group changes
Balance carry forward x
Activity-based consolidation x x no
of investments
(investments, equity, non- (differential item, non-con
controlling interest in equity) trolling interest in net in
come)
Related Information
Adding Extension Fields to Apps with Different UI-Technologies
1.10.4 Rules for Substitution/Validation
Before a group journal entry is posted, the system performs checks to make sure that the data is complete and
correct. Substitution/Validation can be used to automatically fill fields or to substitute or validate field values,
depending on defined preconditions and rules. You can use the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules app to
define such substitution and/or validation rules for postings for the business context GR Journal Entry Item.
Accounting: GR Journal Entry Item Business Context
Make the following selections in the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules app if you want to create
substitution and/or validation rules for the GR Journal Entry Item context:
• Context: GR Journal Entry Item

• Event: GR Journal Entry Item
Available Fields
You can maintain substitution rules in the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules app for the following fields
using the GR Journal Entry Item context:
Target Field Description
AssignmentReference Assignment Number
BillToParty Bill-To Party

BillingDocumentType Billing Type
ChartOfAccounts Chart of Accounts
ControllingArea Controlling Area
CostCenter Cost Center
Customer Customer Number
CustomerGroup Customer Group
CustomerSupplierCorporateGroup Group Key
CustomerSupplierCountry Country Key
CustomerSupplierIndustry Industry Key
DistributionChannel Distribution Channel
FinancialTransactionType Transaction Type
FunctionalArea Functional Area
GLAccount Account Number
InvestmentActivityType Consolidation of Investments Activity
Material Material Number
MaterialGroup Material Group
OrderID Order Number
OrganizationDivision Division
PartnerBusinessArea Trading partner's business area
PartnerCompany Company ID of trading partner
PartnerConsolidationUnit Partner Consolidation Unit
PartnerCostCenter Sender cost center
PartnerFunctionalArea Partner Functional Area
PartnerProfitCenter Partner Profit Center
PartnerSegment Partner Segment for Segmental Reporting
Plant Plant
ProfitCenter Profit Center
Project Project Definition
SalesDistrict Sales District
SalesOrganization Sales Organization
Segment Segment for Segmental Reporting
ShipToParty Ship-To Party
SoldMaterial Product Sold
SubItem Subitem

SubItemCategory Subitem Category
Supplier Account Number of Supplier
WBSElementExternalID Work Breakdown Structure Element (WBS Element)
WBSElementInternalID WBS Element
 Note
If you enter a value for one of the target fields in the Source field that is not listed in the value help, one of
the following message types will be issued:
• Warning message (W)

• Error message (E)
If you enter a fixed value that is not listed in the value help and a warning message is issued, you will still be able
to save and activate your substitution rule.
If you enter a fixed value that is not listed in the value help and an error message is issued, you will not be able
to activate your substitution rule.
Business Processes
You can create substitution rules, for example for the following business processes if you select the GR Journal
Entry Item context in the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules app:
• Consolidation Process
• Analytics for Group Reporting
• Journal Entries
Related Information
Manage Substitution/Validation Rules [page 564]
1.10.4.1 Manage Substitution/Validation Rules
With this app, you can display, change, and create substitution and validation rules for your selected business
contexts and events. These rules can be used in the respective business processes to validate, derive, or
replace values at the time of entry for the relevant fields.
Key Features
The app provides the following key features:

• Create Validation Rules [page 566]
• Create Substitution Rules [page 568]
• Change Rules [page 572]
• Display Rules [page 573]
Applicable Business Contexts
You manage substitution and validation rules by business context. A context represents the situation in which
the validations and substitutions are defined and applied. It determines the fields or functions that are available
in the rule definition. The following business contexts are supported for rule definition:
Substitution/Valida Context-Specific Doc

Solution Area Business Context tion App Variant umentation
Management Account Market Segment Substitution rules only Manage Substitution/ Rules for Substitution
ing and Margin Analy Validation Rules - Jour
sis nal Entries
General Ledger Ac Journal Entry Item Both rule types Manage Substitution/ Rules for Substitution/
counting Validation Rules - Jour Validation
nal Entries
Manage Substitution/
Rules for Substitution/
Group Reporting GR Journal Entry Item Both rule types Validation Rules -
Validation [page 562]
Group Journal Entries
Service Service Document Substitution rules only Manage Substitution/ Rules for Substitution/
Validation Rules - Serv Validation
ice Documents
 Note
The applicable business contexts are defined by SAP and cannot be changed. However, you can create your
own fields for these contexts and these custom fields are supported by the Manage Substitution/Validation
Rules app. For more information about custom field creation, see Custom Fields App and Custom Logic
App.
Apply Rules at Runtime
At runtime, business users make postings or record data using various apps, such as the Post Group Journal
Entries app. Based on the respective context and event, your defined rules apply automatically as follows:
• Substitution: Derives, replaces, or clears values for the relevant fields or functions defined in the
substitution rules. The substitutions take place at the time of data entry with no system messages.
• Validation: Validates the values entered for the relevant fields or functions defined in the validation rules.
Depending on the Control Level of each validation rule, when an entered value doesn't comply with the rule,
a warning or an error message is raised. You can follow the link provided in the message to check the rule
details and correct the entered values as necessary. Note:

• A warning message is indicated by the  icon. If there are only warnings, postings can still be
completed.
• An error message is indicated by the  icon. Errors must be resolved before postings can be
completed.
 Note
To navigate to the rule display, you must have the necessary authorization.
• Desktop
• Tablet
 Note
More Information
1.10.4.1.1 Create Validation Rules
Validation rules are used to check values as they are being entered in runtime applications. Follow the
procedure below to create a validation rule:
1. Choose Create Rule.

2. In the dialog box that appears, choose a context and an event, then select Validation Rule as the rule type.
 Note
The available contexts and events are defined by SAP. Context determines which fields can be included
in the rule definition. Event specifies the exact time and location for the validation to occur, for
example, when users execute a particular step in a business process.
3. The detail input page is divided into three sections: General Information, Precondition, and Validation. In the
General Information section, do the following:

1. Specify a rule name and a meaningful description.
2. Choose a control level, Error or Warning. It controls how strict the validation rule is. When data fails the
validation at runtime, the system responds differently as follows:
• Error: An error occurs and prevents users completing the posting until they correct the erroneous
entries.
• Warning: A warning occurs but doesn't prevent users completing the posting.
4. You can define fields or functions as conditions or statements in the Precondition and Validation sections.
The following functions are predelivered by SAP:
1. CONCATENATE
Use this function to concatenate a sequence of field values or constants.
2. SUBSTRING
Use this function to calculate a substring of a given input string. It consists of three parameters:
1. STRING
The parameter string is a mandatory input value.
2. OFFSET
This parameter is optional. The character offset in the input string must be a positive integer and
only literal values are allowed. 0 is the default offset. If the given offset is too long for a specific
input, an empty string is returned.
3. LENGTH
The length of the substring must be a positive integer. Only literal values are allowed.
You can also define your own functions using the Custom Function interface
(IF_FIN_RE_CUSTOM_FUNCTION). For more information, see Developer Extensibility.
5. In the Precondition section, set one or more conditions for the validation to take place.
• If the conditions are met, the values entered for the relevant fields or functions are to be checked
based on the check statements defined in the Validation section.
• If the conditions are not met, the values entered are not subject to the validation.
If you leave this section empty, the values entered are always to be checked.
6. In the Validation section, define one or more check statements using Field, Operator, and Value.
Note that the relationships between conditions (or statements) are as follows:
• Filters for different fields or functions have an AND logic between each other.
• Filters for a same field or function have an OR logic between each other. There is an exception: Filters
using a negative operator, such as Not equal to, have an AND logic with the filters that use positive
operators.
 Example
The following rule requires when a business user posts data using the G/L account between 4164000
and 41649999 for the company code 1000 that the cost center is between 200 and 300 but not equal
to 210, and the distribution channel is 01:
Section Field Operator Value
Precondition GLAccount Between 41640000 And 41649999
CompanyCode Equal to 1000
Validation CostCenter Between 200 And 300
CostCenter Not equal to 210

DistributionChannel Equal to 01
7. Save the rule. The rule now has the status New. You must activate the rule before applying it at runtime. For
more information about various rule statuses, see Change Rules [page 572].
1.10.4.1.1.1 Matches Operator
When defining validation rules and the Precondition part of substitution rules, you can use the Matches
comparison operator to match a string-type field value against a regular expression that is based on the POSIX
standard 1003.2. A regular expression is made up of literal characters and special characters following the
syntax of regular expressions. It provides a concise and flexible means to represent a set of character strings.
For example, you can define the following validation rule using the Matches operator:
Section Field Operator Value (Regular Expression)
Precondition ProjectExternalId Matches 12345.*
Validation CostCenter Matches [A-Z][A-Z]

[[:digit:]]*999999
When a project ID starts with 12345, the rule requires that the cost center value starts with two capital letters
and be followed by a number that ends with 999999.
For more information about how to write regular expressions, see Syntax of Regular Expressions.
1.10.4.1.2 Create Substitution Rules
Substitution rules are used to replace or derive values when values are being entered in runtime applications.
Follow the procedure below to create a substitution rule:
1. Choose Create Rule.

2. In the dialog box that appears, choose a context and a event, then select Substitution Rule as the rule type.
 Note
The available contexts and events are defined by SAP. Context determines which fields can be included
in the rule definition. Event specifies the exact time and location for the substitution to occur, for
example, when users execute a particular step in a business process.
3. The detail input page is divided into three sections: General Information, Precondition, and Substitution. In
the General Information section, specify a rule name and a meaningful description.
4. You can define fields or functions as conditions or statements in the Precondition and Substitution
sections. The following functions are predelivered by SAP:
1. CONCATENATE

Use this function to concatenate a sequence of field values or constants.
2. SUBSTRING
Use this function to calculate a substring of a given input string. It consists of three parameters:
1. STRING
The parameter string is a mandatory input value.
2. OFFSET
This parameter is optional. The character offset in the input string must be a positive integer and
only literal values are allowed. 0 is the default offset. If the given offset is too long for a specific
input, an empty string is returned.
3. LENGTH
The length of the substring must be a positive integer. Only literal values are allowed.
You can also define your own functions using the Custom Function interface
(IF_FIN_RE_CUSTOM_FUNCTION). For more information, see Developer Extensibility.
5. In the Precondition section, set one or more conditions for the substitution to take place.
• If the conditions are met, values for the relevant fields or functions are substituted based on
substitution lines defined in the Substitution section.
• If the conditions are not met, values are not substituted.
If you leave this section empty, values for the relevant fields or functions are always to be substituted.
Note that the relationships between conditions are as follows:
• Filters for different fields or functions have an AND logic between each other.
• Filters for a same field or function have an OR logic between each other. There is an exception: Filters
using a negative operator, such as Not equal to, have an AND logic with the filters that use positive
operators.
 Note
When defining a filter condition, you can use the Matches operator to compare a field value with a text
string represented with a regular expression. For more information, see Matches Operator [page 568].
6. In the Substitution section, define one or more substitution lines with the following settings:
• Target Field: Select a field whose values are to be substituted.
• Substitution Type: Select how the values for the target field are to be substituted. You can choose from
the following types:
• Clear value: Clears any existing value for the target field.
• Substitute with Constant: Fills in the target field or replaces its existing value with a constant value.
• Substitute with Field / Function: Fills in the target field or replaces its existing value with the value
from the source field or source function.
• Table Lookup: Looks in a custom business object for a source field or source function and uses its
value to fill in the target field. For more information, see Table Lookup [page 570].
• Source: Depending on your selected substitution type, either enter a constant value or select a source
field or source function whose value is to substitute the target field.
• Overwrite: Select the checkbox if you want to overwrite any existing value of the target field with the
value you specified in Source. If you want to keep any existing value of the target field, leave the
checkbox unselected.

 Note
Depending on the business context setting, some fields cannot be overwritten. In this case, the
checkbox is disabled.
 Example
When a business user uses the billing document type F1 to post data for the company code 1000, the
following rule fills in the Product Sold Group field with the value A001 and the Functional Area field with
the value from the Functional Area field of the relevant WBS element:
Precondition BillingDocumentType Equal to F1
CompanyCode Equal to 1000
Section Target Field Substitution Type Source
Substitution SoldProductGroup Substitute with Constant A001
FunctionalArea Substitute with Field / ...

Function \_WBSElementBasicDat
a-FunctionalArea
7. Save the rule. The rule now has the status New. You must activate the rule before applying it at runtime. For
more information about various rule statuses, see Change Rules [page 572].
 Tip
You can also create a rule by copying from an existing one and making any necessary changes.
1.10.4.1.2.1 Table Lookup
The Table Lookup substitution type allows you to choose a source field from a custom business object and it
uses this value to fill in the target field.
If you selected Table Lookup as the substitution type, in the Select Source Field dialog, you are prompted to
specify the following:
• A data source that is defined using the Custom Business Objects app
• A source field from the data source. You want to use its value to substitute the target field.
• Under the Conditions section, all the key fields of your data source are listed. You must specify the filter
conditions by comparing values of the key fields with those of standard or custom fields. You can also
choose to compare values of the key fields with functions. The table lookup occurs only if these conditions
are met.

The following figure illustrates the main aspects of the table lookup:
How to Substitute with Time-Dependent Data
In some cases, values in the source field change frequently across periods, which are known as “time-
dependent data”. You may want your target field filled with those varied values accordingly at runtime, for
example, during document creation. Let's see how it works in the following example:
Example
In your custom data source, you have the Company Code and Cost Center fields as key fields. The value of
Business Unit constantly changes, for example, the business unit for a same combination of company code and
cost center is RD10 in year YYYY and it changes to OP20 from the beginning of YYYY+1. In this case, you can
also define a validity field as a key field in your data source, for example, the Valid To field of Date type in your
data source. So your data source looks like the data in the following table:
Company Code (Key) Cost Center (Key) Valid To (Key) Valid From Business Unit
C100 CC01 20191231 20190101 RD10
C100 CC01 20201231 20200101 OP20
Now, you want the business unit value from your data source to substitute the Functional Area field. You can
define your substitution rule as follows:

Section Target Field Substitution Type Source
Substitution FunctionalArea Table Lookup • Data Source:

YY1_<Your custom
BO ID>
• Source Field:
BusinessUnit
• Conditions:
• CompanyCode
Equal To
CompanyCode
• CostCenter Equal
To CostCenter
• ValidTo Greater
Than or Equal To
<Your specified
date field>
• ValidFrom Less
Than or Equal To
<Your specified
date field>
In this example, depending on which period range the value of your specified date field falls within, the
corresponding BusinessUnit field value is used to fill the Functional Area field when you make an entry at
runtime.
1.10.4.1.3 Change Rules
For an existing validation or substitution rule, you can edit, activate, disable, or delete it.
When editing a rule, a draft of the rule is generated. Any changes are first saved to the draft and can only be
saved to the active version of the rule after you activate the draft. The possible actions to a rule or its draft are
as follows:
• Edit new rule: After creation, a rule has the New status. You can continue editing the rule, the New status is
kept.
• Activate new rule: You can activate a new rule so that it has the Active status.
 Note
Only active rules can be used in validation or substitution at runtime.
• Edit draft or active rule: After activation, when you choose Edit for the rule for the first time, a draft is
generated. Any changes you made thereafter are first saved to the draft. The rule displays as the Active
status with a  Draft changed by: <user name> link underneath. For this kind of rule, you can take either of
the following actions:
• Edit the draft again by choosing the draft link and making changes. Draft rules have the Modified
status.
• Activate the draft by choosing Activate. The draft rule changes to the Active status and overwrites the
original active version.

• Edit the active rule by choosing the row or the arrow icon ( ), it will discard the existing draft and
generate a new draft. Any changes are saved to the new draft.
• Disable rule: You can disable an active rule so that it cannot be used in validation or substitution until you
activate it again. The rule status changes to Disabled. This is useful if you want to invalidate a rule
temporarily.
• Delete rule: You can delete a draft or an active rule. Note that when deleting an active rule, its draft version
is also deleted.
 Note
To ensure auditability, the system keeps track of all changes to the substitution and validation rules on a
database table level. The user names and the timestamps of the changes are also persisted.
1.10.4.1.4 Display Rules
View available rules on the list page or navigate to the detail screen of a rule.
You can view all your available rules on the list page or navigate to the detail screen of a rule. When doing so,
you have the following options:
• Search for Rules

• Personalize List Layout
• Show Rule Execution Sequence
• Check Rule Errors
• Show Rule Script
Search for Rules
You can search for specific rules as follows:
• In the Search field, enter the text contained in the rule name and description.
• Use various filters available in Adapt Filters.
• In the Search by Field dialog, select the precondition fields or functions, validation fields or functions, or
substitution fields or functions contained in the rules.
Personalize List Layout
The rule list displays all substitution and validation rules of the supported contexts and events. You can choose
Settings ( icon) to personalize the list layout. For example, you can add or remove columns, group by Context
or Event, and sort your selected columns in ascending or descending order. You can also save your
personalized settings to a new view, set the new view as default, and select Apply Automatically for the view.

Show Rule Execution Sequence
During runtime, the available rules for a given event are run in a certain sequence. This execution sequence is
determined automatically by the system. To check the sequence, choose Analyze Rules on the list page. In the
dialog box that appears, specify an event and choose Go. The rules are listed in the Enabled Rules tab in
prioritized order, that is, the rules to be applied first are listed first.
Generally, rules that can change field values are run before the rules that only read the field values. However,
the following conflicts between rules can occur when determining the sequence:
• Two or more rules could change values for the same field. These rules are run in alphabetical order of the
rule name.
• One rule reads the value of field A and fills field B with a value, while a different rule reads the value of field
B and fills field A with a value. In this case, the execution sequence cannot be determined, and an error is
raised.
 Note
The execution sequence of rules that don't have a logical dependency is undefined and cannot be
influenced.
Check Rule Errors
When activating a rule, the system checks if your input is correct or complete for that single rule. However,
conflicts between rules aren't raised at this point.
To check rule conflicts, choose Analyze Rules on the list page. In the dialog box that appears, specify an event
and choose Go. The errors and warnings are listed in the Messages tab.
Show Rule Script
For a created rule, you can choose Show Script to convert its conditions and validations or substitutions to a
script with logic in a format that is both processable by computer and comprehensible to humans. This is
especially helpful for complex rules.
1.10.4.1.5 Transport Rules
Substitution and validation rules are configured in a customizing client. These customizing changes are
recorded and transported to the production client via customizing requests. In the production client, users only
have read access to the configured rules.
Note that any changes made to rules can only be transported in this way after activation of the rules. In
addition, deletion of rules can also be transported.

 Note
To enable the transport as described above, Automatic recording of changes must be selected as the option
for Changes and Transports for Client-Specific Objects in transaction SM30 (table/view T000) for your
customizing client.
1.10.4.2 Substitution/Validation Logs
With this app, you can display in-depth logs for substitution or validation rules at runtime for a specific event.
Key Features
• View the substitution or validation rule log list and details.

• Filter the logs by event, user, or runtime.
• Select and combine multiple logs.
• Export a list of logs to a spreadsheet.
By selecting a row in the log from the list view, you can open the log detail page. It displays, in a tree-like
structure, the processing flow when a set of rules for a specific event are triggered. Each log includes the
following information from top to bottom:
• A line depicting the event being processed, such as FINS_ACC_JEI_1 for Journal Entry Item.
• A line indicating the input document that the substitution or validation applies to, ACDOCU for Group
Reporting Journal Entries.
• Substitution or validation rule content structured in a way that shows the internal processing flow of how
the rule is applied. The third column of this part additionally shows an excerpt of the substitution or
validation script, which represents the rule in the back-end process.
• The result of the rule application shows, for example, whether the precondition was met, which fields were
subject to validation or substitution, or whether validation was successful or the substitution was
performed.
 Note
Log lines formatted in gray color are less important and are included simply for completeness reasons.
The following screenshot (English only) shows the main aspects described above:

• Desktop
• Tablet
 Note
More Information
1.10.4.2.1 Set Substitution/Validation Logs
With this app, you can enable or disable logging substitution or validation rule execution for a certain user or a
time period and set logging level.

Key Features
• View or filter all enabled log settings by event, rule execution user, or logging level
• Create new log settings for a specific event or user. The logging is enabled instantly after creation.
• Delete any log settings to disable the logging.
• Navigate to substitution and validation rule execution logs.
Logging Settings
When setting logs, you can specify the follows:
• Event: The logging only applies to the rules specific to the event.
• Logging Level: Represents the level of log detail, such as recording only the rule execution failures or all rule
execution instances.
• Logging End Time: Specify until when the rule execution is logged. The logging starts from the current time
to your specified end time. The default logging end time is 24 hours from your current time. You can
change it to any future time point.
• Rule Execution User: Restrict the logging to a certain user. If you leave it empty, all users will be logged.
The following screenshot (English only) shows the main aspects described above:

• Desktop
• Tablet
 Note
More Information
1.10.5 Integration with SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office
Learn how to connect SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office to SAP S/4HANA.
You can connect your SAP S/4HANA system to SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office.
How to set it up
The following blog describes how to connect SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office
(English only) but the procedure also works for SAP S/4HANA: SAP S/4HANA Cloud for group reporting with
SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office
Related Information
1518359 - SAP BusinessObjects Analysis Office & BIP Add On Release schedule
1.10.6 Data Management in Group Reporting
In this section, you can find the functions available for managing your data.

Related Information
Data Management in SAP S/4HANA
1.10.6.1 Blocking of Personal Data

With this app, you anonymize user information and delete personal data for data protection purposes.
You can access the app in the backend using transaction Data Protection for Consolidation (CX8DPP) or using
the SAP Fiori launchpad.
In the Data Selection frame, you select the type of data you want to anonymize or delete.
Select one of the following data types:
• User Information
• Task Logs
• Replication of Flow Data
• Replication of Hierarchies
• Data Monitor Status
• Data Entry Layouts
• Consolidation Monitor Status
• Validation Parsing
• Rules Parsing
• Methods
• Global Parameters
• Activation of Analysis Help
• Personal Data
• Consolidation Unit, Name
• Consolidation Unit, Contact Person
To specify for which user you want to anonymize or delete data, select at least one user ID in the User Name
frame.
In the Personal Data frame, specify the name or contact person that the system should anonymize in the
master data of consolidation units.
In the Execution Mode frame, you specify what to do with the data. You have the following options:
• Display Data Records

If you select this option, an output list of the existing user information or personal data is generated. No
data is changed by the system.
• Anonymize Information
If you select this option, an additional mandatory input field Older Than (Days) is displayed. The number of
days you select must be greater than zero. This means that you can only anonymize user information that
date in the past. When you run the selection, the system anonymizes the data for the selected user ID.
• Delete Data Records
If you select this option, the system deletes the data for the selected user ID. You can only select this option
for data in Global Parameters and Activation of Analysis Help.

After you have selected an option in the Data Selection or Personal Data frame and an option in the Execution
Mode frame, choose Execute.
More Information
1.10.6.2 Archiving Group Journal Entries Using FINCS_DOC
You can use the archiving object FINCS_DOC for archiving group journal entries.
Tables
FINCS_DOC archives data from several tables. To check which tables these are, call up transaction SARA, enter
the archiving object, and choose Database Tables. You can display the relevant tables in the lower part of the
screen.
Programs
To find out which programs this archiving object offers, call up transaction AOBJ and double-click on your
archiving object.
ILM-Based Information for the Archiving Object
You can use this archiving object with the FINCS_ACDOCU ILM object as part of SAP Information Lifecycle
Management. In transaction IRMPOL, you can create policies for residence or retention rules, depending on the
available policy category. Here you can also see the available time references and which condition fields exist,
and decide which of them shall be used in which order to define your rule structure.
The following condition fields are available:
• Day on Which Accounting Document Was Entered (CPUDT)

• Accounting Document Number (DOCNR)
• Dimension (RDIMEN)
• Ledger (RLDNR)
• Version (RVERS)
The following time references are available:
• Posting Date (POSTING_DATE)
For more information, see SAP Information Lifecycle Management.

Defining Write Variants
When you schedule the archiving run, you must enter an existing variant or create a new one. You can do so in
transaction SARA.
A write variant contains the parameters for the group journal entries that you want to archive.
SAP delivers the following parameters:
• Ledger
• Document Number
• Entry Date
Displaying Consolidation Journals Archived with FINCS_DOC
You use the read program FINCS_ACDOCU_READ_ARCHIVING to display archived data as follows:
1. On the Archive Administration: Initial Screen (transaction SARA), enter the name of the archiving object
FINCS_DOC in the Archiving Object field.
2. Choose Read.
The Archive Administration: Run Read Program screen appears. The Background/Dialog field is preset with
"Dialog". Select the read program, and choose Execute.
3. Specify the following selection criteria to search for archived consolidation journals and choose Execute:
• Ledger
• Dimension
• Entry Date
• Document Number
4. The Archive Administration: Select Files for Read Program dialog box appears. Select the archive files that
you want to read or analyze and then confirm your selection by choosing Continue.
5. The system outputs a summarized list of the journal entries corresponding to the selection criteria.
1.11 Focus Topics
Focus topics are processes that cut across multiple areas of group reporting. Learn more about these focus
topics here.
Related Information
Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 597]

Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 613]
1.11.1 Equity Pickup
With this app, you can calculate the Equity Pickup (EPU) adjustments. This calculation can be done for every
consolidation unit, which has investments in another consolidation unit within a corporate group.
The Equity pickup (EPU) process is performed for every consolidation unit that has investments in another
consolidation unit in the corporate group. The EPU process is carried out for all consolidation units with a
controlling and non-controlling interest, which is also known as minority interest income recognition in a
consolidation unit structure.
1. You configure your EPU settings.

2. You launch the Equity Pickup app in your Fiori launchpad.
3. Enter the Organization Unit (consolidation unit), Version, Fiscal Year, Posting Period, and Consolidation
Chart of Accounts.
In the Equity Pickup configuration, if you’ve activated the option to post in General Ledger, you also need to
select a Posting Date and a Journal Entry Date.
4. After choosing Execute, the system calculates all consolidation units that are included in the investment
chain, such as controlling parent, noncontrolling parent, or other subsidiaries that are also owned by the
same parent.
 Note
You can only run the Equity Pickup process for one period at a time.
5. The app calculates the adjustment for all consolidation units based on the configuration settings you've
made. After finishing the calculation, the system creates and saves the following Excel files to your local
computer:
1. EPUGroupJournalEntries.xlsx
This file is saved if you’ve activated the option to post in Group Reporting in the Equity Pickup
configuration.
2. EPU_GL_JournalEntries.xlsx
This file is saved if you’ve activated the option to post in General Ledger in the Equity Pickup
configuration.
3. EPU_LOG_YYYYMMDDnnnn.csv
This file contains detailed information on the Equity Pickup calculation.
6. You upload the Excel file with the Equity Pickup journal entries in Group Reporting and/or General Ledger
using the Import Group Journal Entries app and/or Upload General Journal Entries app.
7. You use the Group Data Analysis app to report financial statements including the EPU entries.
• Desktop

1.11.1.1 Equity Pickup Process
With Equity Pickup, you can re-evaluate investments owned by a holding consolidation unit. Equity Pickup
(EPU) is used to adjust investments in the Balance Sheet of the holding consolidation unit to reflect the current
value of the corresponding share in the equity of the consolidation unit. This adjustment provides a realistic
picture of the value of the portfolio owned by the holding consolidation unit.
To leverage the complete transaction data and investment information for all subsidiaries, the Equity Pickup
process is made in the consolidation system.
Equity Pickup calculates adjustments. The adjustment is posted to parent units in the local currency of the
parent unit. The consolidation unit structure needs this Equity Pickup result to provide necessary stand-alone
reporting and analysis results on different levels in a unit's organization.
If you’ve activated the option to Read group currency values in the Equity Pickup configuration, the Equity
Pickup journal entries are also created in group currency.
The Equity Pickup process steps are as follows:
1. You collect reported data. This step can include data from SAP systems or non-SAP systems.
2. Additional data is populated, such as direct share %, net income calculation, and adjustments.
3. The Equity Pickup app calculates Equity Pickup entries and generates Excel files to upload journal entries
in Group Reporting or/and General Ledger. If you’ve activated the Read Group Currency Values option in the
EPU configuration, you need to run the currency translation task before running the Equity Pickup app.
4. In the Excel file for group reporting, the system creates entries to reverse the EPU entries with a different
document type since they shouldn't be consolidated (optional).
5. You use the Group Data Analysis app to retrieve the reported data for the parent unit including the Equity
Pickup entries.

• Equity Pickup Process [page 583]
 Note
When you run the Equity Pickup app, the system creates the additional Excel file EPU_LOGYYYYMMHHMMSS.
This file lists the source data that is read by Equity Pickup, and the corresponding journal entries that are
created.
1.11.1.2 Prerequisites
To run an Equity Pickup (EPU) calculation after the EPU system configuration, the following input data is
required by the system:
• Direct Ownership

Direct ownership defines subsidiary unit, as well as the share percentage. You provide this information to
the system by uploading the data into the FS item defined in the selection in the configuration.
• Control Indicator
In the configuration, you define the threshold for defining controlling right. The system automatically
determines each parent’s controlling right depending on which range the direct ownership percentage falls.
 Example
You define 20% for noncontrolling % and 50% for controlling. If the ownership is more than or equal to
50%, the parent is the controlling parent. If the ownership is between 20% and 50%, the parent is the
noncontrolling parent. If the ownership is less than or equal to 20%, no equity pickup is performed.
In complicated business situations, the default behavior cannot reflect the real controlling status. For
example, a consolidation unit owns only 40% of another consolidation unit and, still holds the controlling
right per agreement. In this case, it is still treated as a controlling parent.
 Example
You define the FS item S_CONTROL as the force control indicator. When you report a quantity on this
FS item, the system forces a different controlling right:
Quantity Ownership Threshold
1 Controlling
-1 Non-Controlling
• Source Data
Normally, the equity changed after acquisition is composed of two categories of activities: Net Income and
changes to Other Comprehensive Income.
In the configuration, you define two types of rules. Within each rule, you define the source data selection.
These selections must include FS item and document type.
• As it relates to the Net Income Type for Equity Pickup, ensure that the Annual Net Income calculation
task is run before EPU.
• For Other Comprehensive Income type of Equity Pickup, include all the OCI accounts in the selection to
ensure that the program picks up from subsidiaries.
• In general, Equity Pickup should be calculated based on reported data so that the document type or
posting level is included in the selection. This ensures that no elimination-related documents are
included in the calculation.
• Source Currency
By default Equity Pickup reads data reported in the local currency of the subsidiary.
If you’ve activated the option to read group currency values in the Equity Pickup configuration, it’s
necessary to run the currency translation task before you run the Equity Pickup app.
• Additional Fields
An additional characteristic to be considered in the EPU posting can be decided based on the following
factors:
• The field that is included in the Annual Net Income Calculation is considered in Net Income type, such
as profit center and/or segment.
• All additional fields that are enabled in Group Reporting are considered in Other Comprehensive
Income type if they are available in the records.

1.11.1.3 Calculation
If the controlling parent and noncontrolling parent are included in the same ownership chain, the Equity Pickup
process (EPU) is performed for both. This process is performed from bottom to top in an investment
relationship chain.
 Example
The Universal Industry Inc. consolidation unit has four units globally. Consolidation unit A owns 100% of
consolidation units B and C, consolidation unit B owns 60% of consolidation unit D, and consolidation unit
C owns 10% of consolidation unit D.
Consolidation units A, B, and C need to make Equity Pickup adjustments and present a stand-alone report
including the EPU adjustments.
First, the consolidation units B and C pickup their share of consolidation unit D’s equity. After the EPU
equity calculation, consolidation unit B´s equity is the total of consolidation unit B’s own equity plus 60%
of D’s equity. Consolidation unit C’s equity after the EPU equity calculation is the total of consolidation unit
C’s own equity plus 10% of consolidation unit D’s equity. Then, consolidation unit A picks up the re-
evaluated equity for consolidation units B and C, which is the total of consolidation unit B and consolidation
unit C’s own equity plus 70% of consolidation unit D’s equity.
EPU entries are posted using a specific document type. You can also define a document type to revoke EPU
entries. In the file generated by the Equity Pickup app, there are line items for both document types. Posting
documents to revoke EPU entries ensures that the EPU entries don't have an impact on further consolidation
activities. You can filter different document types to achieve stand-alone or consolidated reporting in the Group
Data Analysis app.
Calculation Methods
• For the Controlling Parent, when the parent unit has a controlling right for the subsidiary, there are two
possible calculation approaches, which generate slightly different results:
• Approach 1:
The Controlling Parent recognizes 100% of the subsidiary´s equity in investment accounts.
Noncontrolling interests are posted separately to a separate noncontrolling interest (NCI) FS item.

Debit Credit
Investment in Subsidiary 500 Equity 500
NCI Equity (500 x 40%) 200 Noncontrolling interest (500 x 40%) = 200
• Approach 2:
Noncontrolling interests aren't posted separately to the same FS item, but instead, as a deduction. The
balance of the investment accounts is the net share of the subsidiary`s equity, but it is deducted.
Debit Credit
Investment in Subsidiary 500 Equity = 500
Equity 200 Investment in Subsidiary (500 x 40%) =200
• For the Noncontrolling parents’ net share of subsidiary´s equity is posted directly.
Debit Credit
Other assets 200 Equity (500 x 40%) = 200
1.11.1.3.1 Example for Calculation Approach 1
In the following example, the Controlling Parent recognizes 100% of the subsidiary`s equity in investment
accounts. Noncontrolling interests are posted separately to a separate NCI FS item. This example shows how
the EPU calculation that is used in approach 1 works.
The following organization includes consolidation units A, B, C and D. All belong to consolidation unit XXXX. A is
the ultimate parent consolidation unit of the group. A owns 100% of B, while B owns 45% of C, and B owns
90% of D. According to the ownership threshold defined in the configuration, A is the controlling parent of B. B
is be the controlling parent of D, and B would be the noncontrolling parent of C. However, B actually holds the
controlling right of C, and B owns less than 50% of C.

The master data are the following:
Consolidation Unit Local Currency
A EUR
B EUR
C EUR
D EUR

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Financial data reported by the consolidation units, and selected by Equity Pickup is as follow:
Fiscal Year Fiscal Period ConsUnit FS Item Partner Unit Base Unit QuantityInBaseUnit
2020 1 B S_CONTROL C PC 1
Financial data reported by the consolidation units, and selected by Equity Pickup is as follows:
FS Item Descrip Amount in Local Cur

Fiscal Year Fiscal Period ConsUnit FS Item tion rency Currency Co
2020 1 B 317000 Net Income - 120 EUR
2020 1 B 314500 Rec Hedging,B - 35 EUR
2020 1 B 314800 CTA reserve,B - 52 EUR
2020 1 C 317000 Net Income - 150 EUR
2020 1 C 314500 Rec Hedging,B - 60 EUR
2020 1 C 314800 CTA reserve,B - 80 EUR
2020 1 D 317000 Net Income - 30 EUR
2020 1 D 314500 Rec Hedging,B - 24 EUR
2020 1 D 314800 CTA reserve,B - 67 EUR
The Equity Pickup journal entries expected for this scenario are shown in the following table. B first picks up C’s
change of equity for the period.
EPU Adjustment in Consolidation Unit B with Consolidation Unit C´s Equity Change
FS Item Descrip Subitem Cate
ConsUnit FS Item tion gory Subitem Description Partner Unit TC Key TC A
B 172180 IIS-EPU-NI 1 915 EPU-NetIncome C EUR 150
B 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 EPU-NetIncome C EUR -150
B 798000 Minority expenses 2 YB77 EPU-NetIncome C EUR 82.5
B 321800 NCI EPU-NI 1 915 EPU-NetIncome C EUR -82.5
B 172800 IIS-EPU-OCI 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR 140
B 314500 Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR -27
B 314800 CTA reserve,B 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR -36
B 321400 N-Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR -33
B 321400 N-Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR -44
B also picks up D’s change of equity for the period:
EPU Adjustment in B with D´s Equity Change

B 172180 IIS-EPU-NI 1 915 EPU-NetIncome D EUR 30
B 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 EPU-NetIncome D EUR -30

B 798000 Minority expenses 2 YB77 EPU-NetIncome D EUR 3
B 321800 NCI EPU-NI 1 915 EPU-NetIncome D EUR -3
B 172800 IIS-EPU-OCI 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR 91
B 314500 Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR -21.6
B 314800 CTA reserve,B 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR -60.3
B 321400 N-Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR -2.4
B 321400 N-Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR -6.7
After the EPU calculation, B’s total equity change for the period includes B’s share of C and D’s equity.
The Retained Earning = 120 + (150 - 82.5) + (30 - 3) = 214.5
OCI1 (314500) = 35 + 27 + 21.6 = 83.6
OCI2 (314800) = 52 + 36 + 60.3 = 148.3
The records in the following table are generated by the EPU calculation for uploading into Group Reporting.
A picks up from B, after B’s equity is re-evaluated.
So, the EPU adjustment A is as displayed in the following table:
EPU Adjustment A
A 172180 IIS-EPU-NI 1 915 EPU-NetIncome B EUR 214.5
A 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 EPU-NetIncome B EUR -214.
A 172800 IIS-EPU-OCI 1 915 EPU-OCI B EUR 231.9
A 314500 Rec Hedging,B 1 915 EPU-OCI B EUR -83.6
A 314800 CTA reserve,B 1 915 EPU-OCI B EUR -148.
1.11.1.3.2 Example for Calculation Approach 2
In this example, the noncontrolling interests aren't posted separately to the same FS item. Instead, they're
posted as a deduction. The balance of the investment accounts is the net share of the subsidiaries´ equity.
In this example, the transaction data and ownership data input are the same as in the Calculation Example for
Calculation Approach 1. The Equity Pickup journal entries are as shown below.

B first picks up C’s change of equity for the period. The EPU adjustments are displayed in the table:
EPU Adjustment in Consolidation Unit B with Consolidation Unit C´s Equity Change
B 172180 Inv subs Equity 1 915 EPU-NetIncome C EUR 67.5

Pickup from Net In
come
B 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 EPU-NetIncome C EUR -67.5
B 172800 Investment in Sub 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR 63

from EPU of OCI
B 314500 Recyclable hedging 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR -27

reserve, before tax
B 314800 Foreign currency 1 915 EPU-OCI C EUR -36

translation reserve,
before tax
B also picks up D’s change of equity for the period. The EPU adjustments are displayed in the following table:
EPU Adjustment in Consolidation Unit B with Consolidation Unit D´s Equity Change
B 172180 Inv subs Equity 1 915 EPU-NetIncome D EUR 27

Pickup from Net In
come
B 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 EPU-NetIncome D EUR -27
B 172800 Investment in Sub 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR 81.9

from EPU of OCI
B 314500 Recyclable hedging 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR -21.6

reserve, before tax
B 314800 Foreign currency 1 915 EPU-OCI D EUR -60.3

before tax
A picks up from consolidation unitB after consolidation unitB’s equity is reevaluated. So, the EPU adjustment in
consolidation unitA is as shown in the following table:
EPU Adjustment in Consolidation Unit A

A 172180 Inv subs Equity 1 915 EPU-NetIncome B EUR 214.5

Pickup from Net In
come
A 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 EPU-NetIncome B EUR -214.
A 172800 Investment in Sub 1 915 EPU-OCI B EUR 231.9

from EPU of OCI

A 314500 Recyclable hedging 1 915 EPU-OCI B EUR -83.6

reserve, before tax
A 314800 Foreign currency 1 915 EPU-OCI B EUR -148.

before tax
1.11.1.4 Equity Pickup Journal Entries for Circular Ownership
In a circular ownership, the parent consolidation unit owns its subsidiary, which also owns part of parent
consolidation unit.
The following is a simple example of circular ownership:
Consolidation unit C is the ultimate parent in the group and the controlling parent, unit A, owns 60% of B.
However, B also owns 10% of consolidation unit A, which forms a circular ownership between consolidation
unit A and B.
In this example, the master data are shown in the following table:
Consolidation Unit Local Currency
A EUR
B EUR
C EUR

The ownership information is displayed in the following table:
2020 1 A 172100 B PRC 10
2020 1 B 172100 A PRC 60
2020 1 C 172100 A PRC 90
B owns 10% of consolidation unit A. According to the definition of threshold (Noncontrolling 20%), the system
doesn't perform an EPU calculation for unit B. However, according to the accounting practice, since both
consolidation units A and B are subsidiary owned in this investment chain, unit B needs to perform an EPU
calculation as noncontrolling parent of unit A. So, the following information is required to force control:
2020 1 B S_CONTROL A PC -1
Financial data reported by the consolidation units, and selected by Equity Pickup is as follow:
FS Item Descrip Amount in Local Cur

Fiscal Year Fiscal Period ConsUnit FS Item tion rency Currency Co
2020 1 A 317000 Net Income -100 EUR
2020 1 A 314500 Recyclable hedg -100 EUR

ing reserve, before
tax
2020 1 A 314800 Foreign currency -100 EUR

translation re
serve, before tax
2020 1 B 317000 Net Income -200 EUR
2020 1 B 314500 Recyclable hedg -200 EUR

ing reserve, before
tax
2020 1 B 314800 Foreign currency -200 EUR

translation re
serve, before tax
In this example we only illustrate the Equity Pickup journal entries for Approach 1. With the circular ownership
between the units A and B, A needs to pickup B’s reevaluated equity after the EPU calculation. B also needs to
pickup A’s reevaluated equity after the EPU calculation. The following manual calculation formula shows how
the system calculates the reevaluated equity for consolidation unit A and B.
In the following calculation A’ and B’ represent the reevaluated Net Income for units A and B respectively:
A’ = 100 + 0.6 * B’
B’ = 200 + 0.1 * A’
So, B’ = 200 + 0.1 * (100 + 0.6 * B’)
0.94B’ = 210
B’ = 223.40

A’ = 100 + 0.6 * 223.40 = 234.04
The reevaluated OCI balance uses the same formula.
The Equity Pickup journal entries expected for A are shown in the following table:
Equity Pickup Journal Entries for Consolidation Unit A

ConsUnit FS Item tion gory Subitem Partner Unit TTC TC Amount LC A
A 172180 Inv subs Equity 1 915 B EUR 223.4 223.4

Pickup from Net In
come
A 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 B EUR -223.4 -223.
A 798000 Minority expenses 2 YB77 B EUR 89.36 89.36
A 321800 NCI Liability for 1 915 B EUR -89.36 -89.3

EPU-NI
A 172800 Investment in Sub 1 915 B EUR 446.8 446.8

from EPU of OCI
A 314500 Recyclable hedging 1 915 B EUR -134.04 -134.0

reserve, before tax
A 314800 Foreign currency 1 915 B EUR -134.04 -134.0

before tax
A 321400 NCI - Recyclable 1 915 B EUR -89.36 -89.3

hedging reserve,
before tax
A 321400 NCI - Recyclable 1 915 B EUR -89.36 -89.3

hedging reserve,
before tax
The Equity Pickup journal entries expected for B are shown in the following table:
Equity Pickup Journal Entries for Consolidation Unit B

Subitem Cate
ConsUnit FS Item Description gory Subitem Partner Unit TTC TC Amount LC A
B 123800 Other Assets 1 915 A EUR 23.40 23.40
B 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 A EUR -23.40 -23.4
B 123800 Other Assets 1 915 A EUR 46.81 46.81
B 314500 OCI1 1 915 A EUR -23.40 -23.4
B 314800 OCI2 1 915 A EUR -23.40 -23.4

The Equity Pickup journal entries expected for C are shown in the table:
Equity Pickup Journal Entries for Consolidation Unit C

Subitem Cate
ConsUnit FS Item Description gory Subitem Partner Unit TTC TC Amount LC A
C 172180 Investment in Sub 1 915 A EUR 234.04 234.0

sidiary
C 608000 Investment Income 2 YB10 A EUR -234.04 -234.
C 798000 NCI Expense 2 YB77 A EUR 23.40 23.40
C 321800 NCI Expense 1 915 A EUR -23.40 -23.4
C 172800 Investment in Sub 1 915 A EUR 468.08 468.0

sidiary
C 314500 OCI1 1 915 A EUR -210.64 -210.
C 314800 OCI2 1 915 A EUR -210.64 -210.
C 321400 NCI Liability 1 915 A EUR -23.40 -23.4
C 321400 NCI Liability 1 915 A EUR -23.40 -23.4
1.11.1.5 Equity Pickup (EPU) Postings in Group Reporting
The Equity Pickup app generates the template file and saves it to your local computer. You can confirm the
details in this Excel template file and then post the entries using the Import Group Journal Entries app.
The journal entry ID in the file is assigned based on the unique combination of parent company (consolidation
unit of the document), subsidiary and posting item identifier.
 Note
The remark field includes the following key investment information:
• The nature of the parent: C as controlling parent, NC as noncontrolling parent

• Posting item identifier based on the configuration
• Ownership percentage
1.11.1.6 Reporting and Analysis for EPU
For reporting and analysis, you use the Group Data Analysis app to report financial statements including Equity
Pickup (EPU) entries. You can find this app under Analytics for Group Reporting on the Fiori launchpad.

Related Information
1.11.2 Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units
You can flexibly derive consolidation units by mapping the same company to multiple consolidation units and
then deriving one of them for the company during accounting postings. This allows you to split up data from
one company to several consolidation units so that you can perform the consolidation of additional criteria,
such as segment, profit center, functional area, or a combination of these.
Overview
To flexibly derive consolidation units during accounting posting, you start by assigning the same company to
multiple consolidation units in the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app or alternatively in the Import
Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app. This allows you to split up data from a single company code in
accounting to several consolidation units in group reporting.
 Note
For more information on how to assign companies to consolidation units, check out Define Consolidation
Units [page 15].
Then, you define substitution rules to derive one of these consolidation units for such a company during
accounting posting. By doing this, you can incorporate additional criteria in the derivation of the consolidation
unit, such as segment, profit center, functional area, or even a combination of these.
By aggregating data of consolidation units that belong to the same criteria value, such as the same segment,
either with consolidation unit hierarchies or by defining respective consolidation groups, you can achieve a
consolidation that represents these additional criteria. For example, you can carry out segment consolidation
and reporting.
Prerequisites
You can flexibly derive consolidation units if the following prerequisites are met:
• You’re working in a fiscal year period as of the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger.
• You’re working in a version that is not a plan version.

Consolidation Unit Derivation During Accounting Posting
During accounting postings in a group reporting preparation ledger, the consolidation unit is derived and
persisted in the accounting journal. The derivation of consolidation units happens in a 3-step process.
The following graphic illustrates how this derivation works. Click on each step for more information.

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Click a step for more information.
Step 1
The system derives a consolidation unit by using the following logic:
• If the company of the accounting posting is assigned to a single consolidation unit for the fiscal year period
in the accounting posting, then this consolidation unit is derived.
• If the company is assigned to several consolidation units or no consolidation unit for the given fiscal year
period, then no value is derived for the consolidation unit. As a result, the field for consolidation unit stays
empty in step 1.
Step 2
Substitution rules that you’ve created overwrite the consolidation unit value derived in step 1. This is especially
relevant if the company is assigned to several consolidation units. As explained in step 1, the system doesn’t
derive a consolidation unit value in this case. Instead, the field is empty after step 1.
So, it’s the job of your defined substitution rules to derive the consolidation unit value in step 2 based on the
context of the accounting posting. For example, this context could be the company code, segment, profit
center, or functional area. In this way, step 2 is crucial for deriving a consolidation unit value in the flexible
derivation of consolidation units.
If step 1 provided a consolidation unit value already, then there’s no need for the substitution rules in step 2. In
other words, if you don't assign a company to several consolidation units, you don't need to define any
substitution rules yourself. Instead, the system derives the consolidation unit correctly.
Step 3
The system checks the consolidation unit derived after step 2 for consistency.
If the company ID assigned in the master data of the derived consolidation unit matches the company ID from
the accounting posting, then the value derived for the consolidation unit is consistent and left as it is. If the
company IDs don’t match, then the value is inconsistent.
If the value is inconsistent, the system reverts the value back to the value derived in step 1. If the company was
assigned to a single consolidation unit for the fiscal year period of the accounting posting, then this value is the
corresponding consolidation unit. If the company was assigned to multiple consolidation units or no
consolidation units for the fiscal year period of the accounting posting, then the value is empty.
Partner Unit Derivation During Accounting Posting
Partner unit derivation for consolidation units that are flexibly mapped with companies follows a 3-step process
similar to the consolidation unit derivation. If there’s a trading partner in the accounting posting, then the
partner unit derivation is executed once the consolidation unit derivation is triggered.
The following graphic illustrates how this derivation works. Click on each step for more information.


Click a step for more information.
Step 1
The system derives a partner unit by using the following logic:
• If the trading partner of the accounting posting is assigned as a company to a single consolidation unit in
the consolidation unit master data, then this consolidation unit is derived as the partner unit.
• If the trading partner is assigned as a company to several consolidation units or to no consolidation unit,
then no value is derived for the partner unit. As a result, the field for partner unit stays empty in step 1.
Step 2
Substitution rules that you’ve created overwrite the value derived in step 1. This is especially relevant if the
trading partner is assigned as a company to several consolidation units. As explained in step 1, the system
doesn't derive a partner unit value in this case. Instead, the field is empty after step 1.
So, it's the job of your defined substitution rules to derive the partner unit value in step 2 based on the context
of the accounting posting. For example, this context could be the partner company code, partner segment,
partner profit center, or partner functional area. In this way, step 2 is crucial for deriving a partner unit value in
the flexible derivation of partner units.
If step 1 provided a partner unit value already, then there's no need for the substitution rules in step 2. In other
words, if you don't assign a trading partner to several partner units, you don't need to define any substitution
rules yourself. Instead, the system derives the partner unit correctly.
Step 3
The system checks the partner unit derived from the substitution rules after step 2 for consistency.
This consistency check concerns the breakdown type. If the breakdown category of the FS item derived has the
breakdown type 0 (No Breakdown) regarding the partner unit, step 3 clears the partner unit value derived after
step 2. If no partner unit was derived after step 2 but the breakdown type regarding the partner unit is 2
(Breakdown required, if blank, the default value is used), step 3 fills the preconfigured default value.
 Note
In any of these cases, there’s no validation in step 3 that validates the derived partner unit against the
company assigned in the master data of the consolidation unit.
Related Information


1.11.2.1 Assigning Companies to Consolidation Units
You assign companies to consolidation units so that consolidation units can be flexibly derived during
accounting posting. Get an overview of how to assign companies to consolidation units and find links to the
relevant apps.
Overview
To use the flexible derivation of consolidation units, you first need to assign companies to consolidation units.
You do this in the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app or alternatively in the Import Consolidation Master
Data [page 90] app.
The following points are important to keep in mind when you assign companies to consolidation units:
• You can only assign companies to consolidation units if you’re working in fiscal year period as of the From
Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger. Before this from year, a company is only assigned
automatically to the corresponding consolidation unit that has the same ID as the company.
• You can only assign companies to consolidation units if you’re working in a version that is not a plan
version. In plan versions, a company is only assigned automatically to the corresponding consolidation unit
that has the same ID as the company. This occurs regardless of the fiscal year period.
• You can only assign one company to a consolidation unit in a given fiscal year period. However, you can
assign a company to more the one consolidation unit.
• The assignment of company to consolidation unit is time-dependent but not version-dependent.
Effects on the Transfer from Universal Journal Option
Although you can select any company or no company for your consolidation unit, the Transfer from Universal
Journal option can only be selected if certain prerequisites are met, and many of these prerequisites concern
the company assignment.
If any of the prerequisites aren't met, then the option won’t be available. In this case, you can select the info
icon ( ) below this option to see which prerequisites are missing. For a full list of these prerequisites, check
out the Transfer from Universal Journal section in Managing Consolidation Unit Master Data [page 622].
 Example
One of the prerequisites for the Transfer from Universal Journal option is that the company code assigned
to the company must have the same fiscal year variant (FYV) as the FYV of the consolidation version you're
working in. So, you create a consolidation unit with a company assignment that satisfies this prerequisite
and all the other prerequisites for the Transfer from Universal Journal option. Then, you select this option,
and save your new consolidation unit.
Later, you go back to the consolidation unit master data and change the company assignment to a different
company. However, the company code assigned to this new company has a different FYV than the FYV of
the consolidation version you're working in.

As a result, the Transfer from Universal Journal option will no longer be available for the consolidation unit in
that consolidation version.
Related Information

Managing Consolidation Unit Master Data [page 622]
1.11.2.2 Creating Substitution Rules for the Flexible

Derivation of Consolidation Units
You create substitution rules to flexibly derive consolidation units during accounting posting. Learn about these
substitution rules, how to create them, and find an example of a substitution rule that uses a lookup table.
Overview
You must create your own substitution rules with specific settings for the flexible derivation of consolidation
units. These substitution rules are used in step 2 of the derivation of consolidation units during accounting
posting. For more information on the different steps in the derivation of consolidation units, check out Flexible
Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 597].
You only need to create these substitution rules if you have companies that are assigned to multiple
consolidation units in the fiscal year period of an accounting posting. Otherwise, the SAP-delivered substitution
rule is sufficient to derive consolidation units.
Settings in Manage Substitution/Validation Rules – Journal Entries
You create substitution rules in the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules – Journal Entries app. In the app,
follow these steps when creating a rule to ensure it can be used for the flexible derivation of consolidation units.
 Caution
Pay special attention to the app subtitle to make sure you use the correct app. The correct app for creating
substitution rules for the flexible derivation of consolidation units is Manage Substitution/Validation Rules
– Journal Entries, not Manage Substitution/Validation Rules – Group Journal Entries.
1. Select Create Rule.

2. In the Create Rule window, make the following selections:

• Business Context: GRPL core fields
• Event: GRPL core fields
• Rule Type: Substitution Rule
3. Select Create.
Once you’ve created the rule, you can then give it a name, description, and define the preconditions and
substitutions.
In the Precondition section, you define the criteria as you wish for when this rule takes effect. You can use
several different fields or functions as well as different operators to define these criteria.
 Note
If you want to define different substitution rules for different group reporting preparation ledgers or
different fiscal years, you can use the precondition section to specify the ledger or fiscal year for which the
a substitution rule should be relevant.
In the Substitution section, you must select ConsolidationUnit as the Target Field. By setting this, you ensure
that the substitution is used during accounting posting to derive consolidation units based on the
preconditions that you’ve defined. For the Substitution Type, you can choose from the different options to
define how the values for the consolidation unit are substituted.
For more information on the available options for the preconditions and substitutions as well as a full guide on
creating substitution rules, see Create Substitution Rules [page 568].
Example: Creating a Substitution Rule Using a Lookup Table for the Flexible
Derivation of Consolidation Units
Among the different substitution types available, Table Lookup can be one of the most useful for consolidation
unit derivation. This substitution type allows you to use a custom defined lookup table in which you maintain
associations between consolidation units and the criteria in the accounting posting. In this way, the system
searches in the lookup table to retrieve a consolidation unit based on the relevant criteria of the accounting
posting.
This is advantageous because it means that you can create one substitution rule to derive one of many
consolidation units from the lookup table, rather than create a substitution rule for each consolidation unit
that’s to be derived.
To create such a substitution rule for consolidation units using a lookup table, you first need to create the
lookup table, then create and manage entries in the lookup table, and then finally create the substitution rule.
The following procedure is an example to highlight the most important settings to make when creating a lookup
table for the flexible derivation of consolidation units.
 Note
To create a lookup table, you must have authorizations for extensibility.

Create the Lookup Table as a Custom Business Object
1. Open the Custom Business Objects app and create a new custom business object
 Note
This app requires extensibility authorization. So, this step may need to be performed by a user with
such authorization.
.
2. In the Fields tab of the business object, make the following settings:
1. Define the fields that you want to use as lookup criteria.
1. In the Label and Identifier columns, define the fields to be used as lookup criteria. For example, you
can use the fields Company Code and Segment.
2. In the Type column, select a type for the fields. For example, you can choose Association to
Business Object to associate the fields with respective business objects, like company code and
segment. In this case, you’ll automatically get a value help with values of the existing business
objects when you maintain the entries in the lookup table.
3. In the Key column, make sure to select the checkbox for all fields that you want to use as lookup
criteria.
2. Define Consolidation Unit as a field for the lookup result.
1. In the Label column, enter Consolidation Unit or another label of your choice.
2. In the Type column, select a type for the consolidation unit fields. For example, you can choose
Association to Business Object to associate the fields with the consolidation unit business object.
In this case, you’ll automatically get a value help with values of your existing consolidation units
when you maintain the entries in the lookup table.
3. In the Key column, do not select the checkbox. This ensures that the consolidation unit can be
used as the lookup result, rather than the lookup criteria.
3. In the General Information tab of the custom business object, make the following settings:
1. In the Details section, name the lookup table.
 Note
If you assign the business object to a business catalog later, this name will show up as the title of
the Fiori tile that users can use to launch the maintenance of the lookup table entries. More
information on this is in step 5 of this sequence.
2. In the features section, make the following settings:

1. Select the option User Interface. This generates a UI where you can maintain the entries in the
lookup table and allows you to make the generated UI available for business users without
extensibility authorization.
4. Publish.
5. Once you’ve published the custom business object, you can go back into its details in the General
Information tab. Now, there are two links available:
• Go To Generated UI: This link launches the generated UI where you can maintain the entries in the
lookup table. However, this link to maintain these entries is only available for users who have
authorizations for extensibility. To make this UI available for other users, you can click the second link,
Maintain Catalogs.
• Maintain Catalogs: With this link, you can optionally add the custom business object to a business
catalog for users without extensibility authorizations. This results in a Fiori tile with the title of your

custom business object on the Fiori launchpad of the users. They can then launch the UI to maintain
the lookup table entries without having extensibility authorizations.
 Note
If you want to create different sets of fields as lookup criteria, then you need to create separate lookup
tables for each set. For example, you can create a lookup table where the lookup criteria is just the
company code and another where the lookup criteria are the company code and the segment.
Subsequently, you then create separate substitution rules for each lookup table that you create.
Create and Manage Entries in the Lookup Table
To create entries in the lookup table, follow these steps.
1. Open your lookup table. You can do this by launching the UI with the Go To Generated UI link in the Custom
Business Objects app or with the generated Fiori tile.
2. Select Create.
3. Select specific values for each of the fields used as lookup criteria.
4. Select a specific value for the consolidation unit.
5. Select Create.
 Note
When you create entries, there’s no consistency check that checks if the entries are consistent with
what you’ve defined in the consolidation unit master data. Any lookup results that are inconsistent with
the consolidation unit master data are cleared or reverted by step 3 of the flexible derivation of
For example, it’s possible to create two entries for the same consolidation unit that each associate a
company code from different companies. However, it’s only possible to assign one company to a
consolidation unit in the consolidation unit’s master data. During the derivation of consolidation units,
the system would therefore get an inconsistent result from the lookup table, and it would clear or revert
the value for the consolidation unit in step 3 of the process. For more information on this step, see
Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 597].
Once you’ve created entries in the lookup table, you can manage them by using the filters on the UI to see
which objects are associated with each other in the lookup table. You can then select entries to make changes
to them or to delete them.
Create the Substitution Rule
1. Open the Manage Substitution and Validation Rules – Journal Entries app.
2. Select Create Rule.
3. In the Create Rule window, make the following selections:
1. Business Context: GRPL core fields

2. Event: GRPL core fields
3. Rule Type: select Substitution Rule
4. Select Create.
5. In the Precondition section, you can make the following settings:
1. Field/Function: Select the fields you used as lookup criteria in your lookup table.
2. Operator: Select Is not empty for the fields you used as lookup criteria. This ensures that the
substitution rule with the lookup table is only used for an accounting line item that qualifies for the
lookup table, since the accounting line item provides the required context. This is especially relevant if
you want to create different lookup tables with different sets of lookup criteria, which you can then use
in separate substitution rules.
6. In the Substitution section, make the following settings:
1. Select ConsolidationUnit as the Target Field.
2. For Substitution Type, select Table Lookup.
3. For Source, use the value help to select your lookup table as the source. In addition, make the following
selections in the details screen Select Source Field:
1. Source Field: Select the field for consolidation unit in your lookup table.
2. Conditions: For each of the lookup fields, maintain the appropriate mappings to your accounting
posting context. For example:
1. Select Equal To for the operator.
2. Select the corresponding fields of the accounting line item for the values. For example, if the
field is Segment, you can select I_GLACCOUNTLINEITEM-Segment.
3. Save.
7. Save the substitution rule.
8. Activate the substitution rule.
Result
Once you’ve activated the substitution rule, it can be used to derive consolidation units in step 2 of the flexible
derivation of consolidation units. When the preconditions are met by the accounting posting, the system
searches in the lookup table to retrieve a consolidation unit based on the lookup criteria provided by the
accounting posting.
Related Information

Assigning Companies to Consolidation Units [page 603]
Create Substitution Rules [page 568]

1.11.2.3 Important Aspects Regarding Substitution Rules for
the Flexible Derivation of Partner Units
The process of creating substitution rules for the flexible derivation of partner units is very similar to creating
substitution rules for the flexible derivation of consolidation units. Learn about the key differences as well as
how to reuse lookup tables in substitution rules for the flexible derivation of partner units.
Overview
For the flexible derivation of partner units, you must create your own substitution rules with specific settings.
These substitution rules are used in step 2 of partner unit derivation during accounting posting. For more
information on the different steps in the derivation of partner units, check out Flexible Derivation of
Consolidation Units [page 597].
When you create substitution rules for the flexible derivation of partner units, the process is almost the same
as creating substitution rules for the flexible derivation of consolidation units. There are only the following
differences:
• For Business Context, you select GRPL subassignments to FS item instead of GRPL core fields.
• For Target Field, you select PartnerConsolidationUnit instead of ConsolidationUnit.
For more information and a step-by-step guide, see Creating Substitution Rules for the Flexible Derivation of
Consolidation Units [page 604].
Reusing Lookup Tables
In substitution rules for the flexible derivation of partner units, you have the same options as you have in
substitution rules for the flexible derivation of consolidation units. One option that can be especially useful is
the reuse of lookup tables that you’ve created and maintained for the flexible derivation of consolidation units.
You can read a full guide to creating such lookup tables here: Example: Creating a Substitution Rule Using a
Lookup Table for the Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 605].
However, when you reuse the lookup table in a substitution rule for the flexible derivation of partner units, you
need to maintain the mappings to your accounting posting context accordingly in the Conditions section of the
details screen Select Source Field. For more information on these mappings, see step 6.c. in Create the
Substitution Rule [page 607].
When you select the corresponding fields of the accounting line items for the values in the Conditions, be sure
to select the partner variant. For example, for the value Segment, select I_GLACCOUNTLINEITEM-
PartnerSegment instead of I_GLACCOUNTLINEITEM-Segment. As a result, the substitution rule takes the
partner segment from the accounting line items as the value for the lookup criteria Segment in the lookup
table. In this way, the consolidation unit value resulting from this lookup in the table is then taken for the
partner unit field.

Related Information

Creating Substitution Rules for the Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 604]
1.11.2.4 Important Aspects Regarding the Data Release Task
When you use the flexible derivation of consolidation units, there are some important aspects to consider
regarding the data release task. Depending on whether a value was derived for the consolidation unit during the
accounting posting, you may need to take some actions to ensure that the data release task processes the
accounting journal data and transfers it into the group journal correctly.
Consolidation Unit Was Not Derived During Accounting Posting
It’s possible that no value is derived for a consolidation unit during accounting posting. This can happen if one
of your substitution rules was missing or incomplete, or if the derived consolidation unit value was inconsistent
and therefore removed in step 3 of the derivation.
In this case, the data release task doesn’t process the corresponding accounting journal items. As a result, the
data isn’t transferred to the group journal.
To correct this, after adjustments to substitution rules and consolidation unit master data, a realignment of the
accounting journal data is required. This enables the data release task to process the accounting data as usual.
For more information, see Realignment in the Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 611].
Alternatively, you can load correction data into the group journal using posting level 0C.
Consolidation Unit Derived During Accounting Posting Is Outdated
After a consolidation unit is derived during accounting posting, it’s possible to make changes to the assignment
of a company to consolidation units or make changes to your substitution rules used in the flexible derivation of
consolidation units. However, that means that the consolidation unit derived before these changes may no
longer be the correct consolidation unit by the time you run the data release task.
In this case, the data release task still processes the accounting data and transfers it to the group journal, but
the data is transferred on the wrong consolidation unit.
To correct this, a realignment of the accounting journal data is required. After the realignment, you can rerun
the data release task. As a result, the data on the wrong consolidation unit in the group journal is reverted, and
the data is added on the correct consolidation unit. For more information, see Realignment in the Flexible
Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 611]. Alternatively, you can load correction data into the group journal
using posting level 0C.

Related Information
Realignment in the Flexible Derivation of Consolidation Units [page 611]
1.11.2.5 Realignment in the Flexible Derivation of

Consolidation Units
If the relevant substitution rules for the flexible derivation of consolidation units and partner consolidation units
have changed after the accounting posting, then you can use the realignment function to reprocess the
derivation of consolidation units. Realignment is also necessary if the group reporting master data was
changed or if the configuration influencing the result of the substitution was changed.
Using the Realignment Function
The realignment function offers the possibility to reprocess the derivation of group reporting relevant fields
which are derived during accounting posting. For an overview of the realignment function, see Realign Group
Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 630].
 Note
Instead of using the realignment function, you can also load correction data into the group journal using
posting level 0C.
Based on the filter criteria defined in the realignment job, the realignment function selects all relevant
accounting journal items and reprocesses all substitution rules delivered by SAP and all active substitution
rules you’ve defined for the following fields that are relevant for group reporting:
• Company
• Consolidation unit
• Consolidation chart of accounts (COA)
• FS item
• Subitem category
• Subitem
• Partner unit
In the case of flexible derivation of consolidation units, this is relevant when the respective substitution rules
have changed after the accounting posting. For example, maybe substitution rules were modified, enhanced,
added, deactivated, or even deleted. Or perhaps the relevant lookup tables were modified. This is also relevant
in case the group reporting master data or the configuration influencing the result of the substitution was
changed. For example, maybe the assignment of companies to consolidation units was changed.
In all these cases, you can use the realignment function to select individual consolidation units or use
conditions such as between, starts with, or contains to more flexibly select consolidation units. This then
determines the accounting journal data that is to be processed in the realignment.

 Note
The realignment doesn’t directly process accounting journal entries that include the selected consolidation
unit value. Rather, the company assigned in the consolidation unit master data for the selected fiscal year
and period is used to identify the company codes assigned to that company in accounting. Then, the
accounting journal entries for the identified company codes are processed.
The realignment doesn’t process each and every selected accounting journal entry individually, but rather it
works on appropriately aggregated data from these journal entries.
Adjustments Resulting from the Realignment
If the realignment results in adjustments, these are posted with separate document numbers on a special
group reporting reclassification document type. The adjustments are posted using the timestamp of the
realignment execution.
Related Information
Realign Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 630]
1.11.2.6 Maintenance of Consolidation Unit Hierarchies and

Once you split up data from a company to multiple consolidation units, you maintain consolidation unit
hierarchies or consolidation groups to perform the consolidation of additional criteria, such segment
consolidation and reporting.
Overview
You split up data from a company to multiple consolidation units to represent data “slices” of a company for a
certain object. Using segment as an example, the consolidation units each represent a data “slice” of the
company for a particular segment. This is a prerequisite for segment consolidation and reporting.
Once this prerequisite is satisfied, you can then consolidate or aggregate the data of the consolidation units
representing a specific segment. Depending on whether segment-specific postings are required, such as
consolidation group-specific postings on posting level 30, you can either define segments as nodes in a
consolidation unit hierarchy or define segments as their own consolidation group.

Maintaining Consolidation Unit Hierarchies
If no segment-specific postings are required, then it's sufficient to define segments as nodes in a
consolidation unit hierarchy in the Manage Global Hierarchies app. You can then assign the relevant
consolidation units as leaves under the segment node.
 Note
For more information on creating consolidation unit hierarchies, see "Manage Global Hierarchies" in Group
Reporting [page 508].
With this kind of hierarchy in place, the information derived for the partner unit during accounting posting is
used for the intercompany elimination in reports on the level of the segment.
Maintaining Consolidation Groups
If segment-specific postings are required, then you must create the segments as a consolidation groups in
the Consolidation Groups - Create and Change [page 30] app. Then you must assign the relevant consolidation
units to the consolidation groups in the Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32] app, in the Manage
Group Structure - Unit View [page 35] app, or in the Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app.
Afterwards, you can perform segment-specific postings, such as consolidation group-specific postings on
posting level 30.
Related Information

Manage Group Structure - Group View [page 32]
Manage Group Structure - Unit View [page 35]
1.11.3 Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger
Integrating General Ledger accounting and group reporting data directly, without first fetching the data from
General Ledger accounting, has the following benefits:
• You have early access to finance data with a high level of detail.
• You have access to the most recent data at any time, including the latest predictions based on logistics
documents.
• You have the option to release only modified data (delta release) and thus, avoid full mode data releases,
which slow performance.

• You can release data to special periods, which prevents that data from special periods are added to the last
period.
With this integration, specific field data is no longer sent from General Ledger accounting to group reporting
and back again. Instead, the data from these fields are available in General Ledger accounting for group
reporting activities and can be used from there. Therefore, the integration of General Ledger accounting data
allows for more efficient and faster use of the data.
This is done by defining settings in the configuration activity Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers, that
unites accounting data and group reporting data. Fields relevant for group reporting and consolidation-specific
fields, such as consolidation group or posting level that are required for group-specific processing, are added to
general ledger accounting. The values of these specific group reporting fields are derived during the release
task, using predefined substitution rules with data replication to accounting.
However, cases are still supported where not all data is in accounting. Data that is loaded from outside the SAP
S/4HANA system, directly to group reporting, is supported as well since an accounting configuration isn't
available for some companies.
1.11.3.1 How to Configure the Integration with Group

Reporting Preparation Ledger
Context
To use the Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger you have to implement a number of
configuration steps.

• Company Code
• Ledger
• Configuration for Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers [page 620]
• How to Configure the Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 614]
• Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 613]
• Managing Consolidation Unit Master Data [page 622]
• Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 613]
Procedure
1. You've assigned company codes to companies so that these companies can be accessed from group
reporting. The key of the company in accounting must identically match the key of the consolidation unit in
group reporting. You've also assign a fiscal year variant (FYV) to the company codes. Keep in mind that the
FYV for company codes must be the same as the FYV assigned to the consolidation version in order to use
the integration with group reporting preparation ledger in a given consolidation version. For more
information, see Company Code.
2. You've assigned company codes to ledgers in accounting. For the leading ledger, company codes are
assigned automatically. For more information, see Ledger. For non-leading ledgers, company codes are
assigned manually. You also define the currency settings for each company code in the ledger-dependent
configuration. The Functional Currency is used as Source for Local Currency Key Figure in the case of
integration with group reporting preparation ledger. Because of this, a company code must have the same
currency set for Functional Currency as the currency set for Local Currency of the corresponding
consolidation unit. The Local Currency for the consolidation unit is set later when managing consolidation
unit master data (see Step 6: Configure Consolidation Unit). If a Group Currency Source is maintained for
a consolidation version, another prerequisite to use the integration with group reporting preparation ledger
is that a company code provides the same currency via the configured source field as the Group Currency
maintained on the consolidation version level.
3. Define accounting ledgers as group reporting preparation ledgers in the configuration activity Define Group
Reporting Preparation Ledgers. In the accounting ledgers that have been configured as group reporting
preparation ledgers, the system derives and stores consolidation-relevant information during accounting
postings. In this configuration, you assign a consolidation chart of accounts (COA) to the accounting
ledger. This defines the financial statement (FS) items that can be derived during accounting postings. In
addition, other settings can be maintained, which are then used in the derivation of consolidation-relevant
information. For more information, see Configuration for Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers [page 620].
4. You assign a preparation ledger to a version in the Define Versions configuration activity. For more
information see the Define Versions sections under Configuration for Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers
[page 620].
5. The release task must be part of a task group. This was automatically done when you implemented the
content. For new task group configurations you have to assign the release task to a task group in the Assign
Tasks to Task Group configuration activity.
6. Manage the master data of consolidation units in the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app or in the
Import Consolidation Master Data [page 90] app. For the release task of data from accounting to group
reporting, the option Transfer from Universal Journal is used. This option can be selected in the Universal
Journal Integration section of a consolidation unit’s master data. For more information, see Managing
Consolidation Unit Master Data [page 622].

7. Even though integration settings in previous steps can only be made when the respective prerequisites are
met, it is possible to violate these prerequisites by later changes to configuration settings e.g. for
accounting ledger, company, company code, or consolidation version. Therefore an additional consistency
check is provided which can be executed at any point in time. It checks the source ledger definition,
consolidation unit configuration and balance carryforward consistency from the G/L account mapping
perspective. You can carry out the check using the Consistency Check of Accounting Integration in the
period preparation. You carry out the check by entering the version, consolidation COA, fiscal year and
period. The results of the check are displayed in a log. The log displays a timestamp and the user who
executed the check. Upon clicking the desired log, messages are displayed in a message screen.
1.11.3.2 Posting Process with the Group Reporting

Preparation Ledger Integration
Context
When you have carried out the necessary configuration steps for the Integration with Group Reporting
Preparation Ledger the journal entry posting process is as described below.

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Procedure
1. Journal entries are posted in accounting.

2. The accounting postings of step 1 are available in group reporting once you have activated the release of
universal journals in the Data Monitor.
3. You check this data in the log after using the Validation of Universal Journals function in the Data Monitor.
4. You use the Validation of Totals Data app to identify empty field values. For more information see
Consolidated Data Validation [page 403] .
5. You correct wrong postings in Accounting manually reversing the entry and posting it again, or by using
Realign Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 630].
6. You correct wrong postings in group reporting manually using the Post Group Journal Entries app, the
Import Group Journal Entries app or the Group Data Analysis app.
7. You use the Balance Carryforward scheduling job in accounting to carry forward the values to the next year.
For more information see Schedule General Ledger Jobs.
8. You use the Balance Carryforward [page 148] task in the Data Monitor to carry forward the values to the
next year.
1.11.3.3 Glossary
The following table includes group reporting definitions related to the preparation ledger integration:
• Group reporting preparation ledger (preparation ledger): An accounting ledger you configure as a group
reporting preparation ledger in the Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledger configuration activity. This
ledger is the source of information for the integration between General Ledger accounting and group
reporting.
• From Year for Integration Group Reporting Preparation Ledger (From Year): The starting point of the
integration. Any processes in or after this from year occur within the context of the integration with the
group reporting preparation ledger.
• Field derivation: Both predefined substitution rules and custom-defined substitution rules, which were
created using the Substitution/Validation for Journal Entries app, are applied when journal entries are
posted. These rules are applied to derive the group reporting field values for the group reporting fields,
which were added to accounting for the integration with group reporting preparation ledger.

• Realign Group Reporting Preparation Ledger: A job you define in the Schedule Jobs for Consolidation
Tasks Job app to correct field values.
• Integration with G/L Accounts: This is the original integration type in group reporting used to integrate
with general ledger and it is still available. For more information see: https://help.sap.com/viewer/
90c07e91c7a64f328be3fd6b48955b13/2111.500/en-US/68c83a5cfb1c47589752769a2878b91a.html?
q=Accounting%20Integratio.
1.11.3.4 Configuration for Group Reporting Preparation

Ledgers
To enable the usage of integration with group reporting preparation ledger, you must first set up some
configuration settings. You can manage these settings in the following configuration activities:
• Check Global System Settings

• Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers
• Define Versions
 Note
For more information on these configuration activities, see the help documentation for each configuration
activity.
Check Global System Settings
Set the From Year for Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger
You can start the configuration in the Check Global System Settings configuration activity. There, you set the
From Year for Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger. You must do this step first before making
any other configurations for the integration with group reporting preparation ledger.
 Note
If you're new to SAP S4HANA Cloud for group reporting, the From Year for Integration with Group Reporting
Preparation Ledger is aready set to initial (1001).
This from year serves as the starting point of the integration. So, anything in or after this from year occurs
within the context of the integration with group reporting preparation ledger. This is important because the
system behaves differently depending on which integration process is being used. For example, the integration
with group reporting preparation ledger requires different checks for a data release task.
 Caution
Please note that this From Year for Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger can only be set
once. After it's set, you can only change it by contacting SAP.

Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers
After you set the from year, you can define accounting ledgers as group reporting preparation ledgers in the
Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers configuration activity. In the accounting ledgers that have been
configured as group reporting preparation ledgers, the system derives and stores consolidation-relevant
information during accounting postings.
In this configuration, you assign a consolidation chart of accounts (COA) to the accounting ledger. This defines
the financial statement (FS) items that can be derived during accounting postings.
If applicable, you can also assign an FS Item Mapping Version or an FS Item Attributes Version. You assign an FS
Item Mapping Version to derive FS items during accounting posting based on G/L account mappings to FS
items, which are stored on these versions. You assign an FS Item Attributes Version to make time- and version-
dependent attribute values of FS item master data available in substitution and validation rules during
accounting postings.
When you define these preparation ledgers, you enable consolidation-relevant data to be derived and persisted
during accounting postings.
Assign Carryforward Reclassification Subitem
If you need to make corrections to the opening balance of a new fiscal year, you can’t do so directly on the
subitem used for the opening balance (Subitem in Balance Carryforward). This is because the opening balance
of the new fiscal year must exactly match the end balance of the previous fiscal year. 
Instead, you can assign Carryforward Reclassification Subitems, which are then used for corrections on the
opening balances. This way, the opening balance on the opening subitem still matches the end balance, but the
values of the opening balance can be adjusted thanks to the corrections made using the Carryforward
Reclassification Subitem. For step-by-step guidance on this, see the help documentation for the configuration
activity Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledgers.
Define Versions
Lastly, after you’ve defined group reporting preparation ledgers, you can set the Group Reporting Preparation
Ledger in the Define Versions configuration activity. If necessary, you can also optionally set the Group Currency
Source. You can only do these configurations if you’re working in a year that is greater than or equal to the From
Year for Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger.
 Note
These configuration settings in the Define Version configuration activity are only necessary if the version is
not a planning version. For planning versions, these settings are unnecessary.
Set the Group Reporting Preparation Ledger
For each version in which you want to use the integration with group reporting preparation ledger, you must
assign a group reporting preparation ledger so that the system knows which preparation ledger to use for the
integration.

Set the Group Currency Source
In addition to the group reporting preparation ledger, you can also optionally assign a Group Currency Source.
This Group Currency Source indicates an amount field in accounting that’s used as the source for group
currency values in case the integration with group reporting preparation ledger is to be used.
If you assign a Group Currency Source, keep in mind that the currency derived from the Group Currency Source
must match the Group Currency of the version. For example, if the Group Currency of the version is set to EUR
and the Group Currency Source of the version is set to Freely Defined Currency 2, then the Freely
Defined Currency 2 set for all relevant company codes of companies for which the integration with group
reporting preparation ledger is to be used must also be EUR.
Related Information
How to Configure the Integration with Group Reporting Preparation Ledger [page 614]
1.11.3.5 Managing Consolidation Unit Master Data
To ensure that the integration with group reporting preparation ledger functionality is used, you must manage
master data for consolidation units accordingly. This is necessary so that the release task, which releases data
from accounting to group reporting, is provided in the data monitor.
Overview
For the release task of data from Accounting to Group Reporting, the option Transfer from Universal Journal is
used. This option can be selected in the Universal Journal Integration section of a consolidation unit’s master
data in the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app.
If you’re working in a year as of the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger, then there are further
checks in addition to the ones from the timeframe before the from year. These additional checks ensure that
the release task can be executed. Therefore, there are additional prerequisites that must be fulfilled before you
can select the Transfer from Universal Journal option for a consolidation unit.
Planning Versions
Planning versions are a kind of exception regarding the Transfer from Universal Journal option. If you’re working
in a planning version as of the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger, then there are no additional
prerequisites for this option compared to the timeframe before the from year.
Transfer from Universal Journal
To select the Transfer from Universal Journal option for a consolidation unit in a year as of the from year, all the
following prerequisites must be fulfilled:

• The selected consolidation version must have a group reporting preparation ledger assigned for the source
ledger.
• A company must be assigned to the consolidation unit.
• A company code must be assigned to this company. 
• The company code assigned to this company must have the same fiscal year variant as the selected
consolidation version. Deviating fiscal year variants are not supported by the integration with group
reporting preparation ledgers. For more information, see the in-app help for Deviating Fiscal Year Variant.
• The company code assigned to this company must have the same functional currency as the local
currency of the selected consolidation unit.
• If the optional attribute Group Currency Source has been maintained for the selected version, the currency
derived from this source field for the company code assigned to this company must be the same as the
group currency defined for the selected consolidation version. For example, if the Group Currency of the
version is set to EUR and the Group Currency Source of the version is set to Freely Defined Currency
2, then the Freely Defined Currency 2 set for all company codes must be EUR.
Selecting the Option Transfer from Universal Journal Before the From Year
It may occur that the option Transfer from Universal Journal had already been selected for a consolidation unit
in a year before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger. If this is the case, the option could
appear as selected in a year as of the from year even though all the additional prerequisites might not be
fulfilled.
In this case, the option displays as selected but is inactive when in a year as of the from year. You also can’t
save any changes to the consolidation unit’s master data unless you change to the option No Integration.
Alternatively, you can make the necessary adjustments to fulfill the prerequisites, and then you can save the
consolidation unit master data with the option Transfer from Universal Journal. To see which prerequisites are
missing for the Transfer from Universal Journal option, you can click the Information icon ( ) close to that
option.
Partner Unit Only

If a consolidation unit is Partner Unit Only for a certain fiscal year period and consolidation version, the
Universal Journal Integration section and all its options are inactive, regardless of the from year. Therefore, the
Transfer from Universal Journal option is also unavailable.
Effects on Other Consolidation Unit Master Data Options
If you select the option Transfer from Universal Journal and save changes to the consolidation unit master data
in a year as of the from year, this affects some consolidation unit master data options. This section lists these
effects, which can be seen in the Define Consolidation Units [page 15] app as well as the Import Consolidation
Master Data [page 90] app.
 Note
These effects don’t apply in years before the From Year for Group Reporting Preparation Ledger.
Define Consolidation Units

• The fields Source for Local Currency Key Figure (Local Currency Source) and Source for Group Currency Key
Figure (Group Currency Source) are not available. This is because the amount field Functional Currency is

always used as the source for local currency when using the integration with group reporting preparation
ledger. As for the source for group currency, this is no longer maintained for the consolidation unit in the
consolidation unit master data. Instead, the source for group currency is maintained for the version in the
configuration activity Define Versions.
 Note
For planning versions, the logic for the Source for Local Currency Key Figure and Source for Group
Currency Key Figure is different and cannot be influenced by configuration at all.
• The Deviating Fiscal Year Variant (FYV) field is disabled in all consolidation versions except planning
versions. This is because the company code assigned to the company, which is then assigned to the
consolidation unit, must have the same FYV as the consolidation version before you can even select the
Transfer from Universal Journal option. Therefore, it’s impossible to have a deviating FYV for such a
consolidation unit.
If you download a template with or without master data:
• The columns Source for Group Currency Key Figure and Source for Local Currency Key Figure aren’t
included.
• The column Deviating FYV is included, but it's only relevant for planning versions.
 Note
The column Group Currency is Leading Currency only appears if the functionality is activated in the
Check Global System Settings configuration activity.
If you upload a file:
• Any values in the columns Source for Group Currency Key Figure and Source for Local Currency Key Figure
are ignored by the system. This only applies if you downloaded the template in a year before the from year
of group reporting preparation ledger and then upload it in a year as of this from year. Otherwise, the
columns aren’t included in the template at all.
• Any values in the column Deviating FYV for all versions except planning versions don’t result in errors as
long as the values are the same as the ones in the database. If they differ from what’s in the database, you
receive errors. These settings may be relevant for other consolidation versions that share the same
consolidation attribute special version. However, they're not to be deleted or changed from a consolidation
version for which they're not relevant.
Related Information


1.11.3.6 Deriving Specific Group Reporting Fields in
Accounting
Default derivation of specific group reporting fields in accounting
To integrate the group reporting preparation ledger, specific fields for group reporting were added to
accounting. The values for these additional fields are determined by the system at the time of posting, in
accounting, using predefined substitution rules.
The following specific fields for group reporting were added to accounting:
• Partner Consolidation Unit
• Company
• Consolidation Chart of Accounts
• Financial Statement Item
• Subitem Category
• Subitem
 Note
The values in these fields, which the system derives, can't be entered during manual posting in accounting.
You can view these fields after a journal is posted.
The substitution rules are performed:
• During posting of journal entries in accounting

• During balance carryforward (BCF)
• When the group reporting preparation ledger is realigned
Derivation Process
When you post journal entries in accounting, the system uses the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules for
Journal Entries app and uses the predefined substitution rules to determine the corresponding field values.
These predefined rules determine from which fields the values are derived.
Field Derivation in Accounting
Field Added to Accounting Field Value Derivation
Company This field value is determined based on the Finance Organi

zation configuration in Financial Accounting. Only one com
pany code can be assigned to one Company ID. It is possible
that Company IDs have no company code assigned.
Consolidation Unit By default, the consolidation unit is derived directly from the
company field. The company field is determined in the Fi
nance Organization configuration under Financial Account
ing.

Field Added to Accounting Field Value Derivation
Partner Unit By default, the partner unit is the partner entity of the corre
sponding consolidation unit. By default, it is derived directly
from the trading partner field. In accounting, the trading
partner is the same master data as Company.
Consolidation Chart of Accounts The Consolidation Chart of Accounts is assigned to account

ing using the data defined in the master data configuration
activity Define Group Reporting Preparation Ledger.
Financial Statement Item (FS Item) Generally, in the group reporting master data maintenance
process, G/L accounts are mapped to Financial Statement
(FS) Items in a mapping version, mapping ID, and revision.
Then, they’re assigned to a fiscal period, Consolidation
Chart of Accounts, and G/L chart of accounts using the in
formation defined in the Assign FS Item Mapping app.
If no FS Item is mapped to a G/L account, a default FS Item

is used.
Subitem Category and Subitem When a breakdown category is assigned to an FS Item,

which requires a subitem for transaction type, the transac
tion type value is automatically derived from the Consolida
tion Transaction Type (movement type) in accounting.
Each Asset Transaction Type is then assigned to the Consoli

dation Transaction Type
With the Manage Substitution/Validation Rules for Journal Entries app, the business contexts and events GRPL
core fields and GRPL subassignments to FS item are available.
The sequence of the derivation process is as follows:
1. The system applies the predefined substitution rules in the GRPL core fields business context.
2. The SAP default derivations for the Company, Consolidation Unit, Consolidation Chart of Accounts, and FS
Item fields are performed.
3. Then, if available, the customer-defined substitution rules for the FS Item fields are processed.
4. The system performs a new round of predefined substitution rules for FS Item fields. This is a safety
measure, which ensures there are no empty FS items that cause issues. If an FS item field contains no
value after a custom-defined substitution rules, the system enters the &NOMAP value. This value is released
and displayed in group reporting, where you can manually correct it.
5. The system applies the predefined substitution rules in the GRPL subassignments to FS item business
context.
6. The default derivation of the Subitem, Subitem Category, and Partner Unit fields are performed.
7. If available, the custom-defined substitution rules for the Subitem and Partner Unit fields are processed.
8. The system performs a new round of predefined substitution rules for the Subitem and Partner Unit fields
by using the breakdown types. With these substitution rules, the data consistency is maintained effectively.
• If the breakdown type is 0, the field value is cleared.

• If the breakdown type is 2, the field value is set to default.
Related Information
Substitution/Validation for Journal Entries
1.11.3.6.1 Custom-Defined Substitution Rules for the Group

Reporting Field Derivation
SAP delivers predefined substitution rules that are automatically applied at the time of a journal entry posting.
However, you can also create your own substitution rules, if the predefined rules don't meet your requirements.
You can create your own substitution rules for the following fields:
• FS Item
• Subitem
• Partner Unit
 Note
It isn't possible to maintain these fields manually. You can only change their values by defining substitution
rules.
• By creating custom substitution rules, it's possible to maintain the data quality and consistency at a high
level. You can optimize and improve these rules over time.
• The person who creates a journal entry often isn't responsible for the data quality and cannot handle error
situations due to incorrect postings. So, another person would need to handle the errors, which isn't
practical.
• SAP provides a real-time function to load data with mappings so it doesn't have to be done manually.
• These fields cannot be controlled by regular field control in accounting.
To create your own additional substitution rules, you use the Substitution/Validation Rues for Journal Entries
app.
In accounting, the following business contexts and events are available for integration with the group reporting
preparation Ledger:
• GRPL core fields

• GRPL subassignments to FS item
You can create custom-defined rules by using the substitution type Table Lookup when you create a
substitution rule in the Substitution/Validation Rues for Journal Entries app.
 Note
Custom-defined substitution rules, created for these fields, overwrite the SAP-delivered substitution rules
for these fields.

Related Information
Substitution/Validation for Journal Entries

Table Lookup [page 570]
1.11.3.7 Data Quality in Accounting
Data quality in accounting is maintained at the highest possible level to ensure that source data is consistent
with data in group reporting and to avoid future issues occurring in group reporting. The data quality is based
on the following functions:
• Substitution of group reporting fields in accounting

Substitution rules in accounting contain predefined checks and measures, which can correct potential
future issues during the substitution process. For example, if an empty financial statement (FS) item is
identified, the substitution rule automatically assigns the &NOMAP value to the field. An empty FS item
would cause an error. However, the &NOMAP value is identified in Group Reporting by the Validation of Totals
Records app and can be corrected by manual posting. The &NOMAP FS item needs to be defined by you
first.
• Breakdown categories
Automatic checks based on breakdown categories provide another layer of quality maintenance:
• Substitution checks: Data consistency is maintained by clearing breakdown type 0 and by setting a
default value in empty fields for breakdown type 2.
• Validation checks: Mandatory breakdown types 3 and 4 are validated together with maximum
selection. Field control in accounting and accounting setup further help to avoid issues in addition to
the substitution process. If there's a source field for subitem, such as transaction type, ensure (in field
control) that this field is available for the respective G/L accounts. This applies especially to the sender
field for subitem.
• Group reporting validations
Although these validations are carried out after data is available in group reporting, the required
corrections may need to be performed in accounting.
Related Information
Consolidated Data Validation [page 403]

1.11.3.7.1 Data Adjustments in Group Reporting
Context
You can correct missing or wrong field values in accounting and group reporting. In group reporting you adjust
released reported data in the document type at posting level 0C.
In general, the correction should always have two lines for each record. The first line contains the reversal of the
original record and the second line the correct record including the corrected value in the validated fields.
Procedure
1. Analyze the data using the validation task.
There are two tasks to validate the quality of the data and to give you the starting point for locating the
documents that need to be corrected.
If the error was found by the Validate Universal Journal task, then the task log contains more information. It
provides detailed information, such as for example consolidation unit, FS item, period, subitem category
and subitem. Additional fields are available in the log.
2. Find out which data has to be corrected.
• You use the Display Group Journal Entries app to find out which entries have issues. For the missing or
wrong field value entries you prepare reversal entries based on the document. You reverse and then
correct them one by one. As the report does not display the aggregated value you go through every
document to identify which line items need to be repaired, then you prepare the adjustment entry.
• You can use the Group Data Analysis app. To define the fields displayed in the report you use the Define
Consolidation Master Data configuration activity.
3. Provide necessary details in the document for future reference
You can include a document text to describe the reason for this activity. This attachment can be used to
provide more details for a data analysis.
 Note
Document types with posting level 0C bypass the consistency check of the breakdown category, in
order to book the reversal of the wrong data. But it is still subject to the default value derivation defined
in the breakdown category. Ensure that the required fields are correctly filled to avoid new issues.
Related Information

Display Group Journal Entries [page 205]

Post Group Journal Entries [page 193]
1.11.3.7.2 Realign Group Reporting Preparation Ledger
You can realign the Group Reporting Preparation Ledger using the scheduling jobs in the following apps:
• The Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks app in group reporting.

• The Schedule Accounting Data Correction app using the BPC expert role under Accounting Configuration
on the accounting side.
You can use this scheduling job periodically to correct data in accounting, which was modified during a
derivation process that occurred after the original posting in general ledger, in the current period. When you
run the job, the system selects the current period data and clears the group reporting fields in accounting.
After clearing, the predefined substitution rules are started again and are automatically applied to journal
entries when they're posted.
 Note
This scheduling job uses a year-to-date (YTD) or periodical approach and corrects errors from the past or
at year-end.
You may need to use this job:
• To correct errors of the current period. To do so, run the program in periodic mode.
• To correct errors from past periods without reopening previous periods. To do so, run the program in Year-
To-Date (YTD) mode for the current period. The job selects data from period 000 to the current period,
and adjusts the accumulated amount to the current period.
 Note
To ensure that the opening balance in a new year and the closing balance of the previous year are equal,
SAP recommends to schedule the job at the year-end for prior year data adjustment. If this is not possible,
run the program in YTD mode for the current period to realign the opening balance. For the opening
balance realignment, the job uses the subitem reclassification that you've defined in the group reporting
preparation ledger. This prevents the opening balance from being modified when the derivation process of
the respective FS item is modified in the balance sheet (B/S) accounts.
Example For Realigning FS Item A

G/L Account FS Item Amount in Euro Time
123456 A (incorrect group reporting 1,000 Timestamp of original data

field value) transfer
123456 A -1,000 Timestamp realignment
123456 B (correct group reporting 1,000 Timestamp realignment

field value)
Log file

The log provides basic information and the summary contains the following:
• The number of generated journals

• The number of generated line items
• Document type
• Period
• Year
• Run ID
The header messages contain the following:
• Messages from upfront checks

• Warning message, if the balance carryforward has already been run for the next year in accounting. In this
case, you need to run the balance carryforward again and select the Reset option. This will update the
existing opening balances of any prior balance carryforward runs.
Special fields AWITEM and AWREF are available for tracking realignment runs in ACDOCA-based reports for data
analysis:
• AWREF shows the identification number of the realignment runs.

• AWITEM tracks identification numbers of individual realignment reclassification cases by grouping the
relevant + and - values.
Related Information
Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks [page 132]
1.11.3.8 Currency Translation in Preparation Ledger

Integration During Closing
For currency translation in the preparation ledger integration, the default currency translation concept as used
in group reporting applies.
There is no direct change in currency translation after you have activated the integration with group reporting
preparation ledger. However, consider that the the following impact on the overall currency translation solution
is possible:
• The source of local currency behavior will change once you have activated the integration with group
reporting preparation ledger. Instead of choosing the source currency of a local currency, group reporting
will always use the functional currency as local currency for every integrated consolidation unit. Any
flexibility required for the local currency must be handled in accounting.
• The source of group currency is no longer defined by the consolidation unit, but instead by the version.
 Note
If there are errors in the Validate Universal Journal and Reported Data Validation task, which aren't resolved,
related errors for currency translation occur.

For example, if a subitem wasn't properly derived, the record might not be included in the selection defined
in currency translation method. Then, it won't be translated and might cause rounding errors in currency
translation.
1.11.3.9 Balance Carryforward in Preparation Ledger

Integration
The balance carryforward (BCF) process in accounting also supports the derivation of specific group reporting
fields. You start this process by scheduling the Balance Carryforward job in the Schedule General Ledger Jobs
app.
It's necessary to rerun substitution rules in BCF to ensure that the document types in the opening period are
correct after you've realigned the group reporting preparation ledger. This means latest derivations from the
original accounting document types are used and not the derivations used by the realignment function, which
prevents an accumulation of realignment documents.
Realignment document types balance to 0 in posting period 0 and thus, shouldn't appear in the opening
period.
 Example
Balance Carryforward into New Year - Including Realigning the Group Reporting Preparation Ledger
Period and Year BTTYPE Document Type FS Item Subitem LC Value
12.2020 Various Original BS A 915 10
12.2020 GRRA RA BS A 915 -10
12.2020 GRRA RA BS B 915 10
000.2021 RFBC Original BS B 900 10
 Note
SAP recommends running the Balance Carryforward job in accounting after the last change in the group
reporting field derivation logic, and after realigning the group reporting preparation ledger. In this context
and if the derivation logic has changed during the year, you should run the Realign Group Reporting
Preparation Ledger job with the option year-to-date (cumulative) in the last period of the year. This prevents
discrepancies between the opening balances in the new year and the closing balances in the prior year on
group reporting fields, such as FS item.
If you've run the Balance Carryforward job before the last changes in the derivations, you must run the job
again with the reset option.
• FS item derivation
FS items are derived from the general ledger account. A special case exists for retained earnings in the
general ledger account. First, the balance carryforward in accounting creates the data record with the

derived G/L account. Then, group reporting applies FS item mapping. As a result, the balance carryforward
tables in group reporting are ignored. You must ensure that configuration
Subitem derivation
To handle opening balances properly, a special process regarding the subitem derivation is applied as
follows:
• If a subitem isn't empty, the system uses the default group reporting process to open subitems for the
derivation, using carryforward subitem 900
• If a subitem is empty in the old year, the value of the sender field is used.
 Note
Note that the G/L sender field is carried forward first by the regular accounting Balance Carryforward.
For balance sheet FS items where the transaction type RMVCT is used as the sender field, and an
opening transaction type is configured, this opening transaction type is moved to the subitem such as
for example 900.
• If the sender field is empty, the breakdown type is evaluated. If the breakdown type is greater than or equal
to 2, and if the subitem category supports the carryforward subitem, the value of the carryforward subitem
900 is taken from the default value of the transaction type.
 Note
For balance sheet FS items where you use the transaction type RMVCT as the sender field, and opening
subitem and transaction type are configured, ensure that consistent configuration is in place,
especially that the opening transaction type = opening subitem.
Related Information
Schedule General Ledger Jobs
1.11.3.10 Release of Universal Journals with Preparation

Ledger Integration
When the group reporting preparation ledger is integrated, the process to release universal journals has many
advantages compared to the standard release process.
Special periods are supported
When journal entries are released, the transfer of special periods between accounting and group reporting,
such as special period 13, 14, 15, 16, and so on, is supported. By activating the integration with group reporting
preparation ledger, special periods are transferred directly from accounting to group reporting during the data
release.
Delta period release mode for the release of universal journals

By activating the integration with group reporting preparation ledger, the default update mode for the release
of universal journals is the delta period. So, only the accounting data posted after the last run of the data
release will be released as follows:
• The delta mode doesn't delete data in group reporting.

• There's a delay in the data being processed by the Data Release task. This delay is approximately fifteen
minutes. So, the update contains only data older than fifteen minutes before the current time. This is a
precaution to ensure that no documents are missed due to potential delays on the accounting side.
 Note
SAP recommends running the full update at the end of a period to ensure all delta updates were
processed correctly.
• If a document was missed by the Data Release Task, the Validation of Totals Records app in group reporting
finds the imbalance. When you run the Complete Period mode, missing documents are corrected.
• You select the Complete Period mode when you run the Data Release Task as a job in the Schedule Jobs for
Consolidation Tasks app.
Related Information
Release Universal Journals [page 151]

Schedule Jobs for Consolidation Tasks [page 132]

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Group Reporting (FIN-CS)

Group Reporting offers the following authorization objects:

Authorization Object Description Where it is Used

E_CS_BUNIT Consolidation unit Processing of master data consolida­

E_CS_CACTT Consolidation tasks Running a consolidation task; When a

The authorization for subassigned con­

The authorization for consolidation

E_CS_CONGR Consolidation group Processing of master data consolida­

E_CS_DIMEN Dimension Full authorization for dimension Y1 nec­

E_CS_ITCLG Consolidated chart of accounts Processing of master data consolida­

E_CS_PERMO Monitor, opening/closing of periods When opening/closing a period, author­

Group Reporting (FIN-CS)

E_CS_RPTNG Data reporting Reporting of consolidation data; The

E_CS_RVERS Version Processing of master data consolida­

G_881_GRLD Financial Accounting Processing of master data ledger.

FIN_CS_EPU Equity Pickup Authorization to run Equity Pickup.

FI_CS_SEL Selections in Group Reporting Used in the Define Selections app.

FI_CS_RPT Reporting regarding organizational Used in analytical reports.

FI_CS_LOG Group Reporting logs Obsolete; see SAP note 3028675 .

FI_CS_XPRA Group Reporting XPRA Used for X persistent remote applica­

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User and Role Administration of ABAP Platform

1.1.1.1 Authorization Object E_CS_RPT

The authorization object E_CS_RPT has the following fields:

• RVERS: Consolidation Version

Dependencies Between Fields

Group Reporting (FIN-CS)

Maintaining Fields with *

Maintaining Fields with ‘’

Field BUNIT ($BUNIT) and Posting Level 20

Group Reporting (FIN-CS)

Reporting Unit Partner Unit FS Item Amount in Group Currency

Cons Unit 1 Cons Unit 2 FSI001 100

Cons Unit 2 Cons Unit 1 FSI002 -100

You create the following authorizations and assign them to a user:

CONGR ($CONGR) Cons Group A

BUNIT ($BUNIT) Cons Unit 1

Reporting Unit Partner Unit FS Item Amount in Group Currency

Cons Unit 1 Cons Unit 2 FSI001 100

Activating E_CS_RPT with the Switchable Authorization Check Framework

ABAP Authorization Concept

Group Reporting (FIN-CS)

The following sections describe how you set up the system.

1.2.1 Set Global Parameters

Inputs to the following global parameter fields are required:

1.2.2 Master Data

E_CS_BUNIT Consolidation unit Processing of master data consolida

The authorization for subassigned con

E_CS_CONGR Consolidation group Processing of master data consolida

E_CS_DIMEN Dimension Full authorization for dimension Y1 nec

E_CS_ITCLG Consolidated chart of accounts Processing of master data consolida

E_CS_PERMO Monitor, opening/closing of periods When opening/closing a period, author

E_CS_RVERS Version Processing of master data consolida

FI_CS_XPRA Group Reporting XPRA Used for X persistent remote applica

Y0902 S4 Ac Existing group currency values are not retranslated.

Y0902 S4 Ac Existing group currency values are not retranslated.