Symptom
How to create a customized Chart of Accounts in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
"Image/data in this KBA is from SAP internal systems, sample data, or demo systems. Any resemblance to real data is purely coincidental."
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
Resolution
To configure a customized Chart of Accounts (COA), proceed as follows:
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In the configuration environment, search for the Edit Chart of Accounts List (102422) configuration activity.
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Open the Edit Chart of Accounts List configuration activity and create a new entry in the appropriate namespace:
- Enter the ID and description for the new alternative COA
- Enter the length of the account number for G/L accounts to be added to this alternative COA (maximum value: 10)
- Save the entries
When the system prompts, create an initial account by entering an account number:
Note: This account will be copied to create other G/L accounts needed for the new COA.
See Also
- SAP Help Portal - Chart of Accounts
- SAP Help Portal - Chart of Accounts: Different Types
- SAP Note 2659656 - FAQ About SAP S/4HANA Cloud for Group Reporting
- SAP Note 3387465 - Pre-delivered alternative Chart of Accounts is not available in the S/4HANA Cloud system
Keywords
chart of accounts, alternative chart of account, YCOA, country specific, Manage G/L Account Master Data, 102422, Edit Chart of Accounts List, customized chart of accounts. , KBA , FI-GL-GL-N-2CL , Master Data (Public Cloud) , How To
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