Accruals in SAP

Accruals in SAP is a tool for automated and accurate posting of time-distributed costs, directly linked to the general ledger. It allows easy management of accrual objects, monthly journal entry generation, and simulation runs before posting. With a user-friendly interface, automated calculations, and integration with FI, CO, and the incoming invoice ledger, it ensures full control over cost accruals while maintaining compatibility with SAP ERP and S/4HANA.

Functionality

  • Creation, change, and representation of individual objects of time allocation of costs
  • Periodical launching of program for posting and reverse posting for time allocation of costs
  • Collective representation of objects of time allocation of costs and their items
  • Automatic calculation of the amount of time difference per period, while one invoice being possible to timely allocate among several accounts of the general ledger
  • For each item of time allocation and of period is displayed:
    • the calculated amount for the given period
    • cumulative amount that has already been timely allocated
    • a balance that will still be timely allocated
  • Periodic posting of individual time allocations (at the end of the period)
  • Possibility of simulation using test run with log view for individual runs

Features

  • Overview of all time allocations in one place
  • Data entering for time allocation objects on one screen
  • Automatic calculation of values based on entered data
  • Clear representation of calculated values
  • Status administration of items in individual periods
  • Automatic creation of accounting documents on a monthly basis via a periodic program
  • Option to add preset values based on the type of time allocation (calculation method, general ledger account, type of movement, cost center, etc.)

Requirements

  • SAP add-on installation
  • Perform of basic settings (Establishing Cost Delay Types)