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Transfer posting between expense and asset accounting in S/4HANA Public Cloud

Hello everyone,

I have a question about a process in Asset Accounting within the S/4HANA Public Cloud.

Let's assume that an accounts payable invoice was initially posted to an expense account by mistake, but it subsequently turns out that the invoice belongs in Asset Accounting.

In this case, is there a way to correct or transfer the posting without having to cancel and re-enter the entire vendor invoice? If so, what would be the recommended procedure here?

And vice versa: What is the process if an accounts payable invoice was initially posted as an asset acquisition, but is subsequently to be posted as an expense?

In the previous system (e.g. ECC), the asset acquisition was canceled in such cases, whereby the amount was returned to the original expense account (e.g. 1234567 - inventory change machines el. vers.). The transfer could then be made via a G/L account posting.

How can this procedure be implemented in the S/4HANA Public Cloud without reversing the entire vendor invoice?

Many thanks and best regards,

NaHa

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    Hello NaHa, In the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, the process of posting corrections hardly changes fundamentally compared to older systems such as SAP ECC, but there are some innovations and simplified processes thanks to the Fiori interface and improved integration. Here I explain how you can handle the two scenarios described: ### 1. incorrect posting to an expense account, to be made subsequently as an asset posting In the S/4HANA Public Cloud, you can make such a correction without having to reverse the vendor invoice. Here are the steps: 1. Manual transfer posting: You can use the Fiori app "Transfer document" or a similar transaction to transfer the amounts incorrectly posted to the expense account to an asset account. To do this, you must debit the expense account and credit the corresponding asset account. 2. Enter asset acquisition: For correct entry in asset accounting, you may also have to manually post an asset acquisition if this is not done automatically by the pure transfer posting. ### 2. Incorrect posting as an asset acquisition, should be subsequently posted as an expense In the opposite case, where a posting has been made incorrectly as an asset acquisition, follow a similar procedure: 1. Cancellation of the asset acquisition: In SAP S/4HANA Cloud, you can cancel the asset acquisition directly via the asset accounting apps. Search for the corresponding asset acquisition and use the function to cancel the acquisition. 2. Posting as an expense: After canceling the asset acquisition, post the amount as an expense. You can either set this up directly when reversing or by making a subsequent G/L account posting. ### General notes: - Check authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to make posting corrections - Documentation: Document all corrections carefully for traceability and audits.

    • Coordinate with the finance department:** Coordinate with your finance department to use the correct accounts and posting methods. These procedures allow you to perform posting corrections in the S/4HANA Public Cloud flexibly and efficiently without having to reverse entire vendor invoices. It is advisable to consult specific training courses or help documents on the new software in order to take full advantage of all features and functions. Best regards!

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