Question:
How is the link between SAP S/4HANA Sales and SAP S/4HANA Finance set up?a. Via the general billing interface
b. Via a unique assignment of a sales organization to
a company code
c. Via the link between a billing document request and
an accounting document
d. Via a unique assignment of a sales area to a company
code
Correct Answer:
b. Via a unique assignment of a sales organization to a company codeExplanation:
In SAP S/4HANA, the integration between the Sales and Finance modules is achieved through a well-defined organizational structure. This structure ensures that all sales-related transactions correctly reflect in the financial accounting system, maintaining data integrity and enabling seamless business operations.Key Integration Element: Sales Organization to Company Code Assignment
- Sales Organization: An essential unit in SAP S/4HANA Sales, responsible for the sale of goods and services.
- Company Code: The fundamental unit in SAP S/4HANA Finance that represents a legal accounting entity for external reporting.
This assignment is configured during the enterprise structure setup under:
SPRO → Enterprise Structure → Assignment → Sales and Distribution → Assign Sales Organization to Company Code
How This Integration Works in Practice
When a billing document is created in the SAP Sales module, it automatically triggers the creation of a corresponding accounting document in the Finance module. The system uses the sales organization's assignment to determine the appropriate general ledger accounts.For example:
- A sales order leads to delivery and billing.
- Once the billing document is generated, it posts an accounting entry in Finance.
- The system checks the assigned company code to update the correct accounts.
Why Not the Other Options?
a. Via the general billing interfaceThis is more of a technical interface used in specific scenarios. It is not the foundational mechanism for integrating Sales and Finance.
c. Via the link between a billing document request
and an accounting document
Although this link occurs, it is a consequence of the
integration—not the setup method. The actual linkage depends on the organizational
structure.
d. Via a unique assignment of a sales area to a company
code
A sales area is a combination of sales organization,
distribution channel, and division. Only the sales organization is directly
linked to the company code, not the entire sales area.
