This document provides instructions for using transaction FB50 in SAP to post cross-company code general ledger documents. Transaction FB50 allows a user to post entries that include data for multiple company codes. For example, an entry can be posted with company code 1000 in the header and include a line item for company code 5200. The system will then automatically generate offsetting line items to balance debits and credits across the company codes. The document outlines the steps to access and use transaction FB50, including entering header and line item information, simulating, and posting the journal entry.

1. GENERAL LEDGER
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FB50 -
Functionality
This is an SAP Enjoy transaction used to post GL documents. Using this transaction you
can also post so-called cross-company code documents. For instance, if you want to post
an entry that includes data relevant for company code 1000 to 5200:
a) In the document header enter company code 1000
b) In the relevant line item put code 5200, amount and other relevant data,
c) In another line make posting for company code 1000.
In order to balance debit and credit the system will automatically generate two other line
items to post to the clearing accounts in each of company codes.
Scenario
A user wants to post a GL document, using transaction FB50 (direct posting). Examples of
this are journal entries.
Requirements
None
Menu Path Accounting → Financial Accounting → General Ledger →
Document Entry → FB50 - Enter G/L Account Document
Transaction Code FB50
1. Double click on FB50 - Enter G/L Account Document.
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2. GENERAL LEDGER
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Enter G/L account document: Company code 1000
2. Update the following fields:
Field Name Field Description Values
Doc. date Date of the document Example: 040602
Currncy Document currency Example: USD
Reference Document description Example: refer
G/L acct GL Account number Example: 114000
D/C Code identifying whether line
item is a debit or a credit
Example: Debit
Amount doc.curr. Amount to be posted for the line
item
Example: 1200
G/L acct GL Account number Example: 119702
D/C Code identifying whether line
item is a debit or a credit
Example: Credi
Amount doc.curr. Amount to be posted for the line
item
Example: *
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3. Click Enter .
Note: If you select an expense account, a cost object should be entered (cost
center, profit center or internal order).
4. You can simulate document before posting. To do so, click Simulate Button
.
Document Overview
5. To post the document, click Save Button. ..
6. The message bar displays “Document number XXXXx has been posted in company
code 5200”
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