In SAP S/4HANA, the Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation tool is used to identify, match, and reconcile intercompany transactions across different company codes or legal entities within a corporate group. The results of the matching process are stored in a specific table designed for this purpose. Let’s analyze each option to determine the correct answer.
Explanation of Each Option:
D. In an application specific table (ICADOCM)
Correct : The matching results from the Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation tool are stored in the ICADOCM table. This table is specifically designed to hold the results of intercompany reconciliation, including matched and unmatched transactions, discrepancies, and reconciliation statuses. It serves as the primary source for reviewing and analyzing the outcomes of the matching process.
Reference : According to SAP documentation, the ICADOCM table is the designated location for storing intercompany matching results in SAP S/4HANA.
A. In the Consolidation Journal table (ACDOCU)
Incorrect : The ACDOCU table is used for consolidation-related data, such as adjustments and eliminations during the consolidation process. It is not related to intercompany matching and reconciliation, which focuses on reconciling intercompany transactions at the transactional level.
Reference : ACDOCU is part of the consolidation functionality and does not store intercompany matching results.
B. In the Universal Journal table (ACDOCA)
Incorrect : The ACDOCA table is the Universal Journal, which stores all financial and controlling transactions in SAP S/4HANA. While intercompany transactions are recorded in ACDOCA, the matching results from the Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation tool are not stored here. Instead, they are stored in the ICADOCM table.
Reference : ACDOCA contains transactional data but does not include reconciliation-specific information like matching results.
C. In the Accounting Document Segment table (BSEG)
Incorrect : The BSEG table was used in older SAP systems (e.g., SAP ECC) to store line-item details of financial documents. In SAP S/4HANA, this table has been replaced by the Universal Journal (ACDOCA). Even in older systems, BSEG did not store intercompany matching results, as it only contained transactional data.
Reference : BSEG is obsolete in SAP S/4HANA and does not play a role in intercompany reconciliation.
Key References to SAP S/4HANA Documentation:
SAP S/4HANA Finance for Intercompany Reconciliation : Explains the functionality of the Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation tool and where the results are stored.
SAP Help Portal - Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation : Provides detailed guidance on the ICADOCM table and its role in storing matching results.
Universal Journal (ACDOCA) : Highlights that ACDOCA stores transactional data but not reconciliation-specific information.
Consolidation Journal (ACDOCU) : Describes the use of ACDOCU for consolidation adjustments, not intercompany reconciliation.
