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FI examples

Quick answer

Post a vendor invoice (FB60 or via MM MIRO), review the open item (FBL1N), then run the payment program (F110) which selects due items, creates the payment, and clears the open item, posting to the bank clearing account.

Key takeaways

  • FB50: post a G/L document.
  • FB60 / FB70: post a vendor / customer invoice.
  • F110: run the automatic payment program.
  • Watch out: Ignoring account determination behind automatic postings.

Key FI transactions

  • FB50: post a G/L document.
  • FB60 / FB70: post a vendor / customer invoice.
  • F110: run the automatic payment program.
  • FS10N / FBL1N/FBL5N: display balances / line items.

A worked example: vendor invoice to payment

Post a vendor invoice (FB60 or via MM MIRO), review the open item (FBL1N), then run the payment program (F110) which selects due items, creates the payment, and clears the open item, posting to the bank clearing account. This exercises AP, bank accounting and the G/L together.

Configuration behind it

Automatic postings (e.g. from a goods receipt) rely on account determination configuration. Examples of "posting failed" usually trace to this, so understanding how a transaction picks its G/L accounts is a key FI skill.

Common pitfalls

  • Ignoring account determination behind automatic postings.
  • Not checking open items before/after payment.
  • Wrong document type/posting date.

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Check your understanding

  1. Which statement is true of FI examples?

    • A. FB60 is the SAP transaction code for Post Vendor Invoice (FI).
    • B. The SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the classic desktop client for interacting with SAP systems.
    • C. This exercises AP, bank accounting and the G/L together.
    Show answer

    C. This exercises AP, bank accounting and the G/L together.

    Covered in the “A worked example: vendor invoice to payment” section of this lesson.

  2. Which of these also applies to FI examples?

    • A. FB50: post a G/L document.
    • B. Choosing SOAP for new lightweight integrations (prefer OData).
    • C. Upgrading without reading the notes.
    Show answer

    A. FB50: post a G/L document.

    Covered in the “Key FI transactions” section of this lesson.

  3. Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers FI examples?

    • A. SAP security
    • B. SAP integration
    • C. SAP examples
    Show answer

    C. SAP examples

    This lesson sits in the SAP examples section of the Learn SAP course.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term FI examples refer to in SAP?

These FI examples illustrate financial accounting in action, posting documents, running the payment program, and the configuration behind automatic postings, connecting FI concepts to real steps.

Which transaction codes come up with FI examples?

Post a vendor invoice (FB60 or via MM MIRO), review the open item (FBL1N), then run the payment program (F110) which selects due items, creates the payment, and clears the open item, posting to the bank clearing account.

What is the practical takeaway on FI examples?

FB50: post a G/L document. FB60 / FB70: post a vendor / customer invoice. F110: run the automatic payment program.

What tends to go wrong with FI examples?

Ignoring account determination behind automatic postings. Not checking open items before/after payment. Wrong document type/posting date.
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