General Ledger Posting in SAP Finance

Transaction code: FB50

Open the general ledger posting screen either by typing the T code mentioned above or through the drill down menu as shown below

General ledger transactions like direct expenses booking, bank to bank transfers are posted in this transaction. Vendor /Customer /Asset / Material related transactions cannot be posted in this T.Code.

Enter document date and posting date as shown below. Reference field & document header text can be used for maintaining additional data if required.

For first line item

Give GL account which is to be debited. Select debit option and further details as shown below.

• Amount
• Business area
• Cost object ( only for P&L account)
• Profit center

For second line item

Give GL account which is to be credited. Select credit option and further details as shown below.

• Amount
• Cheque number in assignment field (if the GL is bank related account)
• Business area
• Cost object ( only for P&L account)
• Profit center

Click on simulate button and then Check the entry in simulate mode as shown below

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