Validations in SAP S4 HANA
Steps to follow for Validation:
- Creation of Validation
- Pre requisite
- Check
- Message
- Assign Validation to company code, and then Activate it
We are covering these scenarios to provide better understanding for both functional consultants and end users.
scenario 1 (Header level): The business wants to restrict transactions from being posted in any currency other than EUR when the company code is 1003 and the document type is SA.
Scenario 2 (Header & Line item involves): If the company code is 1003 and the G/L account is 400000, then the cost center field must not be left blank. If the cost center is missing, the system should trigger an error message and prevent posting.
Scenario 3 (Line item level): The business wants to restrict the use of posting key 40 (debit) for G/L accounts in the range 300000 to 399999, which are designated as revenue accounts.
We’ve included an additional scenario as a task for you to try.
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Application Area for Validation and Substitution
Application Area refers to the specific SAP module or functional component (such as FI, CO, MM, etc.) where a validation or substitution rule is applied. It determines the context in which the validation or substitution logic will be executed during transaction processing.
Scenario 1:
Scenario 1 (Header level): When users post transactions in company code 1003 with document type SA, the system should restrict them from using any currency other than EUR.
Go to T code: GGB0.
Select ‘Document Header’ and click ‘Create Validation’ to start the setup.
Why header? Because the company code/Document type/Currency are part of the document header in transaction postings.
Now enter the Validation Name and Description, then click ‘Create Step’ to proceed.
Now that you’ve enabled the step, enter a meaningful description to explain what this validation does.
Note: Remember, you can define multiple validation steps under a single validation if you have several rules to implement.
1.1. Prerequisite
Click on ‘Prerequisite,’ then select ‘Accounting Document Header’.
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