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Get New GL Balance

In order to extract a General Ledger balance when New GL is configured within SAP, the Get New GL Balance function is used.

ParameterDescription
YearA value, e.g. “2017”
PeriodPeriod number e.g. “1”
Balance TypeYTD – summarizes the full year balance up to the period parameter input

PTD – summarizes the movement for the period parameter input

QTD – summarizes the movement for the quarter based on the period parameter input

CTD – summarizes the custom period criteria based on the period parameter input e.g. “2:4”

CALY – summarizes the full year balance up to the period parameter input treating the parameter as a calendar period

CALP – summarizes the movement for the period parameter input treating the parameter as a calendar period

LedgerLedger ID e.g. “0L”
Actual FlagA = Actual; B = Budget
VersionIf you have selected Budget values, enter the applicable Version. The wizard will automatically insert the correct version for Actuals.
Currency TypeThe Currency Type as configured in SAP e.g. “10” = Company Code Currency; “30” = Group Currency
Company CodeThe Company Code(s); It is important to note that all company codes selected for a single formula must have the same currency code for the currency type selected, share the same chart of accounts, as well as all belong to the same controlling area.
GL AccountA single value representing a child or group; a range of child values; a list of child or group values; child values to be excluded; or any combination of the preceding value inputs
Cost CenterOptional
Profit CenterOptional
Business AreaOptional
Functional AreaOptional
SegmentOptional
Controlling AreaDefaults based on Company Code selection
Alternative AccountOptional
Trading PartnerOptional
Transaction TypeOptional
New GL TransactionsOptional
New GL Reference TransactionsOptional
Partner Cost CenterOptional
Partner Business AreaOptional
Partner Functional AreaOptional
Partner Profit CenterOptional
Partner SegmentOptional
CurrencyOptional, unless Document Currency is chosen as Currency Type
Movement“D” = Debit; “C” = Credit’ blank or “*” for both Debits and Credits
Unit of MeasureOptional

Authorization Objects

Authorization ObjectDescription
F_BKPF_KOAAccounting Document: Authorization for Account Types
F_BKPF_BUKAccounting Document: Authorization for Company Codes
F_BKPF_GSBAccounting Document: Authorization for Business Areas
F_BKPF_BESAccounting Document: Account Authorization for G/L Accounts
F_FAGL_LDRGeneral Ledger: Authorization for Ledger
K_REPO_CCACO-CCA: Reporting on Cost Centers/Cost Elements
K_CCACO-CCA: Gen. Authorization Object for Cost Center Accounting
K_PCAEC-PCA: Responsibility Area, Profit Center
F_FAGL_SEGGeneral Ledger: Authorization for Segment

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