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In SAP, an accounting area is a specific section of the general ledger that represents a separate unit of accounting within the organization.

An accounting area in SAP is typically defined based on different factors such as:

# Company code: A company code represents a legally independent unit within the organization, and each company code has its own accounting area in SAP.
# Business area: A business area represents a separate segment within the organization that is responsible for specific business activities, and each business area may have its own accounting area in SAP.
# Profit center: A profit center is a specific unit within the organization that generates revenue and profit, and each profit center may have its own accounting area in SAP.

By defining accounting areas in SAP, '''<u>businesses can track and manage financial transactions, assets, and liabilities for different units or segments of the organization separately</u>'''. This allows them to monitor performance and make informed decisions based on accurate financial data.

== Impact of accounting areas in integrated solutions ==

* [[Purchase order billing address is taken from accounting area]]

== Related articles ==

* [[ZUGSEIL Bookkeeping Tools (BKT)]]
* [[SAP bookkeeping integration]]