Search Function: G/L Account Master Records
Use
The search function allows you to search for the number of a G/L account. The system saves certain fields of the G/L master record in a matchcode. You can then search for the G/L account using the fields contained in the matchcode.
If you want to search for a number, you place the cursor on the field Account number. The Possible entries pushbutton (F4), provides an overview of the matchcodes available:
Matchcodes for G/L accounts
Matchcode |
searches for G/L accounts for |
=K. |
Key words |
=N. |
G/L account number in the company code |
=S. |
G/L account name |
=C. |
G/L account number in chart of accounts |
The following figure shows the objects which are needed for a matchcode.
The
matchcode object specifies the database tables and, based on this, all the fields that are required for the matchcode IDs. From the large number of fields available, only the desired ones are selected for the matchcode IDs.The
matchcode ID specifies the fields that are used for a matchcode and how these fields are stored and output for the matchcode. It is defined in the Data Dictionary.The
matchcode consists of a series of master record fields that are entered in the system for each G/L account master record. You can search for the master record using these fields. In other words, the matchcode is an extract from the master records used for searching.The standard system contains matchcode IDs for G/L account master data and for sample accounts. You should check whether you can use these. Create your own matchcodes if necessary.
For further information, see the topic on Search functions in the General Ledger Accounting Implementation Guide and in the SAP Basis documentation.