Organizational Units
Definition
Elements of the logical structure of the SAP System that you can use to portray your company-specific organizational structure in the SAP System. You use organizational units to structure business functions.
Use
The organizational units of Financial Accounting, such as the company code, chart of accounts, and fiscal year are used for external reporting purposes, for example, for financial statements legally required of your company. For detailed information about the organizational units in Accounting, see the documentation for Accounting under
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting - General Topics
Organizational Units and Basic Settings
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