Use

Using the functions of the Closing Cockpit , you can create a structured interface for executing transactions and programs that form part of complex processes, such as closing processes. The structural layout of the Closing Cockpit supports processes within an organizational structure, such as within the company code, as well as scenarios affecting multiple organizational structures.

Integration

The Closing Cockpit is part of Closing Operations in Financial Accounting; it is assigned to Periodic Processing in General Ledger Accounting (New) . You can call this function from the SAP Easy Access screen, not only under the General Ledger, but also under Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable .

The Closing Cockpit is part of the Individual Financial Statements business process, which is found in your SAP Solution Manager system. However, you can also use the Closing Cockpit for other business processes related to closing.

Prerequisites

This function can be used to enhance existing functions, and does not change any existing functions or interfaces. However, activating the Enterprise Extension EA-FIN makes certain functions on the SAP Easy Access screen and in the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) for closing with the Closing Cockpit fully usable.

Features

The Closing Cockpit enables you to optimize your process flows by using its event-driven organization of activities, its overview and monitoring options, as well as its analysis tools, all of which cover the entire process.

To support the closing process, the Closing Cockpit offers the following structural objects: