C_TS4FI Financial Accounting Practice Question
A financial accountant is configuring a new document type for general ledger postings in SAP S/4HANA. The company requires that the document type allows only certain account types and that the posting keys are restricted to debit and credit for G/L accounts. Which field in the document type configuration controls the allowed account types?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the document type's account type restriction with other configuration elements like field status groups or posting keys.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Account types
The document type configuration includes a field called 'Account types' where you specify which account types are permitted for that document type. This setting restricts postings to only the selected account types, such as G/L accounts, customers, vendors, and assets. It is essential for ensuring that documents are posted to the correct account types according to business rules.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Number range
Why it's wrong here
The number range assigned to a document type determines the range of document numbers that can be assigned. It does not control which account types are allowed. Number ranges are about uniqueness and sequencing of document numbers, not about account type restrictions. This option confuses numbering with account type authorization.
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Field status group
Why it's wrong here
The field status group controls which fields are required, optional, or suppressed during entry for a specific G/L account. It does not restrict the account types allowed for a document type. Account type restrictions are set at the document type level. This option confuses two different configuration settings.
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Account types
Why this is correct
In the document type configuration, the 'Account types' field allows you to specify which account types (such as customer, vendor, G/L, asset, material) can be used with that document type. This directly controls the allowed account types for postings. The setting ensures that only the intended account types are available when using this document type.
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Posting key
Why it's wrong here
Posting keys determine the account type and whether the entry is a debit or credit. They are assigned during document entry and are not part of the document type configuration. While posting keys influence which accounts can be posted, the document type itself defines which account types are permitted. This option misidentifies the controlling field.
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