C_TS4FI Financial Accounting Practice Question
During a goods receipt for a purchase order in SAP S/4HANA, the system posts a material document and an accounting document. The accountant notices that the G/L account for inventory is debited, but the offsetting entry is posted to a GR/IR clearing account. Which configuration ensures that the GR/IR clearing account is automatically determined?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is focusing on the valuation class alone, forgetting that the account modification key is the specific differentiator that selects the GR/IR clearing account.
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 modification key in the movement type configuration
The account modification key assigned in the movement type configuration is critical for automatic account determination of the GR/IR clearing account. It differentiates the transaction so the system knows to use the GR/IR clearing account instead of another account. This key, combined with the valuation class and transaction key, enables the correct account to be found.
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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Posting key for the goods receipt line item
Why it's wrong here
The posting key controls the type of line item (debit/credit) and the account type, but it does not determine the specific G/L account for GR/IR clearing. The account determination is based on the valuation class, account modification, and transaction key, not the posting key alone.
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Valuation class in the material master
Why it's wrong here
The valuation class groups materials with similar accounting properties and is used in automatic account determination. However, it alone does not determine the GR/IR clearing account; it works together with the account modification key and transaction key. The valuation class is a prerequisite but not the sole configuration for GR/IR account determination.
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Document type for the material document
Why it's wrong here
The document type for the material document (e.g., WE for goods receipt) controls the number range and account types allowed, but it does not determine the GR/IR clearing account. The account determination is driven by the movement type and its account modification key, not the material document type.
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Account modification key in the movement type configuration
Why this is correct
The account modification key (e.g., VBR for GR/IR clearing) is used in automatic account determination to differentiate between similar transactions. In movement type configuration, the account modification key is assigned, which then drives the determination of the GR/IR clearing account in transaction key WRX or similar.
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