C_TS4FI Financial Accounting Practice Question
What is the consequence of selecting the 'Post Automatically Only' indicator in the G/L account master record?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many students think this indicator blocks all postings entirely, confusing read-only master data restrictions with automated system-only transaction posting rules.
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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The account can only be posted via automated system processes.
This setting prevents users from manually posting to the account via transaction codes like FB50 or F-02. It is typically used for control accounts, such as tax accounts or reconciliation accounts, where the system must handle the postings automatically through standard processes. This ensures the integrity of financial data by preventing manual overrides that could lead to reconciliation discrepancies or audit issues.
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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The system will block any postings to the account.
Why it's wrong here
The system does not block all postings; it specifically blocks manual entries made by users. Automated processes, such as those triggered by the payment program or tax calculation logic, will continue to post to the account successfully, as these do not rely on manual document entry screens.
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The account can only be posted via automated system processes.
Why this is correct
Selecting this indicator restricts posting to system-driven events. Manual journal entries are rejected, ensuring that accounts which are intended to be automatically managed—like tax or clearing accounts—remain accurate and protected from human error, which is a key requirement for internal controls over financial reporting.
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The account is deleted from the Chart of Accounts.
Why it's wrong here
This indicator has no effect on the account's status within the chart of accounts. The account remains fully active and available; it simply changes the method of interaction allowed, restricting the input source to system-generated postings rather than direct, manual user-initiated document entries.
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The account will automatically carry forward balances.
Why it's wrong here
Balance carry-forward is a standard process performed at year-end for all balance sheet accounts. It is independent of the 'Post Automatically Only' setting. This indicator is exclusively focused on restricting the input channel for transactional data, not on the year-end closing or balance carry-forward logic.
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