Account Modification

Key which has a different meaning depending on the procedure. It is used to differentiate account determination. The key's meaning is predefined in the SAP system and cannot be changed.

Example

For tax postings, you can enter a tax code as the key.

For tax clearing entries for down payments, you enter the modification key defined for down payments. This key was determined based on account type, special G/L indicator, and reconciliation account.

For statistical offsetting entries, you enter a two-character identification code. The first character is the account type. The second character is the respective special G/L indicator.

For offsetting entries for inventory postings, you enter the key which is assigned to the movement type and posting string.