You create a Journal Entry, whether manually, or automatically from a document. There is no validation that the period indicator of the series correspond with the period indicator of the current period.

[alaa_muqattash]

If I define 12 different series for JE, one for each month (say 201401001, 201402001, etc.), then regardless in which posting period I create an A/R invoice, the automatic JE will always use the “Default” series and not the series with the same PI assigned to the posting period.

But this seems strange. Do I need to change the default every month? and if I do, and I need to post last month invoice, I need to go back and change the default again??

SAP Note Number: 1013455 mentions that

You create a Journal Entry, whether manually, or automatically from a document. There is no validation that the period indicator of the series correspond with the period indicator of the current period.

This behavior is a system definition. It was set intentionally to enable users to work with one series for journal entry, even if the company is working with period indicators.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Your understanding is correct: automatic JE will always use the “Default” series and not the series with the same PI assigned to the posting period. This is by system design.

Thanks,

Gordon

[alaa_muqattash · Accepted solution]

Thanks Gordon. What's the rationale behind this design?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

In general: period indicator is not equal to period setup. It is usually based on fiscal year. This is first time I heard it had set to change every month.

[former_member197621]

Hi Alaa,

This is default system behavior.

I found some related notes for this, refer below links.

http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1402553

http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/857234