SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI) Practice Exam

What can a user do to save data already entered when posting a document?

1. Save the document

2. Park the document

3. Submit the document

4. Complete the document

The correct answer is: Park the document

In the context of posting a document in SAP Financial Accounting, parking a document is a specific action that allows a user to save data that has already been entered without permanently posting it to the accounting system. This is useful when a user needs to save their work partway through the entry process to either complete it later or to have it reviewed by another user before final posting. When a document is parked, it remains in the system and can be edited or posted later, offering flexibility for users to manage their workflows effectively. This is particularly helpful for situations where the entry may not be complete or requires approval before it becomes part of the official financial records. In contrast, saving or completing the document generally implies a final action where the data is intended to be committed to the system records, often without the room for further modification. Submitting a document can suggest an action similar to posting but typically implies a more immediate finalization of the entry. Thus, parking the document is the correct choice for saving entered data while allowing the document to remain editable for future actions.