SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI) Practice Exam

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What happens in the system when a document is parked?

The document is posted, and transaction figures are updated
The document number is assigned, but transaction figures are not updated
The document is saved temporarily without a document number
The document is validated, and summary figures are generated

The correct answer is: The document number is assigned, but transaction figures are not updated

When a document is parked in SAP, what occurs is the assignment of a document number; however, the transaction figures are not updated at that moment. Parking a document allows users to save their input without yet impacting any financial accounts or reporting. This functionality enables users to come back to the document later for additional details or corrections before finalizing the transaction by posting it. The distinction is that while the document is assigned a number for reference purposes, it remains in a state that does not reflect any immediate effects on the financial statements or ledger balances. This feature is particularly helpful in scenarios where further validation or additional entries are necessary before full processing. The other options do not accurately capture the nuances of the parking process; some suggest that a document is fully posted or validated, which implies an update to transaction figures or finality that does not occur during the parking stage.