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Posting profile vs posting definition

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Hello All,


What is the main difference between posting definition and posting profile?

When should one being used?

Or in which instance can both be used ?


Thanks,

Wilfried

  • Suggested answer
    ZvikaR Profile Picture
    132 on at
    RE: Posting profile vs posting definition

    The only place where I saw posting definitions serve a real life business scenario was

    1.  When doing Fund Accounting, which is something public sector organizations do.

    Posting definitions enable them to trigger multiple posting for the posting of a single voucher.

    2. When needing pre-encumbrance for purchase orders

    In vast majority of other business cases, posting profiles are sufficient (and much simpler to set up).

  • Wilfried Adou Profile Picture
    15 on at
    RE: Posting profile vs posting definition

    Thank you Ludwig,

    They explain very well the concepts and at least it is very clear.

    regards,

    Wilfried

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    Ludwig Reinhard Profile Picture
    Microsoft Employee on at
    RE: Posting profile vs posting definition

    Hello Wilfried,

    Here is a quick comparison: teachdynamicsax.blogspot.com/.../posting-definitions-vs-posting-profile.html

    Also have a look at the MS docs sites and examples provided there:

    docs.microsoft.com/.../posting-definitions

    Best regards,

    Ludwig

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