Summary -
In this topic, we described about the below sections -
Segment is a division of a company for which the financial statements can be created for external reporting.
Create Segment: -
Below process is to create segment TSGMNT (Test Segment).
Step-1: Enter the transaction code S_AL0_19000003 in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt1.png)
(OR)
Enter the transaction code SPRO in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt2.png)
Click on SAP Reference IMG.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt3.png)
Expand SAP Customizing implementation guide → Enterprise Structure → Definition → Finance Accounting → Define Segment. Click on Execute.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt4.png)
Step-2: In the next screen, click on New Entries.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt5.png)
Step-3: Enter the below details in the next screen.
- Segment – Enter the nine-digit alphanumeric Segment Code
- Description – Enter the Segment Description
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt6.png)
Step-4: Once all the details entered, click on Save button to save the details.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt7.png)
Step-5: It prompt for the Change Request. Create/Select the change request and Click on right mark to proceed.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt8.png)
Step-6: Status bar displays the below message once the FM Area created successfully.
![Segments](img/create-sgmnt9.png)
Technical Information: -
- Transaction Code: - S_AL0_19000003
- Navigation path: - SPRO → SAP Reference IMG → SAP Customizing implementation guide → Enterprise Structure → Definition → Finance Accounting → Define Segment
- Database Table: - FAGL_SEGM, FAGL_SEGMT (Master Data for Segment tables).