What are the consequences of the activation of segment reporting in Asset Accounting? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

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Options

• AThe segment is automatically updated in existing asset master data.
• BThe segment appears in the screen layout for asset master data.
• CThe segment appears in the additional account assignment configuration.
• DThe segment activation can be reversed.

• A
  18% (11)
• B
  73% (45)
• D
  10% (6)

Explanation

Activating segment reporting in Asset Accounting makes the segment field visible in the asset master data screen layout (B), so users can assign segments to individual assets. It also exposes the segment in the additional account assignment configuration (C), enabling segment-based account determination in postings - these are the two structural effects of activation.

A is wrong because existing asset master records are not automatically populated with segment values upon activation - each asset master must be updated manually, which is precisely why activation alone doesn't backfill historical data.

D is wrong because segment activation in Asset Accounting is effectively irreversible once accounting documents exist that reference segment assignments; SAP treats this as a one-way commitment to the segment reporting structure.

Memory tip: Think "activate = appear" - activation makes the segment appear in two places: the screen (master data layout) and the config (account assignment). Nothing is auto-filled and nothing can be undone.

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