When a chart of accounts is assigned to the value set definition

When a secondary ledger has a different COA

In the absence of a chart of accounts on the accounting method

When there is a mapping set to convert the accounts

If a segment shares the same value set across multiple chart of accounts

Analyze Standard Purchase Cost Variances

Create Receipt Accounting Distribution

Review Item Costs

Adjust Receipt Accrual Clearing Balances

Review Journal Entries

The accounting method must have a mapping set to convert the accounts.

Accounting rules cannot override the accounting method.

The accounting method can be assigned to any ledger.

Any secondary ledger that uses the method cannot have a COA.

The accounting method may only be used by ledgers without a COA.