On what basis can you influence the behavior of account determination when posting scrap expenses?

The behavior of account determination when posting scrap expenses is influenced by the plant. Each plant in SAP S/4HANA has its own configuration settings, which include how various accounts are determined for transactions. When a scrap expense is posted, the system looks up the plant-specific settings to determine which accounts should be debited or credited in the general ledger.

In this context, the plant serves as a crucial factor because it directly affects the configuration of the automatic account determination process used during the posting. This means that different plants can have different accounts designated for scrap expenses, thereby influencing the financial impact of such postings.

While movement type, scrap material category, and document type might also play roles in certain transactions, they are more typically associated with specific operational contexts and don't change the fundamental account determination process based on the plant. Therefore, understanding the relationship between the plant and account determination is key to managing financial postings effectively within SAP S/4HANA.