Where can you find automatic account determination in SAP MM?

Automatic account determination in SAP Materials Management (MM) is primarily configured to ensure that financial transactions related to materials are recorded correctly in the General Ledger. This process is crucial during various activities, particularly those that involve the movement or valuation of materials.

In the context of the options provided, the correct answer relates to evaluating materials. During this evaluation phase, the system uses predefined accounting rules to automatically determine the appropriate accounts for transactions involving materials. This is especially evident when performing stock evaluations, where the value of inventory is assessed, and the corresponding financial accounts must be accurately identified and utilized.

While options related to the goods receipt process and vendor invoices also involve accounting but do not inherently focus on the evaluation of materials. In transactions like goods receipts, although account determination does occur, automatic account determination regarding material valuation is more central to the evaluation context. Similarly, managing vendor invoices is a more transactional focus rather than a direct link to how materials are evaluated in terms of financial accounting.

Understanding this principle is fundamental to grasping how automated account determination integrates with material processes in SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the context of valuation and stock management.