An account segment in SAP Business One is the first element of an account code that is used to determine the Account type is consulted. This can be Fixed assetsyields, liabilitiesexpenses and the like. SAP Business One uses numeric account codes if account segmentation is used. Account codes can also be alphanumeric. This is the case if segmentation is not used.
In SAP Business One, you have the freedom to define account segments flexibly - independently of your ERP system. Access is via Administration > Setup > Finances > Account segmentation. Below are some key aspects of the definition of account segments:
- At least one account segment requiredThe first, so-called natural segment is mandatory. You can customise its name and length - just as with other segments.
- Flexibility in segment lengthThe length of the segments can be customised to meet the specific requirements of your business processes and reporting, e.g. for business units, departments or locations.
- Standard and maximum numberSAP Business One offers four standard segments, but allows up to ten segments to be set up. The size and name of the segments can be changed during setup.
- Deletion and modification restrictionsSegments can be deleted or modified before the first G/L account is created. After this, it is no longer possible to remove or change the segment length and type.
- Indispensable first segmentThe first segment remains unchanged. Additional segments can be deleted by right-clicking on "Delete line".
- Basis for the chart of accountsThe defined segments form the basis for a complete chart of accounts, which is structured by a qualified account code.
E-Invoicing 2026: What is changing now for SMEs and SAP B1 users
The e-invoice has moved beyond the theoretical IT project phase. Since January 2025, the obligation to receive e-invoices applies to all domestic companies — ...
Netting in SAP Business One: What makes the Versino Financial Suite different
When a business partner is both a customer and a supplier, that sounds like a comfortable situation. You know each other, you trust...
Trial Balance in SAP Business One: What the Versino Financial Suite does differently – and why tax advisors notice
The Trial Balance is one of the oldest reports in accounting. Every accounting program has it, and SAP Business One itself...
Versino Financial Suite Version 05.2026: What's Changed
Version 05.2026 of the Versino Financial Suite brings two innovations that directly target time loss and system limitations in daily...
E-Invoicing 2026: From Receipt to Mandatory Issuance — what SMEs must clarify now
From 1 January 2025, every B2B company in Germany must be able to receive electronic invoices — regardless of turnover. One and a half years...
Service description in the e-invoice: How much detail really needs to be included?
The introduction of mandatory e-invoicing is shifting the focus away from mere PDFs towards structured data. This is particularly noticeable ...
