What type of document is generated immediately after posting an invoice in procurement?

When an invoice is posted in the procurement process, an accounting document is generated as a result of this transaction. This accounting document captures all financial implications related to the invoice, such as debits and credits to the appropriate accounts. It ensures that the financial records are updated to reflect the obligations associated with the goods or services received, as well as the corresponding financial entries that need to be recorded in the ledger.

The accounting document serves multiple purposes: it provides a detailed record of the transaction for audit purposes, helps in tracking payments, and integrates smoothly with the financial reporting systems within SAP. This tight integration is a key feature of SAP's functionality in managing procurement and financial accounting processes together.

Other options, while related to financial or material management processes, do not directly relate to the immediate generation following an invoice posting. For example, cost center documents relate to cost allocation but are not automatically created with an invoice. An asset master record pertains to fixed asset management and requires its own process, while a stock transport order is related to inventory and movement of goods between locations, which does not occur immediately after invoice posting.