You should define the default intercompany balancing rule at the legal entity level, because each
ledger has one legal entity assigned to it and each legal entity is associated with one balancing
segment value. This way, you can specify the intercompany receivables and payables accounts for
each legal entity and ensure that the journals are balanced by legal entity or primary balancing
segment values. A ledger-level rule would apply to all legal entities in the ledger, which may not be
appropriate if they have different intercompany accounts. A primary balancing segment rule would
apply to all ledgers that share the same chart of accounts, which may not be desirable if they have
different intercompany rules. A chart of accounts rule would apply to all ledgers and legal entities
that use the same chart of accounts, which may not be feasible if they have different intercompany
segments or accounts. Reference:
Intercompany Balancing Rules, Section: Define Intercompany Balancing Rules
Overview of Intercompany Balancing Rules, Section: Define Intercompany Balancing Rules
Troubleshooting Guide For Intercompany Balancing, Section: 1. Journals and subledger accounting
entries are not being balanced for intercompany activity
Implement General Ledger, Section: Intercompany Balancing