Cost element groups (SAP Library - Master Data in Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM-CCA))

Cost Element Groups

Definition

You can collect cost elements with similar characteristics in cost element groups.

Use

The following graphic shows an example of a cost element group.

You can use cost element groups in the information system, for example. You can use the cost element group structure to define the row structure of your reports. Totals are calculated in the report for each node.

You can also use cost element groups whenever you want to process several cost elements in one transaction. For example, in cost center planning, distribution or assessment.

You want to plan Personnel costs. To do this, you want to plan and display all personnel costs in one business transaction. To do this, select the Personnel costs group.

You want to further allocate operating supply costs using assessment. You want to process these cost elements in one business transaction. To do this, select the Operating supplies group.

Processing Cost Element Groups

To create, change, or display cost element groups, choose Accounting ® Controlling ® Cost Element Accounting (or Cost Center Accounting) ® Master data ® Cost element groups ® Create/Change/Display.
To copy cost element groups, choose Accounting ® Controlling ® Cost Element Accounting (or Cost Center Accounting) ® Master data ® Cost element groups ® Create/Change/Display ® Group ® Copy.

Groups or subgroups (nodes) (such as, personnel costs, material costs, and so on) do not represent cost elements.

See:

Creating or Changing Master Data Groups.

Copying Master Data Groups

Processing Cost Element Groups.