You can specify multiple account assignments for an item. For example, it is possible to allocate the costs associated with a particular item to several different cost centers. With multiple account assignment, the entered account data represents individual account assignment items.

In this process, you order a consumable material and assign it to several cost center accounts. Then you enter the goods receipt for the purchase order and display the respective material document. You can then enter and verify the received invoice. Finally, you display the accounting document.