Co-Products: Using a Source Structure 

By using a source structure, you can enter different equivalence numbers for different cost element groups within the same apportionment structure.

Example of equivalence numbers with source structure

Cost element grp

Main product

  

Co-product

Production costs

1

  

4

Material costs

2

  

1

Overhead

5

  

3

 

Here, the cost distribution varies between the cost element groups in the apportionment structure.

If you do not use a source structure, the cost distribution must be the same for all cost element groups in the apportionment structure:

Example of equivalence numbers without source structure

Cost element grp

Main product

  

Co-product

Production costs

2

  

1

Material costs

2

  

1

Overhead

2

  

1

 

If you want to work with a source structure, you need to:

  1. Define a source structure in Customizing.

    2. After this, define an apportionment structure in the material master of the main product.

  2. Go to the material master of the main product.
  3. Branch to the MRP 1 screen.
  4. Select the function key 'Co-prod. manufacture'.

The system displays a dialog box in which you can enter apportionment structures.

An apportionment structure can only be defined for co-products. Therefore, please make sure that the indicator Co-product is activated (indicator next to the function key).