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Configure LIFO/FIFO Methods

The LIFO procedure is a type of key date valuation (mostly the balance sheet date) that enables the increase in stock per fiscal year to be valuated separately. To do this, layers are formed per fiscal year.

There are two procedures:

The layers are based on quantity and value.
The layers are only based on value.

In addition, it is possible to group materials together in LIFO pools and valuate them together.

The FIFO procedure is a valuation method which calculates the value of

the stock on the basis of the last receipts. This

enables you to valuate stock in the most realistic fashion.

Actions

For LIFO/FIFO valuation, you must make the following settings:

1. In Customizing:
a) Set the control parameters.
b) Define the valuation levels.
c) Define LIFO/FIFO-relevant movements.
d) Define LIFO pools (ONLY with pool formation).
e) Set the automatic assignment of materials to LIFO pools (ONLY with pool formation).
2. In the material master record:
a) Define whether a material is to be valuated according to the LIFO/FIFO procedure.
b) Set the manual or automatic assignment of a material to a LIFO pool (ONLY with pool formation).