Target / Actual Comparison
Report with which you can analyze the target and actual data in the following application components of Product Cost Controlling
using product drilldown:
Product Cost by Period
Product Cost by Order
The reporting time frame can be cumulative or restricted.
This report compares the target and actual data that was determined during variance calculation. The results of variance calculation are based on the target cost versions specified for the report: Different variances are considered, depending on the target cost version.
Prerequisites
Make sure that the variances have been calculated for the specific target cost version in the relevant reporting time frame.
Reports of summarized analysis require that a data collection run be executed beforehand.
Features
Data Displayed
The following data is shown based on key figures and/or original cost elements:
Target Costs
Actual Costs
Target Costs Per Unit
Actual Costs Per Unit
Absolute Variances = Actual Costs – Target Costs
Percentage Variances = Absolute Variances ÷ Target Costs
The variances can also be displayed per unit.
The above figures are based on the costs per unit of output.
Target Quantity
Confirmed Quantity
Absolute Variances = Target Quantity – Confirmed Quantity
Percentage Variances = Absolute Variances ÷ Confirmed Quantity
Header Information
Object information
Reporting time frame
Interpretation of the Data
If you want to analyze target costs in summarized reports, note the information in Background Information on Summarized Analysis to ensure a proper interpretation of the data.
Recommendation
For more information on the production variances, use the target / actual / production variances reports, or the reports on variance categories.