If the
Variances
indicator is set in the step
Create Settlement Profile in Customizing for
Product Cost by Period
(under
) the system automatically generates a second settlement rule for settlement of the variances to
Profitability Analysis
(CO-PA) on the basis of the settings in the PA transfer structure the first time settlement is performed for the object (such as a cost object node).
After settlement, you can display the new distribution rule for the cost object hierarchy as follows:
Choose
.Enter the cost object node and set the
Profitability segment
indicator.
Choose
Enter
. This displays the settlement receiver and the distribution rule.
To access further information on the structure of the profitability segment, select the field next to the profitability segment and choose
Enter
.
The dialog box
Account Assignment to Profitability Segment
appears. The dialog box lists the characteristics that are grouped together as the profitability segment.
To check the control parameters for settlement, choose
The screen displays the settlement structure, the settlement profile, and the PA transfer structure.