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Definition

You can collect cost elements with similar characteristics in cost element groups.

Use

The following graphic shows an example of a cost element group.

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You can use cost element groups in the information system, for example. You can use the cost element group structure to define the row structure of your reports. Totals are calculated in the report for each node.

You can also use cost element groups whenever you want to process several cost elements in one transaction. For example, in cost center planning, distribution or assessment.

Example Example

You want to plan Personnel costs. To do this, you want to plan and display all personnel costs in one business transaction. To do this, select the Personnel costs group.

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You want to further allocate operating supply costs using assessment. You want to process these cost elements in one business transaction. To do this, select the Operating supplies group.

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Processing Cost Element Groups

  • To create , change , or display cost element groups , choose   Accounting   Controlling   Cost Element Accounting   (or   Cost Center Accounting)   Master data   Cost element groups   Create/Change/Display.  

  • To copy cost element groups, choose   Accounting   Controlling   Cost Element Accounting   (or   Cost Center Accounting)   Master data   Cost element groups   Create/Change/Display   Group   Copy.  

Note Note

Groups or subgroups (nodes) (such as, personnel costs, material costs, and so on) do not represent cost elements.

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See:

Creating or Changing Master Data Groups .

Copying Master Data Groups

Processing Cost Element Groups.