What is 'dependency source quantity' in SAP CO-OM-CCA - Cost Center Accounting?

dependency source quantity - Overview

• Component: CO-OM-CCA

• Component Name: Cost Center Accounting

• Description: The amount used to calculate planned costs and planned consumption, where calculation is based on a statistical key figure.

dependency source quantity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Dependency source quantity is a feature in SAP Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM-CCA) that allows users to assign a quantity to a cost center. This quantity is then used to calculate the cost of the cost center. The quantity can be assigned to a cost center from an external source, such as a production order, or it can be manually entered by the user. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use dependency source quantity in SAP Cost Center Accounting, first select the cost center you want to assign a quantity to. Then, enter the quantity in the “Dependency Source Quantity” field. If you are assigning the quantity from an external source, such as a production order, you will need to enter the order number in the “Dependency Source” field. Once you have entered the necessary information, click “Save” to save your changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a dependency source quantity for a cost center, make sure that the quantity is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that your cost calculations are accurate and up-to-date as well. Additionally, if you are assigning a dependency source quantity from an external source, make sure that you enter the correct order number in the “Dependency Source” field. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using dependency source quantity in SAP Cost Center Accounting, please refer to SAP Help documentation