What is plan structure in SAP CO-PA - Profitability Analysis?

SAP Term: plan structure

• Component: CO-PA

• Component Name: Profitability Analysis

• Description: A hierarchical representation of possible combinations of characteristics and characteristic values called plan structure nodes. The plan structure enables you to define the profitability segments on which you can enter planned values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plan structure in SAP CO-PA Profitability Analysis is a way to organize and analyze data. It allows users to create a hierarchical structure of cost elements, cost centers, and other objects that can be used to analyze profitability. The plan structure is used to define the data that will be used in the analysis and to determine how the data will be organized. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The plan structure in SAP CO-PA Profitability Analysis is created by defining the cost elements, cost centers, and other objects that will be used in the analysis. The plan structure can then be used to define the data that will be used in the analysis and to determine how the data will be organized. The plan structure can also be used to create reports and analyze profitability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a plan structure in SAP CO-PA Profitability Analysis, it is important to consider how the data will be organized and how it will be used in the analysis. It is also important to consider how the data will be reported and analyzed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on plan structures in SAP CO-PA Profitability Analysis, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP representative.