What is realignment in SAP CO-PA - Profitability Analysis?

SAP Term: realignment

• Component: CO-PA

• Component Name: Profitability Analysis

• Description: A function that enables posted profitability reporting dimensions to be adjusted in order to reflect organizational or master data changes that were made after the original posting.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Realignment in CO-PA Profitability Analysis is the process of changing the structure of a profitability segment to better reflect the business. This includes changing the segment’s characteristics, such as its hierarchy, its assignment to cost elements, and its assignment to cost centers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Realignment in CO-PA Profitability Analysis can be done by using the Realignment Tool. This tool allows users to make changes to the structure of a profitability segment without having to delete and recreate it. The Realignment Tool can be accessed from the SAP Easy Access menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When realigning a profitability segment, it is important to consider how the changes will affect other areas of the system. For example, if a profitability segment is assigned to a cost element, any changes made to that segment will also affect the cost element. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on realignment in CO-PA Profitability Analysis, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.