What is 'source account' in SAP CO-PA - Profitability Analysis?

source account - Overview

• Component: CO-PA

• Component Name: Profitability Analysis

• Description: Is the cost of goods sold COGS account.

source account - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Source account is a term used in SAP's CO-PA Profitability Analysis component. It is an account that is used to record the costs and revenues associated with a particular activity. It is used to track the profitability of a particular activity or product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Source accounts are used to record the costs and revenues associated with a particular activity. This information can then be used to analyze the profitability of that activity or product. The source account can be set up in the CO-PA Profitability Analysis component of SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up source accounts, it is important to ensure that all relevant costs and revenues are included in the account. This will ensure that the profitability analysis is accurate and reliable. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on source accounts and how to set them up in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation.