What is apportionment structure in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

SAP Term: apportionment structure

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A definition of how the total cost of a material is apportioned to the individual co-products.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Apportionment structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling is a way to divide costs among different cost objects. It is used to assign costs to cost centers, orders, and other cost objects. The apportionment structure is made up of apportionment cycles, which are used to define the apportionment rules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the apportionment structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, you must first create an apportionment cycle. This cycle defines the rules for how costs will be divided among different cost objects. Once the cycle is created, you can assign it to a cost object and the costs will be divided according to the rules defined in the cycle. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an apportionment cycle, it is important to consider how costs will be divided among different cost objects. You should also consider how often the apportionment should take place and what type of data should be used for the apportionment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on apportionment structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.