What is complex make-to-order production in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

SAP Term: complex make-to-order production

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A production in which a product is manufactured for a customer with a special process used only for that product. The product, which is manufactured only once in this form, is represented by the order BOM of the sales order item. In complex make-to-order production, you can use the functions of Product Cost by Sales Order. The sales order item is the cost object.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Complex make-to-order production is a type of production process in which a product is made to order based on customer specifications. This type of production requires the use of SAP's CO-PC Product Cost Controlling module, which helps to manage the cost of production and ensure that the product meets customer requirements. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The CO-PC Product Cost Controlling module can be used to manage the cost of complex make-to-order production. It allows users to track the cost of materials, labor, and overhead associated with each order. It also provides tools for analyzing and optimizing production costs. Additionally, it can be used to monitor the progress of orders and ensure that they are completed on time and within budget. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the CO-PC Product Cost Controlling module for complex make-to-order production, it is important to ensure that all costs are accurately tracked and accounted for. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and analyze production costs in order to identify areas where costs can be reduced or optimized. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The CO-PC Product Cost Controlling module is part of SAP's ERP system, which provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing business processes. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other modules that can be used in conjunction with CO-PC Product Cost Controlling to further optimize complex make-to-order production processes.