What is consumption alternative in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

SAP Term: consumption alternative

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A representation of the different ways a material can be consumed, such as: Production multilevel Subcontracting multilevel Stock transfer multilevel Cost center single level Asset single level In multilevel processes, the consumption alternative and the procurement process are identical.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Consumption alternative is a feature in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling that allows users to assign different costs to different consumption scenarios. This feature is useful for companies that need to track costs associated with different production processes or materials. It allows users to assign different costs to different consumption scenarios, such as direct material, indirect material, and overhead costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the consumption alternative feature in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, users must first create a cost element for each consumption scenario. Then, they must assign the cost element to the appropriate cost object. Finally, they must enter the cost values for each cost element in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the consumption alternative feature in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, it is important to ensure that all cost elements are correctly assigned to the appropriate cost objects. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all cost values are entered accurately in order to ensure accurate cost tracking. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the consumption alternative feature in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and tips on using this feature.