What is 'date control' in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

date control - Overview

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A key that controls the dates for material cost estimates. For example, when costing with a quantity structure you can use date control to define the date on which the quantity structure should be selected.

date control - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Date control in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling is a feature that allows users to set up a timeline for the cost object. This timeline is used to determine when certain activities, such as cost calculations, should be performed. The date control also allows users to define the periodicity of the cost calculations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use date control in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, users must first define the timeline for the cost object. This can be done by setting up a start date and an end date for the cost object. Once this is done, users can then define the periodicity of the cost calculations. This can be done by setting up a frequency (e.g. monthly, quarterly, etc.) and a duration (e.g. 1 month, 3 months, etc.). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up date control in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, it is important to ensure that the start and end dates are set correctly. This will ensure that the cost calculations are performed at the correct time and with the correct frequency. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the duration of the cost calculations is set correctly so that all activities are completed within the specified timeframe. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on date control in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, please refer to SAP Help documentation