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

SAP Term: naming structure

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: Used to update actual data and determine the actual quantity structure in the following functions: Mixed costing in the Product Cost Planning component Product cost collectors in the Cost Object Controlling component Actual costing in the Actual Costing/Material Ledger component The naming structure determines the assignment of the naming group to the following parameters: Process category such as production, purchasing, subcontracting Naming rule such as BOM, routing or production version in production, purchasing organization or vendor for purchase orders, BOM or vendor for subcontracting

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• Key Concepts: 
  Naming structure is a way of organizing and labeling SAP objects. It is used to identify and differentiate objects within the system. In SAP, the naming structure consists of a two-letter component code followed by a hyphen and then a four-letter product code. For example, the component code for Product Cost Controlling is CO-PC. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The naming structure is used to identify and differentiate objects within the system. It is important to understand the naming structure in order to be able to navigate through the system and find the objects you need. The two-letter component code is used to identify the type of object, while the four-letter product code is used to identify the specific object. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It can be helpful to create a reference list of all the component codes and product codes that you use regularly. This will make it easier to quickly identify objects within the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP naming structure, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US).