What is origin in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

SAP Term: origin

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: Detailed information about source of costs that are assigned to a cost element. &EXAMPLE& Material numbers with material costs Cost centers and activity types with internal activities

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• Key Concepts: 
  Origin in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling is a field used to identify the source of a cost element. It is used to differentiate between different types of costs, such as direct costs, overhead costs, and other costs. The origin field can be used to group cost elements together for reporting purposes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, the origin field is used to identify the source of a cost element. This field can be found in the cost element master data. When creating a new cost element, the origin field must be filled in with one of the available options. The available options are direct costs, overhead costs, and other costs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new cost element in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, it is important to fill in the origin field correctly. This will ensure that the cost element is grouped correctly for reporting purposes. Additionally, it is important to remember that the origin field cannot be changed once the cost element has been created. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on origin in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.