What is 'overhead group' in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

overhead group - Overview

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A key that groups materials to which overhead is applied in the same manner.

overhead group - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Overhead groups are used in SAP Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC) to classify overhead costs. They are used to assign overhead costs to cost objects, such as orders, projects, and cost centers. Overhead groups are created in the Overhead Group Master Data (OKG1) transaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use overhead groups, first create an overhead group in the Overhead Group Master Data (OKG1) transaction. Then assign the overhead group to a cost object in the Overhead Assignment (KSH1) transaction. Finally, post the overhead costs to the cost object using the Post Overhead Costs (KSH2) transaction. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an overhead group, make sure to assign a valid cost element to it. This will ensure that the overhead costs are posted correctly. Additionally, it is important to assign the correct overhead group to a cost object in order for the costs to be properly allocated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use overhead groups in SAP Product Cost Controlling, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.