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

SAP Term: quantity structure

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: Basis for the determination of costs in the material cost estimate. The quantity structure usually consists of a piece list and a task list. In process manufacturing, a master recipe is used instead of a piece list. In repetitive manufacturing, a rate routing is used instead of a task list. If you work with actual costing, the quantity structure is based on actual data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Quantity structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling is a way to define the cost of a product based on the quantity of components used in its production. It allows for the calculation of costs for different quantities of a product, and can be used to determine the most cost-effective production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Quantity structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling is set up by defining the cost of each component used in the production process. This cost can be based on either a fixed price or a variable price, depending on the quantity of components used. Once the cost of each component is defined, the total cost of producing a certain quantity of a product can be calculated. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a quantity structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, it is important to consider the cost of each component and how it will affect the total cost of producing a certain quantity of a product. It is also important to consider how changes in production quantities will affect the total cost. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on quantity structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to set up and use quantity structure in SAP CO-PC Product Cost Controlling.