What is results analysis key in SAP CO-PC - Product Cost Controlling?

SAP Term: results analysis key

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A key specifying that the object is to be selected during results analysis or when work in process is calculated. A number of valuation control parameters are linked to this key.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Results analysis key is a feature of SAP's CO-PC Product Cost Controlling component. It is used to analyze the cost of a product or service and compare it to the planned cost. The results analysis key allows users to view the differences between the actual and planned costs, as well as identify any potential problems or areas for improvement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The results analysis key can be used to compare the actual costs of a product or service to the planned costs. This comparison can be done in real-time, allowing users to quickly identify any discrepancies between the two. The results analysis key also allows users to view the differences between the actual and planned costs in detail, allowing them to pinpoint any potential problems or areas for improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the results analysis key, it is important to ensure that all of the data being compared is up-to-date and accurate. Additionally, it is important to remember that the results analysis key only provides a comparison between the actual and planned costs; it does not provide any insight into why there may be discrepancies between the two. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The results analysis key is just one of many features available in SAP's CO-PC Product Cost Controlling component. Other features include cost object controlling, cost center controlling, and activity-based costing. Additionally, SAP offers a variety of other components that can be used in conjunction with CO-PC Product Cost Controlling, such as FI-CO Financial Accounting and Controlling and MM Materials Management.