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

SAP Term: transfer structure

• Component: CO-PC

• Component Name: Product Cost Controlling

• Description: A structure that controls the transfer of costs from the cost components of one cost component layout into the cost components of another cost component layout. If the cost component layout of the primary cost component split for the cost center activity prices is not the same as the cost component layout of the primary cost component split for the products, the transfer structure can be used to specify how the cost component split of an internal activity or process for a material cost estimate is transferred into the cost component splits of the material being costed. In contrast to the switch layout in Cost Center Accounting, which reassigns cost components within a single cost component layout, the transfer structure assigns cost components between two different cost component layouts.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Transfer structure is a feature of SAP's Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC) component. It is used to transfer cost elements from one cost object to another. This allows for the accurate tracking of costs and the ability to analyze cost data in different ways. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Transfer structures are created in the SAP system and can be used to transfer costs from one cost object to another. The transfer structure consists of a source cost element, a target cost element, and a transfer factor. The source cost element is the cost element that will be transferred, the target cost element is the cost element that will receive the transferred costs, and the transfer factor is used to determine how much of the source cost element will be transferred to the target cost element. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a transfer structure, it is important to ensure that the source and target cost elements are correctly specified. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the transfer factor is set correctly so that the correct amount of costs are transferred. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on transfer structures in SAP's Product Cost Controlling component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic.