What is actual debit in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: actual debit

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: Value with which an object is actually debited. In Cost Object , actual debits can result from material withdrawals, activity allocations, and overhead expenses.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Actual debit is a term used in SAP Controlling (CO) to refer to the actual costs incurred by a company. It is the sum of all costs that have been posted to the company’s accounts and is used to compare with the planned costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actual debit can be used to monitor and analyze the actual costs incurred by a company. It can be used to compare with the planned costs and identify any discrepancies. The actual debit can also be used to identify areas where cost savings can be made. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all costs are accurately posted to the company’s accounts in order for the actual debit to be accurate. It is also important to regularly review the actual debit in order to identify any discrepancies or areas where cost savings can be made. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Actual debit is closely related to other terms such as planned debit, variance, and budget. It is important to understand how these terms are related in order to effectively use actual debit in SAP Controlling (CO).