What is assessment preprocessor in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: assessment preprocessor

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: A tool that you can use to improve the performance of running large assessment cycles when WBS elements are receiver objects and the allocation is based on actual costs. When you run assessment cycles based on cost elements, it can take the system a long time to read the data because there are often large numbers of table entries to read. You can use the assessment preprocessor to copy costs from specified cost elements to statistical key figures SKF which the assessments then use as the basis for the allocation. Using SKFs as the basis for the allocation is much more efficient than using actual costs. You can either copy the actual costs, planned costs, or consumption quantities.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The assessment preprocessor is a component of SAP Controlling (CO) that helps to automate the process of creating and managing cost assessments. It allows users to define the criteria for cost assessments, such as cost elements, cost centers, and other parameters. The assessment preprocessor then automatically creates the necessary cost assessments based on these criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the assessment preprocessor, users must first define the criteria for the cost assessments they wish to create. This includes selecting the cost elements, cost centers, and other parameters that will be used in the assessment. Once these criteria have been defined, the assessment preprocessor will automatically create the necessary cost assessments based on these criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the assessment preprocessor, it is important to ensure that all of the criteria for the cost assessments are correctly defined. This will ensure that the correct cost assessments are created and that any errors or discrepancies are avoided. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the criteria for cost assessments to ensure that they remain up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the assessment preprocessor in SAP Controlling (CO), please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and guides on how to use this component of SAP Controlling (CO).