What is 'capacity utilization rate' in SAP CO - Controlling?

capacity utilization rate - Overview

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: Specifies the percentage utilization of capacity as a ratio of output to capacity. With the capacity utilization rate, the fixed cost volume can be split into the used fixed cost element used-capacity cost and the unused fixed cost element idle-capacity cost.

capacity utilization rate - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Capacity utilization rate is a measure of how efficiently a company is using its resources. It is calculated by dividing the actual output of a production process by the maximum potential output. In SAP CO Controlling, capacity utilization rate is used to measure the efficiency of production processes and to identify areas where improvements can be made. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP CO Controlling, capacity utilization rate can be calculated by entering the actual output and maximum potential output into the system. The system will then calculate the capacity utilization rate and display it on the screen. This information can then be used to identify areas where improvements can be made in order to increase efficiency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating capacity utilization rate in SAP CO Controlling, it is important to ensure that the actual output and maximum potential output are accurate. This will ensure that the capacity utilization rate is an accurate representation of the efficiency of the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Capacity utilization rate is closely related to other measures of efficiency such as labor productivity and machine utilization rate. These measures can also be calculated in SAP CO Controlling and used to identify areas where improvements can be made.