What is controlling level in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: controlling level

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: Level on which the controlling process is based. The levels are used for the following purposes: Assignment of the account assignment object such as internal order or WBS element Analysis of actual and planned costs and revenues Execution of certain functions, such as WIP and overhead calculation or settlement The possible levels depend on the controlling type: Single-object controlling: only one level is possible. This is determined directly by the controlling level. Single-object controlling on PS projects: The controlling level determines the level down to which the hierarchy levels of the PS project can be used as possible levels. on account assignment object: The controlling level determines the deepest level to which the account assignment object can be assigned.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Controlling level is a term used in SAP's CO Controlling module. It is used to define the level of detail that is used to analyze and report on cost and revenue data. The controlling level can be set at the company code, cost center, or activity type level. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The controlling level is set in the CO Controlling module. It can be changed at any time to adjust the level of detail for analysis and reporting. The controlling level can be set for each company code, cost center, or activity type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the controlling level, it is important to consider the amount of detail needed for analysis and reporting. Setting the controlling level too low may result in incomplete data, while setting it too high may result in too much data to process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The controlling level is closely related to other SAP terms such as cost center accounting and activity-based costing. It is also related to other SAP modules such as Financial Accounting (FI) and Materials Management (MM).