What is cost center category in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: cost center category

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: An attribute that determines the type of cost center. &EXAMPLE& F - Production cost center H - Service cost center

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• Key Concepts: 
  Cost center categories are used in SAP Controlling (CO) to group cost centers into categories. This allows for easier analysis and reporting of cost centers, as well as the ability to assign certain characteristics to all cost centers within a category. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Cost center categories can be created in the SAP system by navigating to the Cost Center Accounting (CCA) module. Once created, cost centers can be assigned to a category, allowing for easier analysis and reporting. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating cost center categories, it is important to consider how they will be used in the future. For example, if you plan on using the categories for reporting purposes, it is important to create categories that are meaningful and easy to understand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on cost center categories in SAP Controlling (CO), please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP consultant.