What is distribution rule in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: distribution rule

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: Part of the settlement rule. Defines the following for a settlement sender: Settlement receiver Settlement share percentage or proportional Settlement type periodic or total Validity period of the distribution rule

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• Key Concepts: 
  A distribution rule in SAP CO Controlling is a set of rules that define how costs are allocated to cost objects. It is used to assign costs to cost centers, orders, projects, and other cost objects. The distribution rule can be used to assign costs based on a percentage or a fixed amount. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the distribution rule in SAP CO Controlling, you must first create the rule. This can be done in the SAP system by navigating to the Controlling module and selecting the Distribution Rules option. Once the rule is created, it can be assigned to a cost object. This can be done by selecting the cost object and then selecting the Distribution Rules option. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a distribution rule, it is important to consider how the costs will be allocated. For example, if you are assigning costs based on a percentage, make sure that the percentages add up to 100%. Additionally, it is important to consider how the costs will be allocated over time. For example, if you are assigning costs over multiple periods, make sure that the total amount of costs allocated is equal to the total amount of costs incurred. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about distribution rules in SAP CO Controlling, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_Central_Component/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7c2b14e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1e8a9f3d7c2b1/.