What is input side in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: input side

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: A viewpoint for analyzing variances in variance calculation, showing the debits with: The cost center The business process The order The cost object hierarchy Variances on the input side arise from actual postings in the following components: Financial Accounting FI Materials Management MM Production Planning PP &EXAMPLE& Scrap variances only in Product Cost -PC Input price variances Input quantity variances Resource usage variances Remaining input variances

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• Key Concepts: 
  Input side in SAP CO Controlling is the side of a cost element that is used to record the costs incurred. It is used to record the costs that are associated with a particular cost element. The input side of a cost element can be either a debit or a credit. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the input side of a cost element, you must first create the cost element in SAP CO Controlling. Once the cost element has been created, you can then assign it to an account and enter the costs associated with it. The input side of the cost element will then be used to record the costs incurred. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a cost element in SAP CO Controlling, it is important to ensure that you select the correct input side for the cost element. This will ensure that the costs are recorded correctly and accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The input side of a cost element is related to other concepts such as output side, cost center, and activity type. It is important to understand how these concepts are related in order to properly use SAP CO Controlling.