What is planning layout in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: planning layout

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: A form that defines the structure of a planning screen. It consists of the following: Header area - The header area is defined through the general selections. It specifies the objects to be planned, the planning period and the version. Lead columns - The lead columns contain objects that are to be planned. Value columns - The value columns contain the key figures to be planned that is, the plan values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planning layout is a feature of SAP Controlling (CO) that allows users to create and manage their own planning layouts. It enables users to define the structure of their planning data, such as the number of columns, the order of columns, and the type of data that can be entered into each column. This feature also allows users to define the characteristics of each column, such as the type of data that can be entered, the length of the data, and any other restrictions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use planning layout, users must first create a planning layout in SAP Controlling. This can be done by navigating to the “Planning Layout” tab in the CO module and selecting “Create Planning Layout”. From there, users can define the structure of their planning data by specifying the number of columns, the order of columns, and the type of data that can be entered into each column. Once this is done, users can then enter their planning data into each column. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning layout in SAP Controlling, it is important to consider how much data will need to be entered into each column. This will help ensure that all necessary information is included in the layout and that there is enough space for all of it. Additionally, it is important to consider any restrictions or limitations that may need to be placed on certain columns in order to ensure accuracy and consistency in the data entered. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on planning layout in SAP Controlling, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_CONTROLLING/731/en-US/f3d9f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d1a.html