What is secondary cost element in SAP CO - Controlling?

SAP Term: secondary cost element

• Component: CO

• Component Name: Controlling

• Description: A cost element that is used to allocate costs for internal activities.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A secondary cost element is a type of cost element in SAP Controlling (CO) that is used to record costs that are not directly related to a primary cost element. It is used to record costs that are not directly related to a primary cost element, such as overhead costs, administrative costs, and other indirect costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Secondary cost elements are used in SAP Controlling (CO) to record costs that are not directly related to a primary cost element. They can be used to record overhead costs, administrative costs, and other indirect costs. To create a secondary cost element, go to the Cost Element Master Data screen in SAP Controlling (CO). Select the “Create Secondary Cost Element” option and enter the required information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a secondary cost element, it is important to ensure that the correct account assignment category is selected. This will ensure that the correct account assignment is used when recording the cost. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the correct cost center is assigned to the secondary cost element. This will ensure that the correct cost center is used when recording the cost. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on secondary cost elements in SAP Controlling (CO), please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use secondary cost elements in SAP Controlling (CO).