What is breakdown category in SAP EC-CS - Consolidation?

SAP Term: breakdown category

• Component: EC-CS

• Component Name: Consolidation

• Description: Breakdown category classifies subassignments that are required for performing consolidation tasks. The following subassignments are supported: Partner unit Transaction currency Year of acquisition, period of acquisition Subitem Custom subassignments For each financial statement item, the breakdown category determines which subassignments must be entered. &EXAMPLE& For receivables and payables items, subassignment of the partner unit is required to perform debt consolidation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Breakdown category is a feature of the EC-CS Consolidation component of SAP. It allows users to break down the consolidation process into smaller, more manageable parts. This helps to ensure that the consolidation process is accurate and efficient. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the breakdown category feature, users must first define the categories they wish to use. This can be done by selecting the “Define Breakdown Categories” option in the EC-CS Consolidation menu. Once the categories have been defined, users can then assign each transaction to one of the categories. This will allow them to easily track and analyze their consolidation process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining breakdown categories, it is important to consider how they will be used in the consolidation process. For example, if you are consolidating multiple companies, you may want to create separate categories for each company. This will make it easier to track and analyze the consolidation process for each company. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the breakdown category feature in SAP EC-CS Consolidation, please refer to the official SAP documentation.