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

SAP Term: subitem category

• Component: EC-CS

• Component Name: Consolidation

• Description: The subitem category enables you to classify your subitems, which are needed for the additional assignment of financial statement items. A subitem category is assigned to each FS item, thus allocating all of the associated subitems of the category to the FS item. For example, you can define subitem categories for: Transaction types Product groups Divisions

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• Key Concepts: 
  Subitem category is a feature of the EC-CS Consolidation component of SAP. It is used to classify and group items in a consolidation process. Subitem categories are used to define the characteristics of the items that are to be consolidated, such as their type, currency, and other attributes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Subitem categories are used to define the characteristics of the items that are to be consolidated. This includes the type of item, its currency, and other attributes. The subitem category can be assigned to each item in the consolidation process. This allows for more accurate and efficient consolidation of items. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning subitem categories, it is important to ensure that all items have the same category assigned. This will ensure that all items are consolidated correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all items have the correct currency assigned so that they can be accurately consolidated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on subitem categories and how they are used in SAP EC-CS Consolidation, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide further information on this topic.