What is 'work center' in SAP LO - Logistics - General?

work center - Overview

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: Organizational unit that defines where and by whom an operation is performed. The work center has an available capacity. The activities performed at or by the work center are valuated by charge rates, which are determined by cost centers and activity types. Work centers can be: Machines People Production lines Groups of craftsmen

work center - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A work center is a logical representation of a physical work place in the SAP system. It is used to define the capacity of a production facility and to assign costs to it. It is also used to plan and monitor the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Work centers are used in the SAP system to define the capacity of a production facility and assign costs to it. They are also used to plan and monitor the production process. Work centers can be created in the Logistics – General component of SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a work center, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered correctly. This includes the name, description, and cost information for the work center. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Work centers are related to other components in SAP such as Production Planning (PP) and Plant Maintenance (PM). They are also related to other objects such as routing, bills of material, and cost centers.