What is cost planning run in SAP PA-CP - Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation?

SAP Term: cost planning run

• Component: PA-CP

• Component Name: Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation

• Description: Process whereby the SAP system generates planning data for a personnel cost plan and the result of this process. To generate planning data you must first create a personnel cost plan. For this personnel cost plan, perform either one cost planning run for the entire organizational structure or several cost planning runs for the individual parts of your organizational structure. The total of all cost planning runs results in the personnel cost plan for your entire organizational structure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Cost planning run is a feature of the Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation (PA-CP) component of SAP. It allows users to plan personnel costs for a given period of time. The cost planning run can be used to simulate different scenarios and compare the results to determine the most cost-effective solution. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the cost planning run, users must first define the parameters for the simulation. This includes setting the time period, selecting the personnel costs to be included in the simulation, and defining any additional criteria. Once these parameters are set, users can run the simulation and view the results. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When running a cost planning run, it is important to consider all relevant factors that could affect the results. This includes factors such as inflation, taxes, and other external factors that could affect personnel costs. Additionally, it is important to consider any changes in personnel costs over time, as this could have an impact on the results of the simulation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The cost planning run feature is part of SAP's Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation (PA-CP) component. Other features of this component include personnel cost analysis, personnel cost forecasting, and personnel cost optimization. Additionally, SAP offers other components that can be used in conjunction with PA-CP to further optimize personnel costs, such as Personnel Cost Planning and Control (PA-CPC) and Personnel Cost Planning and Budgeting (PA-CPB).