What is 'earmarking' in SAP PA-PM - Budget Management?

earmarking - Overview

• Component: PA-PM

• Component Name: Budget Management

• Description: The designation of funds for allocation to one or more organizational units or positions.

earmarking - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Earmarking is a feature of the SAP PA-PM Budget Management component that allows users to assign a portion of their budget to a specific purpose or project. This helps to ensure that the budget is used for its intended purpose and that funds are not misused or wasted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use earmarking, users must first create a budget plan in the SAP system. Once the budget plan is created, users can then assign a portion of the budget to a specific purpose or project. This can be done by entering the amount of money to be earmarked and selecting the purpose or project from a list of available options. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When earmarking funds, it is important to ensure that the amount of money being earmarked is appropriate for the purpose or project it is being assigned to. Additionally, it is important to keep track of how much money has been earmarked for each purpose or project so that funds are not over-allocated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on earmarking in SAP PA-PM Budget Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.