What is main usage type in SAP RE - Real Estate Management?

SAP Term: main usage type

• Component: RE

• Component Name: Real Estate Management

• Description: A characteristic of the usage of properties or buildings from the asset accounting view. The main usage type determines the account determination for posting costs and revenues. If an asset is assigned to a property or a building, the main usage type is derived from the asset class.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Main usage type is a feature of SAP Real Estate Management (RE) that allows users to define the purpose of a real estate object. This purpose can be anything from residential to commercial, and it is used to determine the cost and revenue associated with the object. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use main usage type, users must first define the purpose of the real estate object. This can be done by selecting from a list of predefined main usage types or by creating a custom main usage type. Once the purpose has been defined, users can then assign it to the real estate object. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining main usage types, it is important to consider how they will be used in the future. For example, if a user wants to track costs and revenues associated with a particular type of real estate object, they should create a main usage type specifically for that purpose. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on main usage types in SAP Real Estate Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature.