What is 'material cost accumulation run' in SAP SRD-FIN-INV - FIN-Inventory?

material cost accumulation run - Overview

• Component: SRD-FIN-INV

• Component Name: FIN-Inventory

• Description: A periodic run that collects all costs involved in purchasing or producing selected materials. Material cost accumulation runs are a preparatory step for FIFO cost determination runs.

material cost accumulation run - Details

• 
  Key Concepts: 
  Material cost accumulation run is a process in SAP that allows for the periodic accumulation of material costs. This process is used to calculate the total cost of a material based on the individual costs of its components. It is used in inventory accounting and is part of the SAP SRD-FIN-INV FIN-Inventory Accounting component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The material cost accumulation run can be used to calculate the total cost of a material based on the individual costs of its components. This process can be initiated manually or automatically, depending on the user's preference. To initiate the process manually, go to the SAP menu and select Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Material Cost Accumulation Run. To initiate it automatically, go to the SAP menu and select Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Automatic Material Cost Accumulation Run. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When running a material cost accumulation run, it is important to ensure that all components are included in the calculation. This can be done by checking the material master data for each component and ensuring that all relevant costs are included in the calculation. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all components are up-to-date before running the process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The material cost accumulation run is closely related to other processes in SAP such as inventory