Configuring Controlling in SAP ERP: SAP CO

Finally your one-stop resource to SAP ERP Controlling (SAP CO) configuration and customizing has arrived! If you are involved in the initial implementation or the ongoing maintenance of a CO solution, this book delivers the hands-on advice you need to smooth the customizing process. By accessing the screenshots, detailed instructions, and technical background information offered here, you'll be ready to give management the control over the business that it needs!

1 The Complete CO Picture Understand the CO module in all its details and aspects from Cost Element Accounting to Product Cost Controlling and Profit Center Accounting.

2 Practical Guidance Take control of your customizing by referencing step-by-step instructions and hundreds of screenshots that will guide you through the configuration process.

3. Assembling the Pieces Learn how each part of the CO component interacts with the others, and plan how your overall CO structure should look.

4. Best Practices Take advantage of best practices, tips, and tricks, and facilitate efficient management accounting, reporting, and analysis processes to maximize productivity.

5. Your Desktop Reference Whether you are implementing CO for the first time or maintaining and extending an existing system, this book will be your companion in your daily tasks.

Highlights Include:

• Archiving
• Cost Element Accounting
• Cost Center Accounting
• Internal Orders
• Activity-Based Costing
• Product Cost Controlling
• Profitability Analysis
• Profit Center Accounting

Rogerio Faleiros is an electronic engineer, with an MBA in Business Management with an emphasis in Information Technology. He has worked with SAP since 2005, and has developed extensive experience in customizing the SAP ERP system. He actively contributes to SAP discussion forums, and has worked on various implementation projects over the last few years.

Alison Kreis Ryan has over 25 years of experience in accounting, financial, and management reporting, the customization and implementation of ERP systems, and information technology. She has over 10 years of experience with SAP.