Using the Product Cost Controlling Information System (CO-PC)

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to outline the structure and tools of the product cost controlling information system

Product Cost Controlling Information System

The image depicts an information system structure with reporting tools like drilldown reporting, object list, and line item reporting. It shows user-defined reports feeding into two main components: SE93 Transaction Code and SE43 Area Menus, represented by arrows and text boxes.

The Product Cost Controlling Information System (CO-PC-IS) Helps You To Answer The Following Questions:

  • What is going on in your plant?

  • Can you make your regular decisions with periodic reporting?

  • Can you perform your day-to-day activities effectively?

  • Can you concentrate on the critical 5%?

  • Do you have enough reporting flexibility to meet all your specific requirements?

  • Can you get the right reports to the right places?

  • Can you enhance the standard reporting system with your own reports?

Structure of Information System

The image shows a flowchart illustrating the different types of analysis and reporting capabilities in the SAP Fiori application, including summarized analysis reports, object lists, detailed reports, sales order cost estimates, and additional special reports.

The report categories subdivide the menu tree on the first level according to common reporting needs. For consistency and transparency, each menu tree is structured according to the same report categories.

The report category is structured according to the report contents. In previous releases, the detailed reports for product costs by period used Report Painter reports and Report Writer reports. These reports are now generated using SAP List Viewer.

Use of Reporting Techniques

The image shows various graphical representations like a pie chart, bar graph, and pyramid, illustrating the use of different reporting tools such as SAP List Viewer, Hierarchy Graphics, Product Drilldown, and Report Writer for analyzing menu trees and reports.

In the CO-PC-IS, you can use different reporting tools.

Every reporting tool has its own features and range of applications.

Using transaction SE93, you can create a report transaction code for user defined reports. You need the program name for the report transaction (which you can copy using the function STATUS when executing a report in the module) to which you want to create an own report. Additionally, you can assign a selection variant to the new report transaction code.

Using transaction SE43, you can assign own reports to the area menu.

Summary

  • The Product Cost Controlling Information System helps answer key operational questions.
  • It supports regular decision-making with periodic reporting.
  • It enables effective day-to-day activities management.
  • It allows focus on critical aspects of operations.
  • It offers flexibility to meet specific reporting needs.