This document provides a comprehensive guide to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) in SAP, with a focus on the costing-based configuration approach. It covers the fundamental concepts, configuration steps, master data setup, planning functionalities, treatment of actual value flows, and reporting capabilities within the CO-PA module. The material is presented through detailed explanations, step-by-step instructions, and illustrative examples, making it a valuable resource for SAP consultants, implementers, and power users seeking to understand and implement the costing-based CO-PA solution effectively.
Key sections covered in the document are as below:
- Introduction to CO-PA and overview of its components
- Costing-based CO-PA configuration steps
- Master data setup (characteristics, value fields, operating concerns)
- Planning framework and methods (forecasting, top-down distribution, ratio, valuation)
- Flow of actual values (sales orders, billing, order settlement, direct posting)
- Reporting capabilities in CO-PA
- Comparison of costing-based vs. account-based CO-PA approaches
- Value field types (quantity and amount) and their implications
- Derivation techniques (rules, table lookups, moves)
- Valuation concepts and methods (material cost estimates, conditions)
The document provides a structured and comprehensive exploration of the costing-based CO-PA solution, making it a valuable reference for those working with this SAP module.