Activity price

The controlling area defines the organizational unit for which activity prices are valid and is linked to a company code and fiscal year variant; it governs the scope of cost accounting and internal reporting. Activity prices are assigned to a controlling area, which determines the validity and scope of the price.

The sending cost center produces the activity type and incurs costs that are partially passed on via activity valuation; this determines the source of the activity rate in cost allocations. The cost center is responsible for the activity type and is the sender of the activity.

The fiscal year determines the validity period of the activity price, influencing its use in cost planning and periodic assessments during distribution and settlement. The fiscal year must be aligned with the controlling area and company code to ensure correct cost accounting and reporting.

The primary cost element that accumulates costs associated with the activity type; it determines the GL account impact when activity is valuated during allocations. The cost element must be aligned with the activity type and controlling area to ensure correct cost accounting and reporting.

Cost collector key serves as an identifier for grouping costs within certain allocations or activities.