Secondary cost element - Cockpit

Identifies the organizational unit responsible for cost accounting; all cost elements must be assigned to a controlling area to enable cost tracking and allocation.

Defines the last date the secondary cost element is active for postings and allocations; typically set to 99991231 for indefinitely valid entries.

Specifies the earliest date the secondary cost element can be used in cost planning or allocation; controls time-based master data activation.

Classifies the type of secondary cost element (e.g., activity type related, statistical, or allocation-based), influencing how it behaves in cost planning and distribution.

Contains internal control flags for secondary cost elements such as statistical relevance, activity dependency, and integration with profitability analysis.