Activity price - Cockpit

Activity type defines the unit of work or service rendered (e.g., machine hours, labor hours), which is priced and used in cost allocation between senders and receivers in Controlling. The activity type determines the cost element and valuation logic.

Fiscal year variant defines the duration and structure of posting periods, which influences the validity and duration of activity prices within a controlling area.

The posting period specifies the period within the fiscal year during which the activity price is effective, ensuring correct time-based valuation in cost postings. The posting period must be aligned with the fiscal year variant and controlling area to ensure correct cost accounting and reporting.

Planning version distinguishes different sets of activity prices (e.g., budget, forecast, actual) and enables parallel planning scenarios within the same controlling area. The planning version must be aligned with the controlling area and fiscal year to ensure correct cost planning and reporting.

The planned price per activity unit (e.g., per hour or per piece) used to valuate activity quantities during cost distribution, impacting sender cost center reporting and receiver assessments. The price must be aligned with the activity type, cost center, and controlling area to ensure correct cost accounting and reporting.