SAP Controlling

Efficient management and monitoring of business processes require precise and well-structured configuration (customizing) within SAP S/4HANA Controlling (CO). The SAP Controlling vConsultant provides targeted support for setting up and optimizing controlling processes, including Product Cost Planning, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and Profitability Analysis. The primary focus is to understand and effectively implement customizing settings within the various controlling modules.

Who I Am For

The vConsultant is designed for various target audiences who require assistance with configuring and utilizing SAP Controlling:

• CIOs, CFOs, and IT Managers: Support in strategic planning of the controlling architecture and its impact on business processes.
• SAP Consultants: Expert knowledge on customizing settings for successful implementation.
• Project Managers and Team Members: Guidance on data migration and customizing CO processes.
• Key Users and Support Teams: Detailed instructions on configuring and applying controlling elements.

Key Configuration Areas by Module

Product Cost Planning (CO-PC)

Accurate product cost calculation requires optimal configuration of all relevant processes. The vConsultant provides support in:

• Material Costing Customizing: Setting up cost calculation schemes with and without quantity structures.
• Price Update: Configuration of standard and actual material prices.
• Easy Cost Planning: Setting up and adjusting planning structures for simplified cost planning.
• SAP Fiori Apps: Enabling and customizing reporting apps for product cost analysis.

Cost Object Controlling (CO-PC-OBJ)

Configuring cost object controlling ensures precise allocation of costs. Support is provided in:

• Cost Object Types Setup: Differentiation between customer and product-related cost objects.
• Order-Based Product Controlling: Configuration of settlements and result analysis.
• Periodic Product Controlling: Setting up cost collectors and periodic closing activities.

Actual Costing/Material Ledger (CO-PC-ACT)

For accurate cost tracking, the vConsultant assists in configuring:

• Material Ledger Activation: Enabling the multi-currency subledger.
• Valuation Strategies: Setting up actual costing methods and cost layering.
• Price Determination: Customizing price calculations for raw materials and finished goods.
• Consumption Variance Allocation: Configuring methods for distributing consumption variances.

Balance Sheet Valuation (MM-IM-VP)

Balance sheet valuation ensures that a company’s inventories and assets are accurately valued. The vConsultant supports in:

• Valuation Methods: Configuring LIFO, FIFO, and lowest value methods.
• Replacement Cost Valuation: Setting up valuation based on current procurement costs.
• Data Archiving: Managing historical valuation data for compliance and audit requirements.
• Integration with FI and CO: Aligning balance sheet valuation with controlling and financial accounting processes.

Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)

Profitability analysis requires precise configuration for in-depth profitability assessments. I provide support in:

• Basic Settings: Configuring operational and accounting-based CO-PA.
• Top-Down Distribution: Setting up cost and revenue distribution strategies.
• Reporting Structures: Defining market segments and profitability analysis.

Overhead Cost Controlling (CO-OM)

I assist companies in configuring overhead cost processes, including:

• Cost Object Assignment: Setting up standard cost assignments for internal orders.
• Period-End Closings: Customizing periodic locks and postings.
• Planning Integration: Aligning overhead cost planning with corporate strategy.

Cost Center Accounting (CO-OM-CCA)

Precise configuration of cost center accounting enables better control and analysis. Support is provided in:

• Master Data Management: Setting up and maintaining cost center hierarchies.
• Cost Allocation: Configuring allocation and distribution cycles.
• Reporting Structures: Enabling Fiori apps for better visibility into cost centers.

Activity-Based Costing (CO-OM-ABC)

Activity-based costing provides detailed insights into process-related costs. I provide support in:

• Process Definition: Customizing process cost schemas.
• Period-End Closing: Setting up allocation cycles for process costs.
• Parallel Valuation: Integrating process costs with other controlling modules.

Internal Orders (CO-OM-OPA)

Efficient management of internal orders requires precise configuration. I support in:

• Commitment Management: Setting up budget control and planned orders.
• Master Data Management: Customizing internal order types and budget groups.
• Closing Activities: Configuring strategies for internal order settlements.

Integration with Other SAP Modules

Close integration of Controlling with other modules is crucial for efficient business management. I provide support in:

• FI/CO Integration: Aligning general ledger and controlling data.
• MM and PP Integration: Customizing cost flows between procurement and production.
• Data Migration: Supporting data transfers from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA.