Configuring SAP S/4HANA Product Cost Planning (CO-PC-PCP)

Configuring SAP S/4HANA Product Cost Planning (CO-PC-PCP) : A step-by-step guide to configure the end-to-end process for creating and releasing product costs

Unlock your potential and master SAP S/4HANA's most critical financial module with this definitive guide from InfoWave MRV.

This book is your career accelerator, offering a step-by-step, practical walkthrough of configuring Product Cost Planning (CO-PC-PCP) from end to end. Designed for students, consultants, and executives, each chapter provides a hands-on learning experience with clear outcomes. Move beyond theory and learn to build, analyze, and release product costs like a seasoned professional. Whether you're aiming for certification or seeking to deliver greater business value, this guide provides the real-world knowledge you need to succeed.



Key Features



Step-by-Step Configuration: Follow a logical, hands-on approach from initial setup to final execution, with detailed instructions for every critical transaction.

Real-World Scenarios: Master complex topics like inter-plant costing, subcontracting, mixed costing, and costing for services through practical, business-focused examples.

S/4HANA Focused: A modern guide built for the S/4HANA landscape, covering the Universal Journal, new Fiori apps, and simplified integration points.

Complete End-to-End Process: Learn the entire costing lifecycle, from master data creation and cost calculation to the financially-critical steps of marking and releasing a standard cost.

Practical Troubleshooting Guide: A dedicated chapter on diagnosing and resolving the most common errors in a costing run, turning you into an expert troubleshooter.

Reporting and Analytics Mastery: Learn to leverage both classic SAP GUI reports and modern Fiori apps to analyze costs and provide actionable insights to the business.

Clear Learning Outcomes: Each chapter is structured to build your skills progressively, ensuring a solid understanding before moving to the next topic.



What You Will Learn

You will master the complete, end-to-end configuration of SAP S/4HANA Product Cost Planning. This book provides the practical skills to structure master data, architect the Costing Variant, and build sophisticated Costing Sheets. You will learn to execute both single and mass costing runs, confidently troubleshoot errors, and perform the financially critical marking and releasing process. Go beyond the basics by exploring advanced topics like mixed costing and leveraging both classic reports and modern Fiori apps for powerful analysis. This is the definitive skill set for any aspiring or current costing professional.



Table of Contents



1. Introduction to Product Cost Planning in S/4HANA

2. Essential Organizational Structures for Costing

3. Material Master - The Heart of the Product Cost

4. Configuring the Bill of Materials (BOM)

5. Configuring Work Centers and Routings

6. Activity Type Planning and Price Calculation

7. The Costing Variant - The Brain of Product Costing

8. Deep Dive into the Valuation Variant

9. Configuring Overhead Costs with Costing Sheets

10. Configuring the Cost Component Structure

11. Configuring Special Procurement Keys

12. Executing a Cost Estimate for a Single Material

13. The Costing Run - Mass Costing for All Materials

14. Analyzing and Correcting Errors in a Costing Run

15. Marking and Releasing the Standard Cost Estimate

16. Key Reports and Fiori Apps for Analysis

17. Handling Mixed and Alternative Costing

18. Costing without a Quantity Structure

19. Integration with Other Modules

20. Best Practices, Troubleshooting, and The Future