Procurement
What is Account Assignment Category?
A key on purchase order items that defines the cost object to charge, such as K for cost center or A for asset.
It determines which fields are required and whether goods are valuated in stock. Common categories include K, F (order), P (project), and A (asset). Each category used needs P2P test coverage.
Related terms
Purchase Order
A formal request to a supplier to deliver goods or services under specified conditions.
Cost Center
A CO object representing an organizational area where costs are incurred, such as a department.
Internal Order
A CO object for collecting costs of a specific job or event, such as a marketing campaign, for monitoring and settlement.
Work Breakdown Structure Element
A hierarchical element of a project's work breakdown structure that collects costs, budget, and revenues.
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