SAP SystemsSAP CO: Product Costing and Profitability Analysis
Product costing is where a configuration decision made once turns into a margin figure the business trusts for years, and where a wrong overhead assignment quietly misprices an entire product line. This course covers the configuration and the consequence together. Delegates work through the cost object structure and what a cost centre, an order and a cost object each carry, then through material cost estimates, costing variants and the valuation strategy that decides which price is picked. Overhead allocation is covered through cost centre accounting and activity types, including the rates that must be planned before a period can be costed. Work in process and variance calculation follow, with the variance categories explained rather than listed. Settlement to the general ledger is addressed. Profitability analysis is covered on characteristics, value fields and the reports the business will actually read. The course closes on period end close and on reconciling controlling to financial accounting.
Course objectives
- Structure cost objects and understand what each one carries
- Configure costing variants and valuation strategies for material cost estimates
- Allocate overhead through cost centre accounting and activity types
- Plan activity rates ahead of a costing period
- Calculate work in process and interpret variance categories
- Settle costs to the general ledger correctly
- Configure profitability analysis and reconcile controlling to financial accounting
Who should attend
- Cost accountants and management accountants using SAP
- SAP CO consultants and support analysts
- Financial controllers in manufacturing and processing businesses
- Business analysts working on costing and margin reporting
- Finance staff preparing for period end close in SAP
Course outline
- 01One configuration decision, years of margin figures
- 02Cost object structure in controlling
- 03Material cost estimates and costing variants
- 04Valuation strategies and price selection
- 05Cost centre accounting and activity types
- 06Work in process and variance calculation
- 07Settlement to the general ledger
- 08Profitability analysis, period close and reconciliation
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 November 2026 | Harare, Zimbabwe | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 8 to 12 February 2027 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 22 to 26 March 2027 | Online | Online | R8,500 per delegate | Register Now |