FC - Allocation of a cost center in ZCBS hierarchy

Allocation of a cost center to a GBU in a BW Fixed costs report 

To ensure reliable fixed cost reporting, it is essential to include cost centers in the ZCBS hierarchy while adhering to the rules.

Key rules:

1. Production fixed costs:

   • All production cost centers must be included in a ZCBS node that starts with EPRD.
   • Cost centers allocated to both variable and fixed costs must be included in a node ending with Y (only in PF1).

2. SG&A CBS:

   • All CBS cost centers must be included in a node starting with ZCBS (SCBS for Syensqo).

3. SG&A GBU:

   • All GBU cost centers must:
     • Be allocated to an EADM node if they are administrative.
     • Be allocated to an EMSV node if they are commercial.

All other rules are detailed here: Rules - Cost Center ZCBS hierarchy