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Universal Allocation (2QL_US)

Table of Contents

1 Purpose 3

2 Prerequisites 4
2.1 System Access 4
2.2 Roles 4
2.3 Master Data, Organizational Data, and Other Data 4
2.4 File Format Requirements 5
2.5 Preliminary Steps 7
2.5.1 User Settings - Set Controlling Area 7
2.5.2 Set Report Relevancy 8
2.5.3 Replicate Runtime Hierarchy 9

3 Overview Table 11

4 Test Procedures 12
4.1 Import Financial Plan Data 12
4.1.1 Template for File Upload 12
4.1.2 Import File 13
4.2 Upload Statistical Key Figure Plan Data 15
4.2.1 Prepare the File for Statistical Key Figure 15
4.2.2 Import Statistical Key Figure Plan Data 17
4.3 Execute Cost Center Plan Assessment Cycle of Shared Expenses 18
4.4 Execute Plan Profit Center Distribution 19
4.5 Optional: Working with Allocation Groups 22
4.5.1 Create Allocations in Groups 22
4.5.2 Run Allocation Groups 23
4.6 Analytics 25
4.6.1 Plan Data Reporting for Cost Centers 25
4.6.2 View Plan Profit Center Distribution 26

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1 Purpose

Universal allocation covers both plan and actual allocations.

This scope item covers plan allocations of cost centers used in overhead cost controlling. It describes the uploading of cost center plan data and the execution of the plan allocation cycles. This
scope item supports annual planning by redistributing the cost through predefined allocation cycles by defining sender/receiver rules by fixed amount and percentage within a specific company
code. By allocating the cost elements to cost centers in overhead cost controlling, you can control your costs and compare plan and actual costs. To see examples of actual allocations, see Over-
head Cost Accounting (J54) test script.
Universal allocation also covers profit centers.
This document provides a detailed procedure for testing this scope item after solution activation, reflecting the predefined scope of the solution. Each process step, report, or item is covered in
its own section, providing the system interactions (test steps) in a table view. Steps that are not in scope of the process but are needed for testing are marked accordingly. Project-specific steps
must be added.

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2 Prerequisites

This section summarizes all the prerequisites for conducting the test in terms of systems, users, master data, organizational data, other test data and business conditions.

2.1 System Access

System Details

System Accessible via SAP Fiori launchpad. Your system administrator provides you with the URL to access the various apps assigned to your role.

2.2 Roles
Assign the following business roles to your individual test users.
Note The following roles are provided as example roles from SAP. You can use these as templates for your own roles.

Business Role Business Role ID as Delivered by SAP Log On

Cost Accountant - Overhead SAP_BR_OVERHEAD_ACCOUNTANT

Divisional Accountant SAP_BR_DIVISION_ACCOUNTANT

For details about the business role content, refer to the Maintenance of SAP Fiori Artefacts for SAP S/4HANA section in the Check S/4HANA Technical Settings (BG0) configuration guide.

2.3 Master Data, Organizational Data, and Other Data

The organizational structure and master data of your company has been created in your system during activation. The organizational structure reflects the structure of your company. The
master data represents materials, customers, and vendors, for example, depending on the operational focus of your company.
Use your own master data or the following sample data to go through the test procedure.

Data Sample Value Details Comments

OPERATING CONCERN A000
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 Data Sample Value Details Comments
CONTROLLING AREA A000

COMPANY CODE 1710

G/L ACCOUNT 94201000 Cost Element used for Buildings & Periodic Service Allocation.
29500000 A G/L account for allocation clearing must be available. Use your specific clearing GL or use the demo data 29500000.

COST CENTER 17101902,

17101101,
17101301,
17101750,
17101401,
17101753,
17101601

PLAN ALLOCATION CYCLE OP1010

For more information on creating master data objects, see the following Master Data Scripts (MDS)
Table 1: Master Data Script Reference
Master Data ID Description
BNM Create Cost Center and Cost Center Group

BNG Create G/L Account and Cost Element

2US Create Universal Allocation Master Data

2.4 File Format Requirements

Format Values:
Plan data must be formatted as a comma separated values file (CSV file).
All organizational units and all master data for which you want to plan must exist in the system.
For the time-dependent organizational units or master data, the following applies :
● It must exist in the period specified in the same data row

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● If period 0 is specified, the master data must exist in period 1
● If a special period is specified, the master data must exist in the last normal period of the fiscal year
● If only the fiscal year is provided, the master data must exist at some time during the fiscal year
The source files in this example should use the following values :
● Category ,as default, use the category PLN
● Company Code
● Controlling Area
● Ledger
● Cost Center
● Customer Group
● Account Number
● Fiscal Year
● Posting Period (values defined by fiscal year variant)
● Amount in Global Currency
● Global Currency
Decimal Digits :
The amounts may have a currency sign (for example, €). The import cuts it off and reads the currency code from the next column.
The upload accepts only two decimal digits.
The following decimal marks or thousands indicators may be used :
European format:
● Comma (,) as decimal mark
● Point (.) as thousands indicator
For example, 1.234.567,89
US format:
● Point (.) as decimal mark
● Comma (,) as thousands indicator
For example 1,234,567.89
No decimal mark and no thousands indicator (for example, 12345)
Currency As used by the system, for example, EUR instead of €
CSV Files :
The csv-upload supports the following separators :

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● , (comma)
● ; (semi colon)
● . (period)
● | (pipe)
If you use Microsoft Excel to create the CSV file, you can specify the separator in your Microsoft Windows control panel by choosing Region and Language Formats.
The source CSV files must have the following structure :
1. Row: The technical name of the field for which you want to import data.
2. Row: Any explanatory text, for example, the field description.
3. Row: The characteristics defining the plan data scope of the source file flagged by an X (capitalized or non capitalized). For the values of these characteristics, the plan data from the source
file overwrites the existing plan data.
To prevent the plan data scope of a source file becomes too big, the app expects a minimal set of characteristics defining the plan data scope.
You must at least flag the following characteristics :
• Category (CATEGORY)
• Company Code (RBUKRS) or Controlling Area (KOKRS)
• Fiscal year (RYEAR)
The app reads the plan data starting from the fourth line.
If the third row contains other characters than X, the system assumes that the third row contains plan data and starts reading from there. In this case, the system uses the following default set of
characteristics defining the plan data scope :
● Category (CATEGORY)
● Company Code (RBUKRS)
● Fiscal year (RYEAR)

2.5 Preliminary Steps

2.5.1 User Settings - Set Controlling Area

Purpose

The controlling area must be set before you carry out the first steps in controlling.

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Procedure

Step # Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail / Comment

1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead. The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.

2 Choose User Preferences Choose the user icon on the top left corner of the screen, and choose Settings. The Default Values screen displays.
Choose Default Values.

3 Enter Data On the CO Area field, Controlling area A000 is set for your user.
enter the following value: A000.
Choose Save.

2.5.2 Set Report Relevancy

Report relevancy must be done when you execute any design studio reports for the first time. If you make a subsequent change in cost center, profit center, or G/L hierarchy, perform this step
again to get the latest information.
Also, you must manually replicate set-based hierarchies (such as Cost Center Group or Profit Center Group) and financial statement hierarchies to the back-end database hierarchy tables. Nor-
mally, this would be created as a periodic job that would run in the background.

Step Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass/Fail/Com-

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1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead. The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.

2 Access the SAP Fiori Open Set Report Relevancy - Set-Based Hierarchies. The Set Report Relevancy for Set-Based Hierarchies
App screen displays.

3 Enter Header Data In the header area, make the following entries:
Set Class: For example, 0101, for the cost center group
Organizational Unit: A000
Set Name: A000
Sub-nodes: X

4 Execute Choose Execute.

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5 Mark as Report Rele- In the Set Report Relevancy for Set-Based Hierarchies header, ensure the
vant following entries:
Set Name: A000
Report Relevant: Select

6 Save Choose Save.

2.5.3 Replicate Runtime Hierarchy

Purpose

You must manually replicate set-based hierarchies (such as Cost Center Group or Profit Center Group) and financial statement hierarchies to the backend database hierarchy tables. Normally,
this would be created as a periodic job that would run in the background.

Procedure

Step # Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass/Fail/Comment

1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead.

2 Access the SAP Fiori App Open Schedule Overhead Accounting Jobs (F3015). The Application Jobs screen displays.

3 Select Choose the + (New) button.

4 Enter Header Data In the header area, make the following entries and choose Schedule:
Job Template: Replicate Runtime Hierarchy
Job Name: Manual test
Start Immediately: Select
In the Create Hierarchy area, make the following entries:
Hierarchy ID: YPS2

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 Step # Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass/Fail/Comment
Valid From: <Enter current date>

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3 Overview Table

This scope item consists of several process steps provided in the table below.
Import Financial Data

Process Step Business Role Transaction/App Expected Results

Template for File Upload [page ] 12 Cost Accountant - Overhead Import Financial Plan Data (F1711) Predelivered template file is prepared for upload.

Import File [page ] 13 Cost Accountant - Overhead Import Financial Plan Data (F1711) File is imported.

Upload Statistical Key Figure Plan Data

Process Step Business Role Transaction/App Expected Results

Prepare the File for Statistical Key Figure [page ] This procedure occurs outside the system.
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Import Statistical Key Figure Plan Data [page ] 17 Cost Accountant - Over- Import Statistical Key Figure Plan Data Statistical key figure plan data file imports success-
head (F3779) fully.

Process Step Business Role Transaction/App Expected Results

Execute Cost Center Plan Assessment Cycle of Shared Expenses [page ] 18 Cost Accountant - Overhead Manage Allocations (F3338) Assessment cycle is executed.

Process Step Business Role Transaction/App Expected Results

Execute Plan Profit Center Distribution [page ] 19 Divisional Accountant Manage Allocations (F3338) File is imported.

Optional: Working with Allocation Groups

Process Step Business Role Transaction/App Expected Results

Create Allocations in Groups [page ] 22 Cost Accountant - Overhead Manage Global Accounting Hierarchies (F2918) The hierarchy is now active.

Run Allocation Groups [page ] 23 Cost Accountant - Overhead Run Allocations (F3548) The run is created.

Analytics

Process Step Business Role Transaction/App Expected Results

Plan Data Reporting for Cost Centers [page ] 25 Cost Accountant - Overhead Cost Centers - Plan/Actual (F0949A) The newly allocated plan data displays.

View Plan Profit Center Distribution [page ] 26 Divisional Accountant P&L - Plan/Actual (Cloud) (F1710A) The profit center distribution plan displays.

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4 Test Procedures

This section describes test procedures for each process step that belongs to this scope item.

4.1 Import Financial Plan Data

4.1.1 Template for File Upload

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Context

In this activity, you download the predelivered template and prepare your plan data for upload. Depending on the scope of your solution, the actual data you fill the template with would differ. In
this script, you download the template Cost Center Planning Data. Use the sample data in the preceding labeled sections to populate the template.
Note Planning for Cost Centers, Internal Orders, and WBS elements automatically derive the Profit Center and Segment organizational fields that are reflected in the corresponding Plan/Actual
report.

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Procedure

Test Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail /

Step # Comment
1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead . The SAP Fiori launchpad dis-
plays.

2 Access the SAP Open Import Financial Plan Data (F1711) . The Import Financial Plan
Fiori app Dataview displays.

3 Select Template Choose the Download Templates button. In the Download Templates view, select the template file by plac-
ing the cursor directly on the line Cost Center Planning and choose Close.
Open the csv file.

4 Save Template Save the file in the CSV format on your desktop.

5 Update Template Open the template and maintain the following data listed below.

Maintain the following cost center plan data :

CATEGORY RYEAR POPER RBUKRS RCNTR RACCT KSL RKCUR

Category General Ledger Fiscal Year Posting Period Company Code Cost Center Account Number Amount in Global Currency Global Currency

X X X X X

PLN 2017 09 1710 17101750 61003000 100000 USD

PLN 2017 10 1710 17101750 61003000 200000 USD

PLN 2017 11 1710 17101750 61003000 300000 USD

4.1.2 Import File

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

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Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

The app performs the following checks:

1.The app checks whether the values in the source file are valid. If required, it returns a list of error messages.
You must correct the values in the source file until they are all valid before you can proceed.
2. If all values are valid, the app checks all versions, fiscal years, posting periods, and company codes that are contained in the source file.
● If no plan data exists in the system for any combination of these four characteristics, you can directly import the plan data.
● If plan data exists in the system for any combination of these four characteristics, the app displays the affected values. It assumes that you want to completely replace the existing plan data
by the new plan data import.
Note One source file should therefore always contain full plan data sets for a certain combination of version, company code, and fiscal year (including all posting periods).

Procedure

Test Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail /

Step # Comment
1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead. The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.

2 Access the SAP Open Import Financial Plan Data (F1711) .

Fiori app

3 Enter Source File Enter the following values: The Block Asset Processing view displays.
Source File:
<Your .CSV file that contains your plan>
Choose Enter.

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Step # Comment
4 File Check The upload performs a check to ensure the format is correct. The selected file contains data replacing or deleting
Correct any error message that appears. the data message that appears.

5 Review Note the two informational messages in the upper left of the screen. The list of the data uploaded appears.
On the message
<Your plan data import will upload X plan items>, choose Show
Detail, review the data and then choose the Back button.
On the message
<Your plan data import will overwrite x items>
Choose Show Detail, review the data and then choose the Back button.

6 Import Choose Import Source File. Import successful

message appears.

4.2 Upload Statistical Key Figure Plan Data

Context

Plan statistical key figures are used to create relative weighted values for use in allocations like overhead. Common statistical key figures include headcount and square footage.

4.2.1 Prepare the File for Statistical Key Figure

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

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Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

There is no template to download for import plan statistical key figures. In this activity, you prepare your plan data from an external system for upload. Fill in the downloaded template Cost
Center Planning with the data listed below. The exact same data is presented in two ways: Table and CSV format.
● The table format is for clarity of what data is being entered.
● The CSV format is how the exact data must be entered in the CSV file in order for the upload to be successful.
The file must use one of the four acceptable separators listed in section 2.4 and be saved as a CSV file. In our example, we use a semicolon as the separator.
Caution The following sample is provided as an example only and this may differ from country to country. Contact your test administrator for country-specific data.

Procedure

Review the following statistical key figure plan data :

CATEGORY RYEAR POPER RBUKRS RCNTR STAGR MSL RUNIT

Category General Ledger Fiscal Year Posting Period Company Code Cost Center Statistical Key Figure Quantity Quantity Unit

X X X X X X

PLN 2017 11 1710 17101101 1001 100 PC

PLN 2017 11 1710 17101301 1001 50 PC

Here is a sample view of the CSV comma delimited file of the statistical key figure plan data:
CATEGORY;RYEAR;POPER;RBUKRS;RCNTR;STAGR;MSL;RUNIT
Category;Fiscal Year;Posting Period;Company Code;Cost center;Statistical Key Figure;Quantity;Quantity Unit
x;x;x;x;x;x;;;
PLN;2017;11;;;1001;100;PC
PLN;2017;11;;;1001;50;PC

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4.2.2 Import Statistical Key Figure Plan Data

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Procedure

Test Step Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail / Com-
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1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Over- The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.
head.

2 Access the SAP Fiori Open Import Statistical Key Figure Plan Data (F3779). The Import Statistical Key Figure Plan Data (F3779) screen
app displays.

3 Enter Source File Use the Browse button to select the CSV extension file you wish The Plan Data Scope for the CSV file uploads.
to upload. The upload performs a check to ensure that the format is
Enter the following Field Value: correct.
Source File : Corrections can be made if any error messages appear.
Your .CSV file that contains your plan
Choose Enter

4 Import Choose Import. The file import is successful.

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4.3 Execute Cost Center Plan Assessment Cycle of Shared Expenses

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

In this activity, you execute a plan assessment cycle (Cost Center).

Both cost centers and wbs elements can be used as receivers in the plan assessment cycle. In this example, cost center as receiver is demonstrated.

Prerequisites

The plan assessment cycle demo data has been created for testing. For details on how to create your own plan assessment cycle defining senders and receivers, see the Create Universal Alloca-
tion Master Data (2US) master data script.

Procedure

Test Test Step Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail /

Step # Name Comment
1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead. The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.

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Step # Name Comment
2 Access the Open Manage Allocations (F3338). The Manage Allocationsscreen displays.
SAP Fiori
App

3 Input Initial Make the following entries and choose the Go button: The Allocation Cycles view displays.
Screen ● Allocation Context: Cost Centers
● Allocation Type: Overhead Allocation
● Ledger : 0L
● Company Code: 1710
● Allocation Cycle: OP1710

4 Select Alloca- Select the allocation cycle row and choose the Run button. The Run Allocations screen displays.
tion Cycle

5 Test Run Select the allocation cycle row and choose the Test Run button. The Run Allocation(s) - Test Run screen displays.

6 Input Values Make the following entries and choose the OK button: You get a success message. If everything looks correct,
● Period From:11 you can repeat the steps above and choose Run instead
of Test Run.
● Period To:11
● Fiscal Year:2017
● Run job Name: <enter your desired value>
To review the results, choose the Display Completed Runs button and choose Go.
Viewing the completed run, you can further drill into the report to view specific senders
and receivers, and values.

4.4 Execute Plan Profit Center Distribution

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

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Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

Using plan profit center distribution, it is possible to distribute balance sheet account balances to and from various profit centers. In this business example, the assets are held in a central profit
center (shared service), and these amounts and costs are allocated across the various business units’ profit centers.

Prerequisites

1. Create an asset using the Create Asset app using Asset Class 2000. For details on how to create asset, refer to Create Asset (BNI).
2. Enter acquisition using the Post Acquisition (Non-Integrated) With Automatic Offset app with the following data:
• Existing Asset: as created above
• Document Date: 1/15/2019
• Posting Date: same date as above
• Asset Value Date: same date a above
• Amount Posted: 96000
3. A G/L account for allocation clearing must be available. G/L 29500000 Allocation Clearing is created for demo purposes.
4. The plan assessment cycle demo data has been created for testing and is ready to use. For details on how to create your own plan assessment cycle defining senders and receivers, see the
Create Universal Allocation Master Data(2US) script.

Procedure

Test Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail /

Step # Comment

1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Divisional Accountant. The SAP Fiori launchpad dis-
plays.

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Step # Comment
2 Access the SAP Open Manage Allocations (F3338). The Allocation Cycles view dis-
Fiori App plays.

3 Input Initial Make the following entries and choose the Go button: The assessment is done.
Screen Allocation Context: Profit Centers
Allocation Type: Distribution
Ledger: 0L
Company Code: 1710
Cycle: OPPCD17

4 Select Allocation Select the allocation cycle row and choose the Run button. The Run Allocations screen dis-
Cycle plays.

5 Test Run Select the allocation cycle row and choose the Test Run button. The Run Allocation(s) - Test Run
screen displays.

6 Input Values Make the following entries and choose OK.

Period From: <current period>
Period To: <curent period>
Fiscal Year: 2019
Run Job Name: <enter your desired value>
To review the results, choose the Display Completed Runs button and choose Go. You can further drill
into the report to view specific senders and receivers, and values.

Tip To reverse an assessment posting, use the app Run Allocations (F3548) and choose Go. Select the allocation cycle job and choose Reverse .

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4.5 Optional: Working with Allocation Groups

4.5.1 Create Allocations in Groups

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

In this activity, you group allocation cycles together to run in a specific sequence using groups. The first step is create a hierarchy sequence. Once created, this sequence can be maintained and
adjusted within the allocation run.

Prerequisite

Planned allocation cycles must be created in the system to view sender and receiver information. Planned cost center data and planned statistical key figures must be posted in the SAP system.

Procedure

Test Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail /

Step # Comment
1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead. The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.

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Step # Comment
2 Access the SAP Fi- Open Manage Global Accounting Hierarchies (F2918). The Manage Global Accounting Hierar-
ori App chies view displays.

3 Input Initial Screen Choose the + (Create a new hierarchy) button. The Create New Hierarchy dialog box dis-
plays.

4 New Hierarchy Make the following entries and choose the Create button:
● Type: Universal Allocations Hierarchy
● Hierarchy ID: <any ID>
● Hierarchy Description: <enter a description>
● Allocation Context: Cost Centers
● Allocation Type: Overhead Allocation
● Ledger : 0L
● Actual/Plan. Indicator: Plan

5 Select Hierarchy Select the newly created hierarchy row and choose the > button. The Universal Allocations Hierarchy view
displays.

6 Adding Allocations Choose the Edit button and then choose the + button. In the Add Item dialog box, make
the following entries and choose OK:
● Select Allocation Cycle
● ID: <select an allocation cycle>
Note This step can repeat to add as many allocation cycles in your desired sequence
run.

7 Save and Activate Choose the Save button and then choose the Activate button. The hierarchy is now active.

4.5.2 Run Allocation Groups

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

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Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

In this activity, this sequence can be maintained and adjusted within the allocation run.

Prerequisite

Planned cost center data and planned statistical key figures must be posted in the SAP system. A Universal Allocation Hierarchy must exist.

Procedure

Test Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail /

Step # Comment
1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Accountant - Overhead. The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.

2 Access the SAP Open Run Allocations (F3548). The Run Allocationsscreen dis-
Fiori App plays.

3 Input Initial Choose the New button. The Select: Allocation Cycles for
Screen the Run dialog box displays.

4 Add Group Choose the Add Group tab. Make the following entries and choose the Go button: The Run Allocations screen dis-
● Allocation Context: Cost Centers plays.

● Ledger : 0L
● Allocation Type: Overhead Allocation
● Actual/Plan. Indicator: Plan

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Step # Comment
5 Select Hierarchy Select your recently created hierarchy and choose OK.

6 Making Se- In the Run Allocations view, you can select individual allocation cycles and move them. To move an allo- The sequence is changed.
quence Changes cation cycle, select an allocation within your hierarchy and choose the Move up or Move down arrows.

7 Run Hierarchy Select the Cycle/Group checkbox to select all allocations. Choose the Test Run button, make the follow- The run is created.
ing entries and choose OK:
● Fiscal Period from: 11
● Fiscal Period to: 11
● Fiscal Year: 2018
● Run Name: <any>
If the test run is successful, you can then choose the Run button.

4.6 Analytics

4.6.1 Plan Data Reporting for Cost Centers

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

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Context

In this activity, you run the actual data reporting for cost centers.

Procedure

Test Step Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail / Com-
# ment

1 Log on Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Cost Account- The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.
ant - Overhead.

2 Access the SAP Fiori Open Cost Centers - Plan/Actual (F0949A). The Cost Centers - Plan/Actuals screen displays.
App

3 Selection Criteria Make the following entries:

Ledger: 0L
Ledger Fiscal Year:
Planning Category: <Current year>PLN
Company Code: 1710

4 Choose Choose Go. Scroll to the Plan Amount column in CC Crcy. Here you would see the
newly allocated plan data.

4.6.2 View Plan Profit Center Distribution

Test Administration

Customer project: Fill in the project-specific parts.

Test Case ID <X.XX> Tester Name Testing Date Enter a test date.

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Business Role(s)

Responsibility <State the Service Provider, Customer or Joint Service Provider and Customer> Duration Enter a duration.

Purpose

In this activity, you view the profit center distribution.

Procedure

Test Step Test Step Name Instruction Expected Result Pass / Fail / Com-
# ment
1 Log On Log on to the SAP Fiori launchpad as a Divisional Ac- The SAP Fiori launchpad displays.
countant.

2 Access the SAP Fiori Open Profit Centers - Plan/Actual (F2889). The Prompts dialog box displays.
App

3 Selection Criteria Make the following entries:

Ledger Fiscal Year :<Current year>
Company Code: 1710

4 Choose Choose OK. Using the report filters on profit centers, you can see the alloca-
tions.

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Typographic Conventions

Type Style Description

Example Words or characters quoted from the screen. These include field names, screen titles, pushbuttons labels, menu names, menu paths, and menu options.
Textual cross-references to other documents.

Example Emphasized words or expressions.

EXAMPLE Technical names of system objects. These include report names, program names, transaction codes, table names, and key concepts of a programming language when
they are surrounded by body text, for example, SELECT and INCLUDE.

Example Output on the screen. This includes file and directory names and their paths, messages, names of variables and parameters, source text, and names of installation,
upgrade and database tools.

Example Exact user entry. These are words or characters that you enter in the system exactly as they appear in the documentation.

<Example> Variable user entry. Angle brackets indicate that you replace these words and characters with appropriate entries to make entries in the system.

EXAMPLE Keys on the keyboard, for example, F 2 or E N T E R .

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