KB21N - Enter Direct Activity Allocation

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: KB21N

  Description: Enter Direct Activity Allocation

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Product Cost by Sales Order > Actual Postings > Activity and Process Allocation > Enter
  • Logistics > Plant Maintenance > Maintenance Processing > Order > Inspection Processing > Defect Data > Quality Notification > Costs > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Record
  • Logistics > Customer Service > Service Processing > Order > Inspection Processing > Defect Data > Quality Notification > Costs > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Record
  • Logistics > Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Costs > Activity Allocation > Record
  • Logistics > Quality Management > Quality Notification > Costs > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Record
  • Logistics > Project System > Financials > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Logistics > Central Functions > Batch Management > Environment > Quality Inspection > Costs > Activity Allocation > Record
  • Accounting > Controlling > Cost Element Accounting > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Controlling > Internal Orders > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Product Cost by Period > Actual Postings > Activity and Process Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Product Cost by Order > Actual Postings > Activity and Process Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Product Cost by Sales Order > Actual Postings > Activity and Process Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Investment Management > Internal Orders > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Investment Management > Investment Projects > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Project System > Financials > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Flexible Real Estate Management > Controlling > Actual Postings > Activity Allocation > Enter
  • Accounting > Joint Venture Accounting > Actual Posting > IAA Prior Period Based

• • Program: SAPLK23F1

    Screen: 1200

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: KIMB

    Package Description: Cost Accounting: Manual Actual Postings

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: CO

    Description: Controlling

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• SAP Tcode: KB21N - Enter Direct Activity Allocation

  
  Overview:
  KB21N is a transaction code used in SAP to enter direct activity allocations. This transaction code is used to allocate costs from one cost center to another. It is also used to allocate costs from one cost element to another. 
  
  Functionality: 
  KB21N allows users to enter direct activity allocations in SAP. This transaction code can be used to allocate costs from one cost center to another, or from one cost element to another. It also allows users to enter the amount of the allocation, the period of the allocation, and the type of allocation. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code KB21N in the command field. 
  2. Enter the cost center from which you want to allocate costs in the “From Cost Center” field. 
  3. Enter the cost center to which you want to allocate costs in the “To Cost Center” field. 
  4. Enter the cost element from which you want to allocate costs in the “From Cost Element” field. 
  5. Enter the cost element to which you want to allocate costs in the “To Cost Element” field. 
  6. Enter the amount of the allocation in the “Amount” field. 
  7. Enter the period of the allocation in the “Period” field. 
  8. Select the type of allocation from the drop-down menu in the “Type” field. 
  9. Click “Save” to save your changes and complete your direct activity allocation entry. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to note that KB21N should only be used for direct activity allocations and not for indirect activity allocations, as these are handled differently in SAP. Additionally, it is important that users are familiar with SAP terminology and processes before attempting to use this transaction code, as it can be difficult for those who are unfamiliar with SAP systems and processes.