Modify Unit Cost Objects After Activation

Once the activation group is active, you can edit cost objects individually for each unit, or for multiple units using the Bulk Modify Unit Cost Object option in the activation group context menu. You must define an effective date for the new rules, where all postings after the effective date (based on the Posting Date) will use the new set of rules.

If Cost Center Allocation is enabled in Financial Organization Structure (either at the system or company level), the application splits liability adjustment, payment, charge, accrual, and depreciation amounts posted to P&L accounts across multiple cost centers. For other postings to P&L accounts (such as asset and termination postings), the application uses the cost objects that you have identified as the "Main Cost Objects". You can use the same options to modify the cost center allocation rules for active activation groups.

To edit the cost objects per unit in active activation groups:

Open the activation group.
Navigate to the Unit List tab.
Click on the required unit to view or modify unit information.
Click Edit in the Cost Objects Information Section.
If required, you can change if you are using Cost Centers or Work Breakdown Structure.
Modify the cost objects as required. If Cost Center Allocation is enabled, you can modify the existing rules, click to add another row, or click to delete a row.
Select the date from which the changes apply in the Effective Date field.
Click Submit.

To edit the cost objects for multiple units:

Open the activation group.
Click Context Menu > Bulk Modify Unit Cost Objects.
Select the date from which the changes apply in the Effective Date field.
If required, you can change if you are using Cost Centers or Work Breakdown Structure.
Modify the cost objects as required. If Cost Center Allocation is enabled, you can modify the existing rules, click to add another row, or click to delete a row.
Select the units that the changes apply to.
Click Submit.

To view previous cost objects per unit:

Open the activation group.
Navigate to the Unit List tab.
Click on the required unit to view or modify unit information.
The Cost Objects Information section displays the latest set of rules by default (as indicated by the "ACTIVE" option in the History drop-down).
To view a previous cost object selections, click the History drop-down and select a previous record to view the cost center allocation rules at that time.