Internal Order - Actual

An internal order is a self-contained simple project cost object. It is a collector of costs, but not a full project with a work breakdown structure. For more information, see SAP Note 2865342.

Key Process Steps Covered

  • Create internal order for R&D for other overhead costs or a statistical order for marketing costs
  • Post general ledger account documents
  • Create purchase order (consumable purchasing)
  • Post goods receipts (only for R&D order)
  • Post goods issues to R&D internal order (only for R&D order)
  • Create settlement rule with cost center
  • Settle orders (actual costs)
  • Order actual data reporting

Benefits

  • Enable tracking of costs incurred for internal projects to facilitate cost control, return on investment calculations, and so on
  • Get a transparent view of outstanding internal orders, cost plan, and actual