Allocation of expenses

Hello All,
I had one interesting scenario from my client on allocation of expenses. This was possible using standard BCS functionality but was not straightforward. So would like to listen from you all on your solution before we discuss mine. The solution I proposed has one drawback but fulfills the requirements.
Requirement is to allocate certain expenses(X,Y and Z) to one particular item (A) for multiple "products".(Product is a sub assignment) .  X,Y and Z expenses have no values for sub assignment "Product.
Rules of the game are:
1. Value in items X,Y and Z should remain as it is i.e.,no negation / reversal of these values
2.Allocation should happen based on Turnover Transaction data in combination with "Product"
2A. If source values (X,Y and Z) are in Posting Level (PL) 00,01, it should happen based on Company Turnover
2B. If source values (X,Y and Z) are in PL00,01, and there is no Company Turnover available in transaction data, it should happen based on Group Turnover
2C. If source values (X,Y and Z) are in PL10, allocation should happen based on Group Turnover.
Let me know if the scenario is not clear and needs more explanation. Looking forward for your response.
Thanks
Sreekanth
Edited by: Sreekanth on Jun 20, 2011 8:56 AM

I am much more familiar with reclassifications than allocations, but am certain the results from either can usually be obtained.
A method layout with trigger of items X,Y and Z, then different source and target is necessary. Then the specifics may be defined as needed.
It is most likely 2 allocations or reclassifications are needed because for group level allocations or reclassifications it is necessary to use posting level 30 document.

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