Actual hours impact on Variance analysis

Hi:
            When we talk about actual activity hours then in how many ways it can impact variance calculation. We have aggregated our work centers and hence define an aggregated machine hour for it. Is it ok? E.g
A work center X constitute of 3 machine aggregated
A
B
C
Machine hours has been entered in for X after combining the hours required by A,B,C . Please guide.
Br

Hi:
        May i please know the advantages of entering actual hours at process order confirmation time. At client side they have a practice of entering the same hours as shown planned in CORR. They do not enter standard hours. Moreover may i please know the impact planned hours correct entry in operation. Please guide me.
Br

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