Distribution Rules in Project Type

Hi All,
What is the significance and impact of Distribution Rules. Where to define Distribution Rules (navigation )?
waiting for ur valurable information.

Hi,
Distribution rules are seeded ones. They are used to defines the revenue accrual and invoicing methods.
For eg: WORK/WORK, WORK/EVENT, EVENT/WORK etc
Please see projects billing user guide which has explanations.

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    Hello,
    I haveve three issues/questions regarding distribution rules and projects:
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    control already exists for booking which we'll be entered manually. But for automatically generated postings
    is not always in place. For example by closing a production order when the appropriate distribution rule is
    missing in the BOM.
    - Additional for projects: Either the distribution rule which is defined in the project master data should be
    proposed automatically and/or only the defined distribution rule is allowed for any bookings. This is mainly
    necessary for invoices which are registered only in SAP and not in PM (for example sales commission invoices,
    transport costs etc.). There people often use distribution rules which are not suitable.
    Our understanding is that once a project is set-up with a distribution rule and an entry is posted against
    that item, the distribution rule can not be changed. Is this correct?
    With kind regards,
    Amine Z.

    Closed so I can open a new thread

  • Itu00B4s possible to change the Distribution rules for a order type RM01 ??

    Hi Experts:
    I need to change the settlement rule which is automatic created at the moment  that you create a Cost colector (class order RM01) transaction KKF6N..
    but when I go into KKF6N transaction and I select the "change" option and after that I go into settlement rule screen, I can´t change the distribution rule.
    I would need to change the settlement type from "PER" value to "TOT" value.. It´is possible in this kind of Cost colectors??
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    Manuel

    Hi,
       Please note that you will not be able to change manually the settlement rule for a cost collector. 
    When you save, the system creates a settlement rule for the product cost collector.
    The settlement rule for the product cost collector always specifies the distribution rule "100% to material" and the settlement type  is always PER (periodic).
    Also refer the note 388457 in which one of the paragraph it says "As of Release 4.5, a special settlement rule is generated when you create a product cost collector (with procedure 5: delivery value for product cost collector). You cannot subsequently change this settlement rule".
    regards
    Waman

  • Projects Release  - Error: Enter a Distribution Rule for Asset without val

    Hi Experts ,
    While Releasing Projects , we got error :
    Enter a Distribution Rule for Asset without a Validity limit.
    Message No : KD059.
    Diagnosis:
    The settelement Profile used requires you to define a distribution rule for asset . For period 005 , 2009 , however not created a distribution rule for Asset.
    We gave checked Settelement Profile , still we are not clear what settings is causes for this error ,
    Please throw some light on if some one come across ...
    Regards,
    Sujana

    check out OSS note 115618

  • Automatic events for COST/EVENT distribution rule

    Hi,
    We are using 11.5.10 in our organization and we are using the following distribution rules
    a) WORK/WORK
    b) WORK/EVENT
    c) EVENT/EVENT
    d) COST/EVENT
    The COST/EVENT projects generates automatic event and that too these events are passed in functional currency.
    a) Is there a way we can stop these automatic generation of events?
    b) If not, is there a way we can make the system to generate events in Project Currency?
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    ARS

    Hi
    By standard functionality system will not allow you to update the distribution rule of an active project. Here are three ideas to overcome the issue. Note those are not solutions that Oracle will give you, so be sure to test them carefully before implementing on real system.
    Please note the COST formula is calculating: ITD actual costs/total Approved Cost Budget X Total approved Revenue Budget. The billing extension called COST has as setup the name of the budget types for revenue and costs. It is possible to update the names of the budget types on the billing extension setup form. You might try setting a special budget types names which you designated only for that calculation. Enter budget cost and revenue values that will force the system to always get a zero result, so it will not create any new automatic event from that billing extension.
    Another option is to go on and modify the SQL code of the billing extension COST (some times named COST_TO_COST). By modifying the code you prevent it from generating new events.
    Another option is to update the distribution rule (Revenue Method) of the individual projects from COST to EVENT or WORK. Such update cannot be done from the front end, but you could easily do it by direct update on the database table.
    Dina

  • Adding data to Manual Distribution Rule from DIAPI

    Hi
    I am searching for the object to insert the data to OMDR (manual distribution rule) using DI API. Can any one help me out.
    I found many questions related to adding data to manual distribution rule using DIAPI which were not answered.
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    hi.
    Just check the below posts.
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  • Changing the automatic Distribution Rule from Per to Full

    Hello SAPians,
    I have a scenario where the Customer is maintaining the Moving Average Price (I know this is not SAP suggested, I am in the process of convincing to move from moving avg to Std) for the Semi-finished goods and finished goods.
    It is Product Cost by Order scenario where Process Orders are using and the settlement rule to the Material and distribution rule is "Per" (Periodic). The main reason Customer had this Per was they would not be able to settle the Order once they settle it in full.
    But due to increased issues in month end atctivities due to thie 'Per' settlement (settlement of Process Orders not settling properly in the last month due to the failure of Batch jobs and other reasons). I want to suggest them to use Distribution Rule 'Full' instead of 'Per' because of the following advantages considering the above scenario.
    1. The 'Full' settlement can be settled if the Order is not in Teco or closed status any number of times as long as there is the Variance sitting on the Order.
    2. The 'Full' Distribution rule will not create issue if the variance is sitting on the Order in the closed period because when you do the settlement in the next period, system will allocate the variances from the last period to the Material Receiver in the current Period(I have not yet tested this scenario) and has not been. (Yeah I know there will be issue if the Material has been moved out of inventory before the settlement happens, they have another set up to update the Material prices manually by keeping the track of cost of Material).
    3. So the config change will be the Product cost by Order -> Manufacturing Order-> Define Cost-Accounting-Relevant Default Values for Order Typ --> change the Default rule from PP1 to PP2 'Process orders (periodic settlement)'
    Please let me know if what I am thinking is wrong based on this sceanrio and also please give me some more insight if I am missing any points.
    Thank you very much for your time!
    -Harter.

    Hi Balaji/Ajay,
    Could you please help me in understanding the effect of Variances if I change the Order type to FULL in this scenario (Moving Average price for Finished good Material)?
    I checked the configuration and the Variance is only Total Variance that is settling to FI and COPA.
    Also client is more concentrated on Variance accumulated per year and not per month.
    Let's say I have Order in Period 9 where the actual debits on the Order are $1000 and actual credits are $1200 where balance (variance) is $200 and suppose I missed the Period 9 settlement and I want to settle this Order in Period 10 where I had $100 variance in that Period 10
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    9              $200                   missed
    10              $100                   not yet
    So now when I settle the Order in period 10 (with FULL as settlement type), it settles $300 instead of $100 variance. So if this is the case, if I look at the Variance data, yes the variance data is wrong but if I look at yearly perspective, it looks right but I think I am missing something here, right?
    Also what happens if the Order is open more than one year and the same scenario happens, the Variance will be posted to new year which is again issue, right?
    Am I in the right direction?
    Please advice.
    Thank you,
    -Harter.

  • Default rule in Order type dependend parameters - OPL8 - Order Settlement

    Hello,
    We are doing settlement of production orders via Tcode - Ko88.
    After execution of the same, system is passing an FI entry to GL - which is mentioned in the Material Master (Valuation Class - 7900) i.e. through OBYC setting.
    We have also checked the OPL8 setting (Order Type dependend Parameters - Controlling Tab) in which "Default Rule" is mentioned as - PP1 - Production Material full Settlement.
    As the system is passing an entry via "Default Rule - PP1" stored in Order Type Dependend Paramenters:
    1. What is the use of Settlement Profile (OKO7) & Allocation Structure (OKO6)?
    2. Can we make "Default Rule" field as optional (In Tcode - OPL8) ? since all the settlements are resulting in same Material GL.
    Waiting for a positive answer. Points will be assigned definitly.
    Thanks & Regards,
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    Hi,
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    In the settlement profile, you define a range of control parameters for settlement. You must define the settlement profile before you can enter a settlement rule for a sender.
    If you want to settle the costs each time to just one cost center or just one G/L account, you need a settlement profile. As you cannot maintain the settlement parameters during settlement to a receiver, you must save the settlement profile either in the order type or in the model order or reference order.
    Allocation Structure:
    During settlement, costs incurred under the primary and secondary cost elements by a sender are allocated to one or more receivers. When you settle by cost element, you settle using the appropriate original cost element.
    An allocation structure comprises one or several settlement assignments. An assignment shows which costs (origin: cost element groups from debit cost elements) are to be settled to which receiver type (for example, cost center, order, and so on).
    You have two alternatives in settlement assignment:
    You assign the debit cost element groups to a settlement cost element.
    You settle by cost element - that is, the debit cost element is the settlement cost element.
    This is a good idea, for example, if the required capital spending for an asset you are building yourself is to be monitored. These costs are settled by cost element to an inventory account in Asset Accounting at the end of the year, or when the measure is complete.
    Each allocation structure must fulfil the following criteria:
    Completeness
    An allocation structure is assigned to each object to be settled. All cost elements in which costs are incurred, must be represented in the appropriate allocation structure.
    Uniqueness
    Each cost element in which costs are incurred may only appear once in an allocation structure. Only one settlement cost element may be assigned to a source within a particular allocation structure.
    Source Structure:
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    In the settlement rule for the sender you can define one distribution rule, in which you specify the distribution and receivers for the costs for each source assignment.
    Thanks,
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  • AIAB- maximum number of distribution rule gruops has been reached

    Hi experts,
    I am getting the error u201CMaximum no. of distribution rule group has been reachedu201D, while running Transction code - AIAB for distribute asset for the asset capitalization from AuC.
    Anybody facing this type of error earlier if yes how to resolved
    thanks
    gkumar

    The objects reached to 999 hence system is throwing error.
    So you can delete some of them if not required and create a new one. Check below
    On the basis of your entries in the settlement rules, the system automatically determines the processing sequence for the settlement objects so that you can settle all objects completely. Each object is given a hierarchy number between 0 and 999. The object with the highest number is settled first and the object with the lowest number is settled last.
    For example, repair or maintenance orders have hierarchy number 100. Orders for a turbine or cooling have hierarchy number 050, and the order for your power station has hierarchy number 000. Therefore, the system first settles the repair- or
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  • Default settlement rule with settlement type as FUL for service orders

    Hi Folks,
    Could you please advise me on the below issue?
    Requirement: setting up of default settlement rule with default settlement receiver as u201CCOST CENTREu201D and settlement type as u201CFULu201D for the maintenance orders (Order category u2013 30).
    I was trying to configure the same in transaction KSR3_ORI to assign the strategy to the service order type by clicking u201CNew Entriesu201D system not showing the drop list for the status column which is a mandatory field.
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    I was also with this problem in 2013 january and only found some information about this, here.
    Our solution was change the Maximum number of distribution rules in Maintain Settlement Profiles to 1, because we wanted the FUL rule and it is always in the first line.
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  • Selection of Distribution Rule in Incoming and Outgoing Payment

    There is an option of selecting the distribution rule in Incoming and Outgoing Payment having transaction of Account type but the requirement is of having the selection of distribution rule having transaction of Customer and Vendor (Invoice wise and Payment on Account)

    What is the purpose for distribution rules in Outstanding invoice list in incoming payment? I try to attach the analysis there and post incoming payment but it will not appear in Journal entries which defeat the main purpose.
    The problem face by customer is that they had many outlets and finance department in HQ needs to monitor daily collection from each outlets.
    The desired outcome by customer is:
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    Cr     Customer                                   XXX
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    Bank                          XXX            XXX          XXX
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    Thomas
    Edited by: Rui Pereira on Dec 4, 2008 2:15 PM

  • Distribution Rules in Journal Entries

    Currently, cost centres and distributions rules only apply to sales and expenditure type GL accounts.  Our client would like this to be extended to all types of GL accounts so as to include balance sheet accounts. 
    The reason for this is the client uses a job costing add on with SAP Business One.  The job costing module works with cost centres which translate into cost centres distribution rules in SAP.  The client wants to track these cost centres throughout the entire system, and especially the work in progress account which is a balance sheet account.
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    Hi,
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  • Project Types - WBS Elements

    Experts,
    We are in the process of removing some Project types for WBS Elements - So just wanted to check if I go ahead and delete an existing type, what happens to the historical WBS Elements using a deleted Project Type - Would they show up as blank project type ?
    All answers would be duly appreciated and rewarded with points.
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  • Settlement, Distribution rule; Validity limit

    Dear All,
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    Stastical Order CB was Deselect;
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    Regards
    Raj

    Dear Greta Baranyai      
    Here it shows the following error while doing the settlement in cj88, here the sender is the WBS; In that WBS I mantained the Rule Recevier Cat : CTR, Cost Center Name: XXX, Settlement : Full, & 100 etc.,  Even though it shows the following Error.
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    Regards
    Raj

  • Creation of Distribution rule(Settlement rule) in production order

    Hello SAP GURUS,
        I have one good query for you guys.When we create production order,by default it takes settlement rule (settle the cost of production order to material even that 100% settlement),and its because we have given the distribution rule (Default rule) in Order type dependent parameters.But in one of my friend system when i was creating production order manually it was not taking settlement rule by default and when i was going to save the order it was saying that settlement rule is not defined.I checked in order type that settlement profile was defined their.Even i checked in order type dependent parameter, distribution rule(default rule)  was their as material 100% settlement,defined over their.
      could you guys help in understanding this problem that where we have to define that system should create settlement rule by default(Settlement to material and even that 100% settlement).

    Hi..
    please try this....Goto KSR2_VBP.
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    01 for manual creation of settlement rules
    02 for auto creation..
    first check whether 01 and 02 are in your plant.
    Sales and distrib....basic functions......auto gen. of settlement rules.......
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    (1)maintaining the settlement strategies and
    (2)activating one among them.
    If you activate 02, your problem will be solved..
    Also check this..
    http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_03/helpdata/EN/a9/ab777d414111d182b10000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
    The settlement profile is to be defined for thee particular Order Type to generate automatically.
    Define Production Order Type in OPJH
    Under Cost controlling check the settlement profile .
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    with wishes
    karthick.

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