Costing Based COPA Vs A/c Based COPA

Two forms of Profitability Analysis are supported: costing-based and account-based.

* Costing-based Profitability Analysis is the form of profitability analysis that groups costs and revenues according to value fields and costing-based valuation approaches, both of which you can define yourself. It guarantees you access at all times to a complete, short-term profitability report.

* Account-based Profitability Analysis is a form of profitability analysis organized in accounts and using an account-based valuation approach.
The distinguishing characteristic of this form is its use of cost and revenue elements.
It provides you with a profitability report that is permanently reconciled with financial accounting.
You can also use both of these types of CO-PA simultaneously.