Allocation Function in BW BPS?

[Former Member]

I need to do some allocations, but my client has installed BW/BPS rather than SEM/BPS. I wonder if there is anyone who has been able to install the SEM functions on a BW/BPS system? If so, please provide the detailed steps to accomplish the same. Alternativley, a good example of a Cost Center Allocation in FOX would be great. My allocation scenario is as follows. 3 Sending Cost Centers and two Receiving Cost Centers. I need to allocate 67% of the total costs ( All Cost Elements) for the three Sending Cost Centers. So, 33% of the costs will remain with the Sending Cost Centers. The two Receiving Cost Centers will each receive 33% of the allocation costs for a total of 66%.

Thank you,

[Former Member]

William,

Planning function of type 'Distribute by Key from sender to receiver' would have been suitable if there isn't a requirement to retain 33% of the costs in Sending Cost Centers. Go to below URL for details:

<a href="http://http://help.sap.com/saphelp_sem40bw/helpdata/en/05/242537cedf2056e10000009b38f936/frameset.htm">Distribute</a>

I believe the so called 'allocation' function has similar limitations. So it is a choice between FOX or ABAP.

Regards

[Former Member]

You will allocation if you have SEM addon.

Without that allocation function, configureing allocation will not be that easy.

However, you can try a mix of distribution function, some fox or ABAP.

Ravi Thothadri

[Former Member]

alternatively, use R/3 and pull this data into BPS.