Cost element overview

Overview of cost types

The cost type overview answers which types of costs were incurred in the selected period, for example personnel, material or space costs.

That's what you use this page for

• From and To periods determine the time period.
• Cost types group postings according to their economic type.
• Sums make composition and change visible.
• The preview creates the current evaluation.

Safe process

1. Choose a comparable period range.
2. Generate the overview.
3. Highlight unusual cost types or shifts.
4. Check the assigned accounts and accounting records.

Then check

• All relevant expense accounts are assigned to the correct cost type and conspicuous values are explained.

Related topics

• Cost center overview
• Cost center and cost type
• Chart of accounts

Frequently asked questions