Definicja period control (FI-AA)

Co znaczy PERIOD CONTROL (FI-AA):

A function that determines the start or the end of depreciation calculation at the time of a fixed asset acquisition or retirement.

There are many different country-specific regulations (particularly for asset acquisitions) that govern how the depreciation start date (asset value date) can be determined from the date of the posting.

Period control is part of the internal calculation key. You can specify individual period control for each transaction type (acquisition, retirement, transfer).

Examples of period control provided in the SAP System include:

Pro rata temporis Pro rata at mid-period (half month rule) First year convention