In SAP S/4HANA Cloud, the controlling area is an important organizational unit within financial accounting and controlling. It is used to manage the cost accounting of a company or several parts of a company, including the recording and controlling of costs. A controlling area can be assigned to one or more company codes. To define or view details of the controlling area in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, you would need to have administrative access rights and make the appropriate configuration settings in the "Manage Your Solution" app or comparable customizing apps. Here are the steps on how to view the details for controlling areas in general: 1. SAP Fiori Launchpad: Log in to the SAP Fiori Launchpad. This is the central point of access to your SAP applications. 2. Access to the configuration apps: Look for an app like "Manage Your Solution" which is responsible for configuring implementation settings. For pure viewing, you could also use apps like "Display Financial Statement", "Display Cost Centers", etc., depending on your specific needs and role. 3. Search for specific settings: Within the "Manage Your Solution" app, you will find the option to customize settings under Configuration of Applications. Search here for settings for "Controlling" or specifically for "Assign Company Code to Controlling Area". 4. View details: In the specific configuration options, you can view the details of existing controlling areas. This typically includes information such as the name, description, assigned company codes and other specific settings. 5 Reporting and analysis: To get detailed reports on the controlling area, use appropriate reporting and analysis apps such as "Cost Center - Actuals" or similar, which will give you insight into the costs and their distribution. It is important to keep an eye on permissions and access rights, as these control what an individual user can see or change. If you do not have the required access or roles, it is advisable to contact your system administrator or an SAP consultant to take supporting measures.
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