To set up a multi-layered group structure like yours in SAP Group Reporting using the new logic, follow these steps:
1. Define the Group Structure in Organizational Units
Set up each company in your hierarchy as a consolidation unit in SAP Group Reporting.
Define each level of ownership to reflect your structure:
Top Level: A (parent company)
Level 1: B and C (100% owned by A)
Level 2: D, E, and F (100% owned by C)
Level 3: G, H, I, J, and K (100% owned by F)
Level 4: L, M, and N (100% owned by K)
2. Maintain Consolidation Groups
Create consolidation groups to represent each layer of ownership in your hierarchy.
For each group, assign the parent and the corresponding subsidiaries as per the ownership percentages.
Example setup:
Consolidation Group A → Owns B, C
Consolidation Group C → Owns D, E, F
Consolidation Group F → Owns G, H, I, J, K
Consolidation Group K → Owns L, M, N
3. Set Up Ownership Percentages and Method
Define the ownership percentage as 100% for each relationship, based on your structure.
In SAP Group Reporting, configure the ownership and control percentages for each consolidation unit and group, ensuring it reflects full control and ownership for all subsidiaries under their respective parents.
4. Configure Hierarchical Consolidation
Use the new hierarchy logic in SAP Group Reporting to automatically aggregate data from each subsidiary to its parent level.
This hierarchy setup helps automate intercompany elimination and consolidation of balances, with data flowing upward to the top entity (A).
5. Define Data Monitoring and Reporting Logic
Set up data monitoring controls to track data flow and consolidation from subsidiaries to parent companies.
In the reporting view, create groups and hierarchy-based reports to visualize data aggregated at each level, including consolidated financial statements and intra-group eliminations.
6. Elimination and Reporting Configuration
Enable elimination of intra-group transactions at each consolidation level using automated rules in SAP Group Reporting.
Design custom reports to visualize consolidated figures for each level, helping in the breakdown of data per layer for analysis and validation.
7. Testing and Validation
Run test consolidations to confirm that ownership and consolidation calculations are correctly performed at each layer.
Validate results at each consolidation level to ensure accuracy before rolling out the structure for monthly or quarterly reporting.
Setting up such a complex structure requires careful planning to ensure data consistency and accuracy at each level, but this structure will allow for streamlined consolidation and reporting across all seven layers in SAP Group Reporting.
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