In SAP system organizational levels are structures that represent the organization
views of a company. We can describe levels as given below:
Client
The Client is the
highest hierarchical level unit within a SAP system. We can say that it
represents an Enterprise. We can also say that within this Enterprise, there
might be more than 1 companies, which leads us to the next level, Company Code.
It is represented in the system by a 3-digit numeric key.
Company Code
A Company Code is the
organizational unit that allows you to structure your enterprise from a
financial accounting perspective. It represents an independent unit producing
its very own balance sheet, e.g a company within an Enterprise (Client). It is
represented in the system by a 4-character alphanumeric key. This includes the
entry of all events that require posting to the accounts and the creation of a
complete audit trail for balance sheets and profit and loss statements. A
company code represents an independent unit producing its own balance sheet,
for example, a company within a corporate group (client).
Plant
The plant is an
organizational unit where Operations are concerned. When I say operations, I
mean Production, Procurement, Materials Planning and Maintenance locations. It
is represented in the system by a 4-character alphanumeric key.
Storage location
The storage location is
an organizational unit where we differentiate stocks of materials within a
warehouse/plant. If further breakdown is required, we can use Storage Bins. It
is represented in the system by a 4-character alphanumeric key.
Purchasing Group
Purchasing Group is a
key to identify a buyer or a group of buyers responsible for a particular type
of purchase. It is however not related to other units in the company structure.
Purchasing Organization
A Purchasing
Organization is a unit which is responsible for the procurement of
services/materials, and condition negotiations with vendors.
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