Show DOP Cost Variances

Explanation

Use this feature to show DOP cost variances in the tree structure graph. Three different cost variances can be specified; Actual-Estimated, Actual-Standard, and Estimated-Standard. You enter a percentage, specifying how much the cost must differ in order for the variance to be shown. If the variance is above the specified percentage and the value is negative, the DOP order will receive an icon with a minus sign in the tree graph. If the value is positive, the DOP order will receive an icon with a plus sign.

Prerequisites

Before this activity can be performed, DOP cost must be calculated for the DOP orders. To be able to show variances for actual cost, the DOP orders must be completed.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the cost variances of the DOP orders are shown.

Window

DOP Header

Related Window Descriptions

DOP Order/Costing
DOP Header/Costing
Show Cost Variances

Procedure

1. Select the DOP structure for which you want to show cost variances.
2. Select the DOP Header/Costing tab.
3. Right-click and then click Show Cost Variances.
4. Select the option in the Variance area, for the cost variance you want to show.
5. In the Show Variance Greater Than field, enter the percentage that specifies how much the cost must differ in order for the variance to be shown.
6. Specify whether you want the difference to be calculated for accumulated or level costs.
7. Click OK.
8. Right-click again and then click Show Cost Variances to remove the display of the cost variances.