When are actual costs posted to a CO object?

The correct choice reflects that actual costs are posted to a Controlling (CO) object at the time of goods receipt. This is because when goods are received, the cost associated with those goods is recognized as part of the financial transactions. The system captures the actual costs based on the purchase order and any adjustments made through goods receipt processes.

At this point, the inventory is updated, and the associated costs are allocated to the CO object responsible for tracking those expenses. This real-time posting enables better tracking of costs that occur throughout the procurement process.

While invoice verification can impact costs, actual costs do not get posted specifically at that stage; instead, they are more about confirming that received items match the expected value. The creation of a purchase order itself does not engage the financial statements because it merely reflects an intent to procure. Period-end closing does involve numerous reconciliations and adjustments but is not the initial point at which actual costs related to goods are recorded. Thus, the timing of the goods receipt is critical for capturing actual costs against CO objects accurately within the system.