Understanding Pool Definitions

You use the Pool Definition program (P48S83) to define pool IDs and the effective dates and descriptions for the pool IDs. This program also associates each pool ID with a segment ID and a burden category (fringe, overhead, and so on).

During the burdening process, the system uses the pool definition, combined with the segment ID, date, and burden category, to determine the correct rate by which to calculate a burden amount. The Pool Definition table (F48S83) is not accessed during the calculation of burden amounts; it is a setup table that defines the pool IDs that you subsequently associate with specific cost pools and rates.

Note: You cannot delete a pool ID that has been used on a pool grouping table or on a burden rate table. To delete a pool ID, first remove the pool ID from the pool grouping table and the burden rate table, and then delete the pool ID.