In a system with multiple company codes and plants, how can you reduce the effort for account determination configuration?

Using the valuation grouping code to reduce the effort for account determination configuration is correct because this code allows for the grouping of materials that share similar valuation characteristics. By implementing valuation grouping codes, you streamline the configuration process; it enables the system to automatically determine the accounts based on the predefined groups rather than configuring account determination settings for each material individually across multiple company codes or plants.

This method effectively minimizes complexity and redundancy in your configuration tasks. As a result, you ensure that materials with similar valuation methodologies are processed consistently, reducing the likelihood of manual errors and the need for repetitive configuration work. This approach is particularly beneficial in environments where there are numerous materials across plants, making account determination management much more efficient.

In contrast, updating material codes, standardizing account assignments, and utilizing the supplier catalog may not address the core challenge of simplifying account determination settings across different company codes and plants as effectively as using the valuation grouping code does.