What is 'deviation' in SAP AP-CCM - SRM-Catalog Content Management?

deviation - Overview

• Component: AP-CCM

• Component Name: SRM-Catalog Content Management

• Description: A value entered in an approval rule. The deviation is the difference between the value of a catalog item characteristic before mapping, and the new value of that characteristic after mapping. The deviation can be entered as a relative value a percentage or as an absolute value.

deviation - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Deviation is a term used in SAP AP-CCM SRM-Catalog Content Management to describe the difference between the expected and actual values of a product or service. It is used to measure the accuracy of the product or service and can be used to identify areas of improvement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Deviation can be used to measure the accuracy of a product or service by comparing the expected value with the actual value. This comparison can be done manually or through automated systems. Deviation can also be used to identify areas of improvement in a product or service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When measuring deviation, it is important to consider both the expected and actual values. This will help ensure that any discrepancies are identified and addressed quickly. Additionally, it is important to track deviations over time in order to identify any trends or patterns that may indicate areas of improvement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Deviation is closely related to other terms such as variance, tolerance, and accuracy. Variance is the difference between two values, while tolerance is the acceptable range of deviation from an expected value. Accuracy is a measure of how close a value is to its expected value.