What is indicator in SAP BC-BMT-OPI - Operational Process Intelligence?

SAP Term: indicator

• Component: BC-BMT-OPI

• Component Name: Operational Process Intelligence

• Description: An indicator tracks the performance of a certain measure and determines the success or failure of a business activity. Indicators define target values and thresholds on measures. For example, a Target Cycle Time could be set as 24-hrs on a duration measure Cycle Time. It is also possible to define breakdowns on indicators on a single or multiple dimensions. Business Users would like to see a historical trendon indicators and also compare indicators at different points in time, e.g. Jan 2012 vs. Feb 2012.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An indicator is a graphical representation of a key performance indicator (KPI) in SAP Operational Process Intelligence (BC-BMT-OPI). It is used to measure the performance of a process or system and can be used to identify areas for improvement. Indicators are typically displayed in a dashboard format, allowing users to quickly and easily view the performance of their processes.
  
  How to use it: 
  Indicators can be used to measure the performance of a process or system. They can be used to identify areas for improvement, as well as to track progress over time. To use indicators, users must first define the KPIs they wish to measure. Once the KPIs have been defined, users can create indicators in SAP Operational Process Intelligence (BC-BMT-OPI) that will display the KPIs in a graphical format.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating indicators, it is important to ensure that the KPIs being measured are relevant and meaningful. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the indicators are easy to understand and interpret. This will help users quickly identify areas for improvement and track progress over time.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on indicators and how to use them in SAP Operational Process Intelligence (BC-BMT-OPI), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to create and use indicators in SAP.