What is characteristic in SAP BC-SRV-REP - Report Tree?

SAP Term: characteristic

• Component: BC-SRV-REP

• Component Name: Report Tree

• Description: A criteria according to which data such as plant, material, company code or order can be selected. Each characteristic has a number of characteristic values. Characteristics can also be referred to as dimensions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A characteristic is a component of the BC-SRV-REP Report Tree in SAP software. It is a data element that is used to define the structure of a report. Characteristics are used to group data into categories and can be used to filter and sort data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristics can be used to create reports in SAP software. To do this, users must first define the characteristics they want to use in their report. This can be done by selecting the characteristics from the BC-SRV-REP Report Tree. Once the characteristics have been selected, users can then use them to filter and sort data in their report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating reports with characteristics, it is important to remember that each characteristic must be assigned a value. This value will determine how the data is filtered and sorted in the report. Additionally, it is important to remember that characteristics can be combined with other components of the BC-SRV-REP Report Tree, such as variables and formulas, to create more complex reports. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristics and how they are used in SAP software, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.