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What is key figure in SAP BC-SRV-REP - Report Tree?


SAP Term: key figure

  • Component: BC-SRV-REP

  • Component Name: Report Tree

  • Description: A value in reporting. There are the following types of key figure: In the simplest case, a key figure is a numeric field in a database table. This is also known as a base key figure. A key figure can also be determined using calculation rules or formulas within a report. This is known as a calculated key figure.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A key figure is a numerical value used in SAP reporting. It is used to measure and analyze data in a report. Key figures are used to measure the performance of a business, such as sales, profits, and expenses. They are also used to compare different periods of time or different areas of the business. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In the BC-SRV-REP Report Tree component, key figures are used to create reports. Reports can be created for any area of the business, such as sales, profits, expenses, etc. The key figures are used to measure and analyze the data in the report. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating reports with key figures, it is important to select the right key figures for the report. Different key figures will provide different insights into the data. It is also important to consider how the key figures will be used in the report. For example, if you are creating a report on sales performance, you may want to use key figures such as sales revenue and sales volume. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on key figures and how they can be used in SAP reporting, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_ONE/9.3/en-US).
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