What is Cross-Tab in SAP BI-RA-CR - Crystal Reports?

SAP Term: Cross-Tab

• Component: BI-RA-CR

• Component Name: Crystal Reports

• Description: A report component that summarizes and presents data in a compact row and column format that makes it easy to compare data and identify trends.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Cross-Tab is a feature of Crystal Reports, a business intelligence reporting tool from SAP. It allows users to create reports that display data in a tabular format, with rows and columns that can be used to compare and analyze data. Cross-Tab also allows users to group data into categories and subcategories, making it easier to identify trends and patterns. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Cross-Tab, users must first create a report in Crystal Reports. Once the report is created, users can select the Cross-Tab option from the toolbar. This will open a window where users can select the fields they want to include in their report. Users can then customize the layout of the report by selecting the number of rows and columns, as well as the type of data they want to display. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Cross-Tab report, it is important to consider how the data will be grouped and displayed. For example, if you are comparing sales figures for different regions, you may want to group them by region or product type. Additionally, it is important to consider how many rows and columns you need in order to effectively display the data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using Cross-Tab in Crystal Reports, please refer to SAP's official documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CRYSTAL_REPORTS/14.2/en-US