What is KPI Variant Designer in SAP BW-BEX - Business Explorer?

SAP Term: KPI Variant Designer

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: A tool that allows end users to define KPI variants based on existing KPIs. KPI Variant Designer is called in KPI Monitor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  KPI Variant Designer is a component of the BW-BEX Business Explorer in SAP. It is used to create and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for reporting and analysis. KPIs are metrics used to measure the performance of an organization or process. The KPI Variant Designer allows users to create and manage KPIs, as well as define the data sources, calculations, and visualizations associated with them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The KPI Variant Designer can be accessed from the BW-BEX Business Explorer menu. Once in the KPI Variant Designer, users can create new KPIs by selecting a data source, defining the calculation logic, and setting up the visualization. Users can also edit existing KPIs by changing the data source, calculation logic, or visualization. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or editing a KPI, it is important to ensure that the data source and calculation logic are accurate. This will ensure that the KPI is providing accurate information for reporting and analysis. Additionally, it is important to consider how the KPI will be visualized when setting up the calculation logic. This will ensure that the visualization accurately reflects the data being reported. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the KPI Variant Designer, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on BW-BEX Business Explorer. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the KPI Variant Designer.