What is aggregation level in SAP BW-PLA - Planning?

SAP Term: aggregation level

• Component: BW-PLA

• Component Name: Planning

• Description: Virtual InfoProvider in BI system. Aggregation levels are used in planning as InfoProviders. This allows you to plan data manually or make changes to data using planning functions. An aggregation level contains a set of characteristics and key figures from a real-time InfoCube. The InfoCube characteristics that are not contained in the aggregation level are aggregated. Selections can be specified for the characteristics in an aggregation level.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Aggregation level is a term used in SAP BW-PLA Planning. It is a way of grouping data together to make it easier to analyze and interpret. Aggregation levels can be used to group data by time, geography, product, or any other criteria that makes sense for the analysis. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP BW-PLA Planning, aggregation levels are used to create a hierarchy of data. This hierarchy can be used to drill down into the data and analyze it in more detail. For example, if you wanted to analyze sales data by region, you could create an aggregation level that groups the data by region. This would allow you to easily compare sales performance across different regions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an aggregation level, it is important to consider the granularity of the data. If the data is too granular, it can be difficult to interpret and analyze. On the other hand, if the data is too coarse, important details may be missed. It is important to find a balance between these two extremes when creating an aggregation level. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Aggregation levels are closely related to other concepts such as hierarchies and dimensions. Hierarchies are used to organize data into logical groupings while dimensions are used to categorize data into different categories. Understanding these concepts can help you better understand how aggregation levels work in SAP BW-PLA Planning.