What is compound of characteristics in SAP EC-CS - Consolidation?

SAP Term: compound of characteristics

• Component: EC-CS

• Component Name: Consolidation

• Description: The dependency relationship between two characteristics in which the value of the dependent characteristic is only meaningful when the value of the independent characteristic is known. A compound consists of both the dependent characteristic and the independent characteristic on which the first depends. When dealing with compounds of characteristics, the system ensures that a specific value of the independent characteristic is selected when the dependent characteristic is accessed. &EXAMPLE& The characteristic financial statement item is dependent on the characteristic consolidation chart of accounts, and therefore both reflect a compound of characteristics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Compound of characteristics is a feature of the EC-CS Consolidation component in SAP. It allows users to combine multiple characteristics into a single characteristic, which can then be used to create reports and analyze data. This feature is especially useful for consolidating data from multiple sources into one report. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the compound of characteristics feature, users must first define the characteristics they want to combine. This can be done by selecting the characteristics from the list of available characteristics in the EC-CS Consolidation component. Once the characteristics have been selected, users can then create a compound characteristic by combining them into one. This compound characteristic can then be used in reports and analyses. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a compound of characteristics, it is important to ensure that all of the characteristics being combined are compatible with each other. This will ensure that the resulting compound characteristic is accurate and useful for reporting and analysis purposes. Additionally, it is important to consider how the combination of characteristics will affect the data being reported or analyzed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the compound of characteristics feature in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on EC-CS Consolidation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this feature in SAP.