What is aggregation in SAP EC-EIS - Executive Information System?

SAP Term: aggregation

• Component: EC-EIS

• Component Name: Executive Information System

• Description: A process to summarize key figures in a report using characteristics. There are two types of aggregation behavior - time-based aggregation and non-time-based aggregation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Aggregation is a feature of the SAP Executive Information System (EC-EIS) that allows users to quickly and easily analyze large amounts of data. It enables users to group data into meaningful categories and then summarize the data in order to gain insights into trends and patterns. Aggregation can be used to create reports, charts, and other visualizations that can be used to make informed decisions.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use aggregation in the EC-EIS, users must first select the data they wish to analyze. This can be done by selecting a specific set of fields or by selecting a specific set of records. Once the data has been selected, users can then group the data into meaningful categories and then summarize the data using various aggregation functions such as sum, average, count, etc. The results of the aggregation can then be used to create reports, charts, and other visualizations.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using aggregation in the EC-EIS, it is important to ensure that the data being analyzed is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the categories being used for aggregation are meaningful and relevant to the analysis being performed. Finally, it is important to ensure that the aggregation functions being used are appropriate for the type of analysis being performed.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use aggregation in the EC-EIS, please refer to SAP's documentation on Executive Information System (EC-EIS). Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use aggregation in the EC-EIS.