What is navigation attribute in SAP EC-EIS - Executive Information System?

SAP Term: navigation attribute

• Component: EC-EIS

• Component Name: Executive Information System

• Description: Characteristic attributes can be changed into navigation attributes. You can then drilldown according to these navigation attributes in a query. Characteristic attributes can only be displayed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Navigation attributes are used in the Executive Information System (EC-EIS) component of SAP to define the navigation structure of a report. They are used to define the order in which the report is displayed and how it is organized. Navigation attributes can be used to group related data together, or to separate unrelated data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Navigation attributes are used to define the navigation structure of a report. They can be used to group related data together, or to separate unrelated data. To use navigation attributes, first select the attribute from the list of available attributes in the report definition. Then, specify the order in which the report should be displayed and how it should be organized. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using navigation attributes, it is important to consider how they will affect the overall structure of the report. For example, if you are grouping related data together, make sure that all of the data is related and that it makes sense to group them together. Additionally, consider how the navigation attributes will affect the performance of the report. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on navigation attributes and how they can be used in SAP, please refer to SAP's documentation on navigation attributes. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide more detailed information on how to use navigation attributes in SAP.