What is child performance analysis in SAP EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation?

SAP Term: child performance analysis

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: A type of automated performance analysis that highlights overachievement or underachievement of a key performance indicator for the hierarchy below the chosen member.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Child performance analysis is a feature of the SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) component. It allows users to analyze the performance of their business units or subsidiaries in comparison to their parent company. This analysis can be used to identify areas of improvement and to make more informed decisions about the future of the business. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Child performance analysis can be used by accessing the BPC component in SAP. Once in the BPC component, users can select the “Child Performance Analysis” option from the menu. This will open up a window where users can select which business units or subsidiaries they would like to analyze. After selecting the desired business units, users can then view a comparison of their performance against their parent company. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using child performance analysis, it is important to remember that it is only as accurate as the data that is entered into SAP. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all data is accurate and up-to-date before running any analysis. Additionally, it is important to remember that child performance analysis is only one tool for analyzing business performance and should be used in conjunction with other methods for a more comprehensive view of the business. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on child performance analysis, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature effectively.