What is Data Manager in SAP (EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation)?

SAP Term: Data Manager

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: A module that helps manage the data moving into and out of the system, as well as copying or moving data within and across applications. Data Manager supports mapping and complex transformations of data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Data Manager is a component of SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). It is a powerful tool that enables users to quickly and easily manage large amounts of data. Data Manager allows users to create, edit, and delete data sets, as well as to import and export data from external sources. It also provides a range of features for data analysis, such as filtering, sorting, and aggregation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Data Manager can be used to create and manage data sets in BPC. To create a new data set, users can select the “Create Data Set” option from the Data Manager menu. This will open a window where users can enter the name of the data set and select the type of data they want to store in it. Once the data set is created, users can add or delete data from it using the “Edit Data Set” option. 
  
  Users can also import and export data from external sources using Data Manager. To import data, users can select the “Import Data” option from the Data Manager menu. This will open a window where users can select the source of the data they want to import. Once the source is selected, users can specify the format of the imported data and then click “Import” to complete the process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Data Manager provides a range of features for managing large amounts of data efficiently. For example, users can use filters to quickly find specific records in a data set. They can also use sorting to organize records in a particular order. Additionally, users can use aggregation to summarize large amounts of data into smaller chunks for easier analysis. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Data Manager is part of SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). Other components of BPC include Financial Consolidation, Planning & Budgeting, and Reporting & Analysis. For more information about BPC, please visit SAP’s website at https://www.sap.com/products/business-planning-consolidation.html