What is 'document type' in SAP EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation?

document type - Overview

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: Used to categorize and sort postings in the Content Library and to filter postings for reporting. Document types can be created by administrators, or by users on the fly as they post.

document type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Document type is a classification of documents in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). It is used to differentiate between different types of documents, such as financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. Document types are used to control access to documents, as well as to provide a consistent structure for document management.
  
  How to use it: 
  Document types are created in the BPC Administration Console. Once created, they can be assigned to documents in the BPC Modeler. This allows users to easily identify the type of document they are working with. Document types can also be used to control access to documents, as well as to provide a consistent structure for document management.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating document types, it is important to consider how they will be used. For example, if a document type is used for budgeting purposes, it should include fields for budget amounts and other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to consider how the document type will be used in the future, as changes may need to be made over time.
  
  Related Information: 
  Document types are closely related to other concepts in SAP BPC, such as document categories and document versions. Document categories are used to group documents together based on their purpose or content, while document versions are used to track changes over time. Additionally, document types can be linked