What is driver-based calculation in SAP EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation?

SAP Term: driver-based calculation

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: A type of automated calculation for which you identify the key business drivers of an operation, and create rules that use these drivers to plan for future results. Driver-based calculations combine user-defined drivers and formulas through calculation rules, and are executed in Data Manager using script logic. You can view the result of the calculation, known as the target value, in a report or input form.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Driver-based calculation is a feature of SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) that allows users to create calculations based on the values of other variables. This feature enables users to quickly and easily create complex calculations that are based on the values of other variables. It also allows users to create calculations that are more accurate and reliable than manual calculations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use driver-based calculation, users must first define the variables that will be used in the calculation. Once the variables have been defined, users can then create a calculation that is based on the values of those variables. The calculation can be as simple or as complex as needed, and can include multiple variables. Once the calculation has been created, it can be used in reports and other documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating driver-based calculations, it is important to ensure that all of the variables used in the calculation are properly defined. This will help ensure that the calculation is accurate and reliable. Additionally, it is important to test the calculation before using it in reports or other documents. This will help ensure that the calculation is working correctly and producing accurate results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about driver-based calculations in SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips for using driver-based calculations in BPC.