What is underperformer band in SAP EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation?

SAP Term: underperformer band

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: In a key performance indicator, performance bands represent different variances and dimensional constraints. This value defines a range that is between 20% and 5% by default below the value for the previous time period.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Underperformer band is a feature of SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) that allows users to identify and analyze underperforming business units or departments. It is a graphical representation of the performance of a business unit or department relative to its peers. The underperformer band is displayed as a horizontal bar chart, with the performance of each business unit or department represented by a colored bar. The color of the bar indicates whether the performance is above or below the average performance of its peers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the underperformer band, users must first define the criteria for measuring performance. This can include financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and expenses, as well as non-financial metrics such as customer satisfaction or employee engagement. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then create an underperformer band report in BPC. This report will display the performance of each business unit or department relative to its peers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an underperformer band report, it is important to ensure that the criteria used for measuring performance are relevant and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is included in the report. This will ensure that the report provides an accurate representation of each business unit or department’s performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The underperformer band feature in BPC can be used in conjunction with other features such as trend analysis and forecasting to gain a better understanding of a business’s performance over time. Additionally, this feature can be used to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for improving performance.