What is heat map in SAP EPM-IM-EXP - EPM IM Expense Review?

SAP Term: heat map

• Component: EPM-IM-EXP

• Component Name: EPM IM Expense Review

• Description: A graphical display that gives a user an immediate view of how each area is performing in terms of expense spend and budgets. Each colored rectangle in a heat map is in proportion to the value it represents. Example A budget heat map shows budget spend broken down by cost centre. The colors show whether the budget vs. spend is in deficit, on target, or in surplus.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A heat map is a graphical representation of data that uses color to represent different values. In SAP, a heat map is used in the EPM-IM-EXP EPM IM Expense Review component to visualize expense data. It allows users to quickly identify areas of high and low spending, as well as trends in spending over time.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the heat map in the EPM-IM-EXP EPM IM Expense Review component, users must first select the data they want to visualize. This can be done by selecting a specific expense category or by selecting a range of dates. Once the data is selected, the heat map will be generated and displayed on the screen. The colors used in the heat map represent different values, with darker colors representing higher values and lighter colors representing lower values.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the heat map in the EPM-IM-EXP EPM IM Expense Review component, it is important to remember that the colors used in the heat map represent different values. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the color scheme when interpreting the data. Additionally, users should also consider other factors such as time frames and expense categories when interpreting the data.
  
  Related Information: 
  The heat map feature in SAP can also be used in other components such as EPM-IM-BUD EPM IM Budgeting and Planning and EPM-IM-ANA EPM IM Analysis. Additionally, there are other visualization tools available in SAP such as bar charts and line graphs which can be used to further analyze expense data.