What is Activities in SAP EPM-PCM - SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management?

SAP Term: Activities

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A dimension for tasks performed within an organization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Activities are the basic building blocks of the SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) component. They are used to define the cost structure of an organization, and are used to track and analyze costs associated with different activities. Activities can be grouped into categories such as production, sales, marketing, and administration. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  Activities can be created in the EPM-PCM component by selecting the “Create Activity” option from the main menu. Once created, activities can be assigned to different cost centers or cost objects. This allows for more detailed analysis of costs associated with each activity. Additionally, activities can be linked to other activities in order to create a hierarchical structure that allows for more complex cost analysis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating activities in EPM-PCM, it is important to ensure that they are properly categorized and linked to other activities in order to get the most out of the cost analysis capabilities of the component. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all activities are properly assigned to cost centers or cost objects in order to accurately track costs associated with each activity. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on activities in EPM-PCM, please refer to the SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSOBJECTS_PROFITABILITY_AND_COST_MANAGEMENT/7.5/en-US