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

channel - Overview

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A particular route through which a product or service is sold to a customer.

channel - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Channel in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) is a way to group related cost objects together. It is used to analyze the profitability of different channels, such as retail, wholesale, or online. It can also be used to compare the performance of different channels within a company. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use channel in EPM-PCM, you first need to define the channels that you want to analyze. This can be done by creating a channel hierarchy in the system. Once the channels are defined, you can assign cost objects to each channel and then analyze the profitability of each channel. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a channel hierarchy, it is important to consider how the channels will be used in analysis. For example, if you want to compare the performance of different channels within a company, it is important to create a hierarchy that allows for easy comparison. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using channel in EPM-PCM, please refer to the SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management documentation.