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

SAP Term: driver value

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A value used to reallocate costs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Driver value is a term used in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) to refer to the value of a particular cost or revenue driver. A driver is an element that influences the cost or revenue of a product or service, such as the number of units produced, the cost of raw materials, or the number of employees. The driver value is used to calculate the total cost or revenue associated with a particular product or service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to calculate the total cost or revenue associated with a product or service, you must first determine the driver values for each cost or revenue driver. This can be done by analyzing historical data and making assumptions about future trends. Once you have determined the driver values, you can then use them to calculate the total cost or revenue associated with a product or service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating driver values, it is important to consider both short-term and long-term trends. Short-term trends may be more volatile and should be taken into account when making assumptions about future trends. Additionally, it is important to consider external factors that may influence the cost or revenue of a product or service, such as changes in market conditions or changes in customer demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on driver values and how they are used in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed explanations of how driver values are used in EPM-PCM.