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

SAP Term: Metrics

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A dimension of items used to evaluate performance.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Metrics are performance indicators used to measure the success of a business process or activity. In SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM), metrics are used to track and analyze the performance of a company’s profitability and cost management processes. Metrics can be used to identify areas of improvement, measure progress, and compare performance against industry benchmarks. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Metrics in EPM-PCM can be used to track and analyze the performance of a company’s profitability and cost management processes. Metrics can be used to identify areas of improvement, measure progress, and compare performance against industry benchmarks. Metrics can also be used to set goals and objectives for the company’s profitability and cost management processes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up metrics in EPM-PCM, it is important to ensure that the metrics are relevant to the company’s profitability and cost management processes. It is also important to ensure that the metrics are measurable, so that progress can be tracked over time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metrics in EPM-PCM, please refer to the SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management User Guide.