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

SAP Term: Resource Drivers

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A dimension for items used to drive costs from Line Items to Activities.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Resource Drivers are a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) that allow users to assign resources to activities and cost objects. This allows users to track the costs associated with each activity or cost object, as well as the resources used in the process. Resource Drivers also enable users to assign resources to activities and cost objects in a more efficient manner, as they can be assigned at the same time as the activity or cost object is created. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Resource Drivers can be used in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) by first creating an activity or cost object. Once the activity or cost object is created, users can then assign resources to it by selecting the “Resource Drivers” option from the menu. From there, users can select the resources they wish to assign to the activity or cost object. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning resources to activities and cost objects using Resource Drivers, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary resources are assigned. This will ensure that all of the costs associated with the activity or cost object are accurately tracked. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the resources assigned are relevant to the activity or cost object in question. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Resource Drivers in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM), please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Resource Drivers. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use Resource Drivers in EPM-PCM.