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

SAP Term: rule

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A script, associated with a dimension item, that provides additional logic for calculating specific values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A rule in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) is a set of conditions that define how data is processed. Rules are used to determine the cost and profitability of a business process or activity. Rules can be used to calculate costs, allocate costs, and assign values to different activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Rules can be created in EPM-PCM by defining the conditions that need to be met for the rule to be applied. The conditions can include factors such as cost type, cost center, and cost element. Once the conditions are defined, the rule can be applied to the data in order to calculate costs and profitability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating rules in EPM-PCM, it is important to ensure that the conditions are clearly defined and that the rule is applied correctly. It is also important to test the rule before applying it to ensure that it produces the desired results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on rules in EPM-PCM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.