What is 'hierarchy' in SAP EPM-SA - SAP Spend Performance Management?

hierarchy - Overview

• Component: EPM-SA

• Component Name: SAP Spend Performance Management

• Description: The organization of the members of a dimension into a tree structure creating parent, child, and sibling relationships.

hierarchy - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Hierarchy in SAP Spend Performance Management (EPM-SA) is a way of organizing data into a tree-like structure. It is used to represent the relationships between different elements of data, such as cost centers, accounts, and products. Hierarchies can be used to group and analyze data in a more efficient way.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Spend Performance Management, hierarchies are created by defining the relationships between different elements of data. This can be done by creating parent-child relationships between elements, or by creating a hierarchy of levels. Once the hierarchy is created, it can be used to group and analyze data in a more efficient way.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating hierarchies in SAP Spend Performance Management, it is important to ensure that the hierarchy is properly structured. This means that each element should have a clear parent-child relationship with other elements in the hierarchy. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the hierarchy is properly balanced so that all elements are represented equally.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on hierarchies in SAP Spend Performance Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to create and use hierarchies in SAP Spend Performance Management.