What is 'differentiation criterion' in SAP FIN-FSCM-TRM-TM - Transaction Manager?

differentiation criterion - Overview

• Component: FIN-FSCM-TRM-TM

• Component Name: Transaction Manager

• Description: Is used for hedge management purposes. It is an attribute within a hedging area that defines the analysis item together with the reporting time pattern of the hedging area. The currency is a mandatory differentiation criterion within a hedging area. A second differentiation criterion could be the company code, for example. See also: Analysis Item

differentiation criterion - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Differentiation criterion is a feature of the Transaction Manager component of SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM). It is used to differentiate between different types of transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices. The differentiation criterion can be used to determine which transactions should be processed first, or which transactions should be given priority over others. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The differentiation criterion can be set up in the Transaction Manager configuration. This can be done by selecting the criteria that should be used to differentiate between different types of transactions. For example, a company may choose to prioritize sales orders over purchase orders, or prioritize invoices with higher amounts over those with lower amounts. Once the criteria have been set up, the Transaction Manager will automatically prioritize transactions based on the criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the differentiation criterion, it is important to consider how it will affect the overall performance of the system. For example, if a company sets up a criterion that prioritizes sales orders over purchase orders, this could lead to an increase in sales order processing time and a decrease in purchase order processing time. It is important to consider how this could affect the overall performance of the system before setting up the differentiation criterion. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Transaction Manager component of SAP