What is selector in SAP FIN-SEM-BPS - Business Planning and Simulation?

SAP Term: selector

• Component: FIN-SEM-BPS

• Component Name: Business Planning and Simulation

• Description: An element in a Web interface, which associates visible elements of the Web interface with planning objects planning area, level, package, function. The visible elements of a Web interface, with which the user interacts at runtime tables on data entry, pushbuttons for execution of functions, have attributes that contain a reference to planning objects. Instead of a direct reference to a planning object, an element can also contain a reference to a selector, which references the planning object on its part. When several visible elements of the Web interface refer to the same planning object, the maintenance effort is reduced by a unified reference to the same selector. On their part, selectors can be included as visible elements in a Web interface and then enable the selection of the desired planning object by the user.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A selector is a tool used in the Business Planning and Simulation (BPS) component of SAP. It is used to select data from a database and display it in a graphical format. Selectors are used to create reports, analyze data, and make decisions based on the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a selector, first select the database you want to use. Then, select the fields you want to display in the report. You can also add filters to narrow down the data you want to display. Finally, click “Run” to generate the report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using selectors, it is important to remember that they are only as accurate as the data they are based on. Make sure that the data you are using is up-to-date and accurate before making any decisions based on the report generated by the selector. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about selectors in SAP BPS, visit the SAP Help Portal at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/FIN_SEM_BPS/latest/en-US.