What is formula stage in SAP FIN-SEM-CPM - Corporate Performance Monitor?

SAP Term: formula stage

• Component: FIN-SEM-CPM

• Component Name: Corporate Performance Monitor

• Description: Evaluation Level of a Formula. Formula stages refers to the processing sequence of operators. For example, the formula "a / 1 - b" contains two formula stages; the first formula stage 1 is the difference between 1 and b; the second formula stage 2 is the quotient of a and the result of formula stage 1.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Formula stage is a feature of the SAP Corporate Performance Monitor (FIN-SEM-CPM) that allows users to create formulas to calculate values from existing data. The formulas can be used to create new metrics, such as ratios or percentages, or to modify existing metrics. The formulas can be applied to individual data points or across multiple data points. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the formula stage, users must first create a formula in the formula editor. This can be done by selecting the desired data points and then entering the formula in the editor. Once the formula is created, it can be applied to the data points by selecting “Apply Formula” from the menu. The results of the formula will be displayed in a new column in the data table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating formulas, it is important to use parentheses to ensure that calculations are performed in the correct order. Additionally, users should take advantage of the “Preview” feature in the formula editor to ensure that their formulas are producing the desired results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the formula stage, please refer to SAP’s documentation on Corporate Performance Monitor (FIN-SEM-CPM). Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions for creating and applying formulas.