What is 'scaling factor abbreviation' in SAP FIN-SEM-CPM - Corporate Performance Monitor?

scaling factor abbreviation - Overview

• Component: FIN-SEM-CPM

• Component Name: Corporate Performance Monitor

• Description: Abbreviation for the scaling factor. Examples: "T"[= thousand] for the scaling factor 1000. "Mill." [= million] for the scaling factor 1 000 000.

scaling factor abbreviation - Details

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  Key Concepts:
  Scaling factor abbreviation is a term used in the SAP Corporate Performance Monitor (FIN-SEM-CPM) component. It is used to define the scaling factor of a particular measure or dimension. The scaling factor is used to adjust the value of a measure or dimension to make it easier to compare with other values. 
  
  How to use it:
  The scaling factor abbreviation can be set in the SAP Corporate Performance Monitor (FIN-SEM-CPM) component. To do this, go to the “Measures” tab and select the measure or dimension you want to adjust. Then, select the “Scaling Factor” option and enter the abbreviation for the desired scaling factor. 
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When setting a scaling factor abbreviation, it is important to remember that different measures and dimensions may require different scaling factors. For example, a measure that is measured in millions may require a different scaling factor than one that is measured in thousands. 
  
  Related Information:
  The SAP Corporate Performance Monitor (FIN-SEM-CPM) component also allows users to set other parameters such as currency, unit of measure, and time period. These parameters can be set in the “Parameters” tab. Additionally, users can also set up custom measures and dimensions in the “Custom Measures” tab.