What is granularity characteristic in SAP FS-BA-SD - Source Data?

SAP Term: granularity characteristic

• Component: FS-BA-SD

• Component Name: Source Data

• Description: A role of a characteristic in primary data sources. When a query for data is sent to a primary data source, the requested data records are summarized to such an extent that the only thing that distinguishes them from one another is their granularity characteristics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Granularity characteristic is a term used in SAP Financial Services (FS) Bank Accounting (BA) and Sales and Distribution (SD) Source Data. It is a way of categorizing data into different levels of detail, or granularity. For example, a granularity characteristic might be used to group data into categories such as “monthly” or “quarterly”. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Granularity characteristics are used to define the level of detail that is required for a particular set of data. This allows users to easily identify the data that is relevant to their needs. For example, if a user needs to analyze sales data on a monthly basis, they can use the granularity characteristic to filter out any data that is not relevant to their analysis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using granularity characteristics, it is important to ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the analysis is based on accurate information and will help to avoid any potential errors. Additionally, it is important to consider the level of detail that is required for the analysis before selecting a granularity characteristic. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Granularity characteristics are closely related to other concepts such as aggregation and disaggregation. Aggregation is the process of combining multiple pieces of data into one larger set, while disaggregation is the process of breaking down a larger set of data into smaller pieces. Both processes can be used in conjunction with granularity characteristics to further refine the data set.