What is investment measure in SAP IM - Investment Management?

SAP Term: investment measure

• Component: IM

• Component Name: Investment Management

• Description: An internal order, maintenance order or a work breakdown structure WBS element used when an enterprise carries out an undertaking with the goal of producing a fixed asset for its own long-term use. For the most part, these are investment measures that cannot be posted and capitalized directly in the asset portfolio due to their scope, their significance to the enterprise, and/or the large percentage of in-house production involved. A capital investment measure is always linked to at least one asset under construction for accounting purposes. It can be linked to more than one asset under construction, but only if there is a breakdown according to cost element groups in other words, there is one asset under construction for each cost element group.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Investment measure is a term used in SAP Investment Management (IM) to refer to a specific type of investment. It is a way of measuring the performance of an investment over time, and can be used to compare different investments. It is typically used to assess the return on investment (ROI) of a particular investment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP IM, investment measures are used to track the performance of investments over time. This can be done by setting up an investment measure in the system and then tracking the performance of the investment against that measure. The system will then provide a graphical representation of the performance of the investment over time, which can be used to compare different investments and assess their ROI. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an investment measure in SAP IM, it is important to ensure that the measure is set up correctly. This includes setting up the correct parameters for the measure, such as the time period for which it will be tracked, and any other relevant parameters. It is also important to ensure that the data being tracked is accurate and up-to-date, as this will affect the accuracy of the results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP IM also provides other features related to investment measures, such as portfolio management and risk management. These features can be used in conjunction with investment measures to provide a more comprehensive view of an investment's performance over time. Additionally, SAP IM also provides reporting capabilities which can be used to generate reports on investments and their performance over time.