What is validation rule in SAP IS-U-EPM - Energy Portfolio Management?

SAP Term: validation rule

• Component: IS-U-EPM

• Component Name: Energy Portfolio Management

• Description: A rule that is called by the system when a deal is saved to make sure that only valid deals are saved. If errors occur while a deal is being saved, the system displays the corresponding log and the relevant deal cannot be saved.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Validation rules are used in SAP IS-U-EPM Energy Portfolio Management to ensure that data entered into the system is accurate and complete. Validation rules are used to check the data against a set of criteria, such as data type, length, and range. If the data does not meet the criteria, an error message is displayed and the user must correct the data before it can be saved.
  
  How to use it: 
  Validation rules can be created in SAP IS-U-EPM Energy Portfolio Management by navigating to the Validation Rules tab in the system. From there, users can create new validation rules or edit existing ones. When creating a new rule, users must specify the criteria that must be met for the data to be valid. Once a rule is created, it can be applied to any field in the system.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating validation rules, it is important to consider how they will affect user experience. For example, if a validation rule requires a certain format for a field, it should be clearly communicated to users so they know what format is expected. Additionally, validation rules should be tested thoroughly before they are applied to ensure they are working as expected.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on validation rules in SAP IS-U-EPM Energy Portfolio Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/IS_U_EPM/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html