What is Account in SAP LOD-ANA - SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Term: Account

• Component: LOD-ANA

• Component Name: SAP Analytics Cloud

• Description: A special dimension that can include the definition of accounts like operating income and employee expenses, and drivers like units sold and headcount. It's often included in finance models, or any model that has data from multiple accounts in balance sheet, profit and loss, or cash flow statements. The account dimension can also store calculations and set the aggregation type and units for measure values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An Account in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a unit of measure used to track and analyze financial data. It is a representation of a financial account, such as a bank account, credit card, or loan. Accounts are used to store and track financial transactions, such as payments, deposits, and transfers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Accounts can be used to create reports and analyze financial data. In SAC, accounts can be created by selecting the “Accounts” tab in the navigation bar. From there, users can add new accounts or edit existing ones. Once an account is created, users can add transactions to it and view the associated data in the “Transactions” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an account in SAC, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the account name, type (e.g., bank account), currency, and any other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the account. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Accounts in SAC, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ANALYTICS_CLOUD/Cloud/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3c14f8a9d7c3e6b2f5d6a1b.html