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

SAP Term: measure

• Component: LOD-ANA

• Component Name: SAP Analytics Cloud

• Description: A data object that represents numerical and quantitative data that you want to compare, aggregate, or use for calculations. Common examples of measures include amounts of money, numbers of units, and headcount. In some cases, financial accounts like sales revenue are represented as measures too. Some quantitative data like age or product ratings can be modeled as a measure or as a dimension or property, depending on your use case.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A measure in SAP Analytics Cloud (LOD-ANA) is a numerical value that is used to quantify a particular aspect of a business. Measures are used to track performance, analyze trends, and compare data. They can be used to calculate metrics such as sales, profits, and customer satisfaction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Measures can be created in SAP Analytics Cloud by selecting the “Create Measure” option from the “Data” tab. Once created, measures can be used in various ways, such as creating charts and graphs, or performing calculations. Measures can also be used to filter data and create custom views. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating measures, it is important to consider the type of data being used and the desired outcome. For example, if you are looking to measure customer satisfaction, you may want to use a survey or customer feedback data. Additionally, it is important to consider the granularity of the measure; for example, if you are measuring sales, you may want to create measures for each product or region. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on measures in SAP Analytics Cloud (LOD-ANA), please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ANALYTICS_CLOUD/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8f9a7d6c3e2b7f5d1a.html