What is planning area in SAP LOD-ANA - SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Term: planning area

• Component: LOD-ANA

• Component Name: SAP Analytics Cloud

• Description: A subset of model data that corresponds to a version’s data used for all planning actions. You can filter the planning area when editing a public version, or copying to a private version. To optimize resource consumption and avoid processing unnecessary data, the model owner can define a recommended planning area.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning area is a logical container in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) that stores all the data related to a specific planning process. It is used to define the data model, which includes the dimensions, hierarchies, and measures that are used in the planning process. The planning area also contains the planning functions and rules that are used to calculate the values of the measures. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a planning area, you must first define the data model. This includes defining the dimensions, hierarchies, and measures that will be used in the planning process. Once this is done, you can then create the planning functions and rules that will be used to calculate the values of the measures. Finally, you can create a story to visualize and analyze the data in the planning area. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning area, it is important to ensure that all of the dimensions, hierarchies, and measures are properly defined. This will ensure that all of the data is accurately represented in the planning process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the planning functions and rules are properly configured so that they accurately calculate the values of the measures. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating a planning area in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ANALYTICS_CLOUD/Cloud/en-US/f9f3d7a8b2e04c8a9f3d7a8b2e04c8a9.html