What is metropolitan statistical area in SAP PSM-FG - Functions for U.S. Federal Government?

SAP Term: metropolitan statistical area

• Component: PSM-FG

• Component Name: Functions for U.S. Federal Government

• Description: A geographic area consisting of a large population nucleus together with adjacent communities having a high degree of economic and social integration with that nucleus.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographic region defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use in collecting, tabulating, and publishing federal statistics. It is a region that includes at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.
  
  How to use it: 
  The PSM-FG Functions for U.S. Federal Government component of SAP allows users to define metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for use in collecting, tabulating, and publishing federal statistics. This component provides the ability to define MSAs based on the OMB definitions and to assign them to specific geographic regions.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining an MSA in SAP, it is important to ensure that the definition is accurate and up-to-date. The OMB periodically updates its definitions of MSAs, so it is important to check for any changes before defining an MSA in SAP.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), please refer to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-regarding-metropolitan-statistical-areas/.