What is granularity in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

SAP Term: granularity

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: The extent to which a system or application can be broken down into separate components or levels of detail. The more components or levels of detail, the greater the granularity and flexibility.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Granularity is a term used to describe the level of detail or precision of data. In SAP, granularity is used to refer to the level of detail in master data, such as product information, customer information, and supplier information. Granularity can also refer to the level of detail in transactions, such as sales orders or purchase orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, granularity is used to determine the level of detail that is stored in master data and transactions. For example, when creating a product master record, you can choose to store detailed information about the product, such as its size, color, and weight. This level of detail is referred to as high granularity. Alternatively, you can choose to store only basic information about the product, such as its name and price. This level of detail is referred to as low granularity. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up master data and transactions in SAP, it is important to consider the level of granularity that is needed for each record. If too much detail is stored in a record, it can lead to unnecessary complexity and confusion. On the other hand, if too little detail is stored in a record, it can lead to incomplete or inaccurate data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on granularity in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SRD_SCM_MD/SCM_Master_Data/en-US).