Characteristics Hierarchy (SAP Library

Characteristics Hierarchy

Definition

A characteristics hierarchy organizes the characteristic values into a hierarchy. By defining a characteristics hierarchy you are able to have a better overview of characteristics with many values.

Use

Characteristics hierarchies are used in the following instances:

In portfolio hierarchies (structured evaluations).

Characteristics hierarchies can be combined with a portfolio hierarchy. Structured evaluations using portfolio hierarchies form the basis of the pre-defined report types NPV analysis, value at risk analysis, gap analysis, and P + L analysis.

In evaluations covering all characteristics in an analysis structure (generic or multi-dimensional evaluations).

Characteristics hierarchies can be integrated into a report. The generic evaluations are based on the report types generated per analysis structure. They allow you to navigate freely through the data cube constructed by the characteristics and characteristic values. In this multi-dimensional data cube, you can integrate the characteristics hierarchies as structure items.

Examples

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