Data Model (SAP Library - Business Consolidation (SEM-BCS))

Data Model

Definition

Defines the prerequisites for consolidation.

In the data model you define the master data and Customizing data, for example tasks, method layouts, methods and document types.

Use

Before you can use the Consolidation functions, you must define the data model in Customizing.

Structure

The data model is characterized by

Its data basis, which is based on the InfoCubes in BW that are relevant to Consolidation

The following graphic shows the dependencies between data streams, the data basis and the consolidation area:

This graphic is explained in the accompanying text

The data model is further characterized by: