Machine Learning

Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.

The Machine Learning function allows you to get knowledge and insights and learn from your own data within SAP Profitability and Performance Management. By completing a few simple configuration steps, you can train and deploy best-in-class predictive models that currently deal with classification, clustering, regression and time-series forecasting scenarios. You can leverage these functionalities powered by SAP automated predictive technology to integrate trustworthy predictions into your business process models built in or upon SAP Profitability and Performance Management, so that you augment their business intelligence capabilities by learning from data.

Key Features

Header

All header options such as Result Handling, Include Original Input Data, Suppress Initial Results and Result Model Table are called “Functional Building Blocks” and are not specific to Machine Learning. For more information about these options, see Header.

Rules

Machine Learning offers the following rule types:

Procedure

Function Access

Follow the steps below to access the Machine Learning function:

  1. In the client where SAP Profitability and Performance Management is installed, choose Start of the navigation pathSAP Menu Next navigation step Profitability and Performance Management Next navigation step Modeling Next navigation step Start My EnvironmentsEnd of the navigation path.

  2. The Environment screen appears in a separate browser window. Choose an existing environment and continue. Within the environment, you can set up the newly added function.

Function Configuration

Follow the steps below to configure the Machine Learning function:

  1. In edit mode, configure the following required fields in the header. For more information about the header, see the Key Features section above.

    • Result Handling
    • Include Original Input Data
    • Suppress Initial Result
    • Result Model Table

  2. Define the input function to be used on the Input tab.

  3. Define the fields to be used on the Signature tab.

  4. Define the rules on the Rules tab as follows:

    1. Choose (Add).

    2. The Add Details screen appears. Configure the following parameters:

      • Add Level

      • Rule

      • Rule Type

      • Description

    3. Choose OK.

    4. The Rule Lines section appears comprising the Input Fields and Output Fields sections. Fill out the mandatory fields marked by an asterisk (*).

    5. You can also add fields on the Subview tab, if needed. To do this, proceed as follows:

      1. Choose (Add).

      2. The Fields screen is displayed. Select a field and choose OK.

      3. Assign a formula or a condition for the field.

  5. Define the checks to be used on the Checks tab, if needed.

  6. Choose Save and then choose Activate.

Related Information

  • For more information about common aspects of SAP Profitability and Performance Management functions, see Concepts for Key Users.

  • For more information on how to add and remove functions in SAP Profitability and Performance Management environments, see Function Hierarchy.