Function Building Blocks

Function building blocks are the basis on which SAP Profitability and Performance Management functions are built. This allows functions to be connected to each other to design comprehensive financial and business models, and to fulfill complex activities in end-to-end processes. It is also the basis for incorporating reusable function templates which can reduce the configuration effort.

According to their technical content and specific use, functions can be classified in different categories. The following function categories are available:

• Information Functions
• Processing Functions
• Write and Adapter Functions
• Structuring Functions
• Query Function
• Analytics Function

Depending on the categories, some or all of the building blocks are relevant for a given function.

The diagram below provides a general overview of the function building blocks that appear as tabs on the function details user interface.

The following function building blocks are available:

• Header

• Input

• Lookup

• Signature

• Output

• Rules

• Checks