Transfer Structure
Transfer Structure is a data enrichment function that can be used to transpose data according to predefined condition fields and settings. If those conditions are not met, the Transfer Structure function retains the source data. The function provides a pivot and an unpivot option.
Key Features
Header
In the header, you define the principal behavior of the Transfer Structure function.
Transfer Structure Type:
The Retain Fields option is relevant for the Transfer Structure type:
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All Fields: All fields are retained.
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All Fields except
Selection & Action 
Source Fields
: Selection condition fields and action > source fields are excluded from the result.
The Aggregate Result option is relevant for the Transfer Structure type:
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Group Characteristics: Key figures are automatically aggregated using all input characteristics as grouping fields.
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Group Characteristics and Key Figures: Key figures are automatically aggregated using all input characteristics and key figures as grouping fields.
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No Grouping: No aggregation takes place.
Rules
Each transfer structure rule semantically defines an if-then statement. The if part selects which subset of the input data the rule is relevant to. The then part is an action and contains a list of fields and values that need to be assigned.
Related Information
For more information about common aspects of SAP Profitability and Performance Management functions, see Concepts for Key Users.