This video is a detailed tutorial on how to derive characteristics for Controlling Profitability Analysis (COPA) in SAP S/4HANA. The instructor explains the process of characteristic derivation, which is essential for assigning values to characteristics based on certain conditions or rules. Here’s a summary of the key points covered in the video:
- Characteristic Derivation Overview: The video begins with an introduction to characteristic derivation, emphasizing its importance in determining the values of characteristics based on predefined logic, rules, or direct assignment.
- Derivation Methods: The instructor outlines five primary methods for characteristic derivation:
- Derivation Rule: Assigning values to characteristics based on specific conditions.
- Table Lookup: Deriving characteristic values directly from SAP tables based on related fields.
- Move: Assigning a direct value or copying from another characteristic.
- Clear: Clearing the value of a characteristic under certain conditions.
- Enhancement: Using custom code to derive values when standard methods do not suffice.
- Practical Examples: The tutorial provides practical examples for each derivation method, including:
- Creating a “continent” characteristic based on the “country” characteristic.
- Using table lookup to derive the “country” characteristic for a “ship to party” from SAP tables.
- Assigning “domestic” or “foreign” values to transactions based on the country of the transaction.
- Testing and Validation: The instructor demonstrates how to test and validate the derivation rules using SAP’s testing tools, ensuring that the derived values are correctly assigned based on the set conditions.
- Sequence and Logical Order: The video highlights the importance of maintaining the correct sequence of derivation steps to ensure accurate and logical derivation of characteristic values.
- Interactive Guidance: Throughout the video, the instructor provides step-by-step guidance on navigating through SAP’s interface to set up and manage characteristic derivations, including tips on troubleshooting and optimizing performance.
