What is spread in SAP (EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation)?

SAP Term: spread

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: A modeling option for entering data into BPC input schedules that allocates a value and spreads it equally among selected cells in the spreadsheet.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Spread is a feature in SAP EPM-BPC Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) that allows users to quickly and easily compare two or more values. It is used to compare budgeted and actual values, or to compare different versions of the same data. Spreads can be used to identify variances between the two values, and can be used to analyze trends over time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the spread feature in SAP BPC, users must first select the two or more values they wish to compare. This can be done by selecting the appropriate fields from the data set. Once the fields have been selected, users can then click on the “Spread” button in the toolbar. This will open a new window that displays the spread results. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using spread in SAP BPC, it is important to remember that only numerical values can be compared. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data sets being compared are of similar size and scope. This will ensure that the spread results are accurate and meaningful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using spread in SAP BPC, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.