Definition

As the name suggests, this field represent various characters (Criteria) in Profitability Analysis. Characteristics help us to plan data, book actuals and present both of them in Profitability Analysis.

The Characteristics with Value Fields form Profitability Segment.

Definition

The name in itself suggests, Value fields contain values which flow from various modules during document posting.

Value fields are only required in costing-based Profitability Analysis. These are the fields that contain the currency amounts and quantities that you want to analyze in CO-PA. They represent the structure of your costs and revenues. 

The Characteristics with Value Fields form Profitability Segment.