SAP BW: Financial reporting for aftermarket

Variance/results deviation analysis report: the report makes it possible to compare and analyze results deviations across multiple periods. The report is based on actual deviations between the individual periods. These are included in a multi-stage key figures concept and are intended to enable better oversight of operating profit.  The report covers the following characteristics, among others: regions/countries, sales branches, products and product groups, customers and customer groups, materials, brands. Important key figures in the report: profit deviation, turnover deviation, variable cost deviation. More detailed key figures in the report include: consumption deviation, mix deviations (consumption/input price), volume deviation, price deviation etc.