Information Structure-SAP

Information Structure:

A table in which data is collected in the Logistics Information System.
An information structure defines a group of fields. It is used for the reduction of data from an operative application (for example, sales or purchasing).
Data relating to events in the operative applications (such as purchase orders and sales orders) is updated periodically in the information structures. Information structures form the basis for analyses and evaluations.
An information structure consists of:

A period unit 

 
        Gives the structure a time reference.

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Characteristics

Provides information (such as sales organization or purchasing organization) with reference to which other information is cumulated.

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Key figures

Provides information (for example, invoiced sales or invoice value) which is cumulated with reference to characteristics