SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI) Practice Exam

Which components are included in a drill down report?

1. Characteristics and key figures

2. Graphs and charts

3. Header and footer information

4. Summarized financial statements

The correct answer is: Characteristics and key figures

A drill-down report is designed to allow users to explore detailed data by "drilling down" from a summarized view to more detailed information. Characteristics represent the dimensions or attributes that define the data being analyzed, and key figures are the measurable values that users want to analyze (e.g., sales revenue, expenses). Together, characteristics and key figures provide the foundation for deep data analysis, allowing for a granular examination of the components that contribute to the overall numbers. Graphs and charts, while useful for presenting data visually, are not fundamental components of a drill-down report. They serve more as data visualization tools that can enhance reports rather than the structural elements of drilling down into data. Header and footer information typically includes metadata about the report, such as page numbers, titles, and date, but they do not contribute to the content of the data itself. Summarized financial statements provide an overview rather than the detailed breakdown needed for drilling down. They serve to give a high-level view of financial performance but do not facilitate the exploration of the intricate details behind those numbers. Thus, the correct answer highlights the essential components that enable detailed, analytical exploration within a drill-down report.