SAP ABAP Data Element MAD (Mean absolute deviation)

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Basic Data

Data Element	MAD
Short Description	Mean absolute deviation

Data Type

Category of Dictionary Type	D	Domain
Type of Object Referenced		No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type	FLDNN
Data Type	CHAR	Character String
Length	10
Decimal Places	0
Output Length	10
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Field Label

	Length	Field Label
Short	10	MAD
Medium	15	MAD
Long	20	MAD
Heading	55	MAD

Documentation

Definition

The mean absolute deviation (MAD). The MAD is used as a measurement of error in the forecast. The mean absolute deviation of the forecast values from the actual values provides a statement on forecast control and therefore on the quality of the forecast.

Supplementary Documentation - MADAT 0002

Use

This entry is used for information only.

Procedure

Examples

Dependencies

Supplementary Documentation - MADED 0001

Definition

Based on Pension Fund applicable earnings, enter the percentage which the employer and the employee contribute to the Pension Fund. This is the total percentage contributed to the fund.

Dependencies

An entry in this field overrides the value in the definition of the Pension Fund scheme.

Examples

Dependencies

Supplementary Documentation - MADED 0002

Definition

Based on Medical Aid applicable earnings, enter the total percentage which the employer and the employee contribute to the MA Fund. This is the total percentage contributed to the fund.

Dependencies

An entry in this field overrides the value in the definition of the Medical Aid Fund scheme.

History

Last changed by/on	SAP	19930713
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