##  Introduction to Relations
Relations define the connections between different fact sheet types, such as applications, business capabilities, and organizations. These links provide essential context, showing how IT assets support business operations and who uses them. Establishing relations helps visualize dependencies across your enterprise architecture, making your data more meaningful and actionable.
By mapping relations, you enable dynamic analysis and reporting in SAP LeanIX. For example, you can identify which applications are critical for specific business capabilities or where potential redundancies and risks exist. Relations transform standalone data points into a connected model that supports transparency, strategic planning, and informed decision-making across your organization.
To learn more about relations and their types, see [Using Relations](https://help.sap.com/docs/leanix/ea/relations?locale=en-US&state=PRODUCTION&version=CLOUD "Learn how to use different types of relations to model dependencies and interactions between fact sheets.").
