Tab Page: Definition
On the Definition tab, you define on which structure element, at what moment in time and in which manner the exception should be applied.
Is defined on
You specify which key figures the exception is evaluated for. The exception can affect all structure elements (All Elements) of a structure or a given structure element (Given Element).
Time of Evaluation
You can set whether the evaluation of the exception is to take place before or after a local calculation (see Tab: Calculations).
In the standard setting, the exception is evaluated before a local calculation (Before List Calculation).
Is Displayed in Data Cells
You can define whether the exception affects data cells or characteristic cells. In accordance with your setting, the highlighting for the exception is displayed on the numbers for the selected key figure or the text for the most detailed characteristic value. The standard setting here is Is Displayed in Data Cells.
When you display the exception on data cells, you can choose whether the exception is to be displayed on the evaluated structure element, on a given element, or on all structure elements.
You can use the option Active to specify whether the affected setting should be applied (activated).
Display in Characteristic Cells
When you display the exception on characteristic cells, you can choose whether the exception is to be displayed on rows, on columns, or on both rows and columns.
You can use the option Active to specify whether the affected setting should be applied (activated).