Definition

Key which specifies the rules to be used to distribute a plan value to the individual plan periods.

Use

With the distribution key, you distribute your plan values or plan totals for the year to the individual plan periods. The distribution key contains information on the rules used for distribution.

Structure

The following distribution keys are available:

You can use the standard distribution keys that are included in the standard system. See Standard Distribution Keys .

You can define your own distribution keys to meet your specific needs. You can specify that each period receive a relative portion of the plan total. See Defining a Distribution Key .

Integration

Distribution keys are application independent, that is, you can use distribution keys from other applications such as Controlling when planning in the Special Purpose Ledger. You can also use distributions keys you created for planning in the Special Purpose Ledger in other applications.