Variable Types

Definition

The type of the variable, which is determined by the object that the variable represents as a placeholder for a concrete value.

Structure

Depending on the object for which you define variables, there are the following types of variables that specify where you can use the variables:

Characteristic Value Variables
Characteristic value variables represent characteristic values and can be used wherever characteristic values can be used.

Tip

If you restrict characteristics to specific characteristic values, you can also use characteristic value variables. SeeRestricting Characteristics.
Hierarchy Variables
Hierarchy variables represent hierarchies and can be used wherever hierarchies can be selected.

Tip

If you restrict characteristics to hierarchies or select display hierarchies, you can also use hierarchy variables. SeeSelecting Hierarchies.
Hierarchy Node Variables
Hierarchy node variables represent a node in a hierarchy and can be used wherever hierarchy nodes can be used.

Tip

If you restrict characteristics to hierarchy nodes, you can also use hierarchy node variables. SeeRestricting Characteristics: Hierarchies.
Text Variables
Text variables represent a text and can be used in descriptions of queries, calculated key figures, and structural components.

Note

You can use text variables when you create calculated key figures, restricted key figures, selections, and formulas in the description of these objects. SeeDefining Calculated Key Figures, Defining Restricted Key Figures, Defining Selections, and Defining Formulas.

You can change the descriptions in the properties dialog boxes. SeeQuery Properties andSelection/Formula/Cell Properties.
Formula Variables
Formula variables represent numerical values and can be used in formulas. SeeDefining Formulas.

In addition, numerical values are used for selecting exceptions and conditions and you can also use formula variables here. SeeDefining Exceptions andDefining Conditions.

Tip

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You can use a formula variable for the interest rate in order to process the current interest rate, after you have executed the query or Web application.