Transferring External Data

Note Note

When large volumes of data are involved, you should only update LIFO data using background processing.

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Prerequisites

You have created a file for the structure SMLAY on the file server or on a workstation.

Procedure

To transfer existing layers from a third-party system, proceed as follows:

  1. Choose Start of the navigation path Valuation Next navigation step Balance Sheet Valuation Next navigation step LIFO Valuation Next navigation step Prepare Next navigation step Transfer External Data End of the navigation path {> .

  2. Enter the input file name

  3. Define whether the data should be loaded from the dataset or from the workstation.

  4. Define whether, in the system:

    – New layers are to be created and existing ones overwritten if necessary

    – Only new layers are to be created

    – A simulation is to be run.

  5. Choose Execute .

Result

The system displays a list of the layers created.

See also:

Preparation of LIFO Valuation

LIFO Valuation

Balance Sheet Valuation (MM-IM-VP)