Key Figure Sets

Definition

A key figure set is similar to a basic set because it contains specific set values. However, a key figure set contains specific key figures. A basic key figure refers to a numerical value field stored in a database table. You can combine a basic key figure with one or more additional characteristics entered in a set to create a key figure . The set determines additional selection conditions, such as the record type (actual or plan data) and the plan version.

Examples of basic key figures used in key figure sets include:

  • Transaction currency

  • Local currency

  • Group currency

  • Quantity

Examples of additional characteristics that can be combined with a basic key figure include:

  • Actual amount (record type)

  • Plan amount (record type)

  • Allocated actual (record type)

  • Allocated plan (record type)

  • Year

  • Period

Key figure sets are only used by the Report Writer in reporting.

When you use a key figure set in a report, the system selects the currency/quantity and record type specified in the key figure set.

Example Example

You create a key figure set that contains actual data (record type) in local currency (key figure). If you use the data set in a report column, the system displays actual data in local currency.

End of the example.

The following graphic shows the key figure sets ACT-GRP, PLN-QTY, and ACT-PLN-LC.

Each of the key figure sets in the above graphic contains different values (depending on the kind of data you want to use).

You can also create your own key figures. For more information, see creating/changing key figures .