Multiple Selection (SAP Library - Information System (CO-OM))

Multiple Selection

Use

Multiple selection allows you to process multiple combinations of data entry fields (that is, characteristics from the initial screen) in a single run. Multiple selection lets you combine several selections and create specific summarized reports for individual group nodes for your Cost Centers- , Cost Center Group , or for other parameters such as Fiscal Year or Controlling Area.

Multiple selection and variations simplify the creation of multiple reports of the same type using numerous different data entries. The following table lists the differences between multiple selection and variation:

Multiple Selection/Variation

Multiple selection	Variation
No direct report output	Direct report output following variation
No individual value detail	Individual value detail
Poor runtimes because a selection is required for each group node	Better performance because only one selection is required
All characteristics, value, or set variables can be varied	Only characteristics in general selections can be varied
No changes to report definition required	Must be activated in report definition

With multiple selection you can control the degree of detail for a group and the subordinate subgroups by means of a fixed indicator and a hierarchy indicator.

Example

Fields in the Initial Screen for Multiple Selection


Controlling area	From 0001	To 0003
Fiscal year	From 1991	To 1992
Version	.....
Cost center	......
Cost element	......

As a result of a multiple selection with these input values, the system saves the following combinations of controlling area and fiscal year:

Combination	1	2	3	4	5	6
Controlling area	0001	0002	0003	0001	0002	0003
Fiscal year	1991	1991	1991	1992	1992	1992

All other criteria remain unchanged. With multiple selection you create six different selections for six different reports of the same report type. These reports are not immediately visible on the screen. You receive a listing of the data entry values (such as cost element groups) for which reports were generated. You can view the report data in the spool file. For further information, see the SAP Library Financials ® FI Financial Accounting ® FI - Special Purpose Ledger ® Report Writer.