Maintain sets
In this step, you can define sets . Furthermore, you can change, display and delete already existing sets.
A set is a flexible structure for representing hierarchies and quantities.
Sets are required in planning and when working with the Report Writer.
A distinction is made between the following types of sets:
- Basic set
A basic set contains
the values for a certain field.
When you allocate
these values, you can either:
- specify fixed values and/or fixed intervals
Fixed values are
strictly allocated to the corresponding set. For that reason, you
cannot change fixed values.
- specify variable values and/or intervals
You can change
variable values.
If you refer to a
reference set, for example, that contains a variable, a dialog box is
displayed in which you can enter the variable value.
In the set, you
always have to include a "&" at the beginning when you specify a
variable.
- Single set
In a single set, you
can group together basic sets and thus create hierarchy levels.
- Multi set
This allows you to
group several basic sets together to form one set.
You can select
several fields at the same time.
- Data set
A data set contains
key figures.
You can use the following input templates to define sets:
- Header
- Basic entries
- Additional entries
Note
You cannot create multi sets from multi sets.
Activities
1. Enter the
set ID.
2. Specify the
name of the table for this set.
Note
The set name is only
unique in conjunction with the table name.
3. Select a set
type.
Note
For basic sets and
single sets, you also need to specify the name of the table field to which the
set refers.
4. Press
ENTER or choose Continue to create a basic set or single
set.
You branch to the
input template for the header data.
5. Enter a
description for the set.
6. Enter the
authorization group.
7. Determine
the basic entries.
8. Maintain the
set variable, if necessary.
9. Determine
additional entries, if necessary.
10. Save the
set.
Note for transport
Sets are transferred into the productive system my means of a Customizing function that is specially designed for this purpose. Refer to Description in the "Special Purpose Ledger" Implementation Guide.
Additional information
You can find further information about how to
maintain sets in the Implementation Guide under "Special
Purpose Ledger".