Key figure sets are used only by the Report Writer and contain specific key figures. A key figure refers to a numerical value field stored in a database table. Such key figures are called basic key figures. 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

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.