Distribution Key
Definition
Key which specifies the rules for the distribution of plan values or budget values to the individual fiscal year periods in the budget control system.
Use
The following is an overview of the distribution keys provided by SAP in the standard system:
SAP Standard Distribution Keys
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Distribution key 0 |
You can enter the budget values manually per period |
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Distribution key 1 |
The input value (annual budget) is distributed equally to all periods |
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Distribution key 2 |
The input values (of the annual budget) are distributed according to the previous distribution |
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Distribution key 3 |
The entry value is interpreted as a percentage and multiplied by the previous value |
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Distribution key 4 |
The periods with contents not equal to zero are distributed to the next empty periods |
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Distribution key 5 |
The periods with contents not equal to zero are copied to the next empty periods The SAP R/3 system distinguishes between real distribution keys and input help:
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Distribution key 6 |
The period value entered is copied to the following periods This distribution key has no effect on the values planned manually because it is used at period level. The distribution keys are only available at annual level |
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Distribution key 7 |
The input value (annual plan value) is distributed to the individual periods according to calendar days per period |
The standard distribution keys 0, 3, 4 and 5 are input help. You change the plan values entered. The system does not save these distribution keys in order to avoid new changes to the plan values. The system resets these distribution keys to zero instead after it has used them.
User-Specific Distribution Keys
In addition to the standard distribution keys delivered by SAP, you can define your own distribution keys in the budget control system which are tailored to your requirements for planning data or budget distribution.
When you define your own distribution keys you determine which periods receive budget and how the overall budget is distributed to the individual periods.
You define your own distribution keys in Customizing of Funds Management under Budget Control System (BCS) ® BCS Budgeting ® Define Distribution Keys.
Integration
Distribution keys can be used from other applications, for example, from Controlling or the special ledger and for planning and budget entry in the budget control system. Conversely, you can use a distribution key that you created in the budget control system in other applications.