Variable Types 

Definition

The type of variable being used. This determines the object that the variable represents as a placeholder for a concrete value.

Structure

There are different types of variables depending on the object for which you want to define variables. These types specify where you can use the variables.

·        Characteristic Value Variables

Characteristic value variables represent characteristic values and can be used wherever characteristic values are used.

If you restrict characteristics to specific characteristic values, you can also use characteristic value variables. See, Restricting Characteristics.

·        Hierarchy Variables

Hierarchy variables represent hierarchies and can be used wherever hierarchies can be selected.

If you restrict characteristics to specific hierarchies or select presentation hierarchies, you can also use hierarchy variables. See Selecting Hierarchies

·        Hierarchy Node Variables

Hierarchy node variables represent a node in a hierarchy and can be used wherever hierarchy nodes are used.

If you restrict characteristics to specific hierarchy nodes, you can also use hierarchy node variables. See Restricting Characteristics: Hierarchies

·        Text Variables

Text variables represent a text and can be used in descriptions of queries, calculated key figures and structural components.

You can use text variables in the description of calculated key figures, restricted key figures, selections and formulas when you create them. See Defining Calculated Key Figures, Defining Restricted Key Figures, Defining Selections, and Defining Formulas.

You can change the descriptions in the properties dialog box. See Query Properties Calculated Key Figure Properties Restricted Key Figure Properties, and Selection/Formula Properties.

·        Formula Variables

Formula variables represent numerical values and can be used in formulas. See Defining Formulas.

In addition, numerical values are used for selecting exceptions and conditions and you can also use formula variables here. See Defining Exceptions and Defining Conditions

You can use a formula variable for the interest rate in order to process the current interest rate, after you have executed the query or Web application.