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 Derivation Type: Static/Dynamic

Definition

For each derivation event you can specify whether the derivation is performed statically or dynamically.

Static Derivation

For a static derivation, the attributes determined for the sender batch(es) are transferred to the receiver batch(es).

Dynamic Derivation

For a dynamic derivation, no attributes are transferred to the receiver batch(es), in other words, the derivation is simulated and the values are merely displayed. The derivation is saved, but the receiver batch(es) are not automatically changed.

Purpose

Static derivation is recommended if a batch is newly created or changed and the values in the receiver batch(es) should be filled with the attributes from the sender batch(es).

Dynamic derivation is used when

  • the receiver batch must/should not be changed

  • the sender values should be used as the basis for a user decision

Integration

Specifying the Derivation Type

You specify the derivation type in Customizing for Batch Management under Start of the navigation path Derivation of Batch Data Next navigation step Define Derivation Events End of the navigation path

Derivation Log

A log is created for both static and dynamic derivations.

When you perform derivation, the following are logged:

  • Derivation type

  • Derivation event

  • Derivation status

  • Result of the derivation, as well as the sender batches and the data sent

  • Messages that arose during a derivation (for example, error messages when a derivation fails, due to a sender field being non-valuated)

During a dynamic derivation, you can therefore see which data was used as the basis for making a decision.

Note Note

Any existing values that are overwritten by the change documents for the receiver batch are stored in the batch master Start of the navigation path (Logistics Next navigation step Central Functions Next navigation step Batch Management Next navigation step Batch Next navigation step Change/Display End of the navigation path ) on the Changes tab page.

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Displaying Derivation Logs

You can evaluate derivation logs using the Derivation Monitor

Deleting Derivation Logs

Choose Start of the navigation path Logistics Next navigation step Central Functions Next navigation step Batch Management Next navigation step Batch Derivation Next navigation step Delete Next navigation step Delete Derivation Logs End of the navigation path to delete any derivation logs that you no longer require from the database.