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Use

When using sets to define reports, you do not need to enter characteristic values each time you call up the report. It can be useful, nevertheless, to determine the characteristic values you want to analyze at the time the report is executed. You can accomplish this by using variables supplied when the report is executed. You do not need to change the report definition.

Features

Set Maintenance distinguishes between three variable types.

  • Value variable

Each value variable represents a individual value. You can enter value variables directly until the time the report is processed.

Example Example

1PERIV (= From period) has a default value of "1," that is, valid from period 1.

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  • Set variable

Each set variable represents a set. You can enter set variables directly into a multi-dimensional set until the time the report is processed.

Example Example

1KOSET (= cost center) contains the default set 1-S-KSTDUMMY (cost center group).

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  • Formula variable

Each formula variable represents a formula or a user exit found in a basic set.

Example Example

Formula variable 1GJAHR contains the current fiscal year, determined from the system date.

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You can display standard variables by choosing F4 help on the Variable field. You can select an entry through the Selection conditions for variables dialog box.

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Activities

To process sets, choose:

  Information system   Tools   Report   Painter   Report Writer   Variables   Create/Change/Display/Delete.  

For more information on variables in set maintenance, see the SAP Library , under   AC - Financials   FI - Financial Accounting   FI Special Ledger   Variables