Non cumulative key figures

Question

Hi
I understand that there are 3 types of non cumulative key figues with these optiones.
1) cumulative KF with exception aggregation
2) with associated single delta(cumulative)
3)with associated IN and Outflow(cumulative)
I know that we use type 3 in inventory. Has any one used option 2 with Non cumulative KF with associated single Delta?
Please let me know the scenario where it is useful?
Thanks
Vennela

Answer 1

Vennela,
It all boils down to the definition of what cumulation is ...
cumulation refers to straightforward addition of key figures along given filter conditions in the query. This is similar to the sum() operator in an SQL query.
However people will need different kind of aggregation at different points in time other than the standard aggregation / cumulation that is used regularly.
Coming to non cumulation :
1) cumulative KF with exception aggregation
This refers to predominantly formulae - for instance - count of all customers whose sales > 0 - but the report is does not have customer in it and the result is expected. This would mean that the calculation essentially happens at a different level as opposed to the actual query and the key figure cannot be simply summed up.
2) with associated single delta(cumulative)
This is somewhat at a higher level of granularity as opposed to case 3 where you look at all movements. An example here would be You have opening stock and then you get only the debits and credits for the day as opposed to getting stock for all movement types.
Somethign like
opening Stock for the day = 100
Outgoing stock = 30
incoming stock = 10
Here movment type information is omitted and instead is consolidated in the source system itself.
3)with associated IN and Outflow(cumulative)
This has been discussed many a time and can be found by searching the forums...