What is Cell  Definition  (BW 3.5)

Hi Experts,
Could any of you explain what is the Cell definition and how that is useful in reporting (SAP BW 3.5)
Please explain with a good example as Iam struggling to understand teh exact use of this.
Points guaranteed.
Thanks & Regards,
Sunny

Hi ,
Cell definition is used in order to avoid formula collision. for example in a table in one row you has used one formula and in column you have used another formula then at certain cell the system is unable to identify that it should apply which formula .
So for that cell we explicitly define a formula that should be used by the system.
Check the below thread for more:
Cell Definition in the query
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Supriya

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    Advance Thanks & Regards,
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    Hi chintu,
    Example:
    1.In Column there are three key figures say a)current month actual amount(Amount key figure is restricted by current month),b)current month budget amount(Amount key figure is restricted by current month)  and c)Last month amount(Amount key figure is restricted by last month).
    2.In Row there are two lines say a)Sales(0account sales is restricted by actual cube) and b)cost (0account Cost is restricted by actual cube).
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  • What is the cell definition

    Hi all,
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    Hi Kiran,
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  • What is meant by cell definition

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  • Help in Cell Definition

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    Regards,
    shailaja
    Message was edited by:
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