Descriptive flexfield balance needed

Hello
We are using R12 Apps
my problem is as follows:
Suppose there are 3 segments in a descriptive flexfield(DFF) and all contain numbers in it or you can say display certain amounts
Now in the fourth segment that i create in the same DFF, i need to display the total sum for the amounts in the first three DFF`s..is that possible
Pleasee let me know
Thanks
Muhammed

I don't think that is possible.
Oracle has the functionality to transfer Req. Distribution DFF to PO Distribution DFF. But it does not work for Req Header or Req Line DFF.
Hope this helps,
Sandeep Gandhi

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store with 'Y' or 'N' in the table.
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Hi, thanks for respond.
the value is updated correctly with 'Y' for attribute17 in the table for selected customers via API as the status return from API was 'S' - Success.
Actually the value set assigned to flexfield is using the 'Yes' and 'No' from the fnd_lookups table and defaulted to 'No' for this flexfield.
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Can a descriptive flexfield be transferred from iProcurement (requisition lines) to Purchase Order (lines)?
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