Formula Collision

Hello All
Does anyone knows about Formula Collision in Bex.
I never heard about this.
If any one knows about this pl let me know.
Regards
Balaji

Hi,
Take a look on the site:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_bw32/helpdata/en/d2/02223c5f00612be10000000a11402f/frameset.htm
And also search this forum with the term "formula collision"
With rgds,
Anil Kumar Sharma .P

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Issue with formula collision

Hello Experts,
I am facing an issue with Formula collision, below is an expample
My requirement is to use Column formula for the value (????) in the below table.
                              Restriction (C1)     Restriction (C2)     Formula(C1-C2)
Restriction (R1)     4              2                                 2
Restriction (R2)     8              3                                 5
Formula(R1+R2)     12              5                              ????
I have tried using the below settings
1) Formula(R1+R2) "Standard"
2) Formula(C1-C2) " Use result of this formula"
But still getting row formula being used, please advice.
Thanks,

Select the Formula which you created Formula(C1-C2)
In the properties tab Go to Calculations--> Select the Check Box Cumulated
In the Drop Down for Calculation Direction Select --> Calculate Along Columns
If you require you can also select the Check Box Also Apply to Results
Hope it Helps.
rgds, Ghuru

Urgent !Formula Collision

Hi guys,
This is critical i gotta deliver this issue fast
the thing is i have two structures one KF the other chars, formulas
having to do with YTD (year-to-date) calculations,
and i'm having some formula collisions
that is some formulas are incorrect
eg (Gross margin %A Net Invoicing) for
a characteristic (a current year) is wrongly calculated
similar is the scenario for other formula in the char structures
is there a formula collision do i need to use cell editor
the two structures are in colums
Thanks

I checked the KF and it has "result from this formula "
so the error could be something else i believe
no cell editor was used in this case
i think probably we need to use cell editor to
calculate the complex formula, could that be the error
help me out guys

Formula Collision in the result rows

Hi Guys,
I have 2 KFs A & B and KF C = A/B.
In Results rown instead of calculating it as ( A1 + A2 +... +An)/ (B1 + B2 .... Bn) , I want to calculate it as (C1 + C2 + ....+Cn). I tried all options in formula variables, it simple doesnt work. Not sure if we can use it with Result Rows.
Does anyone have any answer ?
I would return point for all the helpful answers which I always does.
Cheers
Kirk

Hi Kirk,
There are 2 ways of doing this
1) If you're defining the Caluclate KF then you have to right click on the calculated key figure and then click on Enhance button. In the Aggregation block you have to choose "After Aggregation" from the drop down.
2) If you are using New formula which is local to the query only, in that you have to define a new formula as per your requirement and then go to the property of the new formula by right clicking on it. In the Formula collision block you ned to choose "Result from competing formula".
Hope this will help.
Please note that for the calculated field C which is A/B the Calculate Result as should be Nothing defined. But for Field A and B it should be SUMMATION.
Give reward point if satisfied.
Regards,
Message was edited by: tapan tripathy

Formula Collision on properties of char in query designer

Hi BW Gurus,
Can someone explain this topic with some good example(s)?
Anil

Formula collision is a topic particulary significant when using two strucutes (one in the rows and one in the columns).
Let's consider you have the following Rows R1, R2 anc R3 = R1+R2. In the columns C1, C2 and C3 = C1*C2. The calculation in the ninth cell (R3-C3) can be done using the first (Rows) Formula or the second (Columns) formula, it depends on the result you want
C1 C2 C3
R1 10 30 300
R2 20 40 800
R3 30 70 ???
Should the result be 1100 (summation) or 2100 (product)?
Hope it's clear
GFV

How to use a cumulative value in a formula

hi, experts
I have a question about how to use a cumulative value in a formula. Below is the example:
                        wk1   wk2   wk3   wk4   wk5....wk n
sales order        5       10    15      10      5
build plan          8       8     10      15     10
result                3       1      -4       1       6
result row is what I want to get, the formula is:
wk1 result = wk1 build plan - wk1 sales order
wk2 result = wk1 build plan + wk2 build plan - (wk1 sales order + wk2 sales order)
wk3 result = wk1 build plan + wk2 build plan + wk3 build plan - (wk1 sales order + wk2 sales order + wk3 sales order)
I've already ticked the cumulative in properity of the key figures. It seems like that the cumulative results only can display, but can't be used in formula. Could you please help me? Many many thanks !!

Hi
In properties of that formula, there is option called 'formula collision' there you select 'formula from compiting result'. I think this will solve the problem.

Formulas results outside of row and column axis

The report has an area of row axis and column axis. This area is where the results from BW are displayed.
We have a requirement where we would have to create formulas using the BW Analyzer results of the row axis and column axis and display the results after the last row of this area.
For example, after the BW Analyzer displays the result area to the Excel, we are required to take Excel Cell D10 * C7 and put the results to B33.
B33 = D10*C11
Excel row 30 is the last row from the row axis result area.
I have searched through the forum for Cell Editor, but it seems that the requirement is to use 2 structures and use Cell Editor only when there is a formula collision. Our requirement has 1 structure, but I guess we can create the other structure for the column axis results. But still I think Cell Editor is a computation of formula collision within the row and column axis result area.
My question is will Cell Editor meet our requirement if we want to get formula results from the row and column axis and then display the results outside of the row and column axis result area?
Our approach was to use the Excel cell formulas in the workbook or possibly macros, but it seems that the Excel formulas will do.
Would someone clarify about the Cell editor for this requirement and how would you approach this?
Would this be effective to do the formulas from the query level? We are working on 3.5 SP11.

Can Cell editor do the following:
1. Create structures
2. Run the query
3. The results of the structures are displayed in the row and column axis of the BEx Analyzer
4. Save as a workbook
5. Use the Cell Editor to pick and choose the cells (Not the Excel cells) to create formulas
6. The formula results are then displayed outside of the row and column axis.
Would this be another approach?
What scenario can Cell editor be used? What scenario can Cell editor not be used?
Thanks

Formulas and Structure

Hi,
I am having some problems using formulas. My report uses a structure (A = BCD+E).
For example, the result of the report is:
Var % = ((Value 2 / Value 1) - 1) * 100
Struct    Value 1           Value 2         Var %
A         155.377,32        18.386,92       42,38
-- B      0,00              0,00            0,00
-- C      4.847,45          13.295,59       174,28
-- D      146.029,87        2.091,33        -98,57
-- E      4.500,00          3.000,00        -33,33
The problem is that the Var % of row A is calculated by adding the others Var % (row B, C, D and E). "42,38 = 0,00 + 174,28 + (-98,57) + (-33,33)"
I need to have the calculation of Var % (A) being made by the formula ((Value 2 / Value 1) - 1) * 100 and not adding this sub-Values.
Could anyone please help me?
Thanks.

Hi Luiz,
Please try setting the Formula Collision property of this formula that can be found at the bottom of the screen when you right click > properties.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d2/02223c5f00612be10000000a11402f/content.htm
Hope this helps...

Formula in Query row suppress the formula in Query column

Hi all,
I have a problem that I hope you can help me with.
I have created a query to report the following in the row:
- Units    (reading the data from a cube)
- Gross Sales (reading the data from a cube)
- Discounts   (reading the data from a cube)
- Net sales    (a formula = Gross Sales - Discounts)
- Net sales/units (a formula = Net sales/Units)
In the column, I want to compare 2 version: Plan and Actual. Thus in the column, I have the following:
- Actual (restricted with 0VERSION=001, 0FISCPER=001.2007-012.2007)
- Plan (restricted with 0VERSION=999, 0FISCPER=001.2007-012.2007)
- Actual - Plan (a formula = Actual - Plan)
I do not get the correct result for Net Sales/Units. The reason, for as far I can analyze is because the formula in Row suppress the formula in Column.
Thus what happened:
'Description';   'Actual';           'Plan';         'A-P(should be)';      'A-P(current result)'
'Units';               200;                150;                50;                          50
'Gross Sales';    100000;            75000;             25000;                    25000
'Discount';           20000;            10000;             10000;                    10000
'Net Sales';          80000;            65000;             15000;                    15000
'Net Sales/Unit';     400;             433,33;             -33,33;                     300
                                                                                As you can see from the example above, I cannot get the correct result in the Actual - Plan column.
Do you know which formula/setting that I can use to get the correct result?
Any help/advice will be highly appreciated.
Thank you very much in advance.
Fen

Sanyoto,
Use formula collision - in the K concerned right click - select properties and then you will ind a "Formula collision" dropdown in the bottom part - select the appropriate ormula for the same there.
Arun

Formula on Overall result of another formulas

Hi All
I need to create a formula based on overall result of another formulas.
Formula1->B27=Sum(B1:B26)-which is the Overall Result row
Formula2->F27=Sum(F1:F26)-which is the Overall Result row
Formula3->C28=F27/B27
C27 has Overall result row.
Formula 3 should be placed in the cell below the overall result column(C28).
I need some help creating Formula3 based on overall result values in cells B27 and F27 and placing it in C28 cell.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Latha

Goto Formula3(K.F)---> Right click Properties Use Options Under formula collision.

Formula Based on Overall Result

I have the need to create a formula that uses the 'overall' result totals. The formula for example: Field D = A - B - C. The values of field A, B and C must be the overall result totals. I have tried using the Data function SUMGT in the formula for A, B and C, however, the results for Field D is 0. Not sure if this makes a difference or not, but field A, B and C are also created from formulas. I tried using formula collision but that did not make a difference.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hi
You should use SUMRT not SUMGT
and all your formula should be like this
SUMRT ( A -B-C)
Assign points if useful
Cheers
N Ganesh

Formula Builder

hai
what is formula builder and formula collusion wt is the difference between them
plz give me the answer......
with regards...
Raghavendra

Hi,
Use
You can use the Formula Builder to implement methods for Business Add-Ins without writing a single line of ABAP code. The methods are implemented by means of socalled formulas.
This type of implementation does not require you to have programming knowledge. However, the functions it offers are more restricted than if you implement a method by writing ABAP code. If the range of functions provided by the Formula Builder is not sufficient, you can change the implementation type of the method at any time.
Features
A formula can consist of the following steps:
Condition
You define a Boolean formula expression whose result can be true or false. This formula expression is a logical condition based on the importing and changing parameters of the method. Depending on whether the condition is true or false, the system triggers different steps. If you do not specify a dependent step for one of these two possibilities, the system continues with the next superior step.
Substitution
The system replaces the value of a specific parameter with another value which you define as a constant value or by means of a mathematic formula. Substitution is only possible if the method contains changing, exporting or returning parameters.
Message
The system issues a message. All messages issued are collected in a log table. You define the message variables as constant values or by means of mathematic formulas. The system can only issue a message if you created a log table during method definition.
Exception
The system exits the method. No further steps are executed, and the application program continues in accordance with the exception defined. You can additionally display a message whose variables you define as constant values or by means of mathematic formulas. An exception can only be triggered if the method contains exceptions.
A formula editor is available which you can use to enter formula expressions. After starting the formula editor, you can display information on how to use it by choosing the pushbutton next to the status display (traffic light).
Activities
You implement the method using the BAdI Builder. For information on this topic, see Implementing Business Add-Ins. To implement a method as a formula, choose the Formula implementation type on the Interface tab. Double-clicking the method name takes to to the Formula Builder: BadI Implementation screen.
You can change the implementation type of the method on the Interface tab. You can implement a method both using a formula and using ABAP code. At the runtime of the application program, the system executes the implementation type currently chosen.
You create the necessary steps in the left section of the screen. To do this, choose and then select the appropriate step type from the dropdown list. Using the other icons available or the context menu (which you can call by clicking the right mouse button), you then determine the arrangement and the descriptions of the steps. You can also copy steps to use them as templates for other steps, or you can delete individual steps.
To specify the parameters for the individual steps, double-click the corresponding entry in the left section of the screen. You then enter the data required in the right section of the screen.
The formula builder has two modes: Standard and expert mode. In the standard mode, you can only enter the formulas using the pushbuttons and by double clicking on functions and fields. In the expert mode, however, you can enter formulas directly. You can also toggle between the tow modes when entering a formula.
The company code field (0COMP_CODE) is not included in your data target or InfoSource. However you can determine the company code from the first four character spaces of the cost center (0COSTCENTER).
You create the following formula for this purpose:
SUBSTRING( cost center, '0' , '4')
Syntax:
SUBSTRING( String, Offset , Länge )
Step-by-Step Procedure in Standard mode:
In the transformation library, on the right hand side under Show Me, choose the category Strings. From the list, select the Substring function by double-clicking on it. The syntax of the formula is displayed in the formula window: SUBSTRING( , , )
The cursor automatically appears over the first parameter that needs to be specified.
From the list on the left-hand side of the screen, choose the Cost Center field by double-clicking on it.
Place the cursor where you want to enter the next parameter.
Enter the number 0 using the Constant button (for the Offset parameter). The commas are added automatically.
Place the cursor where you want to enter the next parameter.
Enter the number 4 using the Constant button (for the Length parameter).
Choose Back. The formula is now checked and saved if it is correct. You receive a message if errors occurred during the check, and the system highlights the erroneous element in color.
____For Formula Collision see this link
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_bw32/helpdata/en/d2/02223c5f00612be10000000a11402f/frameset.htm
*********Asgin points if usefull*********
Cheers
Satya

Passing Overall Result to a formula

Dear All,
Iam having two characteristics and one keyfigure in rows and four characteristics in columns. i want overall result of that keyfigure which is displaying in a column .For that i have a created formula and assigned SUMGT(keyfigure) to that.
In my formula it is showing overall result value which is displaying in row wise. But I want overall result column wise..
This is very urgent..
Thanks and Regards
Rajesh

Hi Rajesh,
You can obtain this behavior setting the 'Formula Collision' under 'Formula Properties' tab in bex query designer.
See library, on 'Selection/Formula Properties' paragraph 'Formula Collision'
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/d2/02223c5f00612be10000000a11402f/frameset.htm
Assign points if helps.
best regards
Robert

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

Help needed in calculating result

Hi Experts ,
In a report i have 3 columns let say Col A , Col B & Col C.Col C is a CKF in query
and the desired data is like below :
                   A      B       C
                  50     20     1000
                  60     10     600
result        110    30     3300
Means Column C is the multiplication of Col A & Col B. And we want this fuctionality in the result rows too. But when we are executing the report we are getting the result as :
                  A      B       C
                  50     20     1000
                  60     10     600
result        110    30     1600
Can anybody help me out how to achieve this fuctinality in the result rows ??
Thanks in Advance...
Sam

Hi Sam,
This is due to the formula collision at the result row of the column C.
Go to calculate key figure and in fomula collision u use the fomula across the rows.
Regards
Vamsi

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