Imposible to set a time dependency at a transformation

Question

Hi!
I'm in trouble with a transformation (BW 7.0). I'm trying to fill a key figure reading master data from a characteristic. The key figure is an atribute of that characteristic, and it's time dependent. But when I define the rule in the transformation I cannot select any time characteristic to set the dependency.
Thanks!
Jose

Answer 1

Jose,
As far as I understand you are trying to use the "Read Master Data" option with Time dependency that was available in the Update Rules.
If that's correct, here are the steps:
Eg: Assume 1. 0REGION is a time dependent attribut of 0CUSTOMER.
2. Data Src fields: KUNNR, DATE
3. Cube: 0CUSTOMER, 0CALDAY, 0REGION
Your transformation should look like:
KUNNR=0CUSTOMER
DATE=0CALDAT
For 0REGION click to create the mapping:
Choose Rule Type = "Read Master Data"
In the "Source fields of Rule":
Add the fields KUNNR & DATE using the "+" button.
In the IO Assignment column, enter 0CUSTOMER & 0CALDAY and hit Enter.
Now in the "Source Info Object" field to the rt of Rule Type, select 0Customer using F4 help. Since it is time dependent on 0CUSTOMER, the clock icon will appear. Click on the clock button and select 0CALDAY from the F4 help.
It should work. Has worked for me (Data src to ICube directly)
For ODS use the export data source.
If it still doesn't work there are 2 more options:
1. Write a small routine/formula to read the values (as Ingrid had suggested). OR
2. Use it as a Nav Attribute (if the Attribute is a Characteristic) or as a Disp Attr (if the Attribute is a Key Fig). Then use the Key date of the query to calculate time dependency.
(By default key date = Syst date; if you need custom date, use variable exit)
That's all I can think of.
Hope it helps.
- Vishno.