Issue with Offset on a variable

Hi
I am using a custom infoobject for fiscal year period (ZFISCPER). I have created a input enabled variable on it. When i am trying to create an offset on it, it is graying out the option and not allowing me to create the offset. How can I overcome this issue
Thanks
Rashmi.

Hi Rashmi,
Pls check following 2 points.
1. Data type
If you want to use variable offset on an infoobject, that infoobject has to be defined as NUMC or DATS data type.
If you create your infoobject as CHAR data type, offset can not be ceated on it.
2. Variable type
The variable offset can be created on the variables defined as Single value or Interval.
If you create your variable as selection option, offset can not be created on it.
Regards,
Kobayashi

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