Key Figure Handling in Fox Formula

Hi,
i have to modify a key figure only if it's blank (initial value), is it possible to do this in a planning function using, for example, a code like this:
IF {Key Figure X} IS INITIAL
{Key Figure X} = {Key Figure Y}.
Thanks in advance
Fabio

IF {Key Figure X} IS INITIAL.
{Key Figure X} = {Key Figure Y}.
ENDIF.
That's ok.

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I would like to modify the calculated key figures using custom Formula planning fuction (FOX). Can some one let me know how to change these calculated key figures from BEx.
I have found a thread discussing the same topic.
Business Planning
So do we have to definitely create a key figure in real time cube to be able to change the values in BEx calculated key figure.
this is only for simulation purpose based on some key figure values and not for storing values in the cube.
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If I understood correctly, you are asking why we have that "planning" tab in the properties of Calc KFs also? I think its just that the properties tab for all KFs is the same (no special customizing for any kind of KF), but it obviously doesn't make sense to set planning properties for calc KFs.

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Thanks for your reply Jurgen.
I've created a Global Calculated Key Figure (CKF), and have looked at and tried a number of settings in the Properties of this new CKF.
I have not yet been able to make this work for me.
The "Cumulated" property for a Global CKF is also a display-only property. The displayed running total is not used in any formula containing this CKF, only the individual values are used in the formula.
If I select the 'Enhance' option, where exception aggregation can be done as I think you suggested, I do not see a 'cumulated' option. If I select the 'Summation' option for 'Exception Aggregation', then the 'Reference Characteristic' pull-down is not available.
Is there a different 'Exception Aggregation' option I should be using for running totals at the calendar day level?
Or am I unclear on the concept of your suggestion?
Perhaps you're on a later version of BW that has more Exception Aggregation options? (We're on BW3.5)

Currency Translation with a Calculate Key Figure

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Does anyone have experience with applying currency translation in BEX/Query Designer on a Calculated Key Figure?
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Currently, my calculated key figure displays two currencies (MYR and USD) and an incorrect summation of both currencies.
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Hello Ajeet and N Ganesh,
Thank-you for your help. I verified that the dimensions of my key figure 'Material Source Plant Cost' was of type 0AMOUNT, so that was not the issue.
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Calculated Key Figures Corrupted in a BEX Query

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We are facing an weird issue in BEX Query. As part of Enhancing the query, We have created a new CKF and added in the Columns for the required CKF. It prompted for a Transport request and saved the Query elements for more than hour. Now the Query is throwing an Error messages where in more than some 30 CKF's got corrupted. When i check the CKF definition for all the corrupted key figures there is not Formula or Calculation.
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Diagnosis
Element ' XXX ' cannot be analyzed by the analytic engine without a definition.
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Provide a valid definition for element 'XXX'.
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Wonder if there is anybody to help me out to explain why I am having a problem on the calculated key figures decimal places when if I report on the components of the calculated key figure (restricted key figure) are working correctly?
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right mouse click on your KF and select properties. Then define the number of decimal places you want.
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consider the following senerio..
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5.10.2005 1   2   1       2      -1 (wrong result)
6.10.2005 3   4   4(1+3) 6      -1
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5.10.2005 1   2   1       2            -1 (Correct)
6.10.2005 3   4   4(1+3) 6            -2 (4-6)
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with Regards,
Hari

Hi Murali..
Thanks a lot, now i got a proper output and working fine..
what i did yesterday was i have creted a two key figure as a cummulative key figure ..
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Today i did same thing, only diffence is i made the third formula key figure as cummulative ..
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Hi Inma,
As you correctly mentioned, the CKFs are Global, which means that they can be used in different queries built on the same InfoProvider. Formulas cannot be directly reused, but if they are saved to a global structure, then the structure may be reused. If you are creating a calculation that will be widely used, it is best to create it as global...this helps a lot when you need to revisit the definition, and make changes as one chnage is reflected in all queries.
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I am having 4 queries on a cube.
i am now using calculated key figures instead of local formulae.
I want to know "which is better in performance wise/ or may be pros and cons of using each one."
Can any one clarify me.
I know that
1.when we select the option Calculation after aggregation will improve performance.
2.we can do some more things only with Cal. Key Figs using formula variable.
Here my concern is not that.
I am concerned about general case like -
i have to add, multiply or divide some direct key figures and use some data functions like nodim, NDIV0 functions.
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Hi Raghu,
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Difference between Formula, Formula Key Figure & Formula Variable

Hi Experts,
I have a basic question in my mind:
1) What is the difference b/w Formula, Formula Variable, Formula Key Figure?
2) What is the difference b/w Selection, Filter and Restriction?
Can you pls explain with some scenarios? That will be helpful.
Thanks in Advance.

Hi,
You are right, these are basic questions and can be learnt just by a little bit searching.So search the forum before posting such questions please.
Nevertheless :
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/BI/CalculatedKeyFigure+RestrictedkeyfigureFilter
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/61/d0b143aa26b849b4e79a859ea1d7d1/content.htm
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You want to see the revenue that you get from Product A,B,C in the country of D and E.You also want to calculate a bonus value that will be given to distributors and this revenue will be calculated based on the user's input.E.g user inputs 5 and you give 5% of the sales to distributors.Then here, to get the input 5 and TO USE IT IN THE FORMULA ,you must create a formula variable.You also must a have key figure revenue to see the revenue of course and a calculated key figure(or a formula) called bonus value = formula variable*revenue/100 to calculate the bonus which will be given to distributors.
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Documentation for Formula Key Figure

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I have a Formula Key Figure which has been defined in a local key figure structure. This key figure is based on a two standard Key figures which exist in the Cube.
How can I create Documentation for this formula key figure, so that user can see documentation after right click in the Key figure in the query result.
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1) Go to Properities of the query and go to Documentation . In the next screen, create documentation directly using the technical name of the Formula key figure.
2) Go to Documentation in RSA1 and create documentation using the same way(technical name).
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Probably you should go for Cell definitions. But if you use Cell definitions, then query will slow down. But if you need the way which you described, it can be acheived by cell definitions.
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Amount
Number
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Hi,
You have to create a formula variable with replacement path based on the date you want.
so that you can get the date for calculation.so you can apply condition.
check the following link
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/03/6ba03cc24efd1de10000000a114084/content.htm
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Part2_ Formula var_Currency Conversion on Calculated key figure

Hello Friends Thanks for SDN response on how to work the currency translation in calculated key figure. Please suggest more on SDN Response if u have any customer exit code that I use to read the exchange rate. and what should i define in Formula variable. I donot want to use it on base key figure since then it will show up in report
SDN Response
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hi don't know exactly your business requirement but you could inspire yourself with a virtual characteristic sure you will get the solution or clues.
hope you will find what you look for in this how to paper
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/e473ab90-0201-0010-22ac-fdd925cac167
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