Key Figure Restrictions in Query

Hi all,
I've got this scenario on hand:
I want to display a Bex report with the a particular key figure (Actuals) restricted to only specific value COMBINATIONS of two characteristics (Cost Centre and Cost Element). i.e. The restrictions should only apply for each individual combination of the characteristics (e.g for Cost centre = S0561 and Cost Element = 70400 , another combination could be for Cost Centre = S0352 and Cost Element = 70610 ).
The challenge here is that if you restrict the key figure based on the individual characteristics (say, for Cost Centre = S0561 , S0352 and for Cost Element = 70400 , 70610) then it blocks off other figures from characteristic combinations that are should be allowed (e.g. Cost centre = S0561 and Cost Element = 70610 , and another combination of Cost Centre = S0352 and Cost Element = 70400).
Any suggestions on how to handle this, typically from a previous experience, will be appreciated.
Regards,
Uche

Hi Uche,
A workaround for this scenario would be to include a hidden keyfigure for every characteristic combination. (If there are not many combinations)
For e.g.
Hidden KF1 Restricted on Cost centre = S0561 and Cost Element = 70400
Hidden KF2 Restricted on Cost Centre = S0352 and Cost Element = 70610
Then another final key figure, which is visible and is a formula KF
Actuals Formula = Hidden KF1 + Hidden KF2 + ..
Best Regards,
Dabre

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