Variable input in Webi Report

Hello Experts,
I have a requirement to create a Webi report which has 3 key figure columns.
While executing report It should ask for input variable fiscal year/period.
Now 1st key figure colum should show Amount for the fiscal year/period I entered as an input variable.
2nd column should show Amount for previous YTD for the fiscal year I entered.
For Ex. if I enter 04.2009 it should show amount for 01.2009 - 04.2009 and if I enter 04.2008 then it should show amount for 01.2008-04.2008.(based on the variable input I provide)
3rd column should provide the Amount <= ficsal period I enter as an input.
Can anyone guide how would I achieve this?
Regards,
Nirav Shah

Hi Nirav,
what is the granularity of the time dimension of your data in your report? Generally you make sure that you fetch all required in your report and then use formulas (applying the if operator on the time field of your data and the value returned from your prompt) to calculate the desired key figures.
Regards,
Stratos

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