Variables in planning

Hi All,
Q1) The variables that are created in query designer or the filter variables created in planning modeler can be accessed in fox functions? If yes, how ? I have a requirement where I have to read the cost center variable values and make the changes accordingly in the fox functions i.e pass the cost center variable values to the fox planning function. My fox planning function will update the 0amount key figure for the cost center variable value. for eg: if I use variable "VARCOCNTR" , can I use this variable in fox function like below
DATA COSTCNTR TYPE 0COSTCENTER.
COSTCNTR = VARC("VARCOCNTR").
Let me know which variables can be accessed in fox and exit planning functions.
Q2) Need to know the scenarios when and how we use variables for planning functions and planning sequences
Q3) Can somebody send me the How-to guide for creating custom function modules(exits) in IP for any scenario with full code so that I can practice it.

Hi Jacky,
For your Q1) , the answer is yes. all the single type variable can be retrieved in IP Formula, single,multi-single, user exit, authorization, realize that the value of variable is not a range.
Hope this help.
B.R
Gerald

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