Post via IP for values limited by validity

[former_member466249]

We're using Integrated Planning for e.g. 0COSTCENTER which is fine and all but now here's the thing.

Let's assume we're having a value in 0COSTCENTER AB-C-DE whose validity starts 01.01.2016 (This cost Center is NOT supposed to be posted  beforehand - bureaucracy stuff and all that) Now OF COURCE we're doing the planning for 2016 before the year starts.

Meaning, we need to be able to post on cost Center AB-C-DE before it's even valid.

We're using queries for that which is just fine. But how the heck do I get to post on a cost center that isn't even valid yet?

My idea was to add a key date when selecting a query. You know, like cheating the system that today's already 2016 so please, give my my 0COSTCENTER so I can post in it.

Same applies for 0PROFITCENTER.

I tried adding a key date variable but it doesn't seem to have an effect.

Ideas anyone? How do I get to differentiate?

Thanks in advance.

[cornelia_lezoch · Accepted solution]

Hi Anja,

next time please post IP questions here:

your requirement is pretty easy to fulfil.

There is the key date in the query properties.

There you need to use a exit variable which reads from the planning year - either the first of January or the 31.12. that depends a bit on how validity ranges are used in your company.

regards

Cornelia

[former_member466249 · Accepted solution]

Thank you so much. I'll try to do that.

And will remember to post IP questions in the correct sub.