Dynamic 'Roll Over' of indiviual Key Figures initialization

[Former Member]

Hello,

I'm trying to dynamically 'roll-over' initialization period for indiviual key figures using program /SAPAPO/TS_PAREA_INITIALIZE.

I used dynamic selection variable(Type D:) to select the date ranges. I then maintained a couple of key figure horizons relatively to that of the entire horizon using 'Maintain key figure horizons' button from the main screen. As per SAP note 733645, this ensures that when the period rolls over, the overall horizon dates change and the indiviual key figure dates also 'rolls-over' relative to the overall horizon dates.

However, I observed that the only the overall horizon dates rolled over as per Dynamic selection variable settings and the indiviual KF maintained relative to the overall horizon remained same.

Any ideas how do you achieve dynamic 'roll-over' for indiviual key figure whose horizon is smaller than that of the overall planning area horizon.

regards,

Srinidhi

[Former Member]

I was able to achieve this. The planning area should be initialized and the indiviual key figures maintained relatively. Only then, the program variant will 'roll-over' correctly. If planning area is not initialized & key figures are not initialized relatively, then the variant 'roll-over' will not be consistent.

[srinivas_krishnamoorthy]

Based on my knowledge, that may not be possible as a default functionality. You may need to explore a development route. The other thing is I would recommend to have same initialization zone as the planning area for all the keyfigures. Based on my experience, there is not much incremental value in maintaining key figure specific horizons. Can you let me know the intention behind maintaining such a KF specific iniialization other than storage space ?

[Former Member]

Hi Srinivas,

We are exploring ways to optimize LC memory consumption. One of the possibilities is to maintain only history horizon initialization for all history key figures.

Can you share your experience regarding what max % savings you were able to achieve and how many KFs in your planning area did you try to maintain specifically.

regards,

srinidhi

[srinivas_krishnamoorthy]

Although I do not have the exact figure, I dont think the savings were significant. The additional issue was to take that into account while writing macros leading to additional maintenance. We felt the design to be cleaner without adding that key figure specific complexity.