SAP ABAP Data Element ROSTOCK (DataSource generates an initial non-cumulative)
Hierarchy
☛ PI_BASIS (Software Component) Basis Plug-In
   ⤷ BC-BW (Application Component) BW Service API
     ⤷ RSUM (Package) BW Service API: Metadata
Basic Data
Data Element ROSTOCK
Short Description DataSource generates an initial non-cumulative  
Data Type
Category of Dictionary Type D   Domain
Type of Object Referenced     No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type ROFLAG    
Data Type CHAR   Character String 
Length 1    
Decimal Places 0    
Output Length 1    
Value Table      
Further Characteristics
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No Input History    
Basic direction is set to LTR    
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Field Label
  Length  Field Label  
Short 10 Ini. N.C 
Medium 15 Init. Non.-Cum. 
Long 30 Initial Non-Cumu. DataSource 
Heading 40 DataSource Generates Init.Non-Cumulative 
Documentation

Definition

This field shows that the DataSource constructs an initial non-cumulative. A non-cumulative value in BW is a key figure that ensures that the OLAP includes in calculations, certain 'virtual records' from the fact table together. A typical example of a non-cumulative is an account balance. To supply an InfoCube containing a non-cumulative, with data, you require at least two DataSources. One, to construct the non-cumulative (meaning to deliver the initial account balance), and one to deliver the cumulative value for this non-cumulative (meaning the crediting and debiting of the account).

The following extraction methods can be combined with a DataSource for the opening balance:

  1. 'V' - Extraction using a view
  2. 'F1' - Extraction using a function module
  3. 'F2' - Extraction using a function module (simplified interface)

History
Last changed by/on SAP  20080415 
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