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SAP BusinessObjects Financial ConsolidationDocument Version: 10.0 - 2014-10-14

SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User Guide

Table of Contents1 What's New in the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 An overview of the tasks performed in the application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 General user functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133.1 To start the application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133.2 To change your password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143.3 To quit the application and disconnect from the database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143.4 Monitoring your license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.4.1 To check your license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.4.2 Monitoring the number of users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.5 The Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.5.1 To open a new desktop using the same connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.5.2 To display the Desktop in read-only mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173.5.3 To return to the Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173.5.4 To close a desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173.5.5 The Desktop components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183.5.6 Customizing the Information Viewer list display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293.5.7 Display languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423.5.8 Navigating through Desktop objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.5.9 Printing Desktop objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3.6 Trace reports in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513.6.1 Activating the trace report function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523.6.2 Consulting a trace report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553.6.3 To export trace report data from within a trace report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .553.6.4 Global export of trace reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

3.7 Managing objects using the object editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573.7.1 The object editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573.7.2 To create an object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 653.7.3 To open an object editor in the Information Viewer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 653.7.4 To save an object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663.7.5 To duplicate an object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663.7.6 Selecting objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663.7.7 To delete an object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

3.8 The Select Item panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673.9 Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

3.9.1 Log command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 693.10 Configuring the general options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

3.10.1 Specific data processing (Hooks). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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3.10.2 Activating access to SAP BusinessObjects Financial Information Management. . . . . . . . . . . . 773.10.3 Activating access to SAP BusinessObjects Intercompany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783.10.4 Activating access to SAP Disclosure Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

4 Analysis domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.1 The Home module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

4.1.1 The Financial Consolidation dashboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814.1.2 The Plan tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904.1.3 The Operation tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

4.2 The Report Navigator module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.2.1 Report schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914.2.2 Objects in the Report Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944.2.3 Report Navigator tree structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944.2.4 To open a schedule report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.2.5 To modify a report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1124.2.6 To copy data from one report schedule to another. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1134.2.7 To export a report schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1134.2.8 To close a report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1144.2.9 The Favorites folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144.2.10 Report bundles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1154.2.11 Printing Report Navigator objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

4.3 The Viewpoints module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1254.3.1 The viewpoints object editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

5 Operation domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1305.1 The Reporting Organizer and RU Organizer modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

5.1.1 Objects in the Reporting Organizer and RU Organizer modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1315.1.2 The Reporting Organizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1335.1.3 The RU Organizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

5.2 The Package Manager module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1685.2.1 Package process overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1685.2.2 Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1695.2.3 The package editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1715.2.4 When a package is opened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1795.2.5 To open a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1805.2.6 To run preloading calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1815.2.7 To save a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1825.2.8 To delete a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1825.2.9 To export data from a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1835.2.10 To validate the controls in a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1845.2.11 To validate a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1855.2.12 Protecting a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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5.2.13 Approving packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1865.2.14 Resetting packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895.2.15 Data entry schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905.2.16 SAP BusinessObjects Financial Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2025.2.17 Importing data into packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2045.2.18 Working with ledgers in the Package Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2155.2.19 Publishing packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2175.2.20 Integrating packages after publication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2275.2.21 Printing packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2285.2.22 Working in multi-user mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

5.3 The Manual Journal Entries module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2305.3.1 Manual journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2315.3.2 Manual journal entry status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2325.3.3 The manual journal entry editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2335.3.4 To create a journal entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2395.3.5 Data entry in a manual journal entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2415.3.6 Ledgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2465.3.7 Importing journal entries from a file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2465.3.8 Exporting manual journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2525.3.9 To copy and paste journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2535.3.10 Validity of central manual journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2555.3.11 Versioning in manual central journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2555.3.12 Posting central manual journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2565.3.13 Changing manual journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2585.3.14 Reversing journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2595.3.15 Protecting journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2625.3.16 Deleting journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2645.3.17 Printing journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2665.3.18 Automatic alerts for manual journal entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2675.3.19 Manual journal entry templates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

5.4 The Scope Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2735.4.1 Portfolio mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2755.4.2 Scope mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2765.4.3 Objects in the Scope Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2785.4.4 Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2805.4.5 Portfolio mode editors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2825.4.6 Managing portfolios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2845.4.7 Managing scopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3195.4.8 Defining a scope in the scope mode editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3335.4.9 Example of a simple holding structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3835.4.10 Calculating scopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391


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5.5 The Rates module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3955.5.1 Objects in the Rates module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3965.5.2 Rate table editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3975.5.3 Creating, loading and retrieving rate tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3995.5.4 To duplicate a rate table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4055.5.5 To delete a rate table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4065.5.6 To change a rate table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4065.5.7 Importing data into a rate table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4065.5.8 Exporting rate tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4115.5.9 Printing rate tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412

5.6 The Consolidation module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4125.6.1 Consolidations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4135.6.2 Reconciliations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4305.6.3 Running a consolidation or intercompany reconciliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4355.6.4 Consolidation and reconciliation processing log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4375.6.5 Printing consolidation and intercompany reconciliation definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438

6 Administration domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4396.1 The Task List, Task Scheduler, Task Monitor and Log modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

6.1.1 Objects in the Task List, Task Scheduler, Task Monitor and Log modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4406.1.2 The Task List module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4426.1.3 The Task Scheduler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4796.1.4 The Task Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4836.1.5 The Log module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485

6.2 The Address Book and Site Profiles modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4896.2.1 Address Book module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4906.2.2 Site Profiles module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4966.2.3 Correspondents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5036.2.4 Objects in the Address Book and Site Profile modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5046.2.5 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507

6.3 The Security module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5096.3.1 Objects in the Security module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5106.3.2 The editors in the Security module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5136.3.3 Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5136.3.4 Owner groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5216.3.5 Functional Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5246.3.6 Allocation of Functional Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5306.3.7 Access definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5306.3.8 Data access groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5416.3.9 Exporting users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5476.3.10 Functional profile descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .551

6.4 The Security Audit module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570


6.4.1 Functional Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5716.4.2 Access Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5716.4.3 Users by Reporting Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571

6.5 The Audit module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5726.5.1 How the audit process works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5726.5.2 Tasks related to the audit process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5736.5.3 The audit editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5736.5.4 Creating an audit definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5756.5.5 Running an audit task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .582

6.6 The Package Amounts Trace module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5846.6.1 The Package Amount Trace editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5856.6.2 Enabling the Package Amount Trace function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5866.6.3 Consulting the package amount trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5866.6.4 Displaying, sorting and grouping Package Amount Trace information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5886.6.5 Exporting package amount trace rows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5906.6.6 Printing the package amount trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592

7 Setup domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5937.1 The Dimension Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593

7.1.1 Architecture of the database structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5937.1.2 Functional Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5957.1.3 Objects in the Dimension Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5957.1.4 Editors in the Dimension Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6047.1.5 Creating and managing objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6057.1.6 Defining the database structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6067.1.7 Entering data in the reference tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6137.1.8 Hierarchy mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6227.1.9 Managing filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6367.1.10 Standard configuration of the database structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .645

7.2 The Report Designer module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6567.2.1 Objects in the Report Designer module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6577.2.2 Modifiable objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6597.2.3 Navigating between schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6617.2.4 The editors in the Report Designer module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6637.2.5 Working with schedules, books and folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6707.2.6 Designing schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6817.2.7 Defining the layout of a schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7257.2.8 Testing and previewing schedules for the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7677.2.9 Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7687.2.10 Examples of schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7717.2.11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785

7.3 The Category Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816


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7.3.1 Objects in the Category Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8167.3.2 Steps for defining a category scenario in the Category Builder module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8237.3.3 Standard and Expanded modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8247.3.4 The category scenario editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8257.3.5 Defining a category scenario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8297.3.6 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947

7.4 The Rules module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9697.4.1 Organization of rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9707.4.2 Objects in the Rules module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9717.4.3 The rule editors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9757.4.4 Working with rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9767.4.5 Consulting objects in the Rules module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9787.4.6 Defining a consolidation rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9797.4.7 Defining a reporting unit rollup rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9997.4.8 Defining an account rollup rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10017.4.9 Defining a reconciliation rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10037.4.10 Defining a preconsolidation rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10147.4.11 Defining a package rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10167.4.12 Defining an SQL rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10187.4.13 Arranging rules into sets and subsets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10237.4.14 Functions and coefficients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10307.4.15 Examples of rules using a coefficient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10427.4.16 Specific rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10607.4.17 Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1063

7.5 The Data Entry Restrictions module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10657.5.1 Restricting data entered based on dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10677.5.2 Printing data entry restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10677.5.3 The data entry restriction editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10687.5.4 To create a data entry restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10707.5.5 To change a data entry restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10707.5.6 To duplicate a data entry restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10707.5.7 To delete a data entry restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1071

7.6 The Ledgers module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10717.6.1 Objects in the Ledgers module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10727.6.2 The ledger editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10737.6.3 To create a ledger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10747.6.4 To change a ledger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10757.6.5 To copy a ledger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10757.6.6 To delete a ledger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1076

7.7 The Data Link Definitions module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10767.7.1 Objects in the Data Link Definitions module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1077


7.7.2 The data link definition editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10787.7.3 Transferring data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10797.7.4 Managing Data Link definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10837.7.5 Defining cross-reference mappings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10917.7.6 Data Link Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11037.7.7 List of operators and functions used in a production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11107.7.8 List of operators and functions used in a production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11107.7.9 Report Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11157.7.10 Example of data created by cross-reference mappings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1117

8 SAP BusinessObjects Compliance Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11218.1 Entering the settings required for generating ComplianceLink documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121

8.1.1 To enter the settings required for generating ComplianceLink documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11228.1.2 To generate ComplianceLink documents for amounts in a schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11228.1.3 To view ComplianceLink documents in a package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1123

9 Dynamic analysis using SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation in Excel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11249.1 To create a dynamic analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11259.2 To change the dynamic analysis data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11279.3 To duplicate an existing dynamic analysis pivottable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11289.4 To open a dynamic analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11289.5 To close the current dynamic analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11299.6 Activating the PivotTable Field List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130


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1 What's New in the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User GuideLinks to information about the new features and documentation changes for SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation.

What's New in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 10.0 Support Package 15 (October 2014)

What's new Link to more informationA new chapter has been added regarding the new Security Audit module

The Security Audit module [page 570]

What's New in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 10.0 Support Package 12 (November 2013)

What's new Link to more informationSample URL to SAP Disclosure Management updated. Activating access to SAP Disclosure Management [page

79]

Note of caution about specific wildcard codes updated to specify that they work only with SQL Server databases.

Incorrect wildcard code: updated from [] to [^].

Wildcard Codes [page 641]

Information concerning creating SQL queries on an SAP HANA database is provided.

SQL rules with SAP HANA [page 1020]

Sample SQL rules are provided, including for Oracle and SAP HANA databases.

SQL rule examples [page 1020]

What's New in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 10.0 Support Package 10 (July 2013)

What's new Link to more informationIntegration with SAP Disclosure Management: you can send Financial Consolidation data to Disclosure Management via a report bundle.

Sending data to SAP Disclosure Management [page 445]

SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User GuideWhat's New in the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User Guide 2014 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company. All rights reserved. 9

What's new Link to more informationA new functional profile right is provided to enable managing Disclosure Management options.

Functional profile rights for External Links [page 570]

A new section in the External Links tab of the General Options window allows you to activate access to SAP Disclosure Management

Activating access to SAP Disclosure Management [page 79]


What's New in the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User Guide

2 An overview of the tasks performed in the applicationThe following table offers a quick, contextual overview of all of the tasks you perform using SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation.1. Setup 2. Data Collection 3. Consolidation

Dimensions Maintain reference tables Maintain amount data source Maintain conversion rate data

source Maintain tax rate data source

Reporting package Define package properties Link to set of controls Link to package rules Link to opening balance Set up default publishing prop

erties

Scope and portfolio Maintain scope properties Maintain scope hierarchies Define consolidation properties Link to portfolio

Dimension members Maintain properties Maintain characteristic Maintain filters Maintain hierarchies

Package by reporting unit Maintain reporting unit package

properties Manage package work flow

Rates Maintain tax and conversion

rate properties Maintain rates

Category scenario Maintain chart of accounts Maintain flow analysis Maintain dimension analysis Maintain category formulas Maintain controls

Data entry Enter data and comments Run controls View instructions and guides Attach documents Publish package

Consolidation Maintain consolidation defini

tion properties Lock consolidation Run full or Incremental consoli

dation Create and schedule a consoli

dation task

Main reports Maintain folders and books Maintain reports Maintain report formulas Maintain report templates

Journal entries Maintain journal entry process Validate journal entries Attached documents Reverse journal entries Post and protect journal entries Maintain templates

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1. Setup 2. Data Collection 3. Consolidation

Rules Maintain set of rules Maintain consolidation rules Maintain reconciliation rules Maintain reconciliation and

package rules Maintain SQL rules Maintain functions Maintain coefficients

Reconciliation Maintain reconciliation property

definition Run full or incremental reconci

liation Create and schedule tasks


An overview of the tasks performed in the application

3 General user functions

3.1 To start the application

Procedure

1. In Windows, open SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation.The Start the Application dialog box appears.

2. Select the data source.3. Enter your login and your password, if required:

Use a Windows accountIf the application is run in a Windows environment, you can use the same login and password used to open the Windows session. If you activate this option, the User and Password boxes are grayed out.

User Password Save password

This field is used to memorize the user password for future connections.

NoteWhen the application is open, you can change the password of the user connected.

4. Select the data source manager.5. Click OK.

The Desktop opens.

Results

NoteIf the license file has not been installed in the correct folder, you will not be able to connect. To find out more, see the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation Installation guide.

NoteIf your user name is not active, an error message appears, informing you that you are not authorized to log in. To find out more, contact your administrator.

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3.2 To change your password

Context

Once the application is open, you can change your password without opening the Security module.

Procedure

1. Select Tools Change Password .The Change Password dialog box appears.

2. In the text boxes, enter your old password, your new password, then confirm your new password.3. Click OK.

3.3 To quit the application and disconnect from the database

Context

If you close all of the desktops, you will quit the application and disconnect from the database.

Procedure

Select File Close All Desktops .

Results

TipWe strongly recommend you follow this method.


General user functions

3.4 Monitoring your license3.4.1 To check your licenseContext

Do one of the following:To... Do the following...Check your license at login to the application View the splash screen displayed when you log in to the

application.Check your license when you are already logged in to the application

Select Help About Financial Consolidation .

3.4.2 Monitoring the number of usersThe license agreement granted to your company authorizes a certain number of users (without distinguishing between SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation and SAP BusinessObjects Extended Analytics). This includes two levels of users: Administrator and non-Administrator.

NoteOnly active users are counted. Inactive users whose activity has been suspended are not counted.

3.4.2.1 To view the number of active usersProcedure

1. Select Administration Users Trace license file.2. Use the table in the Security module to see the number of active users authorized by your license and the

number of active users in your database. If the maximum number of authorized active users has been reached, the normally green icon in the Status column in the Trace license file will be orange.

Results

NoteIf you exceed the number of users authorized by your license when creating a new user or enabling a previously-disabled user, a message is displayed informing you that you have reached the maximum number of


users authorized by your license for a specific user level (Administrator or non-Administrator). This message is also displayed in the Trace license file in the Security module.

CautionThe license allows you to exceed the maximum number by 10%, after which you will not be able to create a new user or enable a previously-disabled user.

3.5 The DesktopThe SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation Desktop appears when you start the application. The Desktop enables you to navigate through all of the objects in the application.It is made up of two principal sections: The Navigation bar, which is made up of the domains and their views. When you first open the application, the

Desktop opens displaying the Home window. The next time you start the application, the Desktop opens in the module that was last in use.

The Information Viewer, in which you can access the objects of the selected module.When navigating through the domains and modules, you can access the editors for each object. You can also access the Properties Box from the Desktop and perform a range of operations, like printing.

NoteYou can open several desktops at the same time using the same login.

This section will first show you how to navigate between objects. It will then go into more detail about the different parts of the Desktop and its editors.

3.5.1 To open a new desktop using the same connection

Context

You can open several desktops at the same time using the same login.

Procedure

In the application, select Tools New Desktop With Same Connection .A new desktop opens.



3.5.2 To display the Desktop in read-only mode

Context

The Desktop and its editors can be displayed in read-only mode so that the objects cannot be changed accidentally when they are being consulted.When the Desktop is displayed in read-only mode:

the Read-only command is preceded by a check in the menu. you cannot change the objects in the Desktop or in their editors.

Procedure

Select Tools Read-only .

3.5.3 To return to the Desktop

Context

Click the button to return to the Desktop from an editor.This command is particularly useful when several editors are open at the same time.

3.5.4 To close a desktop

Context

If several desktops are open with the same connection, closing one of them just means that the active window is closed. Closing the desktop does not disconnect you from the application or the database.

Procedure

In the application, select File Close Desktop .


3.5.5 The Desktop components

The Desktop window is made up of the following: The Navigation bar, on the left, that displays the domains which represent the principal functions of the

application: analysis, operation, administration and setup. Each domain consists of modules which in turn group together functional objects of the same category, such as packages and manual journal entries. When you click the module, a list of the objects it contains is displayed in the Information Viewer to the right.

The Information Viewer contains: a banner which indicates the name of the module currently open. It can also display the functional mode

in use, such as Definition, Load data or Filters. a tree structure in which the module objects are arranged into folders. a contents list which displays the objects contained either in the module or in the tree structure folder

currently open. The properties of the objects listed are displayed in the column headers. If the list contains many objects, you can apply filters to limit the display to selected items.

a Title bar a Menu bar a Standard toolbar a Desktop filter toolbar two scroll bars, for scrolling vertically and horizontally a Status bar

Related Information

Desktop title bar [page 28]Desktop commands and menus [page 25]Desktop toolbars [page 21]Desktop filter toolbar [page 24]Desktop status bar [page 28]

3.5.5.1 Desktop domains and modules

The Desktop contains modules grouped into four domains. These domains represent the principal functions of the application: analyzing data (Analysis) collecting and producing data (Operation) managing the application (Administration) defining the architecture of the data and objects (Setup)



Related Information

Modules in the Analysis domain [page 19]Modules in the Operation domain [page 19]Modules in the Administration domain [page 20]Modules in the Setup domain [page 20]

3.5.5.1.1 Modules in the Analysis domain

The Analysis domain consists of a range of tools designed to help you analyze data.Module To

Home Consult the description of domains and views in the application and to access modules directly. Consult the operating cycle and access the modules in the Operation domain directly.

Reports Run analysis reports and report bundles.

Viewpoints List viewpoints used to facilitate the opening of reports by using predefined dimension values and selection methods.

3.5.5.1.2 Modules in the Operation domain

The Operation domain groups together all of the functionalities for collecting and producing data for performing a consolidation.Module ToReporting Organizer Define and view reporting IDs and their default properties.RU Organizer Define the reporting units to be processed for a reporting ID. Customize the

data entry environment for specific reporting units and generate opening balances.

Package Manager Enter data in, publish, and check packages.Manual Journal Entries Post manual journal entries.Scopes Define and manage portfolios and scopes.Rates Define and manage conversion and tax rates.Consolidation Manage consolidation and Intercompany reconciliation definitions.


3.5.5.1.3 Modules in the Administration domainThe Administration domain contains all of the modules which enable you to manage tasks and define security settings.Module ToTask List Manage tasks.Scheduling Plan when tasks are to be performed.Task Monitor Monitor activity on the processing server.Log Consult the log for all of the tasks performedAddress Book Manage site addresses.Site Profiles Identify the sites which have created the objects.Users Manage users, workgroups, functional profiles and data access groups.Audit Locate all occurrences where a dimension, characteristic or object is used.

Search for the objects in which an account, for example, is used.

3.5.5.1.4 Modules in the Setup domainThe Setup domain groups together all of the modules used for setting up the application.Module ToDimension Builder Define and enter data in reference tables, define data tables, and dimensions

and arrange characteristics into a tree structure.Report Designer Design data entry/retrieval schedules and structure them by assigning them

to books and folders.Category Builder Manage category scenarios.Rules Define sets, subsets, rules and coefficients and arrange them into a tree

structure.Data entry restrictions Define which dimension values are available for data entry.Ledgers Store journal entries.Data Link Definitions Transfer data between transactional systems (ERP, accounting, manage

ment, consolidation or reporting software packages) and SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation.

3.5.5.2 Access rights and the DesktopIn the Desktop, the domains and modules displayed depend on:



the type of siteFor example, users working on a data entry site do not have access to the Setup domain.

the functional profile of the userAccess rights to the modules are defined for each user. If a user does not have access to a particular:

domain, this domain is not visiblemodule in the domain, the modules available are visible, but the unavailable one is not.

3.5.5.3 Desktop toolbarsIn both the Desktop and editors, the toolbar contains buttons for performing operations on objects. This toolbar makes it easier for you to perform the tasks you most frequently carry out.Some buttons are grayed out depending on the views currently open, the operations performed or access rights to objects. If a button is grayed out, the command it represents is not available.By default, the toolbar is displayed at the top of the Desktop or editor, but you can move or hide it.

3.5.5.3.1 To display or hide a Desktop toolbar

Procedure

1. Select View Toolbar .A dropdown list appears. If the Standard or Desktop filter command is activated, the corresponding toolbar is displayed. If the commands are not activated, the corresponding toolbar is hidden.

2. To display or hide the toolbar you require, click the appropriate command (Standard or Desktop filter) in the dropdown list.

3.5.5.3.2 Standard toolbar buttons common to the Desktop and editorsThe following table shows the buttons common to the Desktop and editors, and shows the commands and hotkeys associated with these buttons and the functions they perform.

NoteThe Category Builder and Scope Builder module editors do not have the standard toolbar. To find out more, refer to these modules.


Click or select or press ToFile New CTRL + N Create an object

File New Menu Create one of the objects presented in the contextual menu

File Print CTRL + P Print an object

Help About Obtain information about the version number and copyright

NoteBy default, the buttons which you can use to create different types of objects use the same icon as the object in the module's tree structure.

ExampleThe icon symbolizing the Functional Profile, selected in the module's tree structure, appears on the button. If you want to create a Functional Profile, you can do so by clicking the button directly without having to select this object from the dropdown list.

3.5.5.3.3 Desktop buttonsThe table below shows the buttons featured on the standard toolbar for the Desktop. Like the previous table, it shows the commands and hotkeys associated with these buttons and the functions they perform.Click or select or press To

File Open CTRL + O Open an existing object

Edit Cut CTRL + X Delete selected data and place it on the Clipboard

Edit Copy CTRL + C Copy selected data and place it on the Clipboard

Edit Paste CTRL + V Paste selected data from the Clipboard

Edit Delete CTRL + Delete Delete the selected object

View Columns Display the window for managing how columns are displayed, sorted and grouped.



Click or select or press ToView Properties Box Display the box showing object

properties which enables you to sort and group them

Go To Previous View Go to previous view

Go To Next View Go to next view

View Templates Current Template [Template Name]

Select a display template

Tools Working Language [Language Required]

Choose working language

3.5.5.3.4 Standard editor toolbar buttons

The following table shows the buttons in the standard editor toolbar, and the commands and hotkeys for the buttons and the functions they perform.

NoteThe Category Builder and Scope Builder module editors do not have the standard toolbar. To find out more, refer to these modules.

Click or select or press ToFile Save CRTL +S Save object or changes made

View Previous Display previous object

View Next Display next object

Tools Back to Desktop Return to the Desktop

Related Information

Scrolling through Information Viewer lists [page 47]


3.5.5.3.5 Desktop filter toolbarThe Desktop filter toolbar enables you to restrict the display to objects related to specific reporting IDs or units.

NoteThe filters do not apply to all of the modules.

You can select more than one member for the Specify Reporting ID filter, but only one in the Specify Reporting Unit filter.

NoteIf you select no members in the Specify Reporting ID filter in the Desktop, then all elements are displayed in the Home window of the Analysis domain and in the modules whose display depends on the selection made.

By default, the toolbar is displayed at the top of the Desktop. You can, however, hide it or move it to another location.

3.5.5.3.5.1 Desktop filtersThe Desktop filter toolbar offers the following filters on items that appear in the Information Viewer lists: Reporting ID

NoteIf you select no members for the Specify Reporting ID filter, then nothing is displayed in the Home window of the Analysis domain or in the modules whose display depends on the selection made.

Reporting UnitYou can filter Reporting Units via the following four selection methods: Filter One or several values All members One characteristic value

Viewpoints in Report NavigatorYou can: enter the code of the item you want to select in the text box.

If you want to select more than one item, you must enter the codes for each one and use a semi-colon (;) to separate them.

NoteYou must enter codes that are already in the database.

click to select the items.



NoteMultiple selection only works for certain items.

If an item has been selected or entered, the code appears in the text box and the long description appears to the right of the box.If several items have been selected or entered, the codes will appear in the text box separated by a semicolon (;). Multiple Selection appears to the right of the box. When you place the cursor on the text box, a tooltip containing the codes selected appears.

NoteTo delete the selection of codes, select the items then press the Enter key. You can also delete the selection using the contextual menu.

The Desktop Filter toolbar contextual menu is used to: Consult

Select Consult to open the object properties box in read-only mode. Change

Select Change to open the object properties box to edit the properties. Clear

Select Clear to remove the selection made or the data entered.

NoteThe Clear and Change commands only work if one single object has been selected or entered in the text box.

3.5.5.4 Desktop commands and menusIn all of the modules, the following standard menus are available: File menu Edit menu View menu Go To menu Tools menu ? menuIn a number of modules, there is an additional menu entitled Actions which enables users to perform operations which are specific to each module. The commands available in this menu vary depending on the module currently open.


Related Information

Module and object-specific menus [page 27]

3.5.5.4.1 File menuThe File menu contains commands for: creating and opening objects printing objects and setting up the page for printing importing and exporting data configuring domains closing the Desktop or session

NoteIn the Desktop, the File menu does not contain a Save command because the commands used for saving items are displayed in the module editors.

3.5.5.4.2 Edit menuThe Edit menu contains all of the standard commands for editing objects: Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, and Select All.

3.5.5.4.3 View menuThe View menu contains the commands for displaying or hiding Desktop objects or items. These objects include the Properties Box which you can use for viewing and changing object properties of one or more selected items.You can also use this menu for defining templates to customize how the Desktop is displayed.

Related Information

The object editor [page 57]

3.5.5.4.4 Go To menuThe Go To menu contains all of the commands for navigating through the Desktop. It presents a full list of the domains and views together with a log of the views last consulted.



3.5.5.4.5 Tools menuThe Tools menu presents a group of commands for performing operations which are general to the application.Use this menu to:

activate the read-only mode to prevent any modifications from being made to objects (except those currently open)open other Desktopsselect the working language, the application languagechange the password of the user connectedconfigure general options

Related Information

Configuring the general options [page 69]

3.5.5.4.6 ? menuThe Help menu provides information on the application version and enables you to consult the product documentation.

3.5.5.4.7 Module and object-specific menusCertain modules present additional commands for performing operations which are specific to these modules.

3.5.5.4.7.1 Actions menuIn some modules, an Actions menu appears in the Standard menu after Tools with commands that enable you to perform operations specific to a module in the Desktop. The commands contained in this menu vary depending on the module currently open.

ExampleIn the Reporting Organizer module, the Actions menu contains the RU Organizer and Package Manager commands. In the RU Organizer module, however, the Actions menu contains the Generate Package at Current Site and Insert Reporting Units commands.


3.5.5.4.7.2 New commandIf different types of objects are managed in a module, the New menu will contain a sub-menu that lists all of the objects managed in the module.For example, in the Consolidation module, the New sub-menu contains commands for creating a new Consolidation definition or Intercompany reconciliation definition.

3.5.5.5 Desktop status barThe status bar provides information on the window currently open. It specifies: the current task, like Ready or Searching. a description of any command currently highlighted. the keyboard configuration: the three boxes at the right of the bar show whether the Caps Lock, Num Lock

and Scroll Lock functions have been activated.By default, the status bar is displayed underneath the open window, but you can hide it if required.

ExampleThe message Creates a new schedule will appear when you place the mouse arrow on File NewSchedule .

3.5.5.5.1 To display or hide the status barProcedure

1. Click View.A dropdown list appears.If the Status bar command is activated, the status bar is displayed.If the Status bar command is not activated, the status bar is hidden.

2. Click the Status bar command in the dropdown list to display or hide the toolbar.

3.5.5.6 Desktop title barThe title bar provides information on the window currently opened. It is located at the top of the main window.In the Desktop, the title bar shows: the application icon



the name of the module currently open if there is more than one Desktop open for the same module, the number indicating the order in which the

current Desktop was opened. By default, no number is displayed for the Desktop opened first. the data source to which the Desktop is connected. the name of the user connected the [Application] Desktop caption.In the editor, the title bar shows: the specific icon for the object the object's code the name of the object type the long description of the object

CautionIn some editors, the object is not identified by a code. In the package editor, for example, the title bar displays the Category, Data entry period and Reporting Unit.

3.5.6 Customizing the Information Viewer list displayIn each module, the objects are presented in list form.You can: choose the columns to be displayed sort the objects contained in a list group the objects presented in a list

TipSelect an object from a list by selecting the relevant column header and then typing the first characters of the required object. The cursor will then move automatically to the appropriate row.

The List Properties dialog box contains the following tabs: View

Use View to specify which columns are to display in the contents list. The columns are arranged by topic. The Visible Columns field lists which columns are already displayed.

SortUse Sort to specify which columns you want to sort using the column headers. The columns are arranged by topic. The Used Columns field lists the columns already sorted.

GroupingUse Grouping to group the columns together. The columns are arranged by topic. The Used Columns field lists the columns already grouped.


3.5.6.1 To display or hide a column

Procedure

1. Select View Columns .The List Properties dialog box appears.

2. To display a column, select it from the Available Columns field on the left, and then click the button to move it to the field on the right.

3. To hide a column, select it from the Visible Columns field on the right, and then click the button to move it to the field on the left.

4. Use the buttons to determine the order in which the columns will be displayed.

5. Use the buttons, located to the right of the Width in pixels box, to change the width of the columns.6. Click OK once your selection is complete.

3.5.6.2 To change the width of columns from the desktop

Procedure

1. Place the cursor on the line between the column you want to widen and its neighboring column.

The cursor appears as a .2. Move the mouse:

to the right to increase column width to the left to reduce column width

3. Release the mouse button once the column reaches the width required.

3.5.6.3 To change the width of columns using the List Properties dialog box

Procedure


2. Select a column.3. Enter the width required in the Width in pixels field.



4. Click OK to save your changes.

3.5.6.4 Sorting Information Viewer columnsObjects presented in list form can be sorted in ascending or descending order.You can sort one or more columns at a time.In multiple sorts, you can sort list contents using several criteria arranged by priority.In a multiple sort, you can also sort some columns in ascending order and others in descending order.There are three methods available for sorting columns: Using the mouse Using the contextual menu Using the List Properties dialog boxThe method enables you to perform advanced operations, like sorting columns using a hidden column, or consulting a full description of the sort operation.

ExampleIn the Package Manager module, you can carry out a multiple sort by sorting packages first by reporting unit, then by status.

3.5.6.4.1 To sort a column using the mouseProcedure

1. Select the column that you want to sort.A triangle appears, indicating which objects are sorted in ascending order. By default, the objects are always sorted in ascending order when you use this method.

2. Click the column header if you want to reverse the sort order.

3.5.6.4.2 To sort a column using the contextual menuProcedure

1. Right-click the column header.The contextual menu appears.

2. Specify the sort order:


Select Ascending order to sort the objects in the column by ascending order. Select Descending order to sort the objects in the column by descending order.

3.5.6.4.3 To sort a column using the List Properties dialog box

Procedure

1. Select View Columns to display the List Properties dialog box.2. Select the Sort tab.

3. To sort a column, select it from the Available columns field, then click the button to move it to the Used Columns field.

4. To cancel a sort performed on a column, select the column in question from the Used Columns field and click the button to move it back to the Available columns field.

5. Define the sort order by selecting the Ascending or Descending option.6. Click OK once your selection is complete.

3.5.6.4.4 To sort several columns using the column headers

Procedure

1. Select the column you want to sort.2. Press and hold down the SHIFT key, or depending on your keyboard.3. Keeping the SHIFT key held down, select the columns you want to sort.

NoteThe sort priority is determined by the order in which you select the columns.

4. Keeping the SHIFT key held down, click the triangle indicating the sort order if you want to reverse it.5. Once the sort is complete, release the SHIFT key.

CautionAs soon as you release the SHIFT key, selecting another column or header will cancel the sort.



3.5.6.4.5 To sort several columns using the List Properties dialog boxProcedure

1. Select the column you want to sort.2. Select View Columns .

The List Properties dialog box appears.3. Select the Sort tab.

4. To sort columns, select them from the Available Columns window and then click the button to move them to the Used Columns window.

5. To delete sort columns, select them from the Used Columns window and then click the button to return them to the Available Columns window.

6. Determine the sort order by placing the column you want to sort first at the top of the list. To do so, select the column and then move it using the button.

7. Select the column you want to sort second by placing it underneath the top column using the buttons. Repeat this operation until all of the columns are placed in the order required.

8. For each column, define the sort order by highlighting the columns one by one and then selecting Ascending or Descending.

9. Click OK once your selection is complete.

3.5.6.5 Grouping Information Viewer objectsThe objects in the list can be grouped together under one or more columns.

3.5.6.5.1 To group Information Viewer column objects using the mouseProcedure

1. Right-click the column header you want to use for a group.2. Select Group By This Column.

The contents of the list appear as a series of gray panels. These are the objects grouped using the selected column.

3. To display the contents of a group, click the button.

To hide the contents, click the button.


3.5.6.5.2 To group Information Viewer column objects using the List Properties dialog boxProcedure


2. Select the Grouping tab.3. In the Available Columns field, select the column which you would like to use for the grouping, and then click

the button to move it to the Used Columns field.4. To cancel a grouping, select the column used for the grouping in the Used Columns field and then click the

button to return it to the Available Columns field.5. Click OK once your selection is complete.

3.5.6.5.3 To group several Information Viewer column columnsProcedure


2. Select the Grouping tab.

3. In the Available Columns tab, select the columns you would like to use for the grouping, then click the button to move them to the Used Columns field.

4. Determine the grouping order by placing the column you want to group first at the top. To do so, select the column and then move it using the button.

5. Next, select the column you would like to group second and then move it using the buttons.6. If required, define a grouping order by selecting the columns one by one and selecting Ascending or

Descending.7. Click OK once your selection is complete.

The columns are now grouped in cascade format.



3.5.6.5.4 To move objects in an Information View tree structureContext

In a tree structure, the objects are arranged into directories.These objects can be dragged and dropped from one directory to another or moved to a different location in the same directory. Dragging and dropping is a useful method for quickly copying or moving an object between two open directories.

Procedure

1. Select the object you want to move and drag it to another directory or different location in the same directory.

2. When the cursor changes to a , release the mouse button to drop the object at the required location.

If the cursor changes to a , you cannot drop the object at the required location.

3.5.6.6 Customizing the Information Viewer column tree structureIn some modules, a tree structure is displayed to the left of the contents list in the Information Viewer. A tree structure is, for example, displayed in the Report Designer module.This tree structure lists objects arranged into folders and sub-folders. These vary depending on the module objects.

TipTo help you identify a directory easily, an icon representing the type of object it contains is always displayed to the left of its description.

ExampleIn the Report Designer module, the tree structure contains the following directories: Folders and List of items. These directories can be subdivided into sub-directories which include folders and books.

3.5.6.6.1 Tree structure displayYou can also customize the tree structure by selecting its display mode. For each item, you can display a:


code description code and descriptionYou choose the display mode via the contextual menu or the main menu. In both menus, the display mode is indicated by a in front of the activated command.

3.5.6.6.1.1 To display the code for tree structure items

Procedure

Select View Tree Structure Display Code .All of the tree structure items are now identified by their code.

3.5.6.6.1.2 To display the long description

Procedure

Select View Tree Structure Display Long Description .All of the tree structure items are now identified by their long description.

3.5.6.6.1.3 To display the code and long description

Procedure

Select View Tree Structure Display Code and Long Description .The tree structure items are now identified by their code and long description.

3.5.6.6.1.4 To resize the tree structure pane

Context

You can resize the tree structure pane so that you can see the contents list or tree structure better.



TipWhen you reduce the tree structure pane, the description of some items can be truncated. A help bubble appears when you place the cursor on one of these items.

Procedure

1. Place the cursor on the bar separating the tree structure pane from the contents list.

The cursor now appears as a double-arrow: .2. Click the separation bar and drag it to the:

left, to reduce the tree structure pane. right, to increase the tree structure pane.

3. Release the mouse button.

NoteWhen you exit the module, the tree structure pane returns to its default size.

3.5.6.7 Display templatesA display template consists of a group of display options which have been saved and can be applied to a module.All of the templates appear in the dropdown list located to the right of the toolbar.

NoteAll of the modules, apart from Home and the Task Monitor, use the Standard template. There are other predefined templates for the Category Builder and Security modules.

NoteDisplay templates only apply to the contents list. Display options applied to the tree structure are not included in display templates.

NoteA display template can only be used in the module for which it was defined.

NoteThe standard templates included in the product cannot be changed.


3.5.6.7.1 To define and save a display template

Procedure

1. Define the display options required, like grouping by code or long description.2. Select the View Templates Save Current Configuration As A Template... command.

The Save Current Configuration dialog box appears.3. Enter the template name in the Template Name field.4. Click OK.

The template is now saved. Its name is now included in the list of display templates that can be accessed via

the button.

3.5.6.7.2 To select a template

Procedure

Select View Templates Current Template [Template Name]

3.5.6.7.3 To update a template

Procedure

1. Select View Templates Current Template [Template Name]2. Select the template you want to update.3. Change the display options, for example add a column for displaying the icons or the short description.4. Select View Templates Update Current Template .

The changes you made to the template are now saved.

3.5.6.7.4 To rename a template

Procedure

1. Select View Templates Current Template [Template Name]



2. Select the template you want to rename.3. Select View Templates Rename Current Template .

The Rename Template dialog box appears.4. Enter the new name in the Template Name field.5. Click OK to save your changes.

The template name is updated. Its new name appears in the template list.

3.5.6.7.5 To delete a template

Procedure

1. Select View Templates Current Template [Template Name]2. Select the template you want to delete.3. Select View Templates Delete Current Template .

A confirmation message appears.4. Click OK to confirm that you want to delete, or Cancel to cancel the operation.

The template is deleted and no longer features in the list of templates.

3.5.6.8 Sample workflow: Sorting and grouping columns and saving a template

3.5.6.8.1 To sort and group columns

Context

You need a list of all packages assigned to French reporting units. Because the package list tends to be long, you want to group packages together by country to gain a clearer overview of its contents.In this example, you will display the appropriate column, choose the order in which it will appear with the other columns, and then perform the grouping.

Procedure

1. In the Operation tab, open the Package Manager module.The Package Manager module appears. By default, the following columns appear:


Category (Code) Data entry period (Code) Reporting unit (Code) Package comment Controls: Status, Late, Package status, Validity, Deadline, Data entry currency, Op. pack.

2. Right-click the list.The contextual menu appears.

3. Select Columns.The List Properties dialog box appears.

4. In the Visible Columns window, select the following columns: Package Comment Controls: status, Late, Package status, Validity, Deadline, Data entry currency, Op. pack. included

5. Click the button until all of the columns required have been moved to the Available Columns window.6. In the Available Columns window, expand Reporting Unit and then select the Country (Long description)

column.

7. Click the button to move it to the Visible columns field.8. Click OK.

All of the columns containing the required information are now displayed.The Country (Long description) column contains the information required. This column is, however, in final position.

3.5.6.8.2 To choose the column display orderProcedure

1. Right-click the list again and select Columns.The List Properties dialog box appears.

2. In the Visible Columns screen, select the Country (long description) column.3. Click the buttons to place the column above the Category (Code) column.4. Click OK.

The Country (Long description) column now appears adjacent to the Category (Code) column.



3.5.6.8.3 To group packages

Context

You can group packages based on a column so that you tell the packages assigned to reporting units of one country apart from another.

Procedure

1. Right-click the Country (Long Description) column header.The contextual menu appears.

2. Select the Group By This Column command.The list of packages displays gray rows which represent the packages grouped by country. The rows are based on the countries defined in the database.

3. Click the sign located to the left of the row entitled Country (Long description): France.This row expands, to show a full list of packages assigned to French reporting units.

3.5.6.8.4 To save the configuration as a template

Procedure

1. Select View Templates Save Current Configuration As A Template .The Save Current Configuration dialog box appears.

2. In the Template Name field, enter Grouped by country.3. Click OK.

4. Click the arrow on the button to verify that the Grouped by country template is selected.If the template is selected, your template has been saved.The list displays all the templates defined.

5. Select Standard.The objects are displayed in standard mode again.


3.5.6.8.5 To update the template

Procedure

1. With the Grouped by country template selected, click the header of the Activity (Long description) column.The packages grouped by country are now also sorted by activity.

2. Select View Templates Update Current Template to update your template.The latest changes made will now be incorporated in the display template.

3.5.7 Display languages

3.5.7.1 The application language

The application language is the language used for the interface, including menus, commands, and buttons.When you change the application language, you must restart the application. When you reopen the application, the language will have changed.

3.5.7.1.1 To change the application language

Procedure

Select Tools Application Language .A message appears telling you that the language selected will be used the next time you start the application.

3.5.7.2 The working language

The working language is the language in which all of the translatable text and descriptions appear. You choose a working language from the languages defined during the application configuration.



3.5.7.2.1 To select the working languageProcedure

Select Tools Working Language [Language Required]The objects now appear in the selected language.

NoteIf an editor is open when you change the working language, its contents are updated immediately.

3.5.7.3 Substitution languagesThe substitution language affects objects whose short, long and extra-long descriptions have not been translated into the selected working language .You can select the language you want to use as the substitution language. The substitute language is not applied to object editors, apart from the comments tab.

NoteYou are not obliged to select a substitute language.

3.5.7.3.1 To select a substitution languageProcedure

1. Select Tools General Options .The General options dialog box appears.

2. Select the Working Languages tab.3. From the Substitution Language dropdown list, select a language.


3.5.8 Navigating through Desktop objects

3.5.8.1 To navigate between objects in the Desktop

Context

You can use the Navigation bar or the Go To menu to navigate between objects. In the following example, a package is opened.

Procedure

1. Do one of the following: In the Operation domain in the Navigation bar, click the Package Manager. Select Go To Operation Package Manager .A list of the objects contained in the module appears.

2. In the list of objects contained in the Information Viewer, double-click an object.

NoteYou can also use the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight the object you want to open and then press CTRL + O to open its editor.

The editor for the package appears.

3.5.8.2 To open a domain

Procedure

Click the button to the right of the domain you want to open.The list of views contained in the domain appears.

Results

NoteBy default, all the domains are open when you log in.



3.5.8.3 To open a moduleProcedure

Click the link to the module you want to open.The name of the module appears in the Information Viewer. This indicates that the module is open. The module objects are displayed in the contents list.

NoteThe Go To command contains a list of all of the modules, arranged by domain.

3.5.8.4 Returning to the previous view or going to the next viewThe Previous View and Next View commands enable you to go through the modules one by one.These commands are represented by arrows which you can access via the toolbar or the Go To command.

NoteWhen you open the Desktop, these arrows are deactivated. The Previous View command is activated as soon as you click a different module from the one currently open. The Next View command is activated as soon as the Previous View command is used.

3.5.8.4.1 To return to the previous viewProcedure

Click the button in the toolbar.The module last opened appears.

3.5.8.4.2 To go to the next viewProcedure

Click the button in the toolbar.


The module subsequently opened appears.

3.5.8.5 To expand the contents of a module tree structure

Procedure

Click the sign beside the item which you want to expand

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