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Select the “Set Formula” link in the “maintain Forecasting Basis” page.
The “Set Formula” page appears.
The Element Details” group box displays the following.
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CC Structure ID |
Use the drop-down list report to specify the cost center structure. The system displays the cost center structures defined in the Cost Setup component. |
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CE Structure ID |
Use the drop-down list report to specify the cost element structure. |
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CC Structure Description |
The name / description of the cost center structure. |
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CE Structure Description |
The name / description of the cost element structure. |
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With Effect From |
The start-date of the effective period for the forecast. |
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To Date |
The end-date of the effective period for the forecast. |
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Cost Element |
This column displays the cost elements associated with the CE Structure ID selected in the “Search Criteria” group box. |
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Basis |
The basis of computation. |
Select the following.
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Cost Element |
Select the cost element for which you want to create the formula. The system displays the |
The multiline displays the following.
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Line # |
The identification number of the line comprising the formula. The system generates sequential line numbers. You can enter data in more than one line if the formula includes multiple clauses. |
Enter the following in the multiline.
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Element/Line # |
The cost element. Help facility available |
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Operator |
The mathematical operator, such as +, -, * and /. |
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Element/Line # |
The cost element. Help facility available |
Note: The result / product of the previous line becomes the input for the subsequent line.
Select the “Save” pushbutton.
The “Set Formula” page enables you to devise a formula to forecast revenue and cost for a cost element.