Global sign integration in currency conversion

Global sign is integrated in existing currency rules.

  • All converted values in OLAP are displayed with the defined global sign (all calculated values on “EUR”, “USD”,…).
  • Values that are specified in local currencies (_LC) are displayed without the defined global sign. These values are based on fixed signs that are defined for cube storage.

    Data entries automatically handle switching the global sign before writeback to OLAP.

Note: If you access OLAP through Self-Service or Excel Integration, the converted values are displayed with the defined global sign. The local currency values show the original values without the defined global sign. When you enter data through Self-Service or Excel Integration, we recommend that you use local currency and the defined cube storage logic. That is, use negative values for expenses and positive values for other data entries.