Compute statement

A compute statement is an equation consisting of Lawson data dictionary names, total names, operation symbols, and numeric values that allow you to create customized calculation formulas. To create a compute statement, you must perform these tasks:

• Define a compute statement

• Define the allocation

You can use the compute statements that you define in the Allocations, Budgeting, Ratio Analysis, Lease Management applications.

This is an example of a compute statement:

Allocation	Compute statement	Explanation
To create one allocation line for each accounting unit.	CPTOT(SALES,@TOAU)/ CPTOT(SALES)*CPAMT	CP represents current period TOT indicates a total name SALES is the total name @TOAU represents the accounting unit defined on the TO side of the allocation / represents divide * represents multiply CPAMT represents current period amount (it comes from Post From and accounting units in a pool, if used)