Data dictionary

Note: For a complete list of data dictionary names, run Data Dictionary Listing (RW205) in the Report Writer application

The data dictionary is a set of Lawson pre-defined names that are used to access information in General Ledger for use in Allocations. Data dictionary names provide a shortcut, or simplified way to request information that you want to include in the columns of a report. For example, if you select CPBUD, then the system retrieves current period budget amounts to include in your report. Select CYDAMT to include current year-to-date actual amounts. See the Report Writer User Guide.

Examples of data dictionary names


Data dictionary name	Description
CPAMT	Current Period Amount
PPBUD	Previous Period Budget
CYDBUN	Year to Date Budget Units

Parameters

Note: When you select data dictionary names, you can use Drill Around to see the optional parameters allowed.

Most data dictionary names accept parameters. These parameters identify more specifically what data to retrieve. Parameters attached to a data dictionary name are unique from and operate in addition to any compute parameters that you define and use with a compute statement.


Name	Description	Parameters
CPAMT	Current Period Amount	This variable accepts optional accounting unit parameters. CPAMT(111) Current period amount for accounting unit (111)