Defining an expert rule

You can create an expert calculation rule, however, you are not required to define a measure for these rules. The values specified in the Filter field are used for the calculation and not for the measure. The rule is applicable to all the measures defined in the selected module.

To create a expert calculation rule in a module:

  1. Select Configuration > Common > Measures > Calculation Rules.
  2. Select New > Expert Rule.
  3. Specify this information:
    Measure

    Select the measure. This field is not applicable when you define an expert rule without a measure. The target is specified based on the values in the Filter field.

    Filter

    Specify a filter, which is the target destination for the rule. This is a mandatory field, when the measure is not specified.

    Module

    Select the cycle or cycle and module for which the rule is defined.

    Calculation Sequence
    Specify the sequence in which the rule must be calculated. The sequence can also be used to validate the calculation rules.
    Note: You can only specify positive integer values.
    Tags
    The tag linked to a calculation rule. Select from a list of pre-defined tags displayed in the Tags window. You can link one or more tags to a calculation rule. This option is used to group common elements, which can be linked to entities such as measures or worksheets.
    System
    If this check box is selected, the calculation rule is a system defined rule.
    Calculation Scope
    Set the hierarchical level at which the calculation must be executed. These are the options:
    • All Elements
    • All Consolidated Elements
    • All Base Elements
    Expert Rule
    Specify the calculation for the rule. This is a mandatory field.
    Note: The expert rules are validated by Infor BI OLAP Server. Invalid rules are disabled and not added to the SCP data.
  4. Click Submit.
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