What is 'placeholder formula' in SAP BI-RA-CR - Crystal Reports?

placeholder formula - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-CR

• Component Name: Crystal Reports

• Description: A data mapping option where a data field can be unbound and preserved in the report for later mapping to the correct new data field.

placeholder formula - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A placeholder formula is a type of formula used in Crystal Reports, a reporting tool within the SAP Business Intelligence (BI) suite. Placeholder formulas are used to store values that can be used in other formulas or calculations. They are also used to store values that can be used in multiple reports. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Placeholder formulas are created by selecting the “Placeholder” option from the Formula Editor window. Once created, the placeholder formula can be used in other formulas or calculations by referencing the placeholder name. Placeholder formulas can also be used to store values that can be used in multiple reports. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating placeholder formulas, it is important to give them descriptive names so that they can be easily referenced in other formulas or calculations. It is also important to ensure that the placeholder formula is set up correctly so that it stores the correct value. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on placeholder formulas and how to use them in Crystal Reports, please refer to the SAP Business Intelligence documentation.