What is input type in SAP EC-CS - Consolidation?

SAP Term: input type

• Component: EC-CS

• Component Name: Consolidation

• Description: An object that determines whether the reported financial data is cumulative year-to-date or periodic: Periodic data refers to the values that belong to the current period. Thus, the values represent the changes since the last data entry. Cumulative data refers to the values as of the statement date. The SAP system, however, stores the values periodically after an automatic computation of differences to the previous balance has been performed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Input type is a feature of the EC-CS Consolidation component of SAP. It is used to define the type of data that can be entered into a consolidation system. It can be used to differentiate between different types of data, such as financial or non-financial data, and to ensure that only valid data is entered into the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Input type is used to define the type of data that can be entered into a consolidation system. It can be used to differentiate between different types of data, such as financial or non-financial data. To set up an input type, users must first define the type of data they want to enter into the system. This can be done by selecting from a list of predefined input types or by creating a custom input type. Once an input type has been defined, users can then assign it to specific fields in the consolidation system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an input type, it is important to ensure that only valid data is entered into the system. This can be done by setting up validation rules for each input type. Validation rules can be used to ensure that only valid values are entered into the system and that any invalid values are rejected. Additionally, users should also consider setting up default values for each input type, which will help ensure that all fields are populated with valid values. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Input types are just one of many features available in the EC-CS Consolidation component of SAP. Other features include consolidation methods, currency conversion rules, and reporting options. For more information on these features and how they can be used to create a comprehensive consolidation system, please refer to the official SAP documentation.