What is where-applied indicator in SAP EC-CS - Consolidation?

SAP Term: where-applied indicator

• Component: EC-CS

• Component Name: Consolidation

• Description: Where a financial statement item is used within a financial statement structure. It indicates which of the following the item is one of the following: An asset item A stockholders' equity & liabilities item An income statement item A statistical item

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• Key Concepts: 
  A where-applied indicator is a feature of the SAP EC-CS Consolidation component that allows users to track the application of a particular consolidation rule. It is used to identify which consolidation rules have been applied to a particular set of data. This indicator can be used to ensure that the correct consolidation rules are applied consistently across different sets of data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The where-applied indicator can be enabled in the SAP EC-CS Consolidation component by selecting the “Enable Where-Applied Indicator” option in the Consolidation Settings menu. Once enabled, the indicator will be displayed in the Consolidation Rules window, allowing users to easily identify which rules have been applied to a particular set of data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the where-applied indicator, it is important to remember that it only applies to consolidation rules and not to other types of data manipulation. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant consolidation rules are enabled in order for the indicator to accurately reflect which rules have been applied. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the where-applied indicator in SAP EC-CS Consolidation, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.