What is free variable in SAP FS-PM - Policy Management?

SAP Term: free variable

• Component: FS-PM

• Component Name: Policy Management

• Description: For certain correspondence types, the user can assign a value to text module variable online. This transaction is marked as the entry of free variables.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A free variable in SAP FS-PM Policy Management is a variable that can be used to store values that are not predetermined. It is a type of variable that can be used to store any value, regardless of the type of data. Free variables are used to store values that are not known at the time of policy creation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Free variables can be used in SAP FS-PM Policy Management to store values that are not predetermined. To use a free variable, it must first be created in the policy editor. Once created, the free variable can be used in the policy logic to store any value. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using free variables in SAP FS-PM Policy Management, it is important to ensure that the variable is given a meaningful name so that it can be easily identified and referenced in the policy logic. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data type of the free variable matches the type of data that will be stored in it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on free variables in SAP FS-PM Policy Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available which provide further information on how to use free variables in SAP FS-PM Policy Management.