1. Advanced Cost Accounting Implementation Guide
  2. Select the Computation Type

Select the Computation Type

You must decide whether this is an index allocation, a variable numerator, or a rate calculation.

Based on the assignment type selection, the system displays only those fields that are valid for the assignment type. Consider the following validation rules for each assignment type:

Assignment Type

Validation Rules

Index computation

  • The From component can be either the Cost Analyzer Balances table or the Driver Balances table.

  • The Based On component is a factor.

  • The Apply To component can only be the Cost Analyzer Balances table balance.

Variable numerator

  • The From component must be the Cost Analyzer Balances table.

  • The Based On component can be either the Cost Analyzer Balances table or the Driver Balances table. You are not allowed to enter a factor.

  • The Apply To component must be a Cost Analyzer Balances table balance.

Rate calculations

  • The From component must be the Cost Analyzer Balances table.

  • The Based On component must be the Driver Balances table.

  • The Apply To component must be a cost pool or activity rate from the Rates table.

Rate-based computations

  • The From component must be the Driver Balances table.

  • The Based On component factor is from the Rates table.

  • The Apply To component must be a Cost Analyzer Balances table balance.

When you enter From and Based On definitions, you can define versions of the following business views and customize your data selection accordingly:

  • Cost Calculation Select Balances (R16102).

  • Cost Calculation Select Drivers (R16132).

  • Cost Calculations Select Rates (R16142).

To select a version of cost analyzer, driver balances, or rates, click the appropriate option.