Understanding Driver Calculations

Based on driver definitions, this batch program calculates driver volumes and creates driver balance entries. Use the Driver Selection program (P16301) to specify which drivers are calculated. For each record that you specify, the system performs the calculation as defined in the driver definition, and it summarizes the results in the defined cost objects.

You can base driver calculations on many tables. If you base the driver calculation on a table, the system calls the corresponding calculation program. The calculation programs are numbered RxxxxDC, where xxxx is the table number. For example, for the Work Order Master File table (F4801) the system calls the F4801 Calculate Driver Volumes program (R4801DC).

You can run this batch program in proof mode and produce a driver volume calculation report. All calculations are performed, but the Driver Balances table (F1632) is not updated.

You can update driver balances that are based on the transaction period, or you can summarize several transaction periods into one specific period. By specifying the GL date in the processing options, the system can summarize the balances. For example, if you want to summarize transactions that occurred from January through March, specify the GL date as March 31 of the current year (03/31/xx).

The system compares the date that you enter with your company's fiscal date pattern to determine the correct period and fiscal year. The system summarizes all transactions from January through March, and posts the total in the correct fiscal period. If you leave the date blank, all of the transactions occurring in January are summarized and posted in the respective fiscal period, all transactions occurring in February are summarized and posted in the respective fiscal period, and so forth. The system might update three fiscal periods rather than one.