This activity is used to calculate consolidated period balances for the selected consolidation node(s). The period balances are calculated for a given consolidation parameter combination. Further, consolidation period balances could be calculated for the previous periods in addition to the specified period in the same calculation process.
When Period Balance Calculation Method Consolidated Balances has been selected, period balances are only calculated for balances with transaction type Consolidated Balances and can be analyzed in Consolidation Period Balance Analysis page.
When Consolidation Source Level Details has been selected, the period balances are calculated for all transaction types except Consolidated Balances. It is possible to analyze the balances on the Consolidation Source Level Period Details page and the structure based measure group of the Group Reporting analysis model. Note that the balances will only cover Income Statement accounts and will be stored on source level to enable aggregations according to the consolidation structure.
In order to perform this activity, one or more structure nodes should be in the consolidation status Consolidated in the Consolidation Status page.
As a result of this activity, consolidated period balances will be calculated by using consolidated balances generated for one or more consolidation structure nodes.