Actionable Insights signals are the results calculated for the KPIs according to the Actionable Insights Calculation Rules. The calculated signals hold the measured values of their relevant KPIs on specific calculation dates.
For more information on how to set up Actionable Insights Calculation Rules see How to: Set Up Calculation Rules.
To calculate signals
You can calculate signals with a Scheduler Job or manually.
To calculate signals with a Scheduler Job
- Click the
icon, enter Scheduler Job List, and select the relevant link. - Create a new Scheduler job by clicking the New action, or select an existing job.
- In the General FastTab, define the Job ID and Description.
- In the Object Setup FastTab, select Codeunit in the Object Type field and assign the Object No. with 10016614 (LSC ACI Signal Mgmt.).
- Go to the Schedule Details FastTab, define the date and time for when you would like the job to be executed. This includes Time Units, Time Between Check, Next Check Date, and Next Check Time.
- Based on the scheduled date, time, and frequency, the system will calculate the signals for all KPIs according to their Calculation Rules.
To calculate signals manually
- Click the icon, enter Actionable Insights KPIs, and select the relevant link.
- Select an Actionable Insights KPI, and click the Calculate Signals action.
- Alternatively, click the Manage - View action to open the relevant Actionable Insights KPI Card, and click the Calculate Signals action.
- The system will calculate the signals for the selected KPI according to its Calculation Rules.
When the signals calculation is triggered, the system will only consider the Calculation Rules with Next Calc. Date and Next Calc. Time earlier than the triggered date and time. Upon completion of the signals calculation, the system will update the Next Calc. Date and Next Calc. Time of the Calculation Rules based on their frequency and rule setup.
To view the signals
You can view calculated signals from:
- The Actionable Insights Signals page
- Click the icon, enter Actionable Insights Signals, and select the relevant link.
- Click the Manage - View action to open the Actionable Insights Signal Card.
- The Action Hub's tiles in the Active Notifications or Notification Overview cues
- Click a relevant tile to open the View - My Actionable Insights Notifications page.
- Click the View - Signal Card action to open the Actionable Insights Signal Card.
Below is a detailed explanation of the Actionable Insights Signal Card.
General FastTab
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| KPI Code | This field shows the code of the KPI to which the signal belongs. |
| Calc. Rule Code | This field shows the code of the Calculation Rule which the signal is created from. |
| Description | This field shows the description of the Calculation Rule. |
| KPI Family Code | This field shows the code of the KPI Family to which the signal belongs. |
| KPI Group Code | This field shows the code of the KPI Group to which the signal belongs. |
| Date Created | This field shows the date when the signal was created. |
| Time Created | This field shows the time when the signal was created. |
Dimensions FastTab
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Signal Date | This field shows the date of the signal. |
| Signal Time | This field shows the time of the signal. |
Item
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Division Code | This field shows the Division that the signal was created for. |
| Item Category Code | This field shows the Item Category that the signal was created for. |
| Retail Product Code | This field shows the Retail Product Group that the signal was created for. |
| Item No. | This field shows the Item that the signal was created for. |
Store
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Store No. | This field shows the Store that the signal was created for. |
| Location Code | This field shows the Location that the signal was created for. |
| POS Terminal No. | This field shows the POS terminal that the signal was created for. |
| Staff ID | This field shows the Staff ID that the signal was created for. |
Other
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Vendor No. | This field shows the Vendor that the signal was created for. |
| Customer No. | This field shows the Customer that the signal was created for. |
Other dimensions are also available, depending on the KPI.
Note: Apart from Signal Date and Signal Time, the fields in the Dimensions FastTab are only visible if the KPI on which the signal is based offers one or more data group or filter options. See How to: View and Set Up KPIs.
Values FastTab
What fields are displayed in this FastTab depends on the relevant KPI. These fields can contain values of type Decimal, Boolean, Date, Time, or Duration. In combination with the fields in the Dimensions FastTab, they represent the KPI results of the calculated signals.
For example, the signals calculated from Current Transfer Order KPI contain the values for Decimal fields such as No. of Transfer Orders, No. of Lines, Total Item Qty., and Total Item Cost Value, which can be grouped by Location Code.
Tip: The Go to Data Source action lets you explore the data behind the KPI calculations.
See also
How to: Calculate Notifications