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The CAIKSPAR Parameter File

The CAIKSPAR parameter file provides information about the database system as a whole, along with specific DataManager and CA PMA Chargeback parameters.

Note: You will find a detailed discussion of this file starting at CAIKSPAR Parameter File.

Both DataManager and CA PMA Chargeback online and batch facilities use the CAIKSPAR parameter file. It provides these facilities with the following information:

  1. BASE_VERSION =
  2. CHARGE_PREC =
  3. CUSTOMER_NAME =
  4. DATABASE_NAME =
  5. PLAN_ID =
  6. RATE_PREC =
  7. SQL_TYPE =
  8. SUBSYSTEM_ID =
  9. UNIT_PREC =

Parameter 1, BASE_VERSION =, is a four-character required field that must be either TEST or PROD. This parameter specifies the DataManager version that CA PMA Chargeback validates its data against. For example: BASE_VERSION = TEST

Parameters 2, 6, and 9, (CHARGE_PREC = , RATE_PREC = , and UNIT_PREC = ) control CA PMA Chargeback decimal precision. Precision affects calculations, as well as the populating of the database. Therefore, its effect is system-wide.

Note: Budget and Debit/Credit calculations and value display is fixed at five decimal places.

Parameters 4, 5, 7, and 8 specify the database product your installation uses and its requirements.