Exclude time series from an indicator

Some time series aggregations are inappropriate to apply to some indicators. You can exclude time series on automated, formula, and manual indicators. Excluded time series are not selectable from the Analytics Hub, KPI Details, or widgets. Other time series remain selectable.

To exclude a time series from an indicator, select the time series in the Time series exclusions related list on the indicator form.

One use case for excluding time series is the logical relationship between the indicator aggregation and the time series aggregation. For example, you may not want to allow a time series aggregation that takes a SUM or an AVG of an indicator that itself is an average.

Tableau 1. Possible time series exclusions based on indicator aggregation

Indicator aggregate	Consider excluding time series:
Average	All SUM, AVG. All partial periods (+).
Sum	All SUM
Minimum	All SUM
Maximum	All SUM

You may also want to exclude time series based on the indicator unit type. For example, if you have an indicator whose score is a percentage value, you may not want to display any SUMs of these percentages. Similarly, time series aggregations for indicators which themselves are measured in days, weeks, months, quarters, or years may not make much sense.

As a final point, consider the subject matter of the indicator. Some time series aggregations may not be appropriate for an indicator for qualitative reasons.