Cognos Planning Contributor - Hierarchy

[Cognos KW]

I have a requirement from my client for cognos planning.

I have a hierarchy like mentioned below in which A is the top manager , B, C & E are 2nd level manager and B1 , C1 & E1 are the contributors who will submit the data for each manager level.
A
--  B
      --B1
--  C
      --C1
--  E
     -- E1

As per cognos when B1 enters the data it is visible to the top level manager i.e A irrespective if the data is approved by the line manager or not i.e B in this case.

My requirement is that the top manager i.e A should only see the data which is approved/Locked by B,C & E and not the data which is in progress / Not approved by B ,C or E

Please let me know if this can be achieved in Cognos planning Contributor.

[ericlfg]

Hi Wadhwa,

Unfortunately I'm not aware of any structures that would prevent data from being rolled up the hierarchy given the example you outlined.  There would probably be a way to accomplish 80% of what you require by using system links / admin links and a slight modification to your hierarchy.  I'm not aware, though, of any way to mask data at a parent level based on if the line manager approves the submission.

Cheers