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# Reviewing calculation details with formula trees

# Reviewing calculation details with formula trees {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Review calculated metric definitions by viewing a structured and visual representation of the entire calculation chain. By using a formula tree, you can access the calculation details and view how the different metrics and
emission factors are interconnected.
The formula tree is a tool that enhances transparency in calculated metric values. Navigate to the calculated metric data record you want and view the formula tree, which shows a detailed breakdown of the calculation. It displays the values of the operands and how they're combined to produce the final result. This feature helps users and auditors understand and verify the accuracy of complex calculations.  
Note:  
Formula trees are available for the generated Calculated metric data when the Calculation level is set to Metric Definition and for the generated metrics when the Calculation level is set to Entity. For more information on Formula building, see [Formula building in a calculated metric definition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Zq3sVFQcoiFlwgf58j6_8A "In a calculated metric definition, you can build formulas using operands, operators, and functions to perform calculations on metric data.").
As shown in the following examples, you can navigate to the calculated metric data record and select Show formula tree to view the associated formula tree.Figure 1. Example of accessing a formula tree Figure 2. Example of a formula tree  
Note:  
A formula tree displays the values of operands by applying the level of precision provided in the CMD.

For example, if the CMD specifies a precision of 2 decimal places, the formula tree displays all operand
values with two decimal places, even if the actual values have more or fewer decimal places.

As shown in the following examples, if you're seeing an empty page, it's because the formula tree or formula
operands are currently empty and are being updated asynchronously. If you're seeing an error page, it's due to errors in the formula operands that must be corrected.  
Note:  
If a value is missing for any operand in a CMD formula, you can use the Calculated Metric Definition Settings table to define a default value for that operand. The system will automatically retrieve and apply the specified default value, ensuring the formula executes without interruption. Users can customize these default values or add new records as needed to suit their calculation requirements. For more information, see [Configure a metric definition setting record](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mKzjTEENdkqHHgBV~nmHIQ "Configure a metric definition setting record to define default values for missing operands in calculated metric definition formulas, or to set a variance base value used when calculating dynamic threshold variance. Activate the default record, or create a new record for a specific metric, metric definition, calculated metric definition, or for all of them.").
Figure 3. Example of an empty page Figure 4. Example of an error page

To learn more about formula trees, see:
* **[View the calculation breakdown in a formula tree](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3NOkk6clq9iE2Zxoe8IH0w)**   
  View a structured and visual representation of the entire calculation chain.