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# Exclude time series from an indicator

# Exclude time series from an indicator {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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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.{#c_ExcludingTimeSeriesFromIndicators__table_dbr_1nq_f3b__entry__2}

| Indicator aggregate | Consider excluding time series: |
|-|-|
| Average | All SUM, AVG. All partial periods (+). |
| Sum | All SUM |
| Minimum | All SUM |
| Maximum | All SUM |
[Table 1. Possible time series exclusions based on indicator aggregation]

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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.