What is 'calculated member' in SAP BI-RA-AWB - SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP?

calculated member - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-AWB

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP

• Description: A member of a dimension or hierarchy that is calculated using either an explicitly defined formula, or a formula that is generated by specifying arguments and operations in a dialog box.

calculated member - Details

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  Key Concepts:
  A calculated member is a type of member in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP that is created by combining existing members from different dimensions. Calculated members are used to create custom calculations and to analyze data in more detail.
  
  How to use it:
  Calculated members can be created by using the “Create Calculated Member” option in the Analysis menu. This will open a dialog box where you can enter the name of the calculated member, select the dimensions and members to be used in the calculation, and enter the formula for the calculation. Once you have entered all of the information, click “OK” to create the calculated member.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When creating a calculated member, it is important to make sure that all of the dimensions and members used in the calculation are compatible with each other. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the formula used for the calculation is correct and that it produces the desired results.
  
  Related Information:
  For more information on creating calculated members in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP, please refer to the official documentation available on SAP’s website. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create calculated members.