What is dimension property in SAP EPM-BPC - Business Planning and Consolidation?

SAP Term: dimension property

• Component: EPM-BPC

• Component Name: Business Planning and Consolidation

• Description: Assigned to dimensions, properties allow you to implement powerful features features in your reporting, member lookup, formulas, portable data selections, Data Manager selections, and so on. You can filter on properties in many places in the application. For example, if you want to be able to select entities by geographic region, you add a region property and enter a region value for each entity. Then you can filter and sort by region, apply account logic by region, or define a report format based on region. The system requires various properties depending on the dimension type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dimension property is a feature of the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (EPM-BPC) software that allows users to define characteristics of a dimension. Dimension properties are used to store additional information about a dimension, such as its description, type, and other attributes. This information can then be used to filter data or create reports.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use dimension properties, users must first define the properties in the EPM-BPC system. This can be done by navigating to the “Dimension Properties” tab in the system and selecting “Create”. From there, users can enter the desired property name and description, as well as any other relevant information. Once the property is created, it can be assigned to a dimension by selecting the “Assign” button.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating dimension properties, it is important to ensure that they are properly named and described so that they are easy to understand and use. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the property definition so that it can be used effectively.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on dimension properties in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (EPM-BPC), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature effectively.