What is dimensional analysis in SAP EPM-FC - SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation?

SAP Term: dimensional analysis

• Component: EPM-FC

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation

• Description: A group of accounts and flows belonging to a category scenario used to break down indicators by analysis dimension, e.g. Sales broken down by partner or country.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dimensional analysis is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC) that allows users to analyze financial data in multiple dimensions. This feature enables users to view data from different perspectives, such as by product, region, or time period. It also allows users to compare data across different dimensions and identify trends or patterns. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use dimensional analysis in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation, users must first create a dimension in the application. Dimensions can be created from existing data sources or manually entered. Once the dimension is created, users can then select the dimension they want to analyze and view the data in that dimension. Users can also create custom views of the data by selecting specific dimensions and filtering the data accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using dimensional analysis in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation, it is important to remember that the data will only be as accurate as the source it is based on. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the source data is accurate and up-to-date before using dimensional analysis. Additionally, it is important to remember that dimensional analysis can be used to compare data across different dimensions, so it is important to select the appropriate dimensions for comparison. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on dimensional analysis in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation, please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.