What is 'user-defined dimension' in SAP EPM-FC - SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation?

user-defined dimension - Overview

• Component: EPM-FC

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation

• Description: A dimension which can be created to full fill specific requirements.

user-defined dimension - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  User-defined dimensions are a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC) that allow users to create custom dimensions for their data. These dimensions can be used to categorize and analyze data in a more meaningful way. For example, a user could create a dimension for “Region” and assign different regions to their data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use user-defined dimensions, users must first create the dimension in the EPM-FC application. This can be done by selecting the “Dimensions” tab and then clicking “Create Dimension”. From there, users can enter the name of the dimension and any associated values. Once the dimension is created, it can be used in reports and analyses. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating user-defined dimensions, it is important to ensure that the values are consistent across all data points. This will help ensure that the data is accurately categorized and analyzed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which dimensions have been created as this will help when creating reports and analyses. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on user-defined dimensions in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC), please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSOBJECTS_FINANCIAL_CONSOLIDATION/10.0/en-US