A Point of View (POV) dimension is used to present a specific version or perspective of your model. Each model requires at least one dimension to be designated as a POV dimension. The POV dimensions can be whatever is required for your particular model. The following list represents some common sample POV dimensions: :
Period — Enables you to analyze strategies and changes over time. Because a model can be based on any unit of time (quarters, months, annual, years, and so on), you can analyze strategies over time, and monitor inventory or depreciation For detailed instructions on creating time dimensions, see the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide.
Year — Identifies the calendar year in which the data has been gathered
Scenario — Identifies a version of the model for a specific time period and set of conditions