Deleting POVs and All Artifacts

When a POV is deleted, all objects within that POV are deleted, including the associated assignments and driver selections.

To erase data in Essbase, before deleting the POV, perform the “Clear All” function for the selected POV. See Calculating Direct Allocation Data.

Caution!

Oracle recommends that, before deleting a POV, you create a backup directory of your databases in EPM Workspace and Essbase. Contact your administrator for assistance, if required.

  To delete POVs and their associated assignments and drivers:

  1. Ensure that no other users require the POV and its contents.

  2. Optional: To erase data in Essbase, select Clear All data as described in Calculating Direct Allocation Data.

  3. From Task Areas, select Manage Model, then POV Manager.

    The POV Manager screen is displayed.

  4. Select the Status tab.

  5. Under Available POVs, select the POV you want to delete.

  6. Click the Delete button Delete Button.

    A confirmation message is displayed.

    Caution!

    When a POV is deleted, all objects within that POV are deleted.

  7. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.

    The POV is removed from the list and is no longer available for selection.