If changes are made in the external data source, you must synchronize the metadata and data withPerformance Scorecard in these circumstances:
Changes to metadata involve modifications to the multidimensional database outline or structure. For example, to add a new department to the corporate organization would require changes to the outline.
Changes to data involve modifications to the values for an item. For example, you might want to modify figures in your Budget to reflect an increase or decrease in the budget values.
To synchronize Performance Scorecard with the external data source:
In Performance Scorecard, select Administration, and then Data Source List.
Select the external data source which needs to be synchronized with changes in Performance Scorecard.
Depending on the type of changes made in the external data source, synchronize Performance Scorecard:
Click Metadata Synchronize if the metadata in the structure of the database has been modified. For example, if the corporate structure is realigned, the new organizational structure must be reflected in the database outline.
Click Data Synchronize if the data in the database has been modified. For example, if your budget value is increased, click Data Synchronize to show the new values on the imported measure template.
If changes have been made to the both metadata and data, perform both operations. If no matching external data source is found, an error message is displayed. Review the external data source settings, and try again.
A confirmation message is displayed when the synchronization is complete.