Plan types represent Oracle Essbase databases that Administrators create to contain dimensional data. Use Plan Type 1, 2, or 3 for line item operating expenses such as lease, utility expenses, and other driver-based budgets such as program or capital plans. One of these plan types can later contain the line item budget.
Use the Human Capital Planning (HCP) plan type for compensation budget dimensions such as effective-dated salary, benefit assignments, and General Ledger account allocation percentages. Administrators populate the line item budget by mapping HCP dimensions and members to General Ledger accounts segments and chart fields.