Entering Variable Values for a String Variable

A string variable can be a Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle Hyperion Planning, Oracle General Ledger, or Oracle Essbase replacement variable. A string variable can also be a Financial Management execution variable. A string variable must be alphanumeric and be no more than 255 characters. It can contain a null value, but cannot contain a leading & (ampersand) character in the value.

To enter values for a replacement string variable:

1. From Type, select String.

2. In the Value table, enter a value for the variable.

3. By default, RTP is selected. If you do not want to create a runtime prompt for this variable, clear RTP.

   Planning users only

   Note:

   If you do not select RTP, you must enter a default value for the variable.

4. f you selected RTP, enter the runtime prompt text you want to display for users.

   Planning and Essbase users only

5. Click .

To enter values for a Financial Management replacement or execution string variable:

1. From Type, select String.

2. Enter a value, or click in the Value field to display the Actions icon.

3. Do one of these tasks:

   • To enter members, select Member. See Adding Members and Functions to a Component.

   • To enter functions, select Function. See Working with Functions.

4. Click .