Delete a Formula Component
You can delete a formula component only if it is not used in any allocation rules. Use the show the formula component's usages to see if any allocation rules are using the formula component.
Scenario
Select one of the following:
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If a formula component is used by a rule and you no longer need the formula component in that rule, then:
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Remove it from the rule.
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Delete the formula component.
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If the formula component is used in a rule, and you no longer need the rule, then you can delete the rule.
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If no allocation rules use the formula component, you can delete the component.
To delete a formula component:
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In the System View, expand the Essbase Application Type, the Essbase Application, Database, and Formulas.
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Right-click the formula you want to delete, and select Show Usages to make sure no allocation rules are using the formula component.
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Remove the formula component from any allocation rules that are using it.
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In the System View, right-click the formula you want to delete, and select Delete.
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Confirm to delete the formula.