Defining Dimension Details for Renamed Dimensions and Removing Original Dimensions

After you rename dimensions, go to Data Integration and update the dimension details for the affected dimensions in NetSuite (the target application). You need to define the details for the renamed dimensions and remove the original base dimensions.

To update the dimension details for NetSuite:

1. Click the Navigator icon , and then under Application, click Data Exchange.

2. Click the Data Integration tab.

3. Click the Actions dropdown menu and select Applications.

4. In the Applications window, find NetSuite from the list.

5. Click the Actions icon (ellipsis) for NetSuite, and then select Refresh Metadata. This action synchronizes the application's metadata from NetSuite.

   If the action is successful, a confirmation message appears.

6. Click the Actions icon (ellipsis) for NetSuite, and then select Application Details.

7. In the Application Details: NetSuite window, click the Dimensions tab.

8. To map the renamed dimension:

   1. Find the renamed dimension in the list.

      For example, if you renamed Department to MyDepartment, find MyDepartment.

   2. In the Data Table Column Name column, enter the value that was used for the original base dimension.

      For example, if the value for Department in Data Table Column Name is UD9, enter UD9 for MyDepartment.

   3. Check Create Drill Region for the renamed dimension.

      Click Save.

9. Select the original base dimension in the list, and then click the Delete icon .

   For example, select and delete Department.

10. Click Save.

11. If you renamed multiple dimensions, repeat steps 6 – 8 for each one.

Related Topics

• Setting Up Planning and Budgeting After Renaming Dimensions

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