Create a Cross-Subject Area Analysis

To create a cross-subject area analysis, include a measure from each subject area to support the join if it uses a local dimension. You can hide the measure in the results if you don't want it to appear in your analysis.

How to Create a Cross-Subject Area Analysis

  1. In the Reports and Analytic work area, click Browse Catalog.

  2. Click New and select Analysis

  3. Select a subject area.

  4. In the Criteria tab, expand the dimensions and add a column to the analysis.

  5. In the Subject Areas region, click Add/Remove Subject Areas.

  6. In the Subject Area region of the Criteria tab, expand the dimensions and add a column to the analysis.

  7. If the column is a local dimension, add a measure from the subject area. In any join query, you must add at least one measure from all subject areas involved, otherwise unexpected results or errors might occur. If it's preferable to hide the measure in your analysis, select its Column Properties, and in the Column Format tab of the Column Properties dialog box, select the Hide check box and click OK.

  8. If you're using a local dimension, in the Advanced tab, navigate to the Advanced SQL Clauses section, select Show Total value for all measures on unrelated dimensions, then click Apply SQL.

  9. Click the Results tab to see the analysis results.

  10. Click the Criteria tab again to return to the analysis definition.