Allocation Functions

These functions allocate values that are input at the parent level. The values are allocated across child members in one or more dimensions, based on specified criteria. These functions consolidate the common tasks that are required to perform allocations in Essbase.

Table 2-12 Allocation Functions

Function	Allocation Type
@ALLOCATE	Allocates values to lower-level members in one level.
@MDALLOCATE	Allocates values to lower-level members in multiple dimensions.