@ISSAMEGEN

The @ISSAMEGEN calculation function for Essbase tests whether a member is in the same generation as another member.

This function returns TRUE if the current member being calculated is in the same generation as the specified member.

Syntax

@ISSAMEGEN (mbrName)

Parameters

mbrName: Any valid single member name, or a function that returns a single member.

Example

In the Sample Basic database:

@ISSAMEGEN(West)

Returns TRUE for East.

@ISSAMEGEN(West)

Returns FALSE for California.