@POWER

The @POWER calculation function for Essbase returns the value of the specified member or expression raised to power.

Syntax

@POWER (expression, power)

Parameters

expression

Single member specification, variable name, function, or other numeric expression.

power

Single member specification, variable name, function, or other numeric expression.

Notes

  • If expression is negative, and if power is not an integer, Essbase returns #MISSING.

  • If the value calculated by @POWER is an infinite number, Essbase returns #MISSING.

Example

Table 2-31 @POWER Results

Usage Return Value
@POWER(14,3) 2744
@POWER(2,8) 256

See Also

@FACTORIAL