7.1.2.5 Hierarchy

Hierarchies refer to Dimension Members that are arranged in levels, with each level representing the aggregated total of the data from the level below. One dimension type can have multiple hierarchies associated with it. Hierarchies are available within the Dimension Management section.

Note:

The maximum number of levels supported in a dimension hierarchy is 30.

A Default Hierarchy definition is required to support BI Users to perform multidimensional analysis, in the BI reporting. The hierarchy name of a default hierarchy definitions are suffixed with the term System Hierarchy. You can only view the details of the default hierarchy, from the Hierarchy Summary page. All orphan members under their corresponding default hierarchy, are automatically updated, when they are added/deleted to/from the system.

• Hierarchy Summary Page
  The list of existing hierarchy definitions is displayed in the Hierarchy Summary page.
• Creating Hierarchy Definitions
  To create a Hierarchy Definition in the Hierarchy Summary page, complete the following steps:
• Managing Hierarchy Definitions
  You can View, Edit, Copy, and Delete the existing Hierarchy Definitions from the Hierarchy Summary page.