How do Dimension assignments vary in a Cube?

Dimension assignments in a Cube, such as those in OneStream, can vary significantly based on the Scenario Type. Scenario Type refers to the classification of scenarios within a financial model, and it determines how data is treated and reported within the Cube. This assignment plays a critical role because different scenario types may include variations such as actual, budget, forecast, or plan. Each of these types can have unique properties, calculations, and data requirements.

When Scenario Type is applied, it will dictate how the Cube interacts with other dimensions, particularly in how data is consolidated or reported across different scenarios. Thus, it impacts the dimensions in ways that are critical for accurate financial reporting and analysis, especially when dealing with complex financial data across multiple periods or organizations.

While Entity refers to the organizational units within the Cube, and Scenario specifically refers to the instances of data being modeled, the core distinction made by Scenario Type allows for specific rules and frameworks to govern how the data from different scenarios is aggregated and analyzed, making it a key factor in dimension assignment variation. Member Type indicates the nature of the member itself and does not determine how dimensions assign their behaviors within the context of the calculations or data presentations associated with different scenarios.