CUBEKPIMEMBER Function in Excel
The CUBEKPIMEMBER function in Excel retrieves key performance indicator (KPI) properties from OLAP cubes, displaying the KPI name in the cell. It’s primarily used with SQL Server Analysis Services or other OLAP data sources.
Syntax
=CUBEKPIMEMBER(connection, kpi_name, kpi_property, )Parameters
- connection: Text string of the cube connection name.
- kpi_name: Text string of the KPI name in the cube.
- kpi_property: Text string specifying the KPI property to return:
- “Value” – Actual KPI value
- “Goal” – Target KPI value
- “Status” – KPI status
- “Trend” – KPI trend
- “Weight” – KPI weight
- caption: (Optional) Text string to display instead of the default KPI name and property.
Example
=CUBEKPIMEMBER("SalesCube", "Revenue", "Value")This example returns the actual value of the “Revenue” KPI from the “SalesCube” connection.
Practical Use Case
Consider a business dashboard pulling data from an OLAP cube to display sales performance KPIs:
=CUBEKPIMEMBER("SalesCube", "[Measures].[Sales Growth]")This formula retrieves the “Sales Growth” KPI from the “SalesCube” OLAP cube.
Benefits
- Integrates KPIs from OLAP cubes into Excel for dynamic reporting and analysis
- Ensures data consistency across reports by pulling directly from the cube
- Simplifies complex calculations using pre-defined KPIs
- Enhances decision-making with real-time access to KPI data
Potential Challenges
- Requires a stable connection to the OLAP cube
- May have complex syntax, needing understanding of the data model and KPIs
- Can affect workbook performance when retrieving data from large cubes
- Requires familiarity with KPIs and data model structure
Supported Excel Versions
Excel 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and Microsoft 365
Error Handling
- #NAME? error: Invalid connection or KPI name
- #VALUE! error: Invalid KPI property
The CUBEKPIMEMBER function is a powerful tool for integrating KPI data into Excel reports, enabling dynamic performance monitoring and data-driven decision making.
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