Processing Configuration

Dimension Sets

A comprehensive guide to Dimension Sets in Fynapse.

Overview

This article provides information about Subledger Dimensions, attributes used to define the level of granularity at which the balances are aggregated.

What Is a Subledger Dimension?

Subledger Dimensions are balancing attributes, i.e., attributes used to define the level of granularity at which the balances are aggregated. Subledger Dimensions comprise Journal Line attributes defined in Journal Line Definition. For more details on Journal Line attributes, refer to the Journal Line Definition article.

Subledger Dimensions are divided into two categories:

  1. Systemic Subledger Dimensions, which are set by default as Systemic Subledger Dimensions and cannot be removed from a Subledger Dimension Set:
  2. Accounting Basis - denotes which type of Accounting Subledger Configuration, IFRS or GAAP, the balance is aggregated for
  3. Account - ensures the aggregated balances show movement between accounts
  4. Transaction Currency - ensures the balances are aggregated for one currency
  5. The defined Subledger Nodes - denote the entity by which balances are aggregated
  6. User-defined Subledger Dimensions - any field other than Systemic Subledger Dimensions, Amount fields, Core Date or Journal Types.

What Is a Dimension Set?

A Subledger Dimension Set is a group of Subledger Dimensions. A Dimension Set allows an organization to use a uniform set of attributes to aggregate Balances on a set level of granularity. Such Sets are assigned to Accounting Bases. One Subledger Dimension Set can be assigned to one or more Accounting Basis. 

A Subledger Dimension Set consists of:

  • Name (string) - defined by the user, it has to be unique
  • Systemic Subledger Dimensions - set by default and cannot be removed from a Dimension Set
  • User-defined Subledger Dimensions - the defined attributes which can be selected for a Dimension Set
  • Description (string) - an optional text field.

Remember, each Dimension Set has to have a unique set of Dimensions. You cannot have two Dimension Set with the same list of defined Dimensions.

Dimension Sets Screen

To view the Dimension Sets screen, go to Configuration > Accounting Configuration > Dimension Sets. You will be redirected to the Dimension Sets screen. The screen comprises a grid with existing Dimension Sets, which can be filtered using the filtering options in the grid columns. On the screen, you can also create a new Dimension Set or edit/clone an existing one.

To view the details of a Dimension Set, left-click the Dimension Set in the grid. A details section will open on the right-hand side of the grid.

The Dimension Sets screen also has the Refresh button, available above the grid and in the Details window. It allows you to refresh the data on the screen and see if other users added new Dimension Sets or made changes to existing ones.

Tutorials

Prerequisite: To create a Dimension Set, you have to have a Journal Line Definition already defined. If you do not have a Journal Line Definition created, an error message informing you that there is no existing Journal Line Definition will appear when you open the Dimension Sets screen.

  1. Go to Configuration > Accounting Configuration > Dimension Sets.
  2. Click the Add button. An editing section will open on the right-hand side of the screen.
  3. Type a unique name for your Dimension Set. This field is obligatory.
  4. You can also type a short description. This field is optional.
  5. Select the Dimensions for your Dimension Set. The list of available Dimensions is composed of the Journal Line attributes defined for Journal Lines configured in Fynapse.
    1. The Systemic Subledger Dimensions are selected by default and cannot be unselected.
    2. Select as many User-defined Subledger Dimensions as you need.

      Remember, each Dimension Set has to have a unique set of Dimensions. You cannot have two Dimension Set with the same list of defined Dimensions.

  6. Click the Save button to save the Dimension Set, or the Cancel button to discard your changes.
  1. Go to Configuration > Accounting Configuration > Dimension Sets.
  2. Left-click a Dimension Set you want to edit. A details section will open on the right-hand side of the grid.
  3. Click the Edit button.
  4. You can change the name and description of the Dimension Set or amend the list of Dimensions comprising the Set.
  5. Click the Save button to save the Dimension Set, or the Cancel button to discard your changes.
  1. Go to Configuration > Accounting Configuration > Dimension Sets.
  2. Left-click a Dimension Set you want to clone. A details section will open on the right-hand side of the grid.
  3. Click the Clone button.
  4. You can change the name and description of the Dimension Set or amend the list of Dimensions comprising the Set.

    Remember, the name and Set of Dimensions must be unique. If you try to save a Dimension Set with the same name or Dimensions list the same as an existing Dimension Set, an error will occur, and your changes will not be saved.

  5. Click the Save buttonto clone the Dimension Set, or the Cancel button to discard your changes.
  1. Go to Configuration > Accounting Configuration > Dimension Sets.
  2. Left-click a Dimension Set you want to delete. A details section will open on the right-hand side of the grid.
  3. Click the Delete button.

When you click the Delete button, the Dimension Set is removed from the system completely, without any further confirmation required.