ELPARN function#
ELPARN returns the number of parents an element has.
ELPARN is a native TM1 / Planning Analytics function.
Signature#
=ELPARN("Server:Dimension", element)
Arguments#
| # | Argument | Type | Required | Permitted values and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Server:Dimension |
String | Yes | "server:dimension". |
| 2 | element |
String | Yes | Element name. A numeric value warns but is accepted. |
ELPARN takes exactly two arguments. The default result is 0, and a string element returns 0.
What happens when an argument is wrong#
For the shared error model and the Calc Mode effect, see how Reportworq handles errors.
| Situation | Result |
|---|---|
| More than two arguments | Hard error |
| Fewer than two arguments | Warning, 0 |
| The element is a string element | Returns 0 |
| Dimension or element not found | Warning, 0 |
Examples#
=ELPARN("PlanTM1:Region", "Northeast")
Related pages#
- IBM Planning Analytics functions - the function index and the shared error model.
- ELPAR function - a parent of an element by index.
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