Enable Point in time reporting
Access accurate historical reports by tracking all dimension and hierarchy changes over time using Slowly Changing Dimensions.
About Point in time reporting
Most systems overwrite data, causing historical reports to change when dimensions shift. We implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCDs) in ETL to track all past structures, guaranteeing reliable, date-specific analysis.
Key FP&A Challenges
Historical reports frequently fail because ERPs only store current data, causing financial figures to become inconsistent when dimension attributes change.
historical figures change over time
ERP overwrites all dimensional data
standard reporting reflects only current hierarchies
past data analysis becomes unreliable
missing clear accountability for historical changes
Our custom ETL tracks all changes using SCD Type 2, enabling time-based analysis and ensuring 100% stable, accurate historical reports.
Why DSCIM’s Approach Stands Out
Finalizing Your Vena Implementation Strategy
By working with DSCIM, you will:
- Gain full visibility into historical financial and operational trends;
- Ensure historical reports reflect the correct hierarchies and structures;
- Optimize financial data structures and workflows for long-term efficiency.
Key Steps in Enable Point in time reporting
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Identify Key Attributes
- Determine what attributes history is needed for.
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Set Start Date
- Define when to start tracking changes.
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Map SCD Logic
- Define rules for handling attribute changes.
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SCD Type 2 Logic
- Implements Effective From/To Date fields.
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Automated ETL Flow
- ETL sequence automatically tracks changes.
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Daily Snapshots
- Saves dimension state daily for accuracy.
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Prepare Intersections
- Load historical snapshots into Vena.
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Update Vena Logic
- Ensure reports use historical intersections.
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Preserve Past Data
- Maintain consistency with historical structures.
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Test Reports
- Verify consistency across reporting dates.
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Verify PIT Access
- Ensure historical hierarchies are visible.
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Ensure Stability
- Guarantee reports do not change retroactively.
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