How to Edit a Substitution Variable?

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This article provides a complete, step-by-step guide to editing an existing substitution variable. It explains how to navigate to Cube Settings, select a substitution variable, and update its value, covers key settings like code identifier, reporting area, and hierarchy selection, and helps administrators efficiently manage dynamic reporting variables, ensuring accurate report output and flexible report design.

eddy_summary: Learn how to edit an existing substitution variable in Cube Settings within the Platform module.
eddy_keywords: substitution variable, edit variable, update variable value, cube settings, @CURMTH, report administration
eddy_intent: How-to
eddy_module: Platform
eddy_synonyms:
substitution variable = dynamic variable, report variable
cube settings = report admin settings, substitution setup
edit variable = update substitution, modify variable
eddy_questions:
- How do I edit a substitution variable in Cube Settings?
- Where do I update the value of @CURMTH or other variables?

To edit/update a substitution variable, follow the steps below:

  1. Navigate to Maintenance > Report Administration > Cube Settings.

  2. Click the Substitution Variables tab.

  3. Select the substitution variable you want to update.

  4. Click the Edit icon.

  5. Enter an identifier in the Code field.

  6. Select the Substitution Value by opening the Hierarchy dialog page. Use the hierarchy or filter functions to search for, and select a specific value.

  7. Click Select.

  8. Click Save.