Loading multi-period row data files using Data Management
The ability to load multi-period data with the Period and/or Year in the rows is not particularly new (since release 16.10), however it is something that most people seem to forget is possible in Data Management. This really is something worth remembering as it eliminates the need to either split the data files into one file per month or try to pivot the month into the columns. In order to set this up, let’s firstly look at how to add the Period and Year columns to the import format. Add the Period and Year columns using the Add -> Source Period Row dropdown, and input: The Source Column name – e.g. PERIOD The Field Number (file column) – e.g. 3 Any required expressions for that field As these are Period/Year dimensions, the mappings are not held in the usual Data Load Mappings area. Instead they are configured in the Period Mappings , under the Source Mapping tab. Select the Source System as File to add a new mapping calendar for loading the data ...