Essbase as datasource in OBIEE 11G

Hi Experts,
We have OBIEE subject area which has Essbase cube as a data source. We have a time dimension in essbase, same we have imported in rpd and defined the chronological key as well.
However we are not able to use between function in the time dimension at OBIEE level.
Can you please help me in this issue.
Thanks,
Raja Mohamed

Expert,
Can you please share your idea's on the above requirement.
Thanks,
Raja Mohamed

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