Group dimension separation. Group and currency dimension

Hi experts!
As I am concerned, a new functionality of SAP BPC NW 7.5. is to separate group dimension on two: group and currency.
Could any explain me how it affects to consolidation system process and how could I set up?
Thank you
GG
Edited by: algarciagomez on Jul 26, 2010 12:07 PM

Hi experts,
Finallly we find a solution attending to our experience. You must defione both dimension RPTCURRENCY only for currencies and LC, and GROUP only for scope groups and NON_GROUP value.
Data must be introdue in NON_GROUP member and LC, then in conversion program, system save data in NON_GROUP and group currency (for example EUR), and finally in consolidation program, system save data in G_01 (group scope) and EUR.
I hope this could help you.
Regards,
Gabriel Garcí

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