The CUBEMEMBER function in Excel is a powerful tool for retrieving members or tuples from a multidimensional cube hierarchy. This function allows users to validate the existence of specific data points, enhancing the accuracy of data analysis in OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) environments, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data sets.

Syntax

CUBEMEMBER(connection, member_expression, )

• connection: The name of the connection to the data source where the cube resides.
• member_expression: A string that specifies the member or tuple to retrieve from the cube.
• : An optional parameter that provides a text label for the member, if desired.

Example #1

CUBEMEMBER("SalesData", "[Product].[Bikes]")

This function accesses the member “Bikes” from the Product dimension within the SalesData cube. The output will retrieve information related to the Bikes category. Result: Bikes.

Example #2

CUBEMEMBER("HRData", "[Employee].[John Doe]", "John's Employee" )

In this case, the function retrieves the member “John Doe” from the Employee dimension in the HRData cube, labeling it as “John’s Employee”. Result: John Doe.

Example #3

CUBEMEMBER("FinanceData", "[Expenses].[Marketing]", "Marketing Expenses")

This call fetches the Marketing member from the Expenses dimension in the FinanceData cube and provides a caption for easier identification. Result: Marketing.

Error handling

• N/A: Indicates that the specified member or tuple does not exist in the cube.
• VALUE!: Occurs when the connection name is not valid or empty, causing an error in the function reference.
• REF!: Appears when a reference is made to a member that is not present in the current context or if the member_expression is incorrect.

Conclusion

Utilizing the CUBEMEMBER function is essential for anyone working with multidimensional data in Excel. By confirming the existence of members and tuples in a cube, users can make better-informed decisions based on accurate data insights. Whether retrieving product categories or employee records, CUBEMEMBER enhances data integrity and usability in analytical tasks.