What is the function of the alternate date feature in SuiteAnalytics?

The alternate date feature in SuiteAnalytics is designed to enhance reporting capabilities by allowing users to create comparative reports between two different dates. This functionality enables organizations to analyze trends and performance metrics over specific time frames, making it easier to identify patterns, evaluate business performance, and make informed decisions based on historical data.

By providing the ability to set alternative date ranges within reports, users can compare current performance against past performance, assess the impact of various initiatives, or observe seasonal trends. This feature is particularly valuable in financial reporting, sales analysis, and other areas where temporal comparisons are critical to understanding business dynamics.

The other options do not align with the primary function of the alternate date feature. Scheduling automatic report generation pertains to the automation of report distribution but does not involve date comparisons. The deletion of old data entries focuses on data management rather than analysis, and archiving fiscal year data is related to storing data rather than comparing it for reporting purposes.