When creating an ad-hoc report in the excel EPM integration, the filters, rows, and columns would have to be configured every time an ad-hoc report is created.
What would be really helpful is to have a template feature so that end users won't have to repeat the configuration steps every time an ad-hoc report is created.
Excel Integration Ad-Hoc Template Feature
There is a video attached in the enhancement request please take the time to review and vote for it if this will be beneficial for your organization.