Loading Data into the InfoCube

In Chapter 2, we created an InfoCube. In this chapter, we will demonstrate how to load the data described in Chapter 1 into this InfoCube. From a data integrity and load performance point of view, we will load the characteristic data (Tables 1.1 through 1.3) before the transaction data (Table 1.4).

Data reside in source systems. In the example used in this chapter, the data reside in our PC in four Microsoft Excel files. To set up a protocol to ensure that BW knows where to find these files and how to extract the data, we must define a source system in BW. To schedule a load, we must also define a BW object called InfoPackage.

For the InfoPackage to know the structure of the data's destination (either a characteristic or an InfoCube), we must define yet another BW object called InfoSource. If the destination is an InfoCube, after the data pass through the InfoSource, BW allows us to aggregate key figures. In BW, this aggregation procedure is called an update rule.

With this background information in mind, now let's define a source system so BW knows where to find the data.

Part I. Guided Tours

Business Scenario and SAP BW

Creating an InfoCube

Loading Data into the InfoCube

Checking Data Quality

Creating Queries and Workbooks

Managing User Authorization

Part II. Advanced Topics

InfoCube Design

Aggregates and Multi-Cubes

Operational Data Store (ODS)

Business Content

Generic R/3 Data Extraction

Data Maintenance

Performance Tuning

Object Transport

Appendix A. BW Implementation Methodology

Object Transport

Appendix B. SAP Basis Overview

Object Transport

Appendix C. Glossary

Appendix D. Bibliography



SAP Bw. A Step-By-Step Guide
Sap Bw: a Step By Step Guide for Bw 2.0
ISBN: B000LZM8CM
EAN: N/A
Year: 2002
Pages: 106

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