Summary
In this chapter, we examined the basic features of BEx. We also learned how to create queries and workbooks using BEx Analyzer and how to access workbooks from BEx Browser. Figure 5.1 illustrates this process.
Figure 5.1. QUERY AND WORKBOOK
In this chapter, we also demonstrated how to create and use variables.
Key Terms
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Query | A BW query is a selection of characteristics and key figures for the analysis of the data in an InfoCube. A query refers to only one InfoCube, and its result is presented in a BEx Excel worksheet. The maximum number of characters allowed for the technical name is 30. |
| Workbook | A BW workbook is an Excel file with a BEx query result saved in BDS. BW assigns a 25-digit ID to each workbook. Users only need to name a workbook's title. |
| Drill-down | Drill-down is a user navigation step intended to obtain further detailed information. |
| Free characteristic | A free characteristic is a characteristic in a query used for drill-downs. It is not displayed in the initial result of a query run. |
| Variable | A variable is a query parameter that gets its value from user input or takes a default value set by the variable creator. |
For Further Information
• Book: SAP BW Reporting Made Easy 2.0B/2.1C, by SAP Labs, Inc., Simplification Group. Johnson Printing Service, 2001. ISBN: 1-893570-66-5.
This book demonstrates the use of several additional BEx features:
Filters
You use filters to restrict characteristics to single values, value intervals, hierarchy nodes, or variables.
Restricted Key Figures
Similar to the filters on characteristics, restricted key figures are key figures with restricted values.
Calculated Key Figures
Key figures can be calculated using a formula. For example, we can implement the Figure 1.1 formula to obtain the sales revenue.
Next…
We will create authorization profiles to manage the access to the InfoCube data. In addition, we will examine some other features of BEx Browser.
Part I. Guided Tours
Business Scenario and SAP BW
- Business Scenario and SAP BW
- Sales Analysis A Business Scenario
- Basic Concept of Data Warehousing
- BW An SAP Data Warehousing Solution
- Summary
Creating an InfoCube
- Creating an InfoCube
- Creating an InfoArea
- Creating InfoObject Catalogs
- Creating InfoObjects Characteristics
- Creating InfoObjects Key Figures
- Creating an InfoCube
- Summary
Loading Data into the InfoCube
- Loading Data into the InfoCube
- Creating a Source System
- Creating an Application Component
- Creating an InfoSource for Characteristic Data
- Creating InfoPackages to Load Characteristic Data
- Checking Loaded Characteristic Data
- Entering the Master Data, Text, and Hierarchy Manually
- Creating an InfoSource for Transaction Data
- Creating Update Rules for the InfoCube
- Create an InfoPackage to Load Transaction Data
- Summary
Checking Data Quality
- Checking Data Quality
- Checking InfoCube Contents
- Using BW Monitor
- Using the Persistent Staging Area (PSA)
- Summary
Creating Queries and Workbooks
- Creating Queries and Workbooks
- Creating a Query Using BEx Analyzer
- Organizing Workbooks Using BEx Browser
- Using a Variable to Access a Hierarchy Node Directly
- Summary
Managing User Authorization
- Managing User Authorization
- Creating an Authorization Profile Using Profile Generator
- Creating an Authorization Object to Control User Access to the InfoCube Data
- Integrating Profile Generator and BEx Browser
- Summary
Part II. Advanced Topics
InfoCube Design
- InfoCube Design
- BW Star Schema
- InfoCube Design Alternative I Time-Dependent Navigational Attributes
- InfoCube Design Alternative II-Dimension Characteristics
- InfoCube Design Alternative III Time-Dependent Entire Hierarchies
- Other InfoCube Design Techniques
- Summary
Aggregates and Multi-Cubes
Operational Data Store (ODS)
- Operational Data Store (ODS)
- Creating an ODS Object
- Preparing to Load Data into the ODS Object, Then into an InfoCube
- Loading Data into the ODS Object
- Loading Data into the InfoCube
- Using 0RECORDMODE for Delta Load
- Summary
Business Content
- Business Content
- Creating an R/3 Source System
- Transferring R/3 Global Settings
- Replicating R/3 DataSources
- Installing Business Content Objects and Loading R/3 Data
- Summary
Generic R/3 Data Extraction
- Generic R/3 Data Extraction
- Creating Views in R/3
- Creating DataSources in R/3 and Replicating Them to BW
- Creating a Characteristic in BW
- Loading Data from R/3 into BW
- Summary
Data Maintenance
Performance Tuning
- Performance Tuning
- BW Statistics
- System Administration Assistant
- Tuning Query Performance
- Tuning Load Performance
- Summary
Object Transport
Appendix A. BW Implementation Methodology
Object Transport
Appendix B. SAP Basis Overview
Object Transport
- Object Transport
- Section B.1. SAP Basis 3-Tier Architecture
- Section B.2. Dispatcher, Work Processes, and Services
- Section B.3. Memory Management
Appendix C. Glossary
Appendix D. Bibliography
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Pages: 106
