Business IntelligenceWhat's New in BI with SAP NetWeaver 7.0Business Intelligence: OverviewWhat Is Business Intelligence?Integration, Storage and Management of DataExtraction, Transformation and Loading (ETL)Data Storage and Data FlowControl of ProcessesInformation Lifecycle ManagementExtraction to Downstream SystemsMetadata and DocumentsData Analysis and PlanningOnline Analytical ProcessingData MiningBusiness PlanningTools for Accessing and Visualizing DataQuery DesignEnterprise Report DesignWeb Application DesignData Analysis in BEx Web ApplicationsData Analysis with Microsoft ExcelEmbedded BI and Composite ApplicationsPublishing BI ContentBroadcasting BI ContentIntegrating Content from BI into the PortalPerformanceSecurityBI ContentOverview of the Architecture of SAP NetWeaver BIStep-by-Step: From the Data Model to the BI Application in the WCreating Key FiguresCreating CharacteristicsCreating InfoCubesCreating DataSources for Master Data of Characteristic "Product"Creating DataSources for Transaction DataCreating Transformations for Master Data of Characteristic "ProdCreating Transformations for InfoCubesCreating Master Data Directly in the SystemLoading Master Data for Characteristic "Product"Loading Transaction DataDefining QueriesCreating Web ApplicationsAnalyzing Data in the Web ApplicationBroadcasting Web Applications by E-MailData WarehousingThe Data Warehouse ConceptUsing a Data WarehouseArchitecture of a Data WarehouseEnterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)Building and Running a Data WarehouseData Warehousing: Step by StepData Warehousing WorkbenchData Warehousing Workbench - ModelingData Flow in the Data WarehouseModelingNamespaces for BI ObjectsData Flow DisplayDataSourceFunctions for DataSourcesDataSource Maintenance in BIEditing DataSources from SAP Source Systems in BICreating DataSources for File Source SystemsCreating DataSources for UD ConnectCreating DataSources for DB ConnectCreating DataSources for Web ServicesEmulation, Migration, and Restoring DataSourcesUsing Emulated 3.x DataSourcesMigrating 3.x DataSourcesMigrating 3.x DataSources (UD Connect, Web Service)Restoring 3.x DataSourcesPersistent Staging AreaDB Memory ParametersDeleting Requests from the PSAPrevious Technology of the PSAPersistent Staging AreaTypes of Data Update with PSAChecking and Changing DataChecking and Changing Data Using PSA-APIsVersioningDB Memory ParametersReading the PSA and Updating a Data TargetInfoObjectInfoObject CatalogCreating InfoObject CatalogsAdditional InfoObject Catalog FunctionsInfoObject Naming ConventionsCreating InfoObjects: CharacteristicsTab Page: GeneralTab Page: Business ExplorerMapping Geo-Relevant CharacteristicsStatic and Dynamic Geo-CharacteristicsShapefilesDelivered Geo-CharacteristicsSAPBWKEY Maintenance for Static Geo-CharacteristicsCreating a Local Copy of the Shape FileDownloading BI Master Data into a dBase FileMaintaining the SAPBWKEY ColumnUploading Edited Shapefiles into BI SystemsGeocodingDownloading BI Master Data into a dBase FileGeocoding Using ArcView GISConverting dBase Files into CSV FilesTab Page: Master Data/TextsTab Page: HierarchyTab Page: AttributesTab Page: CompoundingCharacteristic Compounding with Source System IDAssigning a Source System to a Source System IDNavigation AttributeCreating Navigation AttributesPerformance of Navigation Attributes in Queries and Value HelpTransitive Attributes as Navigation AttributesConversion Routines in the BI SystemALPHA Conversion RoutineBUCAT Conversion RoutineEAN11 Conversion RoutineGJAHR Conversion RoutineISOLA Conversion RoutineMATN1 Conversion RoutineNUMCV Conversion RoutinePERI5 Conversion RoutinePERI6 Conversion RoutinePERI7 Conversion RoutinePOSID Conversion RoutinePROJ Conversion RoutineREQID Conversion RoutineIDATE Conversion RoutineConversion Routine RSDATSDATE Conversion RoutineWBSEL Conversion RoutineCreating InfoObjects: Key FiguresTab Page: Type/UnitTab Page: AggregationTab Page: Additional PropertiesEditing InfoObjectsAdditional Functions in InfoObject MaintenanceUsing Master Data and Characteristics that Bear Master DataMaster Data Types: Attributes, Texts and HierarchiesMaster Data MaintenanceCreating and Changing Master DataMaintaining Time-Dependent Master DataTime-dependent Master Data from Different SystemsDeleting Master Data at Single Record LevelDeleting Master Data and Texts for a CharacteristicVersioning Master DataActivating Master Data and TextsSimulate the Loading of Master DataMaster Data LockReorganizing Master DataLoad Master Data to InfoProviders Straight from Source SystemsInfoProvidersInfoCubesStar SchemaDimensionLine Item and High CardinalityCreating InfoCubesReal-Time InfoCubesAdditional Functions in InfoCube MaintenanceInfoProvider PropertiesChecking the Data Loaded in the InfoCubeNon-Cumulative Value Parameter MaintenanceDB Memory ParametersPartitioningPartitioning InfoCubes Using the Characteristic 0FISCPERRepartitioningClusteringDefinition of ClusteringSelecting MDC DimensionsReclusteringOverview of Loadable InfoSources for an InfoCubeDataStore ObjectDefining the DataStore Object TypeStandard DataStore ObjectWrite-Optimized DataStore ObjectsDataStore Objects for Direct UpdateScenario for Using Standard DataStore ObjectsScenario for Using Write-Optimized DataStore ObjectsScenario for Using DataStore Objects for Direct UpdateCreating DataStore Objects{0>Einstellungen zum DataStore-Objekt<}100{>DataStore Object SetAdditional Functions in DataStore Object MaintenanceInfoProvider PropertiesDB Memory ParametersMultidimensional ClusteringDefinition of ClusteringIntegration in the Data FlowQuestions and AnswersInfoObjects as InfoProvidersVirtualProvidersVirtualProvider Based on the Data Transfer ProcessCreating VirtualProviders Based on Data Transfer ProcessesCreating VirtualProviders Based on 3.x InfoSourcesProcessing Selection ConditionsVirtualProvider with BAPIVirtualProviders with Function ModulesUsing InfoObjects As VirtualProvidersInfoSetCreating InfoSetsEditing InfoSetsSpecial Features of InfoCubes in InfoSetsAdditional Functions in the InfoSet BuilderScreen Layout: Changing InfoSetsComparing and Adjusting InfoSetsJoin ControlDefining Join ConditionsLeft Outer JoinExamples of Condition ConversionEditing InfoProviders in the Join ControlTemporal JoinProcessing the Time DependencyMost Recent Reporting for InfoObjectsInterpreting Queries Using InfoSetsClassic InfoSetSetting-up a Role for the InfoSet QueryProcessing Classic InfoSets and Assigning RolesInfoSet QueryCreating InfoSet QueriesMultiProvidersCreating MultiProvidersConsistency Check for CompoundingDividing a MultiProvider Query into Sub-QueriesExample: Plan-Actual DataExample: Sales ScenarioOpen Hub DestinationCreating Open Hub DestinationsDatabase Tables As DestinationsFiles As DestinationsThird-Party Tools As DestinationsField DefinitionRemodeling InfoProvidersRemodeling InfoProvidersCustomer Exits in RemodelingMonitor and Error HandlingData AcquisitionSource SystemConnection between Source Systems and BWCreating SAP Source SystemsConfigurations in BIConfigurations in the SAP Source SystemTransferring Global SettingsCreating External SystemsCreating File SystemsCreating Database Management Systems as Source SystemsCreating a UD Connect Source SystemCheck Source SystemData Extraction from SAP Source SystemsDataSource in the SAP Source SystemExtraction StructureInstalling the Business Content DataSource in the Active VersionEditing the DataSource in the Source SystemReplication of DataSourcesEditing DataSources from SAP Source Systems in BIUsing Emulated 3.x DataSourcesData ReconciliationDelta ProcessFunctions in the SAP Source SystemMaintaining Control Parameters for Data TransferData Transfer with qRFC Outbound QueueRestricting Authorizations for ExtractionDelta Queue CheckInstalling Application Component HierarchiesInstalling BI Content DataSourcesMaintaining Generic DataSourcesDelta Transfer to BIFunction Module: Interface Description and ProcedureTesting ExtractionExtraction Using SAP QueryNotes on Extraction Using SAP QuerySAP Query: Assignment to a User GroupEditing DataSources and Application Component HierarchiesEnhancing DataSourcesFunctions for DataSource 3.x in Data Flow 3.xAssigning DataSources 3.x to InfoSources 3.x and Fields to InfoOTransfer Structure in Data Flow 3.xTransferring Data Using Web ServicesCreating Web Service Source SystemsCreating DataSources for Web ServicesTransferring Data Using Web Services (Standard)Closing Requests Using Process ChainsSOAP-Based Transfer of Data (3.x)XML DataSource (BW DataSource with SOAP Connection)Creating an XML DataSourceActivating Data Transfer to the Delta QueueFurther Processing Data from the Delta QueueTransferring Data Using the SOAP Service SAP Web ASSending Data to the SOAP ServiceStructure of a SOAP MessageData Transfer Using Web ServicesCreating a Web Service for Loading DataData Transfer Using SAP XIExample of Transferring XML Data Using SAP XITransferring Data with UD ConnectCreating a UD Connect Source SystemCreating DataSources for UD ConnectCreating DataSource 3.xUsing InfoObjects with UD ConnectData Types and Their ConversionUsing SAP Namespace for Generated ObjectsUsing Emulated 3.x DataSourcesUsing Relational UD Connect Sources (JDBC)Dataflow 3.x Example: JDBC Source with Transaction DataDataflow 3.x Example: JDBC Source with Master DataBI Java ConnectorsConfiguring the BI Java ConnectorsBI JDBC ConnectorBI ODBO ConnectorBI SAP Query ConnectorBI XMLA ConnectorTransferring Data Using DB ConnectDB Connect ArchitectureInstalling the Database Shared Library (DBSL)Supported DatabasesRequirements for Database Tables and Database ViewsDatabase Users and Database SchemasCreating Database Management Systems as Source SystemsCreating DataSources for DB ConnectLocalizing ErrorsUpdating MetadataUsing 3.x DataSourcesTransferring Data from Flat FilesCreating DataSources for File Source SystemsUsing Emulated 3.x DataSourcesTransferring Data from Flat Files (3.x)Updating Metadata for Flat Files and External SystemsData Transfer from External SystemsUpdating Metadata for Flat Files and External SystemsNotes on Data TransferLoad Master Data to InfoProviders Straight from Source SystemsTransformationRule TypeThe Transformation Library and Formula BuilderExample for Using the Formula EditorBAdI: Customer-Defined Functions in the Formula BuilderStructure of Implementation of a FunctionImplementation of a CategoryAggregation TypeRule GroupCreating TransformationsAssigning InfoObjects for Reading Master DataAssigning InfoObjects for Converting Amounts or CurrenciesAssigning InfoObjects for Time ConversionCopying TransformationsError Analysis in TransformationsTesting RulesRoutines in TransformationsCreating RoutinesExample: Start RoutineExample: Characteristic RoutineExample: End RoutineStart Routine ParametersRoutine Parameters for Key Figures or CharacteristicsEnd Routine ParametersCreating Inversion RoutinesInversion Routine ParametersExample for Inversion RoutineDetails for Implementing the Inversion RoutineRegular Expressions in RoutinesInfoSourceRecommendations for Using InfoSourcesMigration of Update Rules, 3.x InfoSources, and Transfer RulesDifferences in Routine ConceptsExample for Migration of an Inversion RoutineOld Transformation Concept3.x InfoSource3.x InfoSource TypesScenarios for Flexible UpdatingCreating InfoSources (SAP Source System)Communication StructureMaintaining Communications Structures with Flexible UpdatingMaintaining Communication Structures with Direct UpdatingChecking for Referential IntegrityTransfer Structure in Data Flow 3.xMaintaining Transfer StructuresProcessing Transfer RulesStart Routines in Transfer RulesCreating Transfer RoutinesInversion RoutineError Handling in the Transfer RoutineMaintaining InfoSources (Flat File)Updating Data Flexibly from a Flat FileInfoSource with Flexible Update for Flat FilesUpdating Master Data from a Flat FileUploading Hierarchies from Flat FilesStructure of a Flat Hierarchy File for Loading via IDocStructure of a Flat Hierarchy File for Loading Using a PSAPreview and Simulation of Loading Data from Flat FilesMaintaining InfoSources (External System)Update RulesUpdate OptionsUpdate ProcessCreating Update Rules for InfoProvidersUpdate TypesUpdate MethodsAutomatic Time ConversionTime DistributionSplitting Key Figure ValuesCreating Different Rules for Different Key Figures for a CharactCurrency Translation in the UpdateUpdate Routines and Start RoutinesCreating Update RoutinesError Handling in the Update RoutineChanging Update RulesAdditional Functions in Update Rule MaintenanceFurther Processing DataFurther Processing of Data in DataStore ObjectsActivation of Data in DataStore ObjectsExample for Activating and Updating DataIncluding DataStore Objects in Process ChainsDeleting Data from the DataStore ObjectDelete by RequestDeleting Data SelectivelyDeleting from the Change LogDeleting Already Updated DataFurther Processing of Data in InfoCubesDeleting the InfoCube and InfoCube ContentIncluding InfoCubes in Process ChainsData DistributionData Transfer ProcessCreating Data Transfer ProcessesProcessing Modes of Data Transfer ProcessesCreating Data Transfer Processes for Real-Time Data AcquisitionCreating Data Transfer Processes for Direct AccessHandling of Data Records with ErrorsError StackExamples for Using the Error StackTemporary StorageHandling Duplicate Data RecordsMonitorWhere-Used List for RequestsSimulating and Debugging DTP RequestsPerformance Tips for Data Transfer ProcessesData Mart InterfaceData Mart Interface Between Several SystemsUsing the Data Mart InterfaceGenerating Export DataSources for InfoProvidersGenerating Master Data Export DataSourcesData Transfer Using the Data Mart InterfaceOpen Hub ServiceComponents of the Open Hub ServiceDatabase Tables As DestinationsFiles As DestinationsExtraction Mode for the InfoSpokeCreating InfoSpokesIncluding InfoSpokes in Process ChainsThird-Party Tools As DestinationsAPI: RSB_API_OHS_DEST_SETPARAMSAPI: RSB_API_OHS_3RDPARTY_NOTIFYAPI: RSB_API_OHS_REQUEST_SETSTATUSAPI: RSB_API_OHS_DEST_GETLISTAPI: RSB_API_OHS_DEST_GETDETAILAPI: RSB_API_OHS_DEST_READ_DATAAPI: RSB_API_OHS_SPOKE_GETLISTAPI: RSB_API_OHS_SPOKE_GETDETAILInfoSpoke with Transformation Using a BAdIOpen Hub MonitorData Warehouse ManagementPerformance Optimization in Data WarehouseGeneral Performance Tips for the Load ProcessPerformance Tips InfoCubesPerformance Tips for DataStore ObjectsPerformance Tips for Processing Master DataPerformance Tips for Data Transfer ProcessesPerformance Tips for Data Transfer from an SAP Source System (SePerformance Tips for Loading Flat Files:Performance Tips for ABAP ProgrammingLoad Balancing for Loading and Data Warehouse ProcessesSetting Load Balancing for Loading Processes to the BI SystemSetting Load Balancing for BI Processes in the BackgroundSetting Load Balancing for DataStore Object Processes in the DiaOptimization of Data RetentionTools for Runtime Analzsis of BI ProcessesProcess ChainProcessStart ProcessApplication ProcessOperating System CommandIncluding Operating System Commands as Processes in Process ChaiABAP ProgramsLocal Process ChainsProcess Chain RemoteDecisionsIncluding Decisions as a Process in Process ChainsWorkflowIncluding a Workflow as a Process in a Process ChainExecuting a Process Chain Within a WorkflowImplementing Your Own Process TypeCollection ProcessProcess Chain MaintenancePlan and Check View FunctionsCreating Process ChainsVariant Maintenance TipsDisplay/Maintenance of Process Chain AttributesBW Monitor in CCMSSend Alerts for Process ChainsMonitoring Process Chain RunsProcess Chain Logs DisplayRepairing/Repeating Terminated ProcessesMaintenance of Process TypesAuthorizations for Process ChainsSchedulerCreating InfoPackagesAdditional Functions in InfoPackage MaintenanceMaintaining Data Transfer Control Parameters for DataSourcesHandling Duplicate Data RecordsScheduler (3.x)Maintaining InfoPackagesProcedure for SAP SystemsProcedure for Flat FilesProcedure for External Systems with BAPI FunctionsTab Page: Data SelectionVariable Selection Change in Background ProcessingTab Page: Hierarchy SelectionTab Page: ProcessingTab Page: Data TargetsAutomatic Deletion of Requests from the InfoCube when LoadingTab Page: UpdatingTab Page: External DataScheduling InfoPackagesSelection Criteria for Start Date when Scheduling in Background.Inserting an InfoPackage into the Process ChainVariantsAdditional Functions in InfoPackage MaintenanceMaintaining Data Transfer Control Parameters for DataSourcesHandling Duplicate Data RecordsHandling of Data Records with ErrorsSubsequent ProcessingMonitor for Extraction Processes and Data Transfer ProcessesSelection ScreenRequest OverviewDetail ScreenUpdate Simulation in the Extraction MonitorTraffic LightsWizardAdministration of InfoProvidersManage InfoCubesInfoCube ContentTransferring InfoCube ContentsSelective DeletionInfoCube PerformanceCompressing InfoCubesRequests in InfoCubesAutomatic Further ProcessingReconstruction of InfoCubesFunctional Constraints of ProcessesStatus Overview of DataStore ObjectsManagement of DataStore ObjectsDataStore Object ContentRequests in DataStore ObjectsReconstruction of DataStore ObjectsRuntime Parameters of DataStore ObjectsFunctional Constraints of ProcessesManage InfoObjectsInformation Quality ManagementConsolidating Master Data Using MDMInformation Lifecycle ManagementData Archiving ProcessArchiving DataCreating Data Archiving ProcessesCreating Near-Line Storage ConnectionsScheduling Data Archiving Processes Using Process ChainsScheduling Data Archiving Processes Using ADK Archive AdministraMaintenance of VariantsAdministration of Data Archiving ProcessesCreating and Executing Archiving RequestsStatus of Archiving RequestSetting Archiving Requests to InvalidLoading Archived Data Using a Data Transfer ProcessDisplaying Stored Data in QueriesOld Data Archiving ConceptData Archiving Process FlowDeletion StrategiesTypical Errors and Their RemovalArchiving ObjectDeleting or Changing an Archiving ObjectTime RestrictionsArchiving DataArchiving Data from Non-Cumulative InfoCubesExample of Archiving Data from Non-Cumulative InfoCubesChecking an Archive FileReloading Data from Archive FilesAuthorizationsStandard AuthorizationsOverview: Authorization ObjectsAuthorization Profiles for Working with the Data Warehousing WorAuthorization Profiles for Background UsersAuthorizations for Query Definition and Information BroadcastingExamples for Authorizations for the Query DefinitionAuthorizations for Business Planning and SimulationAuthorizations for Integration with the PortalAuthorizations for DocumentsAuthorizations for Master DataAuthorizations for Trace Tool EnvironmentSetting Up Standard AuthorizationsAuthorization TemplatesAnalysis AuthorizationsAuthorization DimensionManagement of Analysis AuthorizationsPrerequisites for the Management of Analysis AuthorizationsDefining Analysis AuthorizationsSettings for Value AuthorizationsAuthorization for Aggregated ValuesSettings for Hierarchy AuthorizationsAuthorizations with VariablesAuthorizations for Display AttributesAuthorizations for Navigation AttributesAuthorizations for BI Integrated PlanningGeneration of Analysis AuthorizationsTemplate for DataStore Objects with Authorization Data (Values)Template for DataStore Objects with Authorization Data (HierarchExamples of Generated AuthorizationsAssigning Authorization to a UserError LogOptimization of AuthorizationsFilling Empty Dimensions and Combining AuthorizationsGeneralization for Any Number of DimensionsCombining AuthorizationsChange Documents (Legal Auditing)Migration of Reporting Authorizations to the New ConceptPerforming MigrationRepeated Migration or Deletion of an Old MigrationPrevious Concept for Reporting AuthorizationsAuthorizations for Selection CriteriaAuthorizations for Display AttributesAuthorizations for Navigation AttributesAuthorizations with VariablesMaintaining Authorizations for HierarchiesAuthorization Check when Executing a QuerySetting Up Reporting AuthorizationsSetting Up Reporting AuthorizationsManually Maintaining Reporting AuthorizationsGenerating Reporting AuthorizationsTransporting Additional InformationAuthorization Scenarios for BW ReportingAuthorizations for a Few GroupsIndividual and Detailed AuthorizationsAuthorization Using VariablesUsing Existing AuthorizationsAdministration of BI Metadata Search and BI DocumentsRetrieval: Search Server Relation MonitorTab Page: Metadata IndexingTab Page: Generated Document PropertiesCharacteristic Is Document PropertyTab Page: Document Content RepositoryTab Page: Online DocumentationTab Page: Indexing DocumentsSetting up Indexes for Initial SearchesValid File TypesEditing Valid File TypesWorking with Documents in the Data Warehousing WorkbenchEditing Documents in the Document View of DW WorkbenchProcessing Documents in the Documents ScreenCreating DocumentsExporting DocumentsDocuments as Online DocumentationTranslating Text for BI ObjectsTransporting BI Objects, and Creating, Delivering and Copying BIBI Versioning ConceptObject Dependencies and ConsistencyCollecting ObjectsDefining Grouping ModeChecking SettingsTransporting BI ObjectsTransport LandscapeRecording Time for TransportsDefining the Recording Time for TransportsDefining Object ChangeabilityChanging Package AssignmentsTroubleshooting (Transport)Creating and Delivering BI ContentSystem LandscapeMaking System Settings for Content CreationBI Content Delivery by SAPBI Content Delivery in OLTP Systems by SAPCreating and Delivering Customer ContentUsing Namespaces for Developing BI ObjectsCreating and Delivering Customer Content in the BI SystemSetting Object Changeability in Customer Content SystemsCreating and Delivering Customer Content in the OLTP SystemFeatures when Transporting RolesDevelopment and Delivery of Hierarchy NodesComparing Different ABAP Code VersionsCreating and Delivering Partner ContentDevelopment and Delivery of Hierarchy NodesDocuments for Content ObjectsCopying BI Content to the Active VersionTroubleshooting (Content Activation)Transportable Object TypesSOBJ: Definition of Transportable Object TypesSpecial Features of Individual Object TypesTransporting BEx ObjectsTransporting RolesTransporting Hierarchy InfoPackagesImporting Client-Dependent ObjectsSpecial Features of Source System-Dependent ObjectsEnhancements to the BI Versioning ConceptClassification of Source System-Dependent ObjectsMaking the Source System AnonymousDefining the Target Source SystemDataSourceInfoPackageTransformationData Transfer ProcessProcess Chains and Process VariantsSource System-Dependent 3.x ObjectsBI StatisticsTechnical ContentBW Technical Content FC1SAP Exit VariableVariable: Current Calendar MonthVariable: Current Calendar WeekVariable: Current Calendar YearVariable: Current QuarterVariable: Current Calendar DayVariable: Current WorkdayVariable: Current Fiscal YearVariable: Current Fiscal Year / PeriodVariable: Cumulated up to Current Fiscal Year PeriodVariable: Cumulated up to Last Fiscal Year PeriodVariable: Cumulated up to Current MonthVariable: Cumulated up to Last MonthVariable: Cumulated up to Current DayVariable: Previous Year Cumulated up to Current DayDetermining the Fiscal Year Variant at Query RuntimeAnalysis and Repair EnvironmentArchivation of Request Administration DataArchive Administration for Request Administration DataArchiving Request Administration DataReloading Request Administration DataEditing Requests with Archived Administration DataBI Background Management, Logs and ToolsSetting Parallel Processing of BI ProcessesProcess Types Supported by BI Background ManagementAnalyzing Background Jobs and Work ProcessesSwitching the Dialog Box for Load Distribution for Users On/OffDeleting Messages and Parameters from BI Background ManagementExecuting Checking and Conversion ProgramsClients in BWClients: OLTP Systems and the Business Information WarehouseNaming Conventions for Background JobsReal-Time Data AcquisitionDaemon for Real-Time Data AcquisitionRequest ConceptClosing Requests in the Monitor for Real-Time Data AcquisitionTransferring Transaction Data from SAP Source Systems (RDA)Transferring Transaction Data Using Web Services (RDA)Monitor for Real-Time Data AcquisitionTroubleshooting Real-Time Data AcquisitionCreating InfoPackages for Real-Time Data AcquisitionCreating Data Transfer Processes for Real-Time Data AcquisitionControlling Real-Time Data Acquisition with Process ChainsBI PlatformMetadata RepositoryBI Metadata SearchDisplaying GraphicsHTML ExportExchanging Metadata in XMI FormatCalling the Metadata Repository as an HTTP ServiceDocumentsDocument ClassesBAdIs for Use in DocumentsHyperlinks to DocumentsBI Security Manager for DocumentsRepository Manager for BIBI Document Repository ManagerBI Metadata Repository ManagerOLAPSpecial OLAP Functions and ServicesAggregationExamples in the Data Warehousing WorkbenchExamples of Exception Aggregation: Last Value and AverageExamples of Exception Aggregation: Average (AV1)Examples in the BEx Query DesignerExample of Exception Aggregation: CountingExample of Exception Aggregation: Enhanced CountingHierarchiesOptions for Hierarchical ModelingHierarchy NodesLink NodesLoading HierarchiesLoading Hierarchies Using a Process ChainSpecial Features when Loading using the PSALoading Data as SubtreesCreating HierarchiesModeling Nodes and LeavesEditing HierarchiesFunctions of Hierarchy ProcessingLevel MaintenanceHierarchy AttributesActivating Virtual Time HierarchiesHierarchy PropertiesHierarchy VersionMaintaining Hierarchy VersionsTime-Dependent HierarchiesTime-Dependent Hierarchy Structures in the QueryLoading Time-Dependent HierarchiesIntervalsSign ReversalUsing Sign ReversalElimination of Internal Business VolumeCurrency TranslationScenarios for Currency TranslationCurrency Translation TypeDefining Target Currencies Using InfoObjectsCreating Variables for Currency Translation TypesCreating Currency Translation TypesTransferring Exchange Rates for Currencies from SAP SystemsTransferring Global Table Entries for Currencies from SAP SystemExchange Rates for Currencies in Flat FilesUploading Exchange Rates from Flat FilesCurrency Translation During TransformationCurrency Translation in the Business ExplorerSetting Variable Target Currency in the Query DesignerMultiple Currency Translation Types in One QueryCurrency and Unit Display in Business ExplorerQuantity ConversionGeneral Information About Quantity ConversionPrerequisites for InfoObject-Specific Quantity ConversionQuantity Conversion TypesDefining Target Units of Measure Using InfoObjectsCreating Variables for Quantity Conversion TypesCreating Quantity Conversion TypesTransferring Global Table Entries for Units of Measure from SAPQuantity Conversion During the TransformationQuantity Conversion in the Business ExplorerSetting Variable Target Units of Measure in the Query DesignerQuantity Conversion ScenariosExample Data – Without CompoundingConversion with Fixed Target QuantityConversion Using Factors from InfoObjectsConversion with Target Unit of Measure Using Attribute in InfoObConversion with Fixed Target Unit of Measure and Dynamic DetermiExample Data – With CompoundingConversion with Fixed Target Unit of MeasureConversion Using Factors from InfoObjectsConversion with Target Unit of Measure Using Attribute in InfoObConversion with Fixed Target Unit of Measure and Dynamic DetermiLocal CalculationsConstant SelectionExample: Market IndexExample: Using Constant Selection with MultiProvidersAnalysis AuthorizationsReport-Report InterfaceProcess when Calling the RRIEditing Sender-Receiver Assignments to the RRI in the BI SystemReceiversBEx Query as RecipientExample of a BEx Query as a ReceiverCreating a Transaction As a ReceiverCreating a Web Address As a ReceiverExamples for Web Addresses as ReceiveriView As Receiver
Creating Your Own Report Type as ReceiverMaintaining Assignment DetailsSAP DemoContent for FeaturesPerformance OptimizationPerformance Optimization with SAP NetWeaver BI AcceleratorSAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator IndexTechnical Information About the SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator EngUsing the BIA Index Maintenance WizardActivation and Provision of DataActivating and Filling SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator IndexesRolling Up Data in SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator IndexesSystem Response Upon Changes to DataSystem Response Upon Changes to Data: SAP NetWeaver BI AcceleratImproving Efficiency Using SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator Delta InStatus Display and Check ToolsUsing the SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator MonitorGlobal Parameters for IndexingSAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator Index DesignChecking SAP Net Weaver BI Accelerator Indexes (Transaction RSRVChecking SAP NetWeaver BI Accelerator Indexes (Check Center)Statistics for Maintenance Processes of SAP NetWeaver BI AccelerTraces for SAP NetWeaver BI AcceleratorPerformance Optimization with AggregatesAggregatesSelection Type "All Characteristic Values" ('*')Selection Type "Fixed Value" (‘F’)Selection Type "Hierarchy Level" ('H').Create and ChangeCreating the First Aggregate for an InfoCubeEditing Aggregates ManuallyDesign and Components of AggregatesFurther Editing Functions for AggregatesAutomatic Selection and Optimization of AggregatesProposals from QueriesProposals from BI StatisticsOptimizing Proposed AggregatesActivation and Provision of DataActivating and Filling AggregatesRolling Up Data in AggregatesSystem Response to Changes to Master Data and HierarchiesLoading Data into Aggregates EfficientlyPerforming Checks for AggregatesCheck TimeCheck ModeTechnical InformationNon-CumulativesModeling Non-Cumulatives with Non-Cumulative Key FiguresNon-Cumulative Key FiguresTime Reference CharacteristicAggregation Behavior of Non- Cumulative Key FiguresValidity AreaMaintaining the Validity AreaTransferring Non-Cumulative Data into the BI SystemProcess Flow for Evaluating Non-Cumulative Key FiguresInterpreting Query ResultsExcurs.: Mod. Non-Cumul. Key Figs with Differing Time Ref. CharsPerformance TipsBEx MonitorTrace Tool EnvironmentTrace ToolLog User ActionsDetermine a Logged TraceReexecution of Logged User ActionsMaintenance of Trace PropertiesCAT ToolAdministrationOLAP Trace Tool (Old)Setting an OLAP TraceQuery MonitorQuery PropertiesRead ModeSpecifying Data Integrity According to the Request StatusCache ModeActivating Delta CachingSpecifying the Grouping for Delta CachingAccuracyNot Using Parallel ProcessingProcessing QueriesUsing the Cache Despite Virtual Characteristics and Key FiguresTechnical InformationOLAP: Cache MonitorGlobal Cache ParametersCache Data Removal and SwappingCache StructureLogical File NamesBI Query Runtime StatisticsAnalysis of Statistics DataMaintenance of Statistics PropertiesAnalyzing Statistics Data for a MultiProvider QueryOverview of Statistics Events (Table RSDDSTATEVENTS)Aggregation of Query Runtime StatisticsMigration DetailsBusiness PlanningBI Integrated PlanningModeling Planning ScenariosModeling ScenariosInfoProviderCharacteristic RelationshipsCharacteristic Relationships for Time CharacteristicsData SlicesAggregation LevelSimple Aggregation LevelComplex Aggregation LevelFiltersPlanning FunctionsProcess Flow of Planning Function: Distribution by KeyStandard Planning Function TypesUnit ConversionGenerate CombinationsFormulaOperators and FunctionsData DeclarationConditional StatementsLoop ConstructsNotification OutputFunction ModulesExamples for Formula ApplicationsCopyDeleteDeleting Invalid CombinationsForecastingForecast StrategiesAutomatic Model SelectionOutlier CorrectionTrend DampingLogging Statistical Key FiguresIgnoring Initial Zero ValuesRepostRepost (Characteristic Relationships)RevaluationDistribution by KeyDistribution by Reference DataCurrency TranslationStandard Key Date in Planning FunctionsPlanning SequencesScheduling Planning Sequences in Process ChainsPlanning Sequence for Bottom-Up PlanningVariablesChanging Variable Values in the Planning ModelerPersonalizing VariablesSaving Variants in Planning Functions and Planning SequencesInput-Ready QueryForm-Based PlanningImplementing Planning Function TypesCreation of Planning ApplicationsCreating Planning Applications in the BEx AnalyzerCommand WizardTransferring Variable ValuesCreating Planning Applications in the BEx Web Application DesignCommands for Planning ApplicationsRefresh DataSave Changed DataReset Changed DataSet Data Entry ModeExecute a Planning Function (Simple)Execute a Planning FunctionExecute a Planning Sequence (Simple)Sources for Characteristic Selection and VariablesAdditional Examples of Planning Applications in the BEx WADCopying Planning Functions (with Dropdown Box Web Item)Revaluating Planning Functions (with Analysis Web Item)Documentation (with Analysis Web Item)Performing Manual PlanningFunctions for Manual PlanningDisaggregation (Top-Down Distribution)Business Planning Portal RoleTransport of Planning ObjectsLock Concept and Lock ManagementManagement of Lock SettingsStorage of Lock TablesSelection of Lock CharacteristicsDisplay of Active LocksAnalysis of Locking ConflictsDisplay of Master LocksSizing of Lock TablesPerformance TipsBusiness Planning and Simulation (BW-BPS)Overview of Planning with BW-BPSPlanning EnvironmentBuffer Concept (BW-BPS)Planning AreaEditing a Planning AreaData SlicesMulti-Planning AreaMulti-Planning Area: Application ExamplesVariablesDefining VariablesUsing VariablesCharacteristic RelationshipsDefining Characteristic RelationshipsWhere-Used List for Characteristic RelationshipsPlanning LevelPlanning PackageSet Up of Planning ArchitecturePlanning ProfileEditing and Managing Planning ProfilesManual PlanningPlanning LayoutDetermining Basic SettingsHierarchically Structured PlanningBPS Characteristic HierarchyCharacteristic CombinationsAutomatic Execution of Planning FunctionsDynamic Data and Lead ColumnsRolling PlanningDetermining Detail SettingsConfiguring Data ColumnsFormatting Generated Layout in the PreviewMS Excel-Specific Formatting OptionsEditing StylesEditing the Layout TemplateSetting Totals RowsDocuments in the Planning LayoutEntering Plan DataAutomatic Sign AssignmentLocal FunctionsManual Data EntryLocking Cells, Unlocking CellsTop-Down DistributionRevaluatePlanning Layout: Environment-Specific AttributesLocking Transaction DataCustomizing with Reference to the Locking ConceptDocumentsCreating a DocumentEditing a DocumentPlanning FunctionsUndoing Data ChangesEditing Plan Data AutomaticallyData Transfer to Planning FunctionsTrace Mode for Planning FunctionsCopyDistributeRepostReposting (Characteristic Relationships)Delete (Invalid Combination)RevaluationForecastingForecast StrategiesAutomatic Model SelectionOptimization of Smoothing Factors for Exponential SmoothingOutlier CorrectionTrend DampeningSetting Negative Forecast Values to ZeroLogging Statistical Key FiguresIgnoring Initial ZerosModel InitializationForecast (Old)Model SelectionManual Model SelectionAutomatic Model SelectionModel InitializationForecast ModelsForecast ParametersForecast FormulasForecast ExitExit Function for ForecastingForecast ParametersObligatory Forecast ParametersOptional Forecast ParametersExit Function for The Log DisplayFormulaFormula Operands (in Dependency on Key Figure and CharacteristicExit FunctionCurrency TranslationCurrency Translation: Notes on ModelingUnit ConversionUnit Conversion: Notes on ModelingPlanning SequencesPlanning FolderEditing a Planning FolderEditing a Planning Folder: DetailsPlanning Folder: Portfolio GraphicAutomatic Execution of Layout-Dependent Planning FunctionsAutomatic Execution of Global FunctionsDocuments in Planning FoldersExecuting a Planning FolderWeb Interface BuilderCreating and Editing Web InterfacesComponents for Web InterfacesDesign Templates for Web InterfacesUsing Your Own Style Sheet (New Design)CSS Classes for Web Interfaces (Old Design)Modifying CSS Classes for Web Interfaces (Old Design)Enhancements for Web InterfacesStatus and Tracking SystemAuthorization Objects in the STSMaintaining Web Services for STSCustomizing the Status and Tracking SystemExecuting CustomizingDetermining a Hierarchy for the SubplanDetermining Date, Person Responsible, LayoutsExecuting Global Planning Sequence upon Status SwitchAdjusting Notification TextsMaintaining Text with Additional InformationPlanning with the Status and Tracking SystemOrganization of Planning TasksExecuting PlanningChecking Planning ResultsMonitoring Planning ProcessesIntegrating BI Integrated PlanningTransport