Variable Selection Change in Background Processing

Use

If you want to load data into BW from the source system periodically and change the contents of the selection field each time you load, you can define the selections to be variable. You can implement a variable change of selections with each load by using ABAP routines or (OLAP) variables. The variable selections are not replaced by concrete values until a data request is made.

You select the variable type in the column Type (Variable Change of Selections for Background Processing).

Features

Selections using an ABAP routine (variable type 6)

You can create an ABAP program that restricts the requested data of an InfoObject or field. To do this, select type 6 and confirm your selection. A screen appears on which you enter a name for the ABAP routine. After entering the name, the editor appears and can enter your own coding. The ABAP routine has access to all selection fields and is the last to be processed at runtime.

Selections using a variable (variable type 7)

(OLAP) variables are used as placeholders for values of InfoObjects. They are replaced with concrete values during a data request. To use aVariable for restricting the selection, select type 7 and confirm your selection. A screen appears on which you can select the variables.