Activate Query Element Variables

This activity is to be performed in the client where BW has been activated. To do this, follow the procedure below.

Procedure

1. In the tool BW client, call up transaction RSA1.
2. In the screen area on the left, choose BI Content.
3. In the same screen area, choose Object Types.
4. In the screen area in the middle, expand the Query Elements folder.
5. In the Query Elements folder, expand the Variable (ELEM.VAR) node.
6. Choose Select Objects.
7. A dialog box appears with the list of object names. Choose Filter and set filter criteria for the object name.
8. Choose Define Values, enter /NXI/* and choose Execute.
9. Choose Transfer Selections.

   The message “Choose one or more source systems” appears.

10. Choose Confirm.
11. The Select Source Systems dialog box appears.
12. Select the BW checkbox.
13. Choose OK/Continue.
14. The object appears in the content activation pane on the right-hand side of the screen. Ignore any error messages in the collection log.
15. Choose Install.

    Query elements are now activated.