InfoProvider with transaction data that is not stored in the object itself, but which is read directly for analysis and reporting purposes. The relevant data can be from the BI system or from other SAP or non-SAP systems.
VirtualProviders only allow read access to data.
Various VirtualProviders are available. You use these in different scenarios.
For more information, see:
● VirtualProvider Based on the Data Transfer Process
● VirtualProvider with Function Module
● Using InfoObjects as VirtualProviders
Note that the system does not run existing exits or customer and application extensions (customer exit, BTE, BAdI) for direct access to the source system.