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Use

InfoProviders with transaction data that is read directly for analysis and reporting purposes instead of being stored in the object itself. The relevant data can be from the BW system or from other SAP or non-SAP systems.

VirtualProviders only allow read access to data.

Interface Properties:

  • Remote/real-time interface

  • Programming language is ABAP

  • Mass data is not supported.

  • Execution in the dialog

  • Programming proficiency is not required (except for the function module interface)

  • A suitable DataSource for direct access is prerequisite (except for the function module interface)

More information:

VirtualProviders with Function Modules.

More Information

The system documentation provides descriptions of various types of APIs.