Connection between Source Systems and
BW
As a data warehouse, BW is extensively networked with other systems. There are usually several source systems connected to a single BW, and a BW system itself can also be used as a source system. In this case, we speak of data marts.
Since changes to a system in the BW source system network affect all of the systems connected to the BW, systems cannot be treated or viewed in isolation.
A connection between a source system and a BW system consists of a sequence of individual links and settings that are made in both systems.
· RFC connections
· ALE settings
- Partner profiles
- Port
- IDoc types
- IDoc segments
· BW settings
Refer to the BW Customizing Implementation Guide under Business Information Warehouse → Connections to Other Systemsfor details on the customizing settings that are relevant when connecting source systems to a BW system.
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