InfoCube 

Definition

Type of InfoProvider.

An InfoCube describes (from an analysis point of view) a self-contained dataset, for a business-orientated area for example. You analyze this dataset in a BEx query.         

An InfoCube is a set of relational tables arranged according to the star schema: A large fact table in the middle surrounded by several dimension tables.

Use

InfoCubes are filled with data from one or more InfoSources or other InfoProviders. They are available as InfoProviders for analysis and reporting purposes.

Structure

The data is stored physically in an InfoCube. It consists of a number of InfoObjects that are filled with data from staging. It has the structure of an enhanced star schema. More information: Enhanced Star Schema

The real-time characteristic can be assigned to an InfoCube. Real-time InfoCubes are used differently to standard InfoCubes. More information: Real-Time InfoCubes.

Integration

In query definition in BEx Query Designer, you can access the characteristics and key figures that have been defined for an InfoCube.