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Showing posts with label BW Articles. Show all posts

Accessing BW Master Data in BPS Functions using ABAP (Exit Function)

Accessing BW Master Data in BPS Functions using ABAP (Exit Function) is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) article teaches you to access BW master data in BPS functions using ABAP (Exit Function). This SAP BW paper is written by Aditya Naik who got experienced in SAP - BI space and this article applies to BW-BPS (BW ver 3.5 onwards) and SEM BW 3.2 onwards. You will learn how to use ABAP function module to access BW master data in BPS planning functions with an example.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW BPS document.
  • Introduction to SAP BPS
  • Scenario to calculate sales cost
  • Implementation
  • Data Model
  • Characteristics
  • Key figures
  • Algorithm
  • Function Definition
  • Code
  • Code explanation
  • Interface
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How to Integrate SAP xMII with the Business Information Warehouse

How to Integrate SAP xMII with the Business Information Warehouse is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) article explains you about integrating SAP xApp Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP xMII) and the Business Information Warehouse (BW or BI). You will learn integration of SAP xMII to access data via OLAP queries through XMLA interface. Moreover you will learn steps to connect to warehouse and tips to use returned data.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW xMII integration document.
  • Introduction to SAP xMII integration through XMLA interface
  • The Step By Step Solution Using OLAP (MDX Query)
  • Remote Enable Query
  • Setup a New ‘SAPBWOLAP’ Connection in xMII
  • Building a Query
  • The Step By Step Solution Using a Business Logic (JCO BAPI Call)
  • Setup the JCO Block
  • Configuring the JCO Block
  • Viewing the Results of Your BI BAPI Call
  • Appendix (Important to Note)
  • BAPI Call XML Result Sample
  • Trouble Shooting
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Formula Operators in SAP BW 2.0

Formula Operators in SAP BW 2.0 is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) article explains you about the various formula operators used in SAP BW 2.0. You will learn various formula operators, its use, description and example. More specifically you will learn percent functions, data functions, Boolean operators, and can find technical notes regarding SAP BW formula operators. This is very useful for ABAP coding.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW formula operator document.
  • Percentage Deviation (%)
  • Percentage Share (%A)
  • Percentage Share of Result (%CT)
  • Percentage share of the overall result (%GT)
  • Percentage share of the report result (%RT)
  • COUNT()
  • DELTA() [Obsolete!]
  • NDIVO()
  • NODIM()
  • NOERR()
  • SUMCT
  • SUMGT
  • SUMRT
  • Relational operators ==, <>, <, >, <=, >=
  • Logical And (AND)
  • Logical Or (OR)
  • Logical Exclusive Or (XOR)
  • Logical Not (NOT)
  • LEAF()
  • Conditional Calculations (IF-THEN-ELSE)
  • Testing = 0
  • Result for non-defined mathematical operations
  • ABAP coding for calculating operators
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Business Planning in SAP BW 3.5 and SAP NetWeaver 2004s – the SEM-BPS transition to BW-BPS

Business Planning in SAP BW 3.5 and SAP NetWeaver 2004s – the SEM-BPS transition to BW-BPS is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) article explains you about SAP BW-BPS, its roadmap, planning SAP NetWeaver BI, and integration opportunities with SAP Planning applications, etc. You will learn SAP BW BPS generic planning tools, strategic planning, operational planning and various functionality of SAP BW BPS.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW document.
  • Definition of SAP BW-BPS
  • Strategic Enterprise Management as of SEM 3.5/BW 3.1
  • SAP SEM – SAP BW starting with SAP BW 3.5
  • Business Planning with SAP NetWeaver – Strategy
  • How does SAP secure customer investments in BW-BPS?
  • Roadmap SAP Business Planning
  • Generic planning in SAP NetWeaver today and tomorrow
  • Future direction of planning in SAP NetWeaver BI
  • SAP‘s strategy in the generic planning area
  • Integration Opportunities with other SAP Planning Applications
  • Implementation Considerations: Implementation 2005, Upgrade 2005, Implementation 2006
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SAP: How to Load a Flat File into BW-BPS Using a Web Browser

How to Load a Flat File into BW-BPS Using a Web Browser is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) article explains you about how end user can enter a file name and to load data from it directly to BW-BPS and it is done using a web browser. You will learn step by step solution to upload data from a file using a web browser to SAP BW-BPS.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW document.
  • Business Scenario
  • The result
  • The step-by-step solution
  • Start the file upload
  • Load function
  • Init function (web)
  • Global data (file structure)
  • Example file
  • BSP application
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Setting up Connection between BW and R/3 for Data Load

Setting up Connection between BW and R/3 for Data Load is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP BW article applies to SAP BI 7.0. This article is written by Aadil Siddiqui, Patni Computers. He got experience in SAP BI 7.0 and involved in development and enhancement work. This BW documents explains you how to establish connection between SAP BW and R/3. Moreover this SAP BW article covers step by step description to make settings of message types for communicating between two systems.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW article.
  1. Communication Setting between SAP BW and R/3
  2. Step 1: Define Logical System in R/3
  3. Step 2: Assigning Logical System to Client
  4. Step 3: Setting Up an RFC Destination
  5. Step 4: Distributing Data Model
  6. Message Types Involved in Process of Data Loading
  7. Step 5: Generating Partner Profile
  8. Step 6: Maintaining Message types in T-Code WE20
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Value Proposition for SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0

Value Proposition for SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This SAP BW article is written by Somesh Dwivedi and applies to Product Management, SAP NetWeaver BW. This article explains you about SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 value propositions and Capabilities, Enterprise data warehousing and SAP NetWeaver BW accelarator.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW 7.0 article.
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 – Value Proposition & Capabilities
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 Enterprise Data Warehousing – Value Proposition
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 Enterprise Data Warehousing – Capabilities
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 - BI Accelerator – Value Proposition - High Performance and Low TCO BI
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 BW Accelerator – Capabilities
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 - Integrated Planning – Value Proposition
  • SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 Integrated Planning – Capabilities
  • Joint Positioning of BIIP/BPC for NetWeaver 7.0
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SAP BW 2.0 Web Reporting Function Description

SAP BW 2.0 Web Reporting Function Description is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This BW article explains you about SAP BW web reporting service to access BW data using an Internet browser. This article helps you to create complex application such as information cockpits on the basis of SAP Business Information Warehouse web reporting.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW article.
  • Templates
  • Object Model
  • Parameterizing Templates
  • Command Sequences
  • Forms
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BW 201 Guidelines for Managing SAP Business Information Warehouse 3.5

BW 201 Guidelines for Managing SAP Business Information Warehouse 3.5 is an article provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
This BW article explains various guidelines for managing SAP BIW 3.5 such as its overview, planning and developing strategies for better SAP BW system management and incorporating best practices into BW Management Procedures, etc.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BIW article.
  • Characteristics of Effective SAP BW System Management
  • Ongoing Maintenance and Optimization Efforts
  • Process Chains Motivation & Key Functionality
  • Process Chains Concepts: Typical Data Load Cycle
  • Concept Example: Building a process control flow
  • Third-Party Scheduling & Monitoring Tools BW-Certified
  • Process Chains Graphical Modeling and Monitoring
  • Project planning and project organization
  • Aspects of using process chain hierarchies
  • Common SAP BW Tasks: Process Chain Automation
  • Some Important Monitoring Tools
  • Tools: Analysis and Repair of BW Objects (RSRV)
  • SAP BW Reporting Performance Analysis Tools
  • SAP Solution Manager: Central System Administration
  • SAP BW CPU Sizing Approach (Quicksizer)
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SAP Business Information Warehouse Security Guide

SAP Business Information Warehouse Security Guide is provided by SAP AG. This SAP BW article is intended for SAP System Administrators, Business Information Warehouse (BW) developer and SAP technology Consultants.
SAP BW is based on SAP WAS and there is security information for SAP WAS, but this SAP BW guide contains anomalous security information relating reporting scenarios and task related information models. This SAP BW guide explains the security information to guarantee data integrity and to ensure data accessing.
Following are the few topics covered in this SAP BW Guide.
  • Technical system landscape for SAP BW without external data sources
  • Technical system landscape for SAP BW with external data sources
  • User Administration and Authentication
  • Authorizations
  • Communication Security
  • Security with Data Storage
  • Minimal Installation
  • Additional Information Relevant to Security
  • Trace and Log Files
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