|
|
Knowledgebase
»
Volume 2 (2004)
»
Issue 2 (February)
Issue 2 (February)
- Virtual Characteristics and Key Figures Make Queries More Dynamic
by Jens Nissen, SAP BW/SEM Manager, NNIT A/S, Denmark
Though immensely useful, time-dependent attributes have limitations that can lead to inaccurate reports. The author explains the benefits of virtual characteristics and key figures, which use programmable BW user exits. He then walks you through five steps that will allow you to make the most of virtual characteristics and key figures.
- Web Application Designer: Create Multiple Reports from One Report with a Drop-Down Box Function
by Yasan Gooding, Ph.D.
Often, there is a need to recreate the same queries and Web reports to change a small feature such as a different unit of measure. The author shows you how to avoid this by creating one flexible report, containing many similar reports in one report, with the drop-down box functionality of Web Application Designer (3.0 or higher).
- Keep Track of Characteristic Relationships within SEM-BPS
by Keith Howard, Managing Consultant, SEM, SAP UK
During the planning stages of a product, it is essential to consider changes in relationships among the product group, division, business unit, and profit center. The author demonstrates how to account for these variations using the characteristic relationship functionality of SEM-BPS. He focuses on the configuration of BW hierarchies, BW attributes, reference data, and user exits.
- What's Coming in 2004: SAP BW 3.5 to Offer Business Reporting Enhancements and More
by Kathleen Beavers, Product Manager, SAP BI, SAP America
SAP BW 3.5 will be a part of the SAP NetWeaver 2004 Ramp-Up in the end of March and unrestricted shipments begin in late 2004. The author explains the features of the updated program, such as an improved business intelligence platform, support for enterprise data warehousing, and new and easier ways to distribute enterprise-wide business intelligence. She also suggests how to upgrade to SAP BW 3.5.
- Another Way to Create an ETL Daily Run Report
by Karen Olsen, Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer for W. W. Grainger
With so many reports that must be run daily, it can be difficult to determine the best way to track jobs in BW. The author shares her success with creating a custom table to track InfoPackages being transported to production. The table provides users with access to vital and accurate information about the status of their jobs.
|
|
