Merge dimensions is one of the most important and powerful features of web intelligence. When a document contains multiple queries, web intelligence merges. Avoid excel format merge cell issue in bo reports dwbi. Create variables of type detail and click the button on associated dimension box and ensure you select the dimension under the merged dimension section created in step2. It is this merged dimension that will bring the data sets together. How changed data is displayed in reports with merged dimensions. Howvere, we are asked on a daily basis to create reports that pull data from these multiple.
In such cases, sap converts that dimension respresentation. Basically we merge objects from two or more queries in one webi report, so that we can use them in same block. Web intelligence tutorial 6now run the querynow the new query result will appear as a new block inside the same report. Become an sap sales and distribution sap sd for logistics expert with these books covering the sap sd module in sap erp and sap s4hana. A drill path is a list of drillable business objects that allow a report analyst to drill down on a dimension. When you merge dimensions, web intelligence creates a new merged dimension that you can use in your document. Apr 18, 2011 sometimes, the values between two merged dimensions dont completely match. We use cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, improve performance, analyze traffic, and to personalize content.
This article will show you how to merge two ore more pdf files into one using abap. Our reporting universes are structured so that we cannot link them when creating queriesreports. I am in the process of developing a webi report on sap bo 4. Attempting to use a shared element with merge dimension in a web. Now you can actually create a relation merge dimension between the measure c and dimension d. State capitol we can then add the variable to the block, as web. Unlike dimensions, which have their values in different columns, an account dimension has all its values in one value column. In this tutorial, we will talk about extend merged dimension, force merge and calculation at.
Merged hierarchies can be used in reports new new feature in bo 4. The mobile client with bdoc merge enabled have to subscribe to the publication criteria for bdoc merge. Select the button to the right of the associated dimension field. Merge dimensions from different universes you can create queries based on multiple universes in web intelligence.
There is only a file system, and indexes are essentially held as flat files. By continuing to browse this website you agree to the use of cookies. Assume that you have created query 1 and query 2 in query panel. This is a feature in web intelligence which allows linking of two or more data providers queries. Select b from universe 1 and universe 2 and select merge. Sap is a market leader in providing erp enterprise resource and planning solutions and services. In situations where those universes share similar data, you can merge the dimensions so that data from both sources can be displayed in the same table. Merge dimensions what, when, how to juz 1 february 1, 2011 mirtauseef leave a comment go to comments scenario. Avoid excel format merge cell issue in bo reports madhesdwbi december 19, 20 when you want to do some data processing analyze in your report data in excel format, your. In this chapter, we will try to understand more on erp and where it should be used. An sap s4hana migration offers many benefits, but to ensure a smooth migration, you must be aware of your specific reasons for migrating consequently, you should not plan to migrate to sap s4hana.
Apr 24, 20 instead of aggregating the individual dimension, it would aggregated the merged dimension instead. Ticket books for direct payment work items should be separated from incidental ticket books. You can create queries based on multiple universes in web intelligence. Merge dimension data synchronization merged dimensions are the mechanism for synchronizing data from different data providers. Mar 19, 2017 merge dimensions is one of the most important and powerful features of web intelligence. Avoid excel format merge cell issue in bo reports dwbi castle. In computing, the sap bw accelerator is a computer appliance preinstalled software on predefined hardware which is used to speed up olap queries. Merged dimensions are the mechanism for synchronizing data from different data providers. Sometimes, the values between two merged dimensions dont completely match.
Add all objects to the report form data provider 1. Establishing matches within merged dimensions sap blogs. Jan 24, 2019 nnumber of dimension objects can be merged between 2 queries provided the objects have the same data type. To delete a query, select it in the combined queries pane and press the delete key, or drag. For the formula for the new variable, doubleclick the desired object from the available objects list in the variable window. How to merge data from multiple data providers in webintelligence. Learn sap bpc by tekslate fastest growing sector in the industry.
Or in the dimension panel rightclick on objects that relates the 2 data sets, and select merge. Merge dimensions what, when, how to juz 1 mirs quest. For example, you may have a list of product numbers from query 1, and a list of product numbers from query 2, and perhaps some of the product numbers in query 1 dont show up in query 2. You can identify reports that contain an object that is used inside of a merged dimension. Name, and its associated dimension as the merged machineoid dimension. Note that there is no relational or other database management systems in bw accelerator. Sap businessobjects business intelligence suite document version. Jun 26, 20 the mobile client with bdoc merge enabled have to subscribe to the publication criteria for bdoc merge. You use the merge dimensions dialog box to synchronize data providers through common dimensions. Report consists of two bex queries and i am trying to merge two attributes and not the direct dimensions itself. As most of you are probably aware, sap has released an excellent resource detailing calculation engine changes introduced in bi 4. If you have a merged dimension in r2, and you have a variable that is pointing at a specific querys dimension rather than the merged dimension, the merged dimension is displayed. Sap business planning and consolidation bpc bookebook.
Daves adventures in business intelligence unmerging. To do this, go to the modeler dimensions tab page and select the dimension from the list. Create variables of type detail and click the button on associated dimension box and ensure you. In addition, you can identify in the grid the propertiescells that have been changed thanks to the yellow background. Look for the fm budget vs actual query in the in the folder bex queries\accounting\funds management. The new dimension is also added to the dimension list tab page in modeler. Sap webi merge dimension this option allows you to merge the data from different data sources. Feb 01, 2011 merge dimensions what, when, how to juz 1 february 1, 2011 mirtauseef leave a comment go to comments scenario. Sap businessobjects web intelligence users guide sap help portal. How merged dimension works sap businessobjects youtube. Sap erp sales and distribution sd sap press books and e. On 7 october 2007, sap announced its intention to acquire all the shares of business objects by way of a cash tender offer. May 24, 2012 project data from a merged dimension in to a single blockcreate a new report in the document.
As the abap language or the integrated adobe document services does not support pdf merge. Sap businessobjects web intelligence webi web intelligence 4. This post juz 1 or part 1 is the first in the series of posts on. Dec 19, 20 avoid excel format merge cell issue in bo reports madhesdwbi december 19, 20 when you want to do some data processing analyze in your report data in excel format, your converted or saved excel report should have proper formatting. Project data from a merged dimension in to a single. In this video, we will merge the queries in a web intelligence document for universes that share similar data, so that data from both sources can. Im using the island resorts universe to demonstrate. After creating a dimension, a new tab with the name of your dimension is added to the model. Using sherlock, you can identify a couple of factors that would be relevant to making your investigation of this issue easier. But i dont understand what it is that determines that i should place dimension on new queries is it something to do with the tables and how the data is connected.
Ive gotten pretty good at creating advanced variables but am not sure if what i am going to mention below can be handled in bi. Find the answers to these questions and more with this complete overview of sap bpc for netweaver. Find out if you need to upgrade bobj and watch the video to see how to use merge dimensions in webi in sap businessobjects 4. Each column that you mapped as a measure will appear as members in the account dimension. Lets say i have the sales data for 2006 to establish which customers bought. When you merge dimensions, web intelligence creates a new merged dimension. What is sap business planning and consolidation sap bpc. Lets say i have the sales data for 2006 to establish which customers bought holidays in 2006, and i want to compare this to reservations in 2007 to see which of these customers made reservations for the following year as well. In r3, only the side that you are referring to in the variable is displayed and you then need to check extend merged dimension values in order to get the same. Sap bw accelerator includes indexes that are vertically inverted reproductions of all the data included in infocubes i. As a consequence sap will acquire sole control over business objects. Other pay record books shall be maintained for the lump sum bid amount as well as for supplemental agreements and other line items that may be added. Under data objects press merge select 2 or more dimensions that. I came across few articles that the merge cannot be done on attributes but can be done only on dimensions, but my requirement doesnt work with the dimensions.
The queries in business objects will be found in the same roles folders that they would be found in bex. The more properties of the source system you decide to keep unchanged e. One of the things that i really wish sap had left alone during the rewrite of web intelligence between xi 3 and bi4 is the merging interface. Jan 24, 2018 sap webi merge dimension watch more videos at. Web intelligence rich client users guide sap help portal. Merge dimension data synchronization and force merge in bo. The account dimension is the main dimension of the model.
A navigation path is an object that defines the drill path used in sap businessobjects reporting tools. This will enable the changes to be done on the crm system one time and let the replication and the realignment service take care of data distribution to all the subscribers who has bdoc merge enabled. Sap businessobjects merging dimensions with no directly. For example, you may have a list of product numbers from query 1, and a list of product numbers from. When 2 different universes are used dimensions are not automatically merged. Web intelligence tutorial 6the aggregate data to calculate revenue with respect to store and margin perstore has been retrieved by two different queries, even though we are able tocombine both in a single. This post juz 1 or part 1 is the first in the series of posts on merged dimensions discuss about merged dimensions. If the report has 2 data providers with common named dimension and. Heres a little trick i use for establishing matches in merged dimensions. But if i involve any one nonmerged dimension in this block. Merge dimension data synchronization and force merge in. May 27, 2009 you use the merge dimensions dialog box to synchronize data providers through common dimensions. Sap bods is an etl tool by sap which can extract data from disparate systems, transform them into meaningful information and load them in various kinds of systems. This document will walk you through the process of querying multiple data sources, merging dimensions, creating variables, and adding the variable objects to a.
I am using webi 4 and it is the itrent hr universe. Oct 30, 20 this article will show you how to merge two ore more pdf files into one using abap. Merge dimensions and extended merge in webi sap blogs. After creating a dimension, a new tab with the name of your dimension is. In this tutorial, we will see why do we need merged. Nnumber of dimension objects can be merged between 2 queries provided the objects have the same data type. Dimension is stated to be of high cardinality if the number of entries in it are more than 10% of the fact table.
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