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TRANSCRIPT
SAP BW Training Slides*
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Class Exercises: BEx Browser - Scenario 1 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Class Exercises: BEx Analyzer- Scenario 2 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 8 Class Exercises: BEx Analyzer – Scenario 3 1:00 – 2:00
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Class Exercises: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Review of Concepts & Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Little to No Exposure with SAP BW
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Describe how BW fits into the SAP R/3 Business Framework
Execute reports and store queries using the Business Explorer Browser Functionality
Format SAP BW Queries
Execute and Build Queries Utilizing the Business Explorer Analyzer
Ability to Access & Leverage SAP BW Business Content (BCT)
*
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German & English Data Contained in Scenarios
*
Participate - Ask questions!
Parking Lot and Follow-up
Honor Time Schedule
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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SAP Business Intelligence Architecture
SAP R/3 Reporting Environment
SAP New Dimensions Products
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SAP Architecture Gives Data Access at Many Different Levels
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Data Sources Across All Application Modules
Analytical Tools Built into R/3 for Custom Development
Report Navigator & Report Tree – Organization
Go to http://www.saplabs.com/simple
R/3 and Non-R/3 Data Combined in Info Systems
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Report Writer
Report Painter
ABAP/4 Query
ABAP/4 Reporting
Profitability Analysis Reporting
ABAP/4 Query allows the user to query SAP data tables to produce a simple report. The user selects the table then chooses the fields from the table to be included in the report and then specifies the sequence.
The ABAP/4 programming language is the programming language used by SAP. Users may create an ABAP/4 program to extract data from SAP tables and print out a report. All reports and transactions in the system are programmed using the ABAP/4 programming language. Bolt-on, interfaces, and reports can be created using ABAP/4.
The Report Writer provides the user with a less technical, graphical tool to create reports. Users select the table to create the report on and then define the report layout. Multiple columns and calculations can be placed in the report.
Report Painter is similar to and uses some of the same functionality as Report Writer. Data sets are pre-defined using Report Writer and used to define the rows in a report in Report Painter.
SAP provides standard reports for each module in the system. They are can be used to to look at transactional and master data within the module in a summary format. Standard SAP reports.
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Granularity of Data Changes from Level to Level
EIS
Level of Detail
SAP R/3 Reporting Strategy
“New Dimensions” Products
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Designed to Combine Data Across Modules
Architected to Support Large Volumes of Data
Structured to Support Multi-Dimensional View of Data
SAP Business Information Warehouse
BW – Business Information Warehouse
SEM – Strategic Enterprise Management
CRM – Customer Relationship Management
SCM – Supply Chain Management
SAP Business Intelligence Architecture
SAP R/3 Reporting Environment
SAP New Dimensions Products
SAP’s Data
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Defining SAP BW
Data Warehouse Definition
End-to-End
Data
Warehousing
Architecture
SAP BW is an end-to-end data warehousing product designed to jump-start an implementation of data analysis for SAP R/3. The product includes:
Data extractors for R/3 Modules,
an Operational Data Store,
SAP R/3
SAP BW
Data Warehouse or OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) systems are different from traditional transaction systems or OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) in several key ways.
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SAP BW Information Integration Architecture
Business Rules
Business Rules
Topic 3: Defining SAP BW
Packaged as an end-to-end solution
Integrated extraction capabilities from R/3 which allows for fewer ABAP programs and reports
A shared data model with R/3 including hierarchies and master data
A meta data repository linked to R/3
Built on same kernel as R/3, so technical support is very similar
Same security administration functions as R/3
“Close the loop” back to R/3 (APO, SEM)
Compatible with future upgrades of R/3
Positioned in the center of SAP’s Business Framework Architecture
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Shared Data Model *
Reduced custom ABAP requirements.
Integrate multiple R/3 versions, modules and external data
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Web-Based Front-End Querying Tool
Business Explorer Browser & Analyzer
R/3 and Legacy System Data Extraction
Scheduling, Monitoring & Administration
WHAT IS THE IMPACT TO THE END USER?
Presentation
Analysis
SAP Business Explorer Browser
Customized to provide access to frequently used reports
Categorizes reports via activity groups and activity content
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SAP Business Explorer Analyzer
Characteristics:
Tool used by “power users” to modify existing queries and create new queries
Is implemented as an Add-in for Microsoft Excel
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Web Reporting
Interactive Functions
Slice & Dice
Topic 3: Major SAP BW Functions
“An InfoCube (from the view of reporting) is a self-contained dataset, for example, of a business-oriented area, and is the central object upon which reports and analyses are based. The dataset can be reported on with a BEx Query.” Source: SAP
Presentation
Analysis
Topic 3: InfoCubes
Key Figures are continuously valued numeric fields that are objects of analysis. Other terms for key figure are measure, value, fact, and metric. Examples include: sales, quantity, costs, and revenue.
Dimensions are discrete valued fields that provide context for the key figures. Dimensions have many “characteristics” associated with them. Examples include: product, customer, month, and plant.
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An InfoCube can be:
A BasicCube, presenting a set of relational tables in a star schema,
A RemoteCube, with transaction data that is not managed in the Business Information Warehouse, but externally, or
A MultiCube, presenting a view of data from several BasicCubes or RemoteCubes.
Presentation
Analysis
Data Flow in SAP BW
Queries
InfoCubes
Transaction Data
Persistent Staging Area
SAP BW Architecture – Data Flow
SAP BW Information Integration Architecture
Architecture
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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A repository for pre-defined reports
Customized to provide access to frequently used reports
Categorizes reports via activity groups and activity content
Business Explorer Browser
Access and Run Pre-Defined Reports
The Browser is a front-end tool for the InfoCatalog. The InfoCatalog contains all of the reports in BW.
It also contains the channels and favorites.
Using the Business Explorer Browser, you can access all reports that have been previously saved.
The InfoCatalog in BW serves to organize the management of reports.
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Activity Group
Activity Content
Favorites and in Activity Groups
*
Save
Searching for Queries in the BEx Browser
Accessing Queries in the BEx Browser
Create a Report Shortcut in the Desktop
Executing & Saving a Query in Favorites
*
Searching for queries in the BEx Browser
Accessing queries in the BEx Browser
Create a report short-cut in the desktop
Executing and Saving a Query in the Favorites Folder
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Logging on to the BEx Analyzer
Creating a new query
Business Explorer
Analyzer:
Tool used by “power users” to modify existing queries and create new queries
Is implemented as an Add-in for Microsoft Excel
Links queries to cells in Excel workbooks (e.g. multiple queries within same worksheet)
Business Explorer Analyzer
Scope of Navigation
Right-Click Functions
Change Query Screen
Change Query Screen
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Display Hierarchies
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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From Drill-Downs to Drill-Ups to Sorting
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: BEx Analyzer 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 8: Business Explorer Analyzer
At the completion of this topic you will be able to:
Describe BEx Analyzer functions
Create Calculated Key Figures
Restrict queries
Topic 8: Business Explorer Analyzer
The Analyzer is the BW tool used to modify and create new queries.n
The Analyzer links queries to cells in Excel workbooks (e.g. multiple queries within the same worksheet).
The Analyzer offers all navigation features of a reporting tool.
When defining a query you determine how the data will be evaluated and which characteristics and key figures should be analyzed more closely.
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BEx Analyzer Toolbar Description
Change query
Change query
Select InfoCubes from which queries are to be executed
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Dimensions & Key Figures
Create New Key Figures
Create New Key Figures
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Selection Variables
Selection Variables
Variables give users the ability to define the range of information to view in a report.
Selection Variables
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Selection Variables
Selection Variables
Selection parameters are displayed prior to report execution. These selection parameters are defined by the specified variables in the query definition.
Drop-down selection box for Sold-to party
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Hierarchies
A hierarchy represents a summary and arrangement of a characteristic according to individual evaluation criteria. If hierarchies are associated with a dimension, activate it by right clicking on the dimension itself and select Properties.
Hierarchies
Hierarchies
Hierarchies
In the Properties screen, choose the Hierarchy from the Hierarchy name field
Selection box for Hierarchy name
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Creating a new query
Logging on to the BEx Analyzer
Creating a new query
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TOPIC TITLE TIME
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Rapid Way to Prototype
Modifiable
Logically Link Data - Belongs Together by Extraction
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Treasury Cash Management
Searching Business Content
SAP BEx Browser
Query Building – InfoCube Contents
SAP 2.0B Help
SAP Service Marketplace
Topic 9: Instructor Demo
From Searching the BEx Browser to BEx Analyzer
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Access SAP BW 2.0B Help to Review Business Content
Topic 10: Scenario #4 – Business Content
From Searching the BEx Browser to BEx Analyzer
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: BEx Analyzer 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 11: Case Study #1 – Background
Short of creating a custom extract and a user interface a Reporting Analyst was asked by a group of Financial Managers to generate an accessible Profit Center report that compared Actual vs. Plan Balances by each Balance Sheet Account.
Since the Financial Managers rarely access R/3, the Reporting Analyst determined that the BW may be the ideal source for this report.
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Topic 11: Case Study #2 - Background
Because Material Costs seem to vary widely by Region, Business Analysts would like to investigate whether this is the result of year to year cost increases in Material withdrawals. By creating a report that displays the change from 1998 vs. 1999 by Plant, Component, Material, Order and Calendar Month, the Analysts expect to get an idea of how to address this issue.
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Topic 11: Background
Because Gross Margins seem to have decreased over the past year, a Sales Manager would like to investigate whether this is the result of decreasing Sales, or increasing COGS. By creating a report that displays the change from Last Year to the Current Year by Product, Ship-to Customer and Geographic level, the User expects to get an idea of how to address this issue.
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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SAP R/3 Business Intelligence
SAP BW Architecture & Functionality
TOPIC 12: Concept Review & Conclusion
SAP BW is an end-to-end data warehousing product designed to jump-start an implementation of data analysis for SAP R/3.
The product includes:
an Operational Data Store,
by record basis
Access Type
in complex queries
Queries and Indexing
to individual records
range of records with multi-table
joins to associated detail and
descriptions
and high-level summaries
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Class Exercises: BEx Browser - Scenario 1 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Class Exercises: BEx Analyzer- Scenario 2 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 8 Class Exercises: BEx Analyzer – Scenario 3 1:00 – 2:00
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Class Exercises: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Review of Concepts & Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Little to No Exposure with SAP BW
*
Describe how BW fits into the SAP R/3 Business Framework
Execute reports and store queries using the Business Explorer Browser Functionality
Format SAP BW Queries
Execute and Build Queries Utilizing the Business Explorer Analyzer
Ability to Access & Leverage SAP BW Business Content (BCT)
*
1919.bin
German & English Data Contained in Scenarios
*
Participate - Ask questions!
Parking Lot and Follow-up
Honor Time Schedule
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
*
SAP Business Intelligence Architecture
SAP R/3 Reporting Environment
SAP New Dimensions Products
*
SAP Architecture Gives Data Access at Many Different Levels
*
Data Sources Across All Application Modules
Analytical Tools Built into R/3 for Custom Development
Report Navigator & Report Tree – Organization
Go to http://www.saplabs.com/simple
R/3 and Non-R/3 Data Combined in Info Systems
*
Report Writer
Report Painter
ABAP/4 Query
ABAP/4 Reporting
Profitability Analysis Reporting
ABAP/4 Query allows the user to query SAP data tables to produce a simple report. The user selects the table then chooses the fields from the table to be included in the report and then specifies the sequence.
The ABAP/4 programming language is the programming language used by SAP. Users may create an ABAP/4 program to extract data from SAP tables and print out a report. All reports and transactions in the system are programmed using the ABAP/4 programming language. Bolt-on, interfaces, and reports can be created using ABAP/4.
The Report Writer provides the user with a less technical, graphical tool to create reports. Users select the table to create the report on and then define the report layout. Multiple columns and calculations can be placed in the report.
Report Painter is similar to and uses some of the same functionality as Report Writer. Data sets are pre-defined using Report Writer and used to define the rows in a report in Report Painter.
SAP provides standard reports for each module in the system. They are can be used to to look at transactional and master data within the module in a summary format. Standard SAP reports.
*
Granularity of Data Changes from Level to Level
EIS
Level of Detail
SAP R/3 Reporting Strategy
“New Dimensions” Products
*
Designed to Combine Data Across Modules
Architected to Support Large Volumes of Data
Structured to Support Multi-Dimensional View of Data
SAP Business Information Warehouse
BW – Business Information Warehouse
SEM – Strategic Enterprise Management
CRM – Customer Relationship Management
SCM – Supply Chain Management
SAP Business Intelligence Architecture
SAP R/3 Reporting Environment
SAP New Dimensions Products
SAP’s Data
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
*
Defining SAP BW
Data Warehouse Definition
End-to-End
Data
Warehousing
Architecture
SAP BW is an end-to-end data warehousing product designed to jump-start an implementation of data analysis for SAP R/3. The product includes:
Data extractors for R/3 Modules,
an Operational Data Store,
SAP R/3
SAP BW
Data Warehouse or OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) systems are different from traditional transaction systems or OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) in several key ways.
1940.unknown
SAP BW Information Integration Architecture
Business Rules
Business Rules
Topic 3: Defining SAP BW
Packaged as an end-to-end solution
Integrated extraction capabilities from R/3 which allows for fewer ABAP programs and reports
A shared data model with R/3 including hierarchies and master data
A meta data repository linked to R/3
Built on same kernel as R/3, so technical support is very similar
Same security administration functions as R/3
“Close the loop” back to R/3 (APO, SEM)
Compatible with future upgrades of R/3
Positioned in the center of SAP’s Business Framework Architecture
1270.psd
Shared Data Model *
Reduced custom ABAP requirements.
Integrate multiple R/3 versions, modules and external data
*
Web-Based Front-End Querying Tool
Business Explorer Browser & Analyzer
R/3 and Legacy System Data Extraction
Scheduling, Monitoring & Administration
WHAT IS THE IMPACT TO THE END USER?
Presentation
Analysis
SAP Business Explorer Browser
Customized to provide access to frequently used reports
Categorizes reports via activity groups and activity content
2077.bin
SAP Business Explorer Analyzer
Characteristics:
Tool used by “power users” to modify existing queries and create new queries
Is implemented as an Add-in for Microsoft Excel
*
Web Reporting
Interactive Functions
Slice & Dice
Topic 3: Major SAP BW Functions
“An InfoCube (from the view of reporting) is a self-contained dataset, for example, of a business-oriented area, and is the central object upon which reports and analyses are based. The dataset can be reported on with a BEx Query.” Source: SAP
Presentation
Analysis
Topic 3: InfoCubes
Key Figures are continuously valued numeric fields that are objects of analysis. Other terms for key figure are measure, value, fact, and metric. Examples include: sales, quantity, costs, and revenue.
Dimensions are discrete valued fields that provide context for the key figures. Dimensions have many “characteristics” associated with them. Examples include: product, customer, month, and plant.
*
An InfoCube can be:
A BasicCube, presenting a set of relational tables in a star schema,
A RemoteCube, with transaction data that is not managed in the Business Information Warehouse, but externally, or
A MultiCube, presenting a view of data from several BasicCubes or RemoteCubes.
Presentation
Analysis
Data Flow in SAP BW
Queries
InfoCubes
Transaction Data
Persistent Staging Area
SAP BW Architecture – Data Flow
SAP BW Information Integration Architecture
Architecture
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
BREAK
Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
BREAK
Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
*
A repository for pre-defined reports
Customized to provide access to frequently used reports
Categorizes reports via activity groups and activity content
Business Explorer Browser
Access and Run Pre-Defined Reports
The Browser is a front-end tool for the InfoCatalog. The InfoCatalog contains all of the reports in BW.
It also contains the channels and favorites.
Using the Business Explorer Browser, you can access all reports that have been previously saved.
The InfoCatalog in BW serves to organize the management of reports.
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Activity Group
Activity Content
Favorites and in Activity Groups
*
Save
Searching for Queries in the BEx Browser
Accessing Queries in the BEx Browser
Create a Report Shortcut in the Desktop
Executing & Saving a Query in Favorites
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Searching for queries in the BEx Browser
Accessing queries in the BEx Browser
Create a report short-cut in the desktop
Executing and Saving a Query in the Favorites Folder
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
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Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
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Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Logging on to the BEx Analyzer
Creating a new query
Business Explorer
Analyzer:
Tool used by “power users” to modify existing queries and create new queries
Is implemented as an Add-in for Microsoft Excel
Links queries to cells in Excel workbooks (e.g. multiple queries within same worksheet)
Business Explorer Analyzer
Scope of Navigation
Right-Click Functions
Change Query Screen
Change Query Screen
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Display Hierarchies
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
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Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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From Drill-Downs to Drill-Ups to Sorting
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: BEx Analyzer 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 8: Business Explorer Analyzer
At the completion of this topic you will be able to:
Describe BEx Analyzer functions
Create Calculated Key Figures
Restrict queries
Topic 8: Business Explorer Analyzer
The Analyzer is the BW tool used to modify and create new queries.n
The Analyzer links queries to cells in Excel workbooks (e.g. multiple queries within the same worksheet).
The Analyzer offers all navigation features of a reporting tool.
When defining a query you determine how the data will be evaluated and which characteristics and key figures should be analyzed more closely.
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BEx Analyzer Toolbar Description
Change query
Change query
Select InfoCubes from which queries are to be executed
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Dimensions & Key Figures
Create New Key Figures
Create New Key Figures
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Selection Variables
Selection Variables
Variables give users the ability to define the range of information to view in a report.
Selection Variables
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Selection Variables
Selection Variables
Selection parameters are displayed prior to report execution. These selection parameters are defined by the specified variables in the query definition.
Drop-down selection box for Sold-to party
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Hierarchies
A hierarchy represents a summary and arrangement of a characteristic according to individual evaluation criteria. If hierarchies are associated with a dimension, activate it by right clicking on the dimension itself and select Properties.
Hierarchies
Hierarchies
Hierarchies
In the Properties screen, choose the Hierarchy from the Hierarchy name field
Selection box for Hierarchy name
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Creating a new query
Logging on to the BEx Analyzer
Creating a new query
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TOPIC TITLE TIME
Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Rapid Way to Prototype
Modifiable
Logically Link Data - Belongs Together by Extraction
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Treasury Cash Management
Searching Business Content
SAP BEx Browser
Query Building – InfoCube Contents
SAP 2.0B Help
SAP Service Marketplace
Topic 9: Instructor Demo
From Searching the BEx Browser to BEx Analyzer
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Access SAP BW 2.0B Help to Review Business Content
Topic 10: Scenario #4 – Business Content
From Searching the BEx Browser to BEx Analyzer
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: BEx Analyzer 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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Topic 11: Case Study #1 – Background
Short of creating a custom extract and a user interface a Reporting Analyst was asked by a group of Financial Managers to generate an accessible Profit Center report that compared Actual vs. Plan Balances by each Balance Sheet Account.
Since the Financial Managers rarely access R/3, the Reporting Analyst determined that the BW may be the ideal source for this report.
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Topic 11: Case Study #2 - Background
Because Material Costs seem to vary widely by Region, Business Analysts would like to investigate whether this is the result of year to year cost increases in Material withdrawals. By creating a report that displays the change from 1998 vs. 1999 by Plant, Component, Material, Order and Calendar Month, the Analysts expect to get an idea of how to address this issue.
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Topic 11: Background
Because Gross Margins seem to have decreased over the past year, a Sales Manager would like to investigate whether this is the result of decreasing Sales, or increasing COGS. By creating a report that displays the change from Last Year to the Current Year by Product, Ship-to Customer and Geographic level, the User expects to get an idea of how to address this issue.
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Topic 2 SAP R/3 Analytical Reporting 8:45 – 9:00
Topic 3 SAP Business Information Warehouse Tool 9:00 - 9:45
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Topic 4 Introduction to the BEx Browser & Demo 10:00 – 10:15
Topic 5 Learning Scenario: BEx Browser 10:15 – 10:30
Topic 6 Introduction to the BEx Analyzer & Demo 10:30 – 11:00
Topic 7 Learning Scenario: Formatting Queries 11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH
Topic 9 SAP BW Pre-Delivered Business Content & Demo 2:00 – 2:30
Topic 10 Learning Scenario: Business Content 2:30 – 3:00
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Topic 11 Case Study: Putting it All Together 3:15 - 4:30
Topic 12 Concept Review and Conclusion 4:30 – 5:00
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SAP R/3 Business Intelligence
SAP BW Architecture & Functionality
TOPIC 12: Concept Review & Conclusion
SAP BW is an end-to-end data warehousing product designed to jump-start an implementation of data analysis for SAP R/3.
The product includes:
an Operational Data Store,
by record basis
Access Type
in complex queries
Queries and Indexing
to individual records
range of records with multi-table
joins to associated detail and
descriptions
and high-level summaries