Business Intelligence Content

Presenting SAP NetWeaver

Business Intelligence Content

Product Management NetWeaver BI

Jie Deng

SAP AG

© SAP AG 2003, Title of Presentation, Speaker Name / 2

Agenda

1 SAP BW Business Content

2

3 Activation of SAP BW Business Content

Info sources to SAP BW Business Content

BW Business Content as Add-On

4


Agenda


SAP BW Business Content

Analytical Application

Technical Content

Demo Content


Business Trends

Globalization

Decentralization

Smaller margins

Faster reaction to market

Increasing importance of service


Business Drivers and Challenges

Utilize your information assets

Empower your employees

Speed, speed, speed

20%20%CasualDecision Support

TransactionalProfessional Avoid information overload

Master complexity & change

Master fragmentation and inconsistency

80%80%


Consequences for Information Systems

Immediate, single-point access to all relevant information regardless of the source

Coverage of entire business processes

High quality of information

Sophisticated decision support

Shorter implementation time with fewer resources


Roles, Processes, Key Figures

Different kind of information required by different employeesPlanning, execution and control of the processes

Roles

Key FiguresProcesses

Strategically and operationalProcesses are linked with each other

Different systems and data sourcesWhich key figures are important?Results of processes


SAP BW Business Content: Definition

Business Content DefinitionBusiness Content Definition

SAP BW Business Content delivers predefined, role-based and task-oriented information modelswithin BW.

SAP BW Business Content‘s objective is to makerelevant information available to specific roles within an enterprise so as to provide these users with exactly the information they need to fulfill their daily tasks within their business.




SAP BW Business Content expanses Horizontally across systems, applications and processes (source-system independent)Vertically into different industry sectors

SAP BW Business Content supports Measuring, Analyzing, Planning, Monitoring and ControllingOptimizing processes




SAP BW Business Content is predicated on centralized, consistent

Common Metadata



“Two-Fold Approach of SAP BW”

Data Warehousing Functions Business Content Objects*Business Content Objects*

Information Deployment

Data Presentation

Data Analysis

Data Warehouse Management

Data Extraction & Staging

Roles, Tasks

Global Views, Workbooks

Queries, Webtemplates

InfoProviders

Extractors & Infosources

* preconfigured, but adjustable



Extractors =Programs and Metadata

for Extraction

Extractors =Programs and Metadata

for Extraction

Predefined Data Modelsincl. InfoObjects, ODS

and InfoCubes

Predefined Data Modelsincl. InfoObjects, ODS

and InfoCubes

Delivered Queries, Webtemplates up to complete

Analytical Applications

Delivered Queries, Webtemplates up to complete

Analytical Applications


SAP BW Business Content Usability

Business Content can be used as:

a complete / partial solution for information models

a repository of standard requirements and modeling ideas (example and templates)

Guideline during implementation of a solution

powerful learning tool


Business Content Usability Scale

Transfer Rules

InfoObject Order quantityOrder quantityCustomerCustomer

Individualizatio

n

Standardizatio

n

Role

Application view

User view

Extractor

Web ReportsWorkbook

Query

InfoSource

ODS

MultiProvider


Users of Information Systems

high

low

Ana

lytic

al p

ower

requ

ired

Consumer

Author

Analyst

Definition of reportsAd hoc reporting

Multi-dimensional analysis

Self-explanatory, predefined navigation methodsPredefined data collectionStatic reports


Business Content Usability Pyramid*

Stan

dard

Cus

tom

izin

g

User-specific

Corporate-specific

Industry-specific

Generic

Custom

SAP

* In dependence of „Mastering the BW Business Information Warehouse“....


Business Content Benefits

Immediate access to interpreted informationReady-to-go reports, data models, extractors, transformationsSignificant cut down of implementation time and costs

Consistency of operational processes with management processesFor business professionals at all levels across all functionsEasily extensibleAutomatic improvements to the information model Data consistency and integrity

Validated and comparable informationRich set of standard key performance indicatorsBest practice models from > 6000 installations (02/2003)

Cross-system/cross-application informationIntegration of e-Business and ERP systemsTight integration with mySAP ApplicationsIntegration with non-SAP dataWeb-enabled


NetWeaver2004s BI Business Content Add-On 2: Pre-Configured Information Models

+18,260 InfoObjects

+809 ODS Objects

+854 InfoCubes

+254 MultiProviders

+ 4400 Queries

+ 3500 Webtemplates

+ 1200 Roles

Ideal starting point for custom-built Analytical Applications


Agenda




Technical Content

Demo Content


Analytical Applications Definition

Pre-packaged applications that support your individual business processes

Process support Applications for specific task groups

Integrated data basis Across systems and applications

External data

Interfaces to operational systemsImplementation of analysis results

Closed loopOptimization in feedback loop

OptimizeOptimize AnalyzeAnalyze

MeasureMeasure

Better Decision Making, improved process efficiency & continuous optimization


Challenges in building Analytical Applications

Information has become the key strategic asset for forward-thinking enterprises in today's Internet economy The speed and effectiveness with which businesses capitalize on their information stores will separate the winners from the losers.Yet generating real value from information requires more than just an understanding of key functional processesIn this age of the virtual enterprise, value comes from uniting centers of information to gain both functional and cross-functional views of your businessIt also comes from being able to more effectively assess your operational effectiveness, optimize customer relationships, optimize e-business and empower the supply chain.

An Analytical Application should solve a business question regardless of system boundaries, department

boundaries and company boundaries.


From Business Content to Analytical Applications

BW from the beginning had Business Content> 600 Cubes and ODS-objects> 2800 Queries> 10.000 InfoObjectsCovering all areas of a Business (FI, CO, HR, Sales, Procurement, ...)

Identify the need to group Business Content to sets for specifictasks

Develop Analytical Applications byGrouping Business ContentAdding closed-loop-capabilitiesAdding planning and data mining modelsBuilding Cockpits ...

The SAP BW Business Content was the ideal startingpoint for creating analytical applications.


Analytical Applications Architecture

Process supportSeparation of functionTime-oriented, integrated data


Portal Integrated Analytical Applications

Starting with release BW 3.0A (SP7), BW’s Analytical Applications have been integrated into the Enterprise Portal 5.0 as Business Packages.

Business PackagesA collection of worksets for a specific business or generic task

WorkSetsAll content that is required to support a set of coherent tasks that share one or more related goals

CockpitsOur business packages for SAP BW are divided into an Overview Page (Cockpit) and additional task-oriented WorkSets


Anatomy of a business package

Role

workset 3workset 3

iView 1iView 2

workset 1workset 1 workset 2workset 2

workset 2.1workset 2.1 workset 2.2workset 2.2

iView 1iView 2iView 3

iView 1iView 2

iView 1iView 2

RoleFor each role, one or more business packages may contain relevant content

WorksetsWithin each business package, worksets group related tasks

iViewsEach workset contains iViews that provide access to applications, reports, services, and information—whatever is needed to complete the task

Bus. Package 1 Bus. Package 2

The Enterprise Portal provides a role-based user interface, simplifying application and information access


How are business packages delivered?

Browse and download content

Information forvendors

Log on to SDN

SAP Developer NetWork – Portal Content Portfolio

Search for a particular

content package


Business Package for Customer Credit Management

Business benefitProvides the ability to monitor and control cash flow between companies and their customers

Users can:Identify individual overdue items with large receivable amountsReact quickly to late paymentsRevise specific credit lines in accordance with payment history

RolesCredit managers Account receivable accountants


Business Package for Sales Analysis

Business benefitProvides ability to evaluate strategic customer relationships, based on critical indicators

Users can:Monitor sales figuresFind out why sales are increasing/decreasingEvaluate performance of individual departments or employeesEvaluate vendor performanceAnalyze trends

RolesSales managersAuthorized sales employees


Business Package for Market Exploration

Business benefitProvides decision support for targeting new customers by integrating market data from Dun & Bradstreet with your sales data

Users can:Analyze market positionPredict opportunities for growthIdentify key prospects Identify existing customers that represent the greatest sales opportunitiesIdentify cross selling opportunities

RolesMarket AnalystSales professionalsMarketing professionals

0

20

40

60

80

100

1stQtr

2ndQtr

3rdQtr

4thQtr

East

West

North


Business Package for Campaign Management

Business benefitProvides the ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of current and finished campaigns and provides decision support for optimizing the success of future marketing campaigns

Users can:Identify deviations from planned success figuresBe alerted to negative trends of marketing campaignsQuantify the different success dimensions of completed marketing campaigns

RolesCampaign ManagerMarket research professionals


Business Package for e-Analytics

Business benefitProvides e-analytics for continually analyzing and optimizing an organization’s on-line presence

Users can:Get transaction information (which products looked at, placed in shopping basket, purchased, etc.)Identify and correct problems with your web site Analyze visitor behavior

Roles:Web AdministratorWebshop Manager


Business Package for Production Analysis

Business benefitProvides for the analytical demands of modern supply chain planning and execution systems

Users can:Reduce overall material waste relative to its costImprove quantity reliabilityMaximize machine capacity usageImprove on-time delivery rates

RolesProduction directorsProduction plannersProduction supervisors


Business Package for Inventory Analysis

Business benefitProvides decision support for both inbound and outbound goods, to optimize, monitor, and control turnover

Users can:Track materials movementIdentify trends in inventory turnoverLimit capital lockup to a minimumReact to increased stock valueAccelerate capital flow by increasing inventory turnover

RolesMaterial requirements expertsInventory managersLogistics controllers


Business Package for Procurement Analysis

Business benefitProvides decision support for cutting procurement costs and building close relationships with important suppliers

Users can:Consolidate procurement activities Increase leverage with vendors for pricing and termsOptimize supplier baseSupport relationship building with strategic vendors

RolesBuyersProcurement managers


Benefits

360° view on your e-Business processes

Packaged Analytical Applications for business processes

Predefined Business Packages for easy implementation

Closed loop scenarios with interactive steps enabling informed solution and decision support

Comprehensive construction set with pre-assembled Business Content

Powerful development environment for building custom Analytical Applications


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Technical Content

Demo Content


BI Administration Cockpit - Motivation

Easy administrationfor complex

Enterprise Data Warehousesusing the BI Administration

Cockpit which is delivered with NetWeaver2004s BI Content

Add-On 2

Easy administrationfor complex

Enterprise Data Warehousesusing the BI Administration

Cockpit which is delivered with NetWeaver2004s BI Content

Add-On 2


BI Administration Cockpit - Scope

…including context-specificDrill-down to detailsProcessing optionsExceptions (optional)

…using proven technologyBI QueriesBI Web ApplicationsSAP NetWeaver Portal

…to make administration easier and faster

…and thus to lower the TCO

Support the BI administrator inStatus trackingPerformance optimizationStrategic administration

…in the areas ofEnterprise Data WarehousingEnterprise Query, Reporting and Analysis Business Planning and Analytical Services

…by providing a central point of entry with cockpits

Real-time monitorsRuntime StatisticsCross system monitoring


BI Administration Cockpit - Overview

Central access to most important BI monitoring information

Monitoring of multiple BI systems

in one view

Flexible filtering of relevant information

Context menu for access to more

detailed information or BI Transaction

Exception definition for intuitive display of critical monitoring data (optional)

Graphical display


BI Administration Cockpit – Architecture

Business Package „BI Administration 1.0“ from the Portal Content Portfolio. BI Administration Cockpit can run in a central or in a local portal.

SAP NetWeaver Portal

BI Suite

BI Platform

Data Warehousing

Queries

BI Web Applications

SAP NetWeaver BI

InfoProviders / MultiProviders

Query Runtime Statistics

Data Load Statistics

Data Load Status

DataSources

iViews iViewsPortal Pages iViews

Technical Content for SAP NetWeaver BI (software component BI_CONT, release 7.0.2), The Technical Content is entirely based on SAP BW 3.x functionality not requiring BI_JAVA.

SAP NetWeaver 2004s BI technology(software component SAP_BW)


BI Administration Cockpit – Main building blocks

BI Suite

BI Platform

Data Warehousing

Queries

BI Web Applications

SAP NetWeaver BI

InfoProviders / MultiProviders

Query Runtime Statistics

Data Load Statistics

Data Load Status

DataSources

iViews iViews


Portal Pages iViews

BI Statistics Detailed Runtime Statistics Data collection for various BI

Objects in Data Warehousing, Enterprise Reporting and Planning

Technical Content (InfoProviders and DataSources) Central Data Basis for BI Administration Cockpit and BI system

load transaction ST03Persistent Data Storage and Remote Access to BI Statistics

Information

Technical Content (Web Application and Queries) Flexible analysis of statistics data and sophisticated

presentation of information (graphs, charts, tables)

BI Administration Cockpit (Business Package) Single point of entry and integration with other (non BI related)

portal content (example: Universal Work List)

Built-In

Mandato

ry

Recommen

ded


BI Administration Cockpit - Configuration

SAP NetWeaver BI

SAP NetWeaver Portal Configuration steps

7. Set Up Call to BI Administration Cockpit6. Install Business Package 'BI Administration 1.0‘5. Connect BI System and Portal

4. Schedule Technical Content Process Chains3. Check Updating of Statistics2. Assign the BI Administrator Role1. Activate the new technical content in SAP NetWeaver BI

BI Statistics

Technical Content for SAP

NetWeaver BI

Business Package “BI Administration 1.0”

Available with installation or upgrade to SAP NetWeaver 2004s BI

Further InformationPlease read carefully SAP Service Marketplace note 934848

“Collective note: (FAQ) BI Administration Cockpit”Implementation Guide in SAP NetWeaver BI (transaction SPRO) and

documentation on http://help.sap.com

http://help.sap.com/


SAP NetWeaver Administration and BI

Alert Management

System (ALM)

Alert Management

System (ALM)

Computing Center Management System

(CCMS)

Central Performance History (CPH)

Process Chains (RSPC)

Technical Content


SAP NetWeaver Administrator

SAP Solution Manager

SAP Web Application Server

Web AS ABAP & Java

BI Administration

Cockpit

SAP NetWeaver BI

BI Checks (RSRV)

BI Suite, BI Platform & Data

Warehousing

Universal Work List

BI Content for CCMS

Computing Center Management System

(CCMS)

Data Alert

BI Content Web Application for

CCMS

Scope of this presentation


New BI Statistics and Technical Content

Main enhancementsNew Technical Content for new and enhanced BI Statistics

New Query Runtime StatisticsProcess Chain and DTP StatisticsBI Object Request and Process Status

Technical Content for direct access and analysis on persistent dataPer default, queries from the Technical Content filter on reading from persistent InfoProviders onlyReading from Virtual Providers can be enabled on query level by customers

Technical Content on detailed and aggregated level For Query Runtime Statistics

New maintenance for statistics data collectionEnabling statistics and selection of detail level for statistics


Analysis of BI Statistics data in SAP NetWeaver 2004s

BI Administration Cockpit

Statistics tables (RSSDSTAT*)

Direct analysis of tables RSDDSTAT*

ST03 – BW System Load*

New: System Load analysis for BI based on Technical Content

New and enhanced Technical Content

New: Persistent data storage and

direct access

Expert mode “profiling”in the (new) BEx Web

New: Ad hoc analysis of

statistics data

Query Monitor (RSRT)

* Available as of SAP NetWeaver 2004s BI, SPS 8


Analysis of Query Runtime Statistics: Query Monitor

In the Query Monitor (transaction RSRT) detailed query runtime statistics can be displayed:

Front-End and OLAP: detailed list of all

(sequential) events

Data Manager: Runtime of all (parallel) “sub” queries:• InfoProvider (<InfoProvider>)• BI Accelerator ($<InfoCube>)• Aggregate (1xxxxx)


Analysis of Query Runtime Statistics: Profiling

In the (new) BEx Web, experts / administrators can display queryruntime statistics of the current user session using the expert mode ‚profiling‘. &profiling=X


Maintenance of the statistic data collection (1)

For Queries, InfoProviders, Web Templates, Workbooks

and DTPs

Switch Statistics data collection on or off

Set the statistic detail level‚0‘ = Aggregated data only‚1‘ = No detail on data manager‚2‘ = Detail on all levels

Scheduled deletion of statistics data (on time basis)also: automatic deletion during delta load

…accessible from the Data Warehousing Workbench Tools or using transaction RSDDSTAT


Maintenance of the statistic data collection (2)

Default settings for statistic data collection(Delivered) System Default:

D = ‘X’ = On, Statistic Detail level: D = ‘2’ = All details

System Default for all queries can be customizedExtras Change Default

InfoProvider Default for queries can be customizedAll new queries of this InfoProvider will inherit the new setting

Statistic Data ManagementPlease review the (delivered) system default and disable statistic data

collection where performance monitoring is not necessaryExample: InfoProviders with low data volume

Setting Statistic Detail Level ‘2’ for all queries will result in large amounts of data in statistic data collection tables (rule of thumb: ~ 30 - 40 records per query navigation step)

Frequent transfer to Technical Content InfoProviders recommendedFrequent deletion of Statistics Data (in transaction RSDDSTAT) recommended


Query Runtime Statistics in SAP NetWeaver 2004s

Front end / OLAP Statistics and Data Manager Statistics …Splitting the BW 3.x OLAP statistics into Frontend / OLAP statistics and Data Manager statisticsSerial execution (Front-End/OLAP) vs. parallel execution (Data Manager, mostly)Many different events (FE/OLAP) vs. small number of events (DM)

Statistic detail levelsIntroducing statistic detail levels on query levelCustomize the level of detail of statistic data collection for a certain object

Event ConceptIntroducing the concept of the Event ID (characteristic)Flexible and extensible framework

Enhanced coverage of BI functionalityEnhanced: BEx Web, PlanningNew: BI Accelerator


BI Statistics framework – new event concept

Event IDAt many different events in processing, runtime information gets collectedCommon concept used in query runtime, planning and warehouse management statisticsGuarantees flexibility for further extensionsIs the basis for end to end runtime monitoring of processing in SAP NetWeaver BIDepending on the event, the time is measured from start to end point or only at end point (time since last end point)

Excerpt from tableRSDDSTATEVENTS


Query Runtime Statistics - Overview (example)

BI Web Applicationcontaining two web

items

Query 1 Query 2

InfoCube 1 InfoCube 2DS Object 3

Aggregate BI accelerator

Frontend

OLAP

Data Manager


Query Runtime Statistics - Overview (example)

User Session (SESSIONUID)

User Step 1 (STEPUID)

Query 1 Query 2

Step 2

Data Manager (DMUID)

InfoCube 2, HPA Index

Web Items, Web Application

InfoCube 1, Aggregate 1

DS Object 3

Front end / OLAPstatistics

(RSDDSTAT_OLAP)

Data Managerstatistics

(RSDDSTAT_DM)

Waiting time

OLAP, Cache, Master Data

Event 1: 2,324 sec. ‚2‘ ‚3‘ ‚4‘

∑ = total runtime of the navigation step in your BI web application, your workbook or your front end


New Technical Content for Query Runtime Statistics (1)

0TCT_C01 0TCT_VC01

0TCT_MC01

0TCT_DS01

0TCT_C02

0TCT_DS02

0TCT_VC02

RSDDSTAT_OLAP(database view)

0TCT_MC02

0TCT_C03

0TCT_DS03

0TCT_VC03

0TCT_MC03

RSDDSTAT_DM(database view)

Front-End and OLAP Statistics (Aggregated)

Data Manager Statistics (Details)

Front-End and OLAP Statistics (Details)


New Technical Content for Query Runtime Statistics (2)

Technical content queries for analyzing the runtime of …QueriesBI Web Applications

… each with various key figures (excerpt) …Ø Frontend-timeØ OLAP-timeØ DM-timeØ Planning time

… being calculated as …Averages, Deviations, Rankings

…and displayed in different time intervals:Hours per day, Days per month, Weeks per quarter


Technical Content for Query Runtime Statistics: Migration

Migration mandatory

3.x InfoCube 0BWTC_C02 will not receive any new data as source table RSDDSTAT is not used for statistics data collection anymore

No migration: Technical content 3.x still valid

With SAP NetWeaver 2004s, table RSDDSTATAGGRDEF has been enhanced. The technical content 3.x is currently not reflecting this update but can still be used

0BWTC_C02BW Statistics - OLAP

0TCT_C01Front-End and OLAP Statistics

0BWTC_C03BW Statistics - OLAP, Detail Navigation

0TCT_C02 0TCT_C03Data Manager Statistics


Administration Cockpit: Query Runtime Statistics


Data Load Statistics in SAP NetWeaver 2004s

Detailed Statistics data for new data flow

Statistics data for SAP BW 3.xdata flow technology

Statistics data on process chains

DataSource

Source system

InfoProvider

Transformation

InfoSource

InfoPackage

Transformation

DataSource 3.x

InfoSource 3.x

Transfer Rules

Update Rules

InfoPackage

InfoProvider

InfoPackage

InfoPackage Statistics

DTP

Process Chain Statistics

DTP

DTP statistics

All other warehouse

management processes

InfoPackageStatistics

Source system

NEWNEWDrill

down


New Technical Content for Data Load Statistics (1)

0TCT_C11

0TCT_DS11

0TCT_VC11

RSPCLOGCHAIN

0TCT_MC11

RSPCPROCESSLOG

0TCT_C12

0TCT_DS12

0TCT_VC12

RSBKREQUEST

0TCT_MC12

0TCT_C23

0TCT_DS23

0TCT_VC23

0TCT_MC23

RSDDSTATDTP RSDDSTATWHM

InfoPackage StatisticsProcess (Chain) Statistics DTP Statistics


New Technical Content for Data Load Statistics (2)

Technical content queries for analyzing…

…performance details of process chainsØ Total runtimeRun-times data load, data update, activation, compression, aggregation, attribute change

…performance details of Data Transfer ProcessesØ Total runtime, Ø Number of records, Ø Amount of data Run-times of each step type

…performance details of InfoPackagesØ Total runtime , Ø Number of records, Ø Amount of data Run-times of each action type


Technical Content for Data Load Statistics: Migration

Migration recommended

3.x InfoCube will still contain data, migration recommended as of new data model and new InfoObjects used

No migration: Technical content 3.x still valid

0BWTC_C05BW Statistics - WHM

0TCT_C23InfoPackage Statistics

0BWTC_C04BW Statistics - Aggregates

0BWTC_C05BW Statistics: Deleting Data from InfoCubes

0BWTC_C06BW Statistics: Condensing InfoCubes


New Technical Content for Data Load Status (1)

0TCT_DS11

0TCT_VC11

RSMDATASTATE

RSMDATASTATE_EXT

0TCT_MC11 0TCT_MC12

0TCT_VC12

0TCT_DS12

RSPCPROCESSLOGRSPCLOGCHAIN

BI Object Request Status Process Status




… status details ofInfoCubes, DataStore objects, Master data (only flexible update)PSA tables

… with various key figures and characteristics …Total numbers of requests, Last request, Time-stamp of last change

… each for the several criteriaAll requestsQualitatively not OK (ranking criterion, not for PSA)Technically not OK (filter criterion)Not activated (only for DataStore objects)Not compressed (only for InfoCubes)Not aggregated (only for InfoCubes)




… status details of …Process Chains, Data Transfer Processes, InfoPackages, DataStoreobject activations, InfoCube compressions, Hierarchy and Attribute change runs and various other processes

… with the following status information …Status (red, yellow, green) (ranking criterion)Ended with errorStill runningEnded successfullyNot yet started


Technical Content for Data Load Status: Migration

Migration recommended

3.x InfoCubes will still contain data, migration recommended as of new data model and direct access capabilities

0BWTC_C06BW Data Slice

0TCT_C11BI Object Request Status

0BWTC_C07Requests in the InfoCube


Administration Cockpit: Data Load Status


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Technical Content

Demo Content


SAP Demo Content

SAP DemoContent delivers sample data and demonstration scenariosalongside Business Content Metadata.

Activation in a few steps Quick demonstration scenarios from different business areas First insights around the Business Information Warehouse

DemoContent objects all have technical names beginning with "0D_“, for separating this Content area form company’s Business Content.

SAP Demo Content is not designed for productive use. But the objects can be used as templates for structuring Content at a later date.


SAP Demo Content

Available SAP Demo Content Areas:

I. SAP Demo Sales and Distribution: Overview

II. SAP Demo Sales and Distribution

III. SAP Demo Purchasing

IV. SAP Demo Profitability Analysis

V. SAP Demo Financial Accounting

Accounts Receivable AccountingAccounts Payable Accounting

VI. SAP Demo Installed Base

SAP Demo Installed Base – LicensesSAP Demo Installed Base – Sales

VII. SAP Demo Production Planning

InfoSources

InfoCubes

Queries

Web-Templates


SAP Demo Content

Examples:


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Technical Content

Demo Content


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Status until SAP BW 3.1 Content

SAP BW Content and SAP BW Technology was always delivered together with SAP BW

“Pure” Business Content releases (SAP BW 2.1C, SAP BW 3.1 Content) required a full upgrade of the BW System at the customer site

Business Content was often released in Support Packages, e.g. for 3.0B in SP 2

BW Support Package included BW Technology corrections and Content object corrections


New Situation

From SAP BW 3.1 Content onward, SAP BW Business Content will be delivered as a separate Software Component “BI Content Add-On”.

Separate Support Packages for SAP BW Business Content corrections

Approx. 3 Add-Ons between technology BW Releases are planned


Benefits of Business Content as an Add-On

Always use of the newest content.

The duration of the upgrade is reduced to one to two hours, as the Add-On includes only content-relevant parts.

Starting with the BI Content 3.2 Add-On, a technical upgrade of BW systems is no longer necessary as only content-relevant objects are imported.

SAP BW Business Content developments and enhancements are available at shorter intervals.

Changes in the Support Package procedures – separation of Support Packages for the SAP BW Technology and SAP BW Content – permit independent imports and tests of Support Packages.

The Add-On release will be available for download from the SAP Service Marketplace, which eliminates time for delivery and customs duties.


NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On 2 / 3 – Released for mass shipment

As of 30.10.2004, SAP NetWeaver 2004s, BI Content Add-On 2 is released for ramp-up customers. With mass shipment of NetWeaver2004s, most actual BI Content Add-On (NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On 3) is shipped to customer as the separate DVD within the NetWeaver2004s software package.

We recommend you to Install the most actual Content Add-On !


Upgrade scenarios to SAP BW 3.5

SAP BW 3.1 ContentIncluding: BI Content 3.2 ADD-On orBI Content 3.3 ADD-On

SAP BW 3.0BSAP BW 2.1CSAP BW 2.0B

BI_Cont 351

SAP_BW 350

Components:

Full ReleaseUpgrade

BI_Cont 352

BI_Cont 353

or

or


Upgrade scenarios within SAP BW 3.5

Components:

BI_Cont 352

SAP_BW 350

Components:

BI_Cont 351

SAP_BW 350

Components:BI_Cont 353

SAP_BW 350

Add-OnDeltaUpgrade

Add-OnDeltaUpgrade

Add-OnDeltaUpgrade


Upgrade scenarios to NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On 2

SAP BW 3.5 ContentIncluding: BI Content 3.5.1 ADD-On, BI Content 3.5.2 ADD-On orBI Content 3.5.3 Add-On

SAP BW 3.1 ContentIncluding: BI Content 3.2 ADD-On orBI Content 3.3 ADD-On

SAP BW 3.0B

SAP_BW 70

Components:

Full ReleaseUpgrade

BI_Cont 702

BI_Cont 703

or

SAP BW 2.0BSAP BW 2.1C

Full ReleaseUpgrade


Prerequisite for upgrade to NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-Ons

If you want to upgrade to NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On Release, we generally recommend you to install the latest SAP_BW Support Packages.

NetWeaver2004s stack 5 is the prerequisite for installing NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On 2 support package 1.

NetWeaver2004s stack 7 is the prerequisite for installing NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On 3 support package 1.


Ordering of Add-On Software

Three possible channels for ordering the Add-On Software:

1. The upgrade Software for BI Content Add-Ons will be available for download from the SAP Service Marketplace -> alias: swdc Installations and Upgrades SAP NetWeaver

SAP NETWEAVER SAP NETWEAVER2004S

2. The upgrade Software for BI Content Add-Ons can be ordered via OSS-> component: xx-ser-swft-ship

3. The upgrade Software for BI Content Add-Ons can be ordered via Software catalogue -> alias: swcat


Support Packages

Split into two separate support packages: BI Content Add-On support packages and BI Technology support packages.

There is no automatic dependency between BI Content Add-On support packages and BI Technology support packages.

For each new BI Content Add-On version we recommend that you install the latest BI Technology support package.

Future dependencies are communicated together with the relevant support packages.


Maintenance Strategy (Example BW 3.5)

SAP BW 3.5

BI Content 3.5.2 Add-On



BW Technology

BW Business Content

For detailed release and maintenance strategy, please refer to note 153967.

Last BI Content Add-On Release will be maintained as long as the underlying technology release!

Only within the Ramp-Up period Approx. 1 year

June 2005 Mar. 2013Sep. 2004


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SAP BW Business Content Activation

Before SAP BW Business Content can be used productively, it has to be “activated” !!!


SAP Business Content Delivery - Version

Objects of the Business Information Warehouse are run in versions to be able to edit, execute and deliver different characteristics for an object in parallel.

The objects of the Business Content are delivered in version D(elivery)

Changes are store in M(odified) version; Data is stored in A(ctive) objects

An upgrade of the Business Content does not affect the objects which are in productive use!

11

11

Version

M(odified)

A(ctive)

D(elivery)

delivery from SAP

11

install BC

11 11

11


Business Content Objects Particularity

Most of the delivered Content Objects dispose of:

A -Version = active

D -Version = delivered

M -Version = modified

Exceptions:

Transferstructures do not have D-versions, they have shadow tables

Roles do not have D-Versions

A-version = SAP_BWC_* (only for customer systems relevant)

D-version = SAP_BW_* (will be delivered)

Only A version objects are exported from the development system

These objects are imported into the target system into either the A-Version orM-Version, depending on the object type. The M -Version objects are activated after import. Examples are:

A -Version : Currency translation type, InfoObject Catalog

M -Version : InfoObject, InfoCube


SAP Business Content Delivery - Upgrade

An Upgrade to take advantage of the new features:

Improved or enhanced information model

New information model

Upgrading BW Business Content corresponds to a functional upgrade:

No effect on the complete Business Content with all information models

Can be performed selectively (see step-by-step …)


How to activate a new Version of BW BCT ?

Two Transfer Methods

The customer can compare the new content with the active customer version and either “install” the new version or “merge” it with the customer version.

Install = The SAP BW Business Content in the A -Version will be overwritten completely (a copy of the new Version is inserted), changes/modification which were done to the prior SAP BW Business Content will be lost completely.



1. Installation of BW BCT

Version

M

delivery from SAP

11

(odified)

A(ctive)

D(elivery)

22

22

33

2nd deliveryfrom SAP

install BC(copy)

11

11

11

11 11

2nd installBC (copy)

22

33

33

33

33 33

22

22

11

modify BC



Match = Changes/modification will be kept and merged with the new SAP BW Business Content version

Customizing settings to SAP BW Business Content is dominant in case, “matching”is not possible !

Not all objects support merging !The possible transfer method is dependent on the type of the delivered Business Content !



2. Match of BW BCT

Version

M

delivery from SAP

11

(odified)

A(ctive)

D(elivery)

22

22

33

2nd deliveryfrom SAP

install BC(copy)

11

11

11

11 11

2nd matchBC

22

44

44

44

33 33

22

22

11

modify BC



Business Content Objects with „match“ functionality:

RRI InfoCube Receiver

RRI Query Receiver

DataSource/FileSource

InfoCube

InfoObject

InfoObject Catalog

Miningmodell

Modellsource

Multiprovider

ODS Object

Process Chain

Transferrules

For these Business Content Objects automatically the checkbox „Match (X)“appears, when collecting Business Content for activation !



Business Content Objects with pure „install“ functionality:Aggregate

Application

Crystal Reports Workbooks

Query Elements (Report) Query, structure, restricted and calculated key figures, variables

Update rule

InfoArea

InfoPackage

InfoPackageGroup

InfoSet

InfoSet (Classic)

InfoSet Query

InfoSource

Sourcesystem

QueryView

Report Agent Package

Report Agent Setting

Role

Currency Translation Type

Web Item

Web Template

Workbook


Customizing of SAP BW Business Content

…. SAP BW Business Content doesn’t fit to the requirements ?

…. What happens when SAP BW Business Content has to be adjusted ?

…. Will adjustments to standard delivered BW Business Content influence future update facilities of BW Business Content ?

…. What has to be considered when planning customizing to BW Business Content ?


Customizing of SAP BW Business Content

An upgrade of the Business Content does not affect the objects which are in productive use ! To benefit from a new version of SAP BW Business Content, the meta data have to be reactivated with the new version of Business Content.

SAP BW Business Content is easily extensible to adapt it to own requirements !

Customizing of SAP BW Business Content has, except some exceptions, no influence on future update facilities !

Exception: BW Business Content Objects with no “match”functionality: copy the relevant Business Content Objects into a new namespace before customizing !

Business Content versioning is an ongoing maintenance consideration with each new SAP BW release


BW Business Content Step-by-Step Activation

Activation in the Administrator Workbench via the Business Content Tab in three steps

Content Wizard provides end-to-end solution

Activation is possible for only specific objects or for entire dataflow from DataSource to Role

Relevant objects from all components can be collected automatically and activated in one step

Upon activation, entire scenario can be utilized


Business Content Activation

Object is activeObject is active,but there is a newerD-Version

Object not active


Business Content Installation in Three Steps

1. Select one or several objects

2. Drag & Drop objects (or use context menu)

3. Start installation on-line or in batch

A description of the tool can be displayed in a separate window

Start via Easy Access or transaction code (RSA1 or RSOR)


Step 1: Available Objects

InfoProvider InfoObjects InfoSources

1. Select available objects by several trees


Step 1: Available Objects

1. Select available objects by several trees

By Types By PatchesRoles InfoPackages


Step 2: Start Collecting Objects

2. Drag & Drop objects (or use context menu)

Required objects are collected and displayed in the central frame


Step 3: Start Installation of Business Content

3. Start installation on-line (or in batch)

Objects already activated and identical to the delivered ones are indicated by green LED

Objects not active jet or outdated are installed by default

InfoCubes, InfoObjects, ... can be matched with activated version(default)

outdated content is marked by a date icon


Installation BC: User-Specific Options

Personalized list of objects

Collected objects can include required ones only or objects in the data-flow

User specific frame sizes

Collect immediately after drag&drop or start manually

Objects can be searched in the tree

Access protocols of BC installation on DB

Select default source systems for collecting


SAP Business Content Release

The “Content release” field indicates the release in which the object was delivered within the framework …

2.0/01 = 2.0A

2.0/02 = 2.0B

2.1/01 = 2.1C

3.0/01 = 3.0A

3.0/02 = 3.0B

3.1/01 = 3.1 Content


SAP Business Content Release

…check for a newer version for this object.

2.0/01 = 2.0A

2.0/02 = 2.0B

2.1/01 = 2.1C

3.0/01 = 3.0A

3.0/02 = 3.0B

3.1/01 = 3.1 Content

“new version”available !


Agenda


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4


SAP Service Marketplace

http://service.sap.com/bi



“NW2004s BI Content Add-On 2”

Information about the NetWeaver BI Business Content Add-on Release

Availability

Upgrade Information

Business Content List



“Documentation”

Latest news and links for NetWeaver BI documentation:

NetWeaver2004s BI Content Add-On 2 HTML format

BI Documentation Enhancements

Release Information

Alternatively direct access http://help.sap.com/

http://help.sap.com/



“BI Newsmails and Subscriptionslist”

PM BI Product Newslette

PM BI Product Newsflash

PM BI Product Newsalert



“BI Content”

An own alias for BI Business Content exists -> BI Content

“One single point of entry” for SAP NetWeaver BI Business Content Solutions

Detailed information on Business Content Solutions

Links to up-to-date online documentation for each BW Business Content Solution

General Information


BI Business Content in Metadata Repository

Business Content or Activated Objects within a BW system can be viewed online in the Metadata Repository.


Metadata Repository Available Off-Line (1)

Via “Business Content” or “Metadata Repository” tabs, menu path Extras HTML Export Create HTML…

...or use SAP Report (se38) “RSO_REPOSITORY_EXPORT_HTML”


Metadata Repository Available Off-Line (2)

1. Click on the required information

2. Select the relevant object


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