Learn the ins and outs of SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW), and gain the knowledge to leverage the full potential of this key technology. Whether it's in terms of project management, data modeling or reporting, you'll benefit from volumes of basic and advanced information. All content is presented in an easy-tofollow format, illustrated by proven examples, sample solutions and clear graphics and screen shots.

In addition, gain exclusive insights into possible error sources, and the optimization of workloads, functions and processes. This highly versatile book is designed for BW teams, SAP consultants, as well as for IT staff members and executives who rely on BW as their data warehouse.

Highlights include:

- Detailed introduction to SAP BW: InfoObjects, InfoProvider, InfoCubes, Star Scheme, DataSources, InfoSources, Web Items, and a lot more
- SAP BW sample application: rules for transferal and extrapolation, InfoPackages, BEx Query, data collection, and Query-request
- Data modeling: Implementation of a column-oriented Infosource in an account-oriented InfoCube; Illustration of the SAP product hierarchy in data modeling, data collection, and reporting
- Functions of the Query Designers
- Functions of the SAP BW Web Application Designers
- Expandable SAP BW WebCockpit