This book uses step-by-step instructions with many examples to illustrate key SAP BW functions. Using a real-world business scenario as a running example, the book presents a comprehensive view of BW, from underlying concepts and basic techniques through the technology's most sophisticated capabilities. Tips, lessons, and best practices are discussed. It also covers other relevant technologies. With the clear explanations and practical techniques, SAP professionals will gain both the general understanding and specific skills they need to create effective data extraction tools needed to support decision-making processes.

Table of Contents:
Guided Tours. Business Scenario and SAP BW. Creating an InfoCube. Loading Data into the InfoCube. Checking Data Quality. Creating Queries and Workbooks. Managing User Authorization. Advanced Topics. InfoCube Design. Aggregates and Multi-Cubes. Operational Data Store (ODS). Business Content. Generic R/3 Data Extraction. Data Maintenance. Performance Tuning. Object Transport.