Applications of BexGetData and other BW\Excel functions

Question

Hello all!
We've recently upgraded to BI7 and I'm interested in the BW\Excel functions.
Iu2019ve tried to create a blank workbook, assign a data provider, and then use the BexGetData function but it gives me the value #NV. Is the formula directly related to any analysis item thatu2019s in the same workbook?
If the above is possible, or anyone could link me to some in depth documentation to how this and the other formulas work Iu2019d be very grateful!
Iu2019ve seen the brief bit on the SAP page about the BexGetData function by the way; it doesnu2019t answer my question or give much information!
All the best,
Rhys

Answer 1

Thanks for the quick reply.
I managed to work out how to get the key figures to show as bexgetdata formula's through converting to formula mode, but I'm more interested in what other things I can use this for.
Can you reference multiple info providers in bexgetdata formula's in one sheet?
Ideally I'd like to be able to create a highly formatted workbook that uses just a blank worksheet with a few data providers assigned. I'd then do something like this:
Team's New Sales    =bexgetdata("New Sales Info",Subtotal 3,New)
Team's Renewal Sales =bexgetdata("Renewal Sales Info Provider,"Subtotal 3", Renewal)
Also how does the bexgetdata formula relate to the analysis grid. Do you have to have one? Can you only reference characteristics which are showing in an analysis grid?
Finally the link you sent me was helpful, but doesn't explain any of the other BW\Excel formula's. Does SAP not support these with any documentation that's vaguely usable?
Cheers,
Rhys