Creating a Universe on Bex Query --- Information Design Tool 4.0

Hi,
I am creating a Universe on a BeX Query, based on my understanding from the documentation i dont have to create a data foundation layer and i can directly call the connection in the Business Layer.
when I create a business layer and select OLAP connection (BICS connection), I get an error "this connection is not supported".
I was trying to look for a solution but i haven't found anything yet. Did anyone else encounter this issue. Please Share.
Regards,
Sheikh Hassan Ayub

HI there,
I read somewhere that the support for BEx Queries are done via Relational Connection. However, the BICS connection is only available via OLAP connection.
I was able to successfully create an OLAP Connection with BEx Queries. However when I do a Business Layer with this OLAP connection it says ERROR, not supported.
I havent tested creating a relational and thus having a Data Foundation yet as I am still have issues with my installation with ports.
Anyway, let me know if you are able to create a relational connection.
I'd be interested to hear your experience.
Regards,
Iris
P.S. the connection needs to be published.
Edited by: Iris Co on Nov 2, 2011 6:18 PM

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