Infocube modelling

hi colleagues,
i know how to remodel a cube...
but i am facing problems to add a new key figure quantity with unit(0unit)....
please let me know how to do this....

hi....
Check if that KF is already present in the Cube.
Also check the KF properties.
Double click on KF> Additional properties tab> check If it is made as "Attribite only"
If so then you will not be able to add it in the cube. Either uncheck that check box or if it is as 0 object, create a Z object of similar type with "Attribute only" unchecked.
try it will work

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Hi Experts,
I am new to SAP BI. I have a basic doubt on Modelling the InfoCube.
In our requirement, I have to populate data from 9 custom SAP Tables on to 9 ODS's. And, then take these data on to Infocubes.
And, they want to reduce the number of cubes as much as possible. So, I have to combine the data from different ODS's and build 2-3 Infocubes.
For Example.
I am going to combine 5 ODS's data on to 1 CUBE based on Delivery number...
there are 5 ODS with common key Delivery number. And, suppose I have added some set of fields from ODS1.
And, now when I add other set of fields from the second ODS, WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE 'Delivery Number' field ??
I will make it clear.
I have a record in CUBE already containing Fields- : Delivery no, field_a, field_b, field_c, field_d. Where the 'Delivery no =112333'. This record comes from ODS1.
Now, I want to add data data from ODS2, containg fields -: Delivery no, field_e, field_f, field_g, field_h.
And, what happens to the already existing record in CUBE with 'Delivery no = 11233'. ?
Will the value in this info-object get overwritten ?
OR.. will it combine the data from both the ODS's and show it as ONE record ???
Please advice ... How will I solve this scenario ?
Thanking You in Advance
Shyne Sasimohanan

Answer for your question and the suggestion.
the data will look like as given below
Delivery no, field_a, field_b, field_c, field_d, field_e, field_f, field_g, field_h
11233           1           1           1          1            0           0            0            0
11233          0           0          0             0           1           1           1          1
but the best way, according the design standards is creating another DSO on the top of all the DSO's and combine all the data in that DSO and send the data to Infocube. then the data will be shown as below.
Delivery no, field_a, field_b, field_c, field_d, field_e, field_f, field_g, field_h
11233           1           1           1          1            1           1           1          1
Regards,
Siva A

BIA InfoCube Modeling

Hi all. I'm curious as to what the consensus is for this question. When modeling a new InfoCube that you know is going to be loaded into the BIA would you still use conventional modeling techniques - Line Item Dimensions, small dimensions in comparison to the fact table, logical partitioning, etc? Or, can you model the InfoCube however you want, and load as much data in it as you want, without any performance degradation?
Have you seen any white papers around about this subject?

Alan,
There is no real correlation for this. In fact there is more of a consideration in how large the fact table is in relation to dimension and master data tables. The actual pure access to the data is extremely quick (normally sub second) but it's the joins that takes time. Also if a query requests large amount of data the network transfer time may be an important consideration.
That being said in my experience there is no real maximum number of rows for a cube. However it is still important to consider your data modeling concept. For instance if you have a cube with 7 years of data (with 1 billion fact records) and your end users only really report off 3 of those years...whats the point of having the 4 extra years in there anyway?
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Infocube Modelling- what stops you from defining many dimensions in an info

Hi friends
I am new to BI and would like to know the answer to the foll0wing question.
When an Infocube is modeled, are there any advantages of maintaining less number of dimensions. In short, why cant we just club multiple infoobjects in a dimension or maybe have one dimension per infoobject. What are the considerations that one should keep in mind whilst deciding on the dimensions/Infoobject grouping. Is there any performance advantage. The SID for the Infoobject is anyways created whether it is grouped with other infoobjects in one dimension or whether it is in a separate dimension. Can the experts please explain the flow and if there are any advantages which are not very obvious to me.
Thanks
Kevin Quadros

Hey,
see, sure, you can always use all free 13 dimensions. But keep in mind, every dimension mean an additional join. So how can you optimize this?
-> If you distribute your InfoObjects (IOs) to the 13 dimensions you maybe will have dimensions with just a few entries. Why don't take some of these IO and put it in one dimension because this dimension won't be large in the end compared to the fact table.
-> If you have some IO which have 1:1 relationship (like a master data relationship), dimension won't growth if you put them together. Why don't put them together an save a join?
-> If you will be sure, certain IO will normaly be used together in reporting. They are not in a n:m relationship. Why don't put them together?
Maybe there are some additional consideration...
One additional hint. If you have an aggregate with less than 13 IO, the model will automatically create 13 line Item dimensions.
At the end, it is not good to save a dimension getting a much worse dimension. In doubt, take a additional dimension. Don't model n:m relationships, look that your dimension is less than 10 % of you facttable, never think you have to put 2 IO together because the are from Sales area or Controlling area and so on.
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Peter

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Hello,
is it possible to model an Infocube like a flat database table? I know usually a DSO is a flat database table.
Does anyone have experience with this issue?
Best regards
Gerd

Hello,
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I am new to BW so please let me know if this is something that can be done without too much complexity.
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Customer -
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Nigel K

Hi nigel,
if i understood your requirement
you would like to see your result as
CUSTOMER SALES
appel>>>>>500
appel>>>>>1000
appel>>>>>2000
but try to have the other two fields Rebate and Refund in the rows of the Query then you will get all the three line items.
becoz cube will aggregate when the key is common.
Or else if your requirement is to display the result when one of the Column is true either Rebate or Refund.
then you have to add one more field to your Infocube and fill that in the update rules saying
If Rebate eq true or Refund eq True.
Result = True.
Else
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Then while displaying the query result you can filter on this Field then you will get the correct result.
thanks and regards
Neel
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Neel Kamal

Specific question for modelling an InfoCube

Hallo experts!
If I have an InfoCube which has among others two characteristics, 0MATERIAL and 0VENDOR, should i put them in one dimension or not?
We have sometimes multiple vendors for one material and one material can be produced or delivered by multiple vendors but this case is not very often. So nevertheless I have a n:m relationship.
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Has someone an idea if this would be a good design decision?
Best regards,
Peter

Hi Peter,
as a rule of thumb, you should try to keep the size of your dimension tables at less than 10% of the fact table. So if a combined material/vendor dimension is actually smaller than 10% of the fact table, you might want to put both characteristics into the same dimension (and use the extra dimension for some other characteristics...). Otherwise you should put the two characteristics into separate dimensions.
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Best regards,
Christian

Help needed in storing data in DSO or InfoCube

Hi Experts ,
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Hi Samir,
Use transformation rule group in the transformations.
Here is one of the examples...the way you wanted.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/44/32cfcc613a4965e10000000a11466f/content.htm
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Ajeet

Unable to consolidate data from two DSOs into an InfoCube for reporting.

Hello Experts
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Hi all,
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Hi Vivek
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Creating a Infocube in BI 7.0

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I am new to BI 7.0 version. I know how to create a InfoCube in BW 3.5 but in BI 7.0 huge difference. If any body have step by step screen short instructions please post for me I would appreciate.
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hi Alex,
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Uploading of Transaction data
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Create new characteristics and key figures under respective catalogs according to the project requirement
Create required info objects and Activate.
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bi7.0 differences..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/a4/1be541f321c717e10000000a155106/content.htm
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REGARDS
partha

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Hello all,
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