Information Broadcasting according to the SAP factory calendar

Is it possible to circulate BW reports via the Information Broadcaster according to the SAP factory calendar?
It is our objective to circulate reports according to working days (not calendar dates). Eg, to circulate cost centre reports on the 4th working day.
Regards,
Frederick
PS - we use BI7

As suggested above, you may need to create a new calender in SCAL. Points to be kept in mind during the creation of calender are;
1. Use special rules to create fourth working day every month
2. Keep in mind regarding the holidays.
3. You may need to validate this calender in future as you do not know the future holidays.
Option 1: Via Process chain
Create a separate/new process chain which updates the Infocube/ODS on which the report exists -> At the end of process chain, create a new process "Trigger event data change(for broadcaster) -> In the scheduling options of the process chain, use the newly created calender and schedule the chain -> In the Bex broadcaster wizard, select option "Execution with Data Change of Infoprovider".
For more help, refer the below;
http://www.tli-usa.com/download/Taking_Charge_of_Information_Broadcasting_in_BI_7[1].0_for_improved_report_and_data_distribution.pdf
Option 2: Via background Job
Create a new Job in SM36. In the scheduling options of the Job, use the newly created calender in restrictions. Create a new step for ABAP program RSRD_BROADCAST_FOR_TIMEPOINT and schedule the Job.
If user has authorizations then, Time Point defined by the Job will be visible in the Bex broadcaster wizard.
Refer the above link for more information.
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Sunil
Edited by: sunil kumar on Jan 20, 2012 9:56 PM

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