Multiple characteristics

Question

Hi, we are presently trying to implement vendor classification in R/3 with multiple characteristic per class.  This works nicely in R/3 however the resultant BW datasource that is generated only assumes the first of the multiple characteristics and ignores the rest.  How can we include all the characteristics in the datasource?
Thanks in advance,
Kevin

Answer 1

This is what I dug out of the system
Maintain Data Sources for Classification Data
    In addition to the data sources from the BW conten referred to here as  basis data sources, further data sources can be created.
    In this IMG activity, you assign the characteristics that you want to use as attributes in the Business Information Warehouse to the new data source.
Activities
1. Enter a basis data source that you want to extend.
2. Select the client, class type, and object table from which you want to copy classification data.
3. Select the data source to which you want to assign characteristics, then choose Characteristics.
4. Choose New entries and enter the characteristics you want to assign.
5. If you want to define a sequence for the characteristics, enter position numbers.
Statuses are assigned automatically:
    N = New: this status appears
        before a new data source has been created.
    R = Ready: the status is converted to this status
        after generation. If you change a characteristic,
        reset the status to N before generation.
Choose Data source to generate the data source. This also generates the characteristic data sources for characteristics of data type CHAR.
An internal key starting with "1CL_..." is assigned as a data source name.
    Further Notes
o   The possible entries button only displays data for the client you are logged on to.
o   InfoSources in BW-System from AdminWorkbench must be created for the DataSources generated and assinged to the DataSources.
Hope that Helps!
Rishi