OLAP Caching question

Hi
I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but I figured I would ask anyways. Using the broadcaster, I have configured a couple variable settings on a query to fill the OLAP Cache.
Is there a way to update the parameter settings by an api instead of going in manually to each query and updating the parameter values?
For example, say I want to cache only two months worth of data. I set the query settings for Jan and Feb. Now I want to configure to Mar and Apr. Instead of manually opening up the settings and entering and saving I want to do this using code if possible.
The reason why is if I have 100 queries to set this, it would be much easier to run this through code than manually updating the values.
Thanks in advance,
Daniel

check the table RSRPARAMETRIZA, field-content which stores the variant values. You can update the variant values dynamically using ABAP.
This articles shows you how to do that.
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/f048c590-31a4-2c10-8599-bd01fabb93d4

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3) Not sure.

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https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/9f4a452b-0301-0010-8ca6-ef25a095834a
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Hi,
I am trying to pre-fill the OLAP cache with data from a query so as to improve the performance of query views.
I have read several documents on the topic, such as How to Performance Tuning with the OLAP Cache (http://www.sapadvisors.com/resources/Howto...PerformanceTuningwiththeOLAPCache$28pdf$29.pdf)
As far as I can see, I have followed the instructions and guidelines in detail on how to set up the cache and pre-fill it with data. However, when I run the query views they never use the cache. For example, point 3.4 in the abovementioned document does not correspond with my results.
I would like some input on what I am doing wrong:
1. In RSRT I have Cache mode = 1 for the specific query.
2. The query has no variables, but the following restrictions (in filter): 0CALMONTH = 09.2007, 10.2007, 11.2008 and 12.2007.
3. I have one query view with the restriction 0CALMONTH = 10.2007, 11.2008 and 12.2007.
4. I have a second query view, which builds on the same query as the first query view. This second query view has the restriction 0CALMONTH = 11.2008 and 12.2007.
5. There are no variables in the query.
6. I run the query.
7. I run the first query view, and the second query view immediately after.
8. I check ST03 and RSRT and see that cache has not been used for either of the query views.
Looking at point 3.4 in the abovementioned document, I argue that the three criteria have been fulfilled:
1. Same query ID
2. The first query view is a superset of the second query view
3. 0CALMONTH is a part of the drill-down of the first query view.
Can someone tell me what is wrong with my set-up?
Kind regards,
Thor

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https://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70ehp1/helpdata/en/9a/33853bbc188f2be10000000a114084/content.htm
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I'm trying to use the broadcaster with distribution type 'Fill OLAP cache' and schedule it using " Including Event Data Changes in Process Chains ". The process chain has been adapted with the 'Event data change' process and scheduled. Process chain runs fine. All was set up according to the link below.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/a5/359840dfa5a160e10000000a1550b0/frameset.htm
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Should I not be able to see "Execution with Data Change in the InfoProvider " as an option? Is there some other setting to be made?
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I'm trying to fill the olap cache with information broadcasting, but I cannot see option "Fill olap cache" in the distribution type.
Only distribution type "broadcast E-Mail" and "Broadcast to portal" are present.
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Hi Brian,
Please check below:
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Also check the expert for
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OLAP Cache

how does OLAP Cache work?

Logical File Names
Use
To save data in a file in the cache modes Main Memory Cache with Swapping, Flat File Cache per Application Server, or Cross-Application Server (see Cache Mode), the following specifications must first be set:
●      Definition of the logical file path and assignment to a platform-specific physical path
●      Definition of the logical file name
From the Cache Monitor screen, using Logical File Names, you can access the complex table maintenance for logical file paths and names. The table maintenance consists of several subdialogs (views). SAP has delivered a proportion of the required settings.
You need to check these settings and make any necessary adjustments for your file system before you can use the persistent OLAP cache with a flat file as a background store.
Note that these assignments are subject to settings made for the transport connection (You need a request that can be transported).
Features
The following section gives an overview of the subdialog in the table maintenance using an example configuration. For more information about the procedure, see Defining Logical Path and File Names.
You can choose the following subdialogs using the dialog structure:
Logical File Path Definition
The (platform-independent) logical file path is evaluated at runtime to generate the (platform-dependent) physical path (see Assignment of Physical Paths to Logical Path).
Two examples of this are:
●        Logical file path: BW_OLAP_CACHE
Name: BI OLAP Cache
●        Logical file path: BW_OLAP_CACHE_SPAN
Name: BI OLAP Cache Cross-Application Server
Assignment of Physical Paths to Logical Path
At runtime, the physical path assigned to the corresponding operating system is generated from the logical file path.
Since the physical path is platform-dependent, the customer has to specify it. The closer the file is to the application server or, with the cross-application server cache mode, to the application server, the faster it can be found and read.
Log(ical) path: BW_OLAP_CACHE
Name: BI OLAP Cache
Syntax group: UNIX (all Unix platforms)
Phys(ical) path: /usr//global/ (You can choose the path up to <FILENAME> according to your own configuration.)
If you cannot find the relevant syntax group for file names and paths for your operating system, you can define your own (see Syntax Group Definition and Assignment of Operating System to Syntax Group).
The <FILENAME> parameter must always be set for the physical file name (see Logical File Name Definition, Cross-Client). At runtime, the complete platform-specific file name is automatically formed from the physical path and the physical file name.
Logical File Name Definition, Cross-Client
At runtime, a complete platform-specific file name including the path is generated for a (platform-independent) logical file name.
In the following example, cache data is stored on an application server:
Logical file: BW_OLAP_CACHE (we recommend you use the delivered attributes for the logical file).
Name: BI OLAP Cache Files
Phys(ical) file: CACHE___
Data format: BIN (binary)
Application area: BW (Business Information Warehouse)
Logical path: BW_OLAP_CACHE (see Logical File Path Definition). Input help is available.
In the following example, cache data is stored cross-application server:
Log(ical) file: BW_OLAP_CACHE_SPAN
Name: BI OLAP Cache Cross-Application Server
Phys(ical) file: CACHE__
Data format: BIN
Application area: BW
Log(ical) path: BW_OLAP_CACHE_SPAN
Note that a particular schema is prescribed for the physical file name:
●      For application server storage (see Global Cache Parameters and Cache Mode Main Memory Cache with Swapping and Cluster / Flat File Cache per Application Server):
CACHE___
●      For cross application server storage (see Global Cache Parameters and Cache Mode Cluster / Flat file Cache Cross-application Server):
CACHE__
The following table offers an overview of the variables that are only replaced with actual values during runtime:
Variables in Physical File Names
Variable
Meaning
<HOST>
Computer/server name (for SY-HOST).
If the data is stored cross-application server, this variable is not required.
<SYSID>
System ID
For example, if two different BI systems are running on one application server, this variable serves to differentiate the systems so that they do not overwrite each other.
<PARAM_1>
External parameter 1 (sequential number in HEX)
Definition of Variables
If you want to use variables in physical file names and paths, you can define these by choosing New Entries.
Syntax Group Definition
You can define a new syntax group for operating systems with the same syntax for file names and paths by choosing New Entries.
Syntax grp: UNIX
Name: All Unix platforms
Length (of file name)
Extension: Choose this option if the data format for the logical data name is allowed as the file name extension for this syntax group.
Active: Choose this option if the operative system for this syntax group is used in the available system configuration.
Assignment of Operating System to Syntax Group
You can assign your operating system to a syntax group by choosing New Entries if necessary.
OP system: SunOS
Name: SUN Unix
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Warming up the OLAP cache

Hi,
I would like to schedule execution of some queries in order to put the results in the OLAP cache for fast use.
Each user run the query with very restricted selection: one period, one node in the CostCenter hierarchy and one currency type! All the selections are obligatory and for single values.
I created a "super" query with the same characteristics, all in the rows or columns, with not mandatory variables, ...
I scheduled the "super" query and it create an entry in the OLAP cache.
When I now run the production query (other query on the same cube, for one node, one period, one currency) the system doesn't use the OLAP cache, but create a new line in the OLAP cache.
It is impossible to schedule every combination.
Is there a way to worm up the cache with a different Q?
Should the seedling be done with Broadcaster or Reporting Agent (in NW2004s)? I think this should be the same ?!
Any suggestion to fill the cache for my situation?
Thanks, Tom

The OLAP cache is at a query level, so to warm up the cache, you must run the actual query that the users will run, not just a similar or "super" query that is similar.
SDN has some doc on effectively using Global cache which would be good to review.
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/9f4a452b-0301-0010-8ca6-ef25a095834a
The other key thing to understand is how the setting on variable "Can be changed during query navigation" works. If this setting is NOT set on your variables, then in order for a query to access the data in the cache, the query must have been run previously with the exact same variable values, as the varaiable values get saved as part of the cached info.
Selecting the "Can be changed during navigation" variable setting changes the way the system considers the variable - it behaves as a filter. This has some implications with way prompts for variables appear to the user, so there are user impacts. In BEx, a variable is normally presented for input when you first run the query and then whenver you refresh it, but when you change the variable setting to Can be changed..., the variable prompt will be presented teh frist time the query is run, but NOT when a refresh is done, it now behaces as if you added a filter to the query.
So if you change all the variables (or create new ones) used bythe query to Can be changed..., then run your query thru reporting agent or info broadcasting wide open, or with restrictions that encompass all your user's query executions, the subsequent user executions will use the global Olap cache.

Can a query view be broadcast to olap cache??

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Thanks

Hi,
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