Performance of source variables versus maintaining 2 areas

Hello,
I have a function module 'wrapper' which calls the API_SEMBPS_VARIABLE_SET function to set several variables in a multi area. I also need to maintain the same variables in a basic area. Would the performance of calling this function twice for each variable (1 in the multi and 1 in the basic area) be faster or slower than using the method described in the 'How to...BPS Variables of Type Exit' document. Ie, Having a source variable in the multi area, and then defining variables in the basic area of type Exit which then calls the function 'Z_VARIABLE_GET_DETAIL to set their values.
Many thanks, Linda

Hi Linda,
it does not make a big difference. However, using an exit variable will make sure that things are in sync. Check the How To... Use Reporting Variables in BW-BPS, which also describes how to implement global BPS variables.
http://service.sap.com/nw-howtoguides > BI
Regards,
Marc
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The optimizer must be peeking at my bind variables with it's eyes closed. I'm the only one testing and I've never passed %anything as a bind value. :)
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