Regarding BIW

Hi to all,
I am ABAP programmer ,want to start BIW .Can i learn my self using some pdf's .
suggest some material or sites to step into BIW .
and what is the difference between Business intelligence and Business Information Warehouse.
Thanks in advance

This is a good e-book:
http://books.google.co.in/books?vid=ISBN0201703661&id=3wBjrMDWescC&pg=PA4&lpg=PA1&ots=RHrS-mgEfu&dq=stepbystepguidebw&sig=DLreI0ZKkbJnBXj5Ky_y1sHCIB4#PPA94,M1
Hope it helps.
Regards

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Regarding BIW Certification information

hi,
This is srikanth from United Kingdom .Basically im living in UK since last two years. Recently I learned SAP-BIW in India and i came to UK for searching job in SAP-BIW .
I am planning to write down the SAP-BIW Certification Exam .I am preparing my own so can any one please help me regarding BIW certification,I don't have BIW experience before.So with out experience which BIW certification I have to prepare . So I want Exam details ,Syllabus and any sample questions like that.I am in confusion which certification in BIW I have to prepare. I searched in this forum but i didn't get full information regarding certification.........
I am new to this forum.so pls pls anyone help me in detail..............and my sap ..E-Mail id:[email protected]
thanks
srikanth
london

Hi Srikanth,
You can check the certification link for more information:
http://service.sap.com/certification
Note the +++ signs for each topic and the legend at the end
SAP Consultant Certification
Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 2004s Business Intelligence
Software components: SAP NetWeaver 2004s Business Intelligence
Certification exam is included in course TBW45 and is also in separat certification events at many locations.
Certification ID (Booking code): C_TBW45_04S
Certification duration: 3 hours
Number of certification questions: 80
Required certificates for participation in this certification test: None
Consultant Academy courses for certification preparation: TBW10 (BI Enterprise Data Warehousing), TBW20 (BI Reporting & Query Design), TBW41
(BI Extraction with UDI & XI and APD), TBW42 (BI Advanced Enterprise Data Warehousing & Reporting), TBW45 (BI Integrated Planning)
Alternative Project Team Training courses for certification preparation: BW310 (BI - Enterprise Data Warehousing), BW305 (BI - Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis (Part I)), BW350 (BI - Data Aquisition), BW360 (BI - Performance & Administration), BW365 (BI - User Management & Authorizations), BW330 (BI - Modeling & Implementation), BW306 (BI - Enterprise Reporting, Query & Analysis (Part II)), BW370 (BI - Integrated Planning)
Please note that you are not allowed to use any reference materials during the certification test (no access to online documentation or to any SAP system).
The certification test Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 2004s Business Intelligence verifies the knowledge in the area of the SAP NetWeaver for the consultant profile Business Intelligence. This certificate proves that the candidate has a basic understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects.
The certification test consists of questions from the areas specified below:
Topic Areas
Enterprise Reporting, Query and Analysis
1. BEx Design Tools (++)
Query Definition
o Conceptual Query Design
o Reporting Scenarios
o InfoProviders
Analytical Engine
o Variables
o Calculated and Restricted Key Figures
o Navigation
o Hierarchies
o Exceptions and Conditions
o Other features of the Analytical Engine
o Report-Report Interface
BEx Query Designer
o Query Properties
o Cell Editor
o Other features of the Query Designer
BEx Report Designer
o Basic Concepts
o Report Styles and Formatting
o Report Layouts
BEx Web Application Designer
o Web Items
o Context Menu
o Structuring the Layout of Web Templates
o Chart Designer
o Command Wizard
o Web Items
o Chart Capabilities
o Integration with the SAP NetWeaver Portal
2. BEx Reporting Tools
BEx Web Analyzer
o Overview
o Data Access
o Data Analysis
BEx Analyzer
o Navigation Features
o Excel Integration
o Workbook Design
3. General BEx Features and Information Broadcasting
Printing and Export
BEx Broadcaster
o Overview
o Functionality
o Events, Time Points
o BI Alerts and the Central Alert Framework (SAP Web Application Server)
o Data Bursting
Document Integration
Business Planning and Analytical Services
4. Planning Model Design and Planning Functions
Planning Modeling
Aggregation Levels
Variable Wizard
Concept of Locking
Characteristic Relationships and Data Slices
Planning Sequences
Planning Functions
5. Input Enabled Queries, Planning Applications and Miscellaneous topics in Business Planning
Create an input ready query
Filter in Planning Applications
Web Application for Planning
Implementation options for BI Integrated Planning
Status & Tracking System
Performance & Sizing
6. Analysis Process Design
Analysis Process Designer (APD) and Data Mining
Enterprise Data Warehousing
7. Modeling the Enterprise Data Warehouse (+++)
Concepts in Enterprise Data Warehousing
Data Modeling
o Using Different InfoProvider Types
o MultiProviders
o Characteristics and Attributes
o Navigation and Display Attributes
o Tracking History
o Star Schema in SAP NetWeaver BI
InfoObjects
o Definition
o Texts, Attributes, Hierarchies
o Compounded InfoObjects InfoProviders
InfoProviders
o InfoCubes
o DataStore Objects
o InfoSets
o VirtualProviders
Data Warehousing Workbench
Meta Data Repository
BI Content
Remodeling Toolbox
Source System
(New) Data Sources
Transformations
(New) InfoSources
Data Acquisition: SAP Source Systems
o DataSources
o Service API
o Delta Management
o Generic Extraction
o Enhancing BI Content DataSources
Data Acquisition:
o Flat File
o Web Service DataSources and SAP NetWeaver XI / SAP NetWeaver BI Integration
o Database Connect
o Universal Data Connect and Universal Data Integration
8. Running the Enterprise Data Warehouse (++)
Direct Access
Real Time Data Acquisition
Administrator Cockpit and BI Statistics
Performance Optimization
o BI Accelerator
o Aggregates
o Query Design
Scheduling and Monitoring
o InfoPackages
o Data Transfer Processes
o Process Chains
o Monitor
User Management
9. Analysis Authorizations
Analysis Authorizations in SAP NetWeaver BI
Amount of questions by topic (as percentage of test):
+ = 1 - 10%
++ = 11 - 20%
+++ = over 20%
Assign points if it helps,
Regards,
Mani

Diffrence in Service Package( Iview ) & BIW Report

Hi !
I am working on SAP SRM Implementation .
I have a query regarding BIW Report & Iview .
For Iview which is not available in default SRM Package than we can import it through Iviewstudio.
But we can also develop the BIW report for same requirement & dispaly on portal instead to import Iview or Service package.
Regards
Sachin S M

BIW Report can be display on SAP Enterprise Portal with
the help of iView .
Service Package providing complete functionality regarding business process .
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Sachin S M

Regarding import, export, and report programs in biw

Hi to all,
This is kittu, i want to know what type of abap code will be written on import programs, export programs, and report programs in biw and if we need to make any changes
what type of changes can we make.
waiting for reply from u all guys.
bye.

Dear Ashish Patel,
As far as I know, you can only expose a decision table as a web-service which is created inside a Reusable Ruleset. And RulesManager application only allows editing of Rulesets and Flow Rulesets but Reusable Ruleset is not editable in RulesManager. And hence, you will not be able to edit/export/import the decision table in the Reusable Ruleset.
Hope this answers your question.
Thanks and Regards,
Santosh Giri

POS-DM, BIW & R/3 posting issue after BIW patch updation

Landscape details:
SAP IS-Retail (ECC 6.0), SAP POS (Triversity GM 9.5.10), PI 7.0, BIW/POS-DM 7.0
Issue Detail
We have upgraded the patch level of Support package BI_CONT in BIW from 5 to 11 in production server and after that following issues have started:
1.     The duplicate posting started in R/3 i.e. if some POS EoD (TLog) file is already posted from POS-DM to R/3 and if the same file comes to POS-DM again then it gets posted in R/3 again. It was not happening before updating the patch, it used to get stop in POS-DM only.
2.     We have some EANs which starts with ZERO, those POS transaction doesnu2019t get posted in BIW Cubes and R/3 wherein the ZERO prefix articles exists. It stuck in POS-DM with the error u201CUnknown EAN/UPC numberu201D. But this error comes only if we enable the u201CMstr Data Filteru201D check from General Setting in /N/POSDW/IMG. If we disable this check then the data gets posted in R/3 but it doesnu2019t go in RSA7 & BIW Cubes.
3.     Before updating the patch the u201CMstr Data Filteru201D check was disabled and our posting was happening perfectly in R/3 as well BIW. What we understand is that, this check is required to pick the Article Code from masters with reference of EAN number which comes in POS TLog file and then it gets posted. We had written a ROUTINE in update rules to pick the Article Code from masters after truncating ZERO prefix from EAN, because the masters which we upload in R/3 with ZERO prefix EAN are getting updated in BIW without ZERO prefix.
4.    In the T-Code /N/POSDW/MON0, we are not able to change the status of processed transaction from 4 (completed) to 1 (ready) or vice-a-versa. Earlier we were able to do the same. This is required to re-process the transactions after doing the corrections in errors occurred at the time of first processing.
Regards
Amar Preet Singh

Hi
1)Duplicate posting in R/3 : check the 'Tasks' configuration WPUUMS & WPUTAB in /N/POSDW/IMG in POSDM.
2) Write a Routine in BI side to allow EAN's with prefix Zeros
3) master data filter is used to check the data with BI master data. Master data filter should always be used while data posting.
4) The status should be first changed from completed to cancelled/rejected and then cancelled to Ready status.
    Then you will be able to reprocess the posdm data to ISR.
Regards
Abhijit

How to add a new filter in an existing web service method (BIWS - WEBI document)

Hello Experts, we have 7 web service query's connected to a dashboard. Basically it is one WSDL URL and 7 Get Methods...Web service queries are BIWS (via WEBI document instance). There are filters setup for each of these web service methods.
Recently there was a request to add 2 new fields to the webi document and also the 2 fields need to be included as filters in the 7 methods. I know there is an option to edit the method, but when i edit the method, i cannot find the 2 new fields in list to set as filters.Can anybody help me understand how to add filters to an existiing web service method? I do not want to delete the method and republish the block as web service.
Any help will be great and points rewarded.
Thank you
Ann

Hi Ann,
The reason you are not able to see any of the new columns as a option to select in your web service block is because when you have published that block, they were not present. Add these two new objects in your block and publish it again. You will be prompted for duplication content. Select the highlighted block for duplicate and now you can see the new added objects in the filter option. Update and this will overwrite your published block. Please note, web services do appear to behave weirdly when used with dashboards so I request you to please try it in a separate test report first.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Tanisha

What is the difference between SCM, R/3 and BIW servers?

Hi all,
What is the difference R/3 and SCM and BIW.
I have clear idea on R/3 and BIW .
R/3 system used for short term data.
BIW used for Historical data and process of planning.
I do not know about SCM.
In which cases will we use SCM?
Thanks in Advance,
Bhaskar
Edited by: Wilian Segatto on Jan 14, 2010 7:39 PM

Dear Bhaskar,
Administrator Workbench is inbuilt in SAP SCM.
SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO) offers a fully integrated pallet of functions that you use to plan and execute your supply chain processes. SAP APO supports the following:
·        Business collaboration on a strategic, tactical, and operational planning level
·        Co-operation between partners at all stages of the supply chain process; from order receipt, stock monitoring, through final shipping of the product
·        Cultivation of customer and business partner relationships
·        Constant optimization and evaluation of the supply chain networks efficiency
ICH offers collaboration between customers and suppliers.
Regards,
Naveen.

BIWS not fetching data for getfromUserInstance

Hi All,
I have created a BIWS and have scheduled the Webi report separately for each user (we have tried for only 2 users so far).
The BIWS property for the getfromuserinstance is set to "1". When we publish the dashboard on the launchpad it does not pull any data.
We have created the Webi report on top of the BEx Query. The web service contains only one report block. There is no problem in using the refresh option or the getfromLatestInstance option both work fine.
Please help how do we need to go about to get the user instance option working. Any links to relevant posts/documents/discussion shall be helpful.
Please provide links for the UserInstance property only.
Thanks

Hi James,
This seems to be a product defect in BI4.1 SP3.
I'm currently working on this issue and will involve the development team.
I will update you in the coming days.
Best regards,
Jennifer R.
Senior Support Consultant
AGS Primary Support, European Business User
SAP UK Ltd
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Stock Ageing Report in BIW

Hi Friends,
We have a requirement to create stock ageing report in BIW.
If i create the report based on the material documnet date which is coming in 0IC_C03 cube,i will get correct ageing as far as manufacturing plant is concerned.
But we have defined the sales depots also as plants in our R/3,so if i take the material doc date from the ic_c03 cube,my ageing will be wrong for my sales depots because here it will consider the documnet(material) received into the depot date and will not consider the material manufacture(updated into system by 101 movement).
So in my depots,i will get the wrong ageing based on the material received date and not the manuf date.
So how do i go about this issue.
Awaiting your inputs..
Thanks & Regards
Sudhakar M

Hi
You can look for some standard date fileds in MM03 transaction under Production for material manufacturing data and map this field in BW to fetch data and use the field in your query for ageing
Assign points if useful
Regards
N Ganesh

SAP R/3 4.6B is comaptible with which version of BIW

Hi All,
Can anybody tell me Which version of BIW is comaptible with SAP R/3 4.6B.
regards,
Vishal

Hello!
i think BW has no dependency with the version of R/3. you can use any of the newer BW versions with any r/3 versions ,but needs to take care of version of BW service API in R3.
Posting the same question in 2 forums is not a good idea because we are same in both the forums.
and please make a habit of closing a thread by selecting the problem solved,if you got the answered so that others can focus on solveing open isues. I am refering to your previous question on CRM cube.
with regards
ashwin
Message was edited by: Ashwin Kumar Gadi

SAP R/3 4.6B is compatible with which version of BIW

Hi all ,
Can any body tell me SAP R/3 4.6B is compatible with which version of BIW.
regards,
Vishal

Hello!
please follow this thread
SAP R/3 4.6B is comaptible with which version of BIW
with regards
ashwin

How to Integrate BIW WAD with EP6.0

Hello Everybody,
I need to design and deploy BW applications using WAD and so need to integrate BIW System, Portal and WAD. Is there any suitable documentation which explains all the steps required for such an integration b/w Portal and BIW System and WAD. A quick reply is highly appreciated and well rewarded.
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Sarabjeet.

The support to include NetWeaver 2004s based BEx Web Applications Java is now available in NetWeaver 2004 EP 6.0 from SPS15 onwards. Here is the relevant information on how to use the feature:
     SP15: <a href="https://websmp106.sap-ag.de/~form/handler?_APP=01100107900000000342&_EVENT=DISPL_TXT&_NNUM=940773">Note 940773</a>
     SP16: <a href="https://notescsr.wdf.sap.corp/~form/handler?_APP=01100107900000000342&_EVENT=DISPL_TXT&_NNUM=0000941017">note 941017</a>
     SP17: already included in standard shipment
Cheers
    SAP NetWeaver 2004s Ramp-Up BI Back Office Team

CRM Survey in BIW

Hello,
We have attached Questionnaires to Activities and Service Processes.
I would like to know the following
1) which data sources i need to extract to BIW
2) how is the link between the transaction and the survey maintained i am aware of the FM "CRM_SURVEY_DATA_GET"
3) Since survey value is in xml how do i get it to text?
I have also seen the thread in sdn but am still unclear
I want to do get the information in BIW
Pls let me know what needs to be done

Hello Dominic,
Maybe this can help:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_crm50/helpdata/en/7a/05efffc58c45e7b61a7282e62de0f4/frameset.htm
Regards,
Frédéric

What are the BIW setup, Benefits and Challenges, it's very urgent,

Dear Guru's
I need to prepare a report to my client stating that what are the BIW Setup, Benefits and challenges. till now. can any one help me to build the browser.
thanks and regards
C.S.Ramesh

Hi,
Pls chk these to get details:
http://www.asug.com/client_files/Calendar/Upload/hpsapbi_burke.ppt
http://www.citrix.co.uk/site/resources/dynamic/partnerDocs/SAP_Market_Pitch_Final.ppt
http://www.jhu.edu/hopkinsone/Secure_Private/ProjectAreas/Sponsored/documents/ToBeProcessSPAwardSet-UpOnly.pdf#search=%22sap%20bw%20presentation%20slides%22
Hope this helps,
Regards
CSM Reddy

Let me know the BIW 7.0 flow

Dear All,
I am new to this BIW 7.0, before i was working with 3.0B. Kindly let me know the difference between this two. I could see here in the Modelling area Data Sources, DTP, Transformations and so many areas here. Let me know this flow in detail. Kindly help me in this regard.
Regards
Sathiya

Hi Sathiya,
1.     I want to know the difference between the transformation field in the data source and transformation field in the data target also.
[Anil]: Qn is not that clear, but just in case if you want to know about transformations then below are the links.
Transformations
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/d5/da13426e48db2ce10000000a1550b0/content.htm
Routines
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/43/857adf7d452679e10000000a1553f7/content.htm
Difference in Transfer/Update rules routines to Transformations of nw2004s
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/44/bd9b5be97c112ce10000000a11466f/content.htm
2.     Why there is a field in transfer rule in data source tree?
[Anil]: If you are in BI 7.0 you dont need transfer rule. You can map the fields in the data source to the data target with transformations. Right click the data target and choose transformations and give the data source name and you will be guided.
3.     What is migrate in the data source tree?
[Anil]: Below are few important points:
If you want to migrate your 3.x DataSource into a SAP NW 2004s BI DataSource, then use the inbound adapter functionality which will mean losing your DataSource, Transfer Rules and PSA. Bear this in mind if there is complicated logic within your transfer rules. You will need to migrate this earlier into a transformation. Then you can do the DataSource migration. This will mean a new PSA table will be generated. There should not be data in your PSA table when you do the migration, as it will be lost.
You do not have to migrate all your update/transfer rules to the new concept. You could still define update/transfer rules in SAP NW 2004s, although this is a little more hidden available via Additional Functions in context menu.
4.     What is data transfer process in data source tree?
[Anil]: Here is the Step by step process to create DTP -
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/42/fa50e40f501a77e10000000a422035/content.htm
5.     How to load master data is this same like 3.0b??
[Anil]: No, it is not the same. But for loading hierarchy we still follow the 3.x procedure. Below are the steps for loading master data:
1. Create the infoobjects you might need in BI
2. Create your target infoprovider-Infoobject
3 Create a source system
4. Create a datasource or use replicated R/3 datasource
5. Create and configure an Infopackage that will bring your records to the PSA
6. Create a transformation from the datasource to the Infoprovider
7. Create a Data Transfer Process (DTP) from the datasource to the Infoprovider
8. Schedule the infopackage
9. Once successful, run the DTP to get data from PSA to Infoobject
10. Check Infoobject for data
loading Infoobject using Flat-File
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/43/01ed2fe3811a77e10000000a422035/content.htm
6.     If we are taking from more than one data source then how we have to process?
     [Anil]: Below are different scenarios in using data source.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/44/0243dd8ae1603ae10000000a1553f6/content.htm
Assign points if this helps.
Regards,
Anil

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