Steps to create Data loading from Flat File to Info Cube in BI

Hi,
     I am very new BW, I need some one help. When I am trying to create info source i am any pop window stating to create Transaction data or master data.
     After creating Info source, I dont know how to assign this info source to source system (which i created).
      When select the context menu of info source I dont have option to assign the datasource.
      And one more thing is When I am creating the Info Cube. I cant understand how to create.
      Please some one help me how to map the fields to Source system.
Regds
Dave.

Hi,
For flat file upload, first you need to create the source system.
Then you need to create the infosource based on the format of the flat file you are going to upload or vice versa depending on your requirements.
Once your infosource is ready, right click on it and select assign datasource. Here you can assign your flat file datasource. Then create an infopackage and give the path from where the file is to be upload to BW (in the infopackage).
Also look at the thread below for procedure on flat file upload :
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/8e/dbe92341c84242be2c7d3917f1c197/frameset.htm
Cheers,
Kedar

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       ...............Please

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