Upgrading To Enterprise XI (Business Views)

We are in the planning process for an upgrade from Crystal Enterprise Version 10 to Business Objects Enterprise. I have read the release notes and installation guides for the products we are planning to buy.
However, I have a question regarding Business Views. We currently have a number of reports based on Crystal Enterprise business views. Is there a Enterprise XI utility that will convert our existing Business Views, or will we have to rebuild them from scratch?

Hi Bob,
Business Views still exist in XI, you can migrate them using the import wizard (report objects), or via business view manager (export - xml). If you run into a problem 1 way it's nice to have a 2nd mothod to try. I think both usually work fine.
Regards,
Tim

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Can we get data from business views in CR 2008/XI?
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Thank you,
Krishna Pingali

Hi Krishna,
Crystal Reports/BusinessObjects Enterprise ( BOE ) Business Views can only be created using the BV build which comes with BOE and installed using the Work Station installer for BOE. for both XI and 2008.
You cannot mix these two versions on the same PC not can one talk to the other, the BV designer must match the same version as BOE. XI ( version 11.0 ) is no longer available but if you mean XI R2 ( version 11.5 ) then it still is.
It's not completely clear which Business View you are referring to? BOE has a Business View Designer so not sure if this is just a naming problem or not? If you are referring to the BOE Business View Designer then the above is true. If your reference is about some other BV designer or data source then you need to clarify.
Contact our Sales department for pricing and availability.
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How to Convert Crystal Enterprise v10.0 Business Views to BOE XI?

Hi,
It took a long time, but my company FINALLY upgraded from Crystal Enterpise and Crystal Reports v10.0. We just purchased BusinessObjects Edge XI and Crystal Reports 2011. I went to the training class a few months ago, but due to the delay in our actually getting the applications, I feel as though I've forgotten most of what I was taught!
With the old version, we built all our reports off Business Views (using Business View Manager - which was an add-on component of Crystal Enterprise) that are sourced from an Oracle database. I have over 420 report files that are built against these business views.
I have tried to open a report in Crystal Reports 2011, and I'm prompted to log in to BusinessObjects Enterprise to load the business view. When I enter the credentials for the NEW system that I just installed (a brand new install on a new server), I get an error "Access Denied: You cannot log into an older version of the CMS." So obviously the stored business views that are trying to load have the old system information associated with them. Understandable.
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I don't know what a "Universe" is - and I've never used them - but is that similar to a Business View?
The problem I get is that if I try to associate a new data source (I tried direct Oracle connection), all the fields in my report disappear when the old (unloadable) business view is removed. Essentially this would require me to rebuild all my reports!
I'm not sure what to do here. I have 420+ reports to convert so we can load them on this new server, and I have only about 2 weeks to do it. If I have to rebuild them all, there is no way I can complete this in time for our cutover.
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! (I'm new to this "forum" thing, too - so if I'm not doing this right or if there is some other place I should be putting this, please let me know)
Thanks,
Amber Smith

Hi Amber,
Thank you for the reply.
Well if you can logon to Business Objects Server then you can see the Business View Manager from Start menu-> All Programs-> Business Objects Enterprise XI 3.1-> Business View Manager
or else you can look for business view manager executable file in c:\program files\business objects\business objects enterprise 12.0\win32_x86\CrystalBVM.exe
When you open Crystal reports, there is an option to change the datasource of an existing report to any other datasource. The only condition that should be met is that the structure of new datasource should be similar to the existing one.
I have not changed the business view datasource to universe, but i will try it and let you know.
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Using a data source configured in Business View Manager?

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CA Forum: Crystal Reports
Hello,We're using Crystal Enterprise 10 service pack 6 on Server 2003 and I'm having a bit of a problem (surprise)! I've configured a data source in Business View Manager with the intention of the users not having to enter a password for the data source in a report. However, the data source has been stored in the repository but is not visible anywhere within Crystal Reports or the Enterprise web site at all. Any pointers as to the usage of said data source would be gratefully received!Thanks in advance,Rob

Post Author: yangster
CA Forum: Crystal Reports
You created a datasource connection in the BV Manger and then what?Did you make the corresponding Data Foundation, Business Element, and Business View?You can only report off the business view not a datasource.

How to find required information in order to log on Business View Manager?

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All of our reports are authored from a SQL Command statement and often times, various reports will use the same field name from the database for different reports. For example, we have several reports that use the field name "LOCATION" that exists on a good number of tables on the database.
When looking at the Repository, I've noticed there are several variations of LOCATION, all which I'm assuming belongs to one specific report. Having said that, I see that it can start to become a nightmare in trying to figure out which variation of LOCATION belongs to what report. Sooner or later, the Repository will need to be maintained a bit cleaner, and with the rate we author reports, I forsee a huge amount of headache down the road.
With that being said, what's the best practice in a nutshell when trying to maintain these repository items? Is it done indirectly on the Crystal Report authoring side where you name your parameter field identifiable to a specific report? Or is it done directly on the Repository side?
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Best practice for making changes to Oracle apps business views and BAs/fold

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The oracle BI solution comes with pre-defined Business Views- database views and Business Areas and folders. If we want to customize those database views or BAs and folders what will be the best practice in order to avoid losing it during any upgrades.
For ex Oracle out-of box Order Management BA that we are using heavily needs some additional fields to be added to Order Header and Order Lines folders and we also want to add some custom folders to this BA.
If we do the changes to the database views behind this BA would they be lost during the upgrade or do we have to copy(duplicate) those views, updated them and create a custom BA and folders against those views.
Thanks

Hi,
If you are adding new folders then just add them to the Oracle Business Area. The business area is just a collection of folders. If the business area was changed in an upgrade the new folder would not be deleted.
If you want to add fields to the existing folders/views then you have 2 options. Add the field to the defining base view (these are the views beginning OEBV and OEFV) and then regenerate the business views. This may be overwritten if the view is upgrade but this is unlikely.
Alternatively, copy the view to create a new version and then map the old folder to the new view and refresh. You may need to re-map the folder if the folder is upgraded, but at least you have a single folder used by both Oracle and custom reports.
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Business View Connector Error When Developing from Client PC

We upgraded from CE10 to BOXI 3.1 using Crystal Reports 2008 with Business Views. Now when developing a report using a BV working in Crystal Reports 2008 on the server on which the BV resides all works fine; when we use Crystal from a client PC and start Crystal, get a BV from the server repository as a database connection,generate a simple report, running the program returns no data but error 'Cannot Open Database' appears followed by 'Unknown Database Connector Error'. Why is behavior from Crystal on a client PC different than when running Crystal on a PC that is remote-desktopped into the server, and what need I do so we can develop Crystal reports based on BVs from client PCs?

Hello,
If you edit reports locally you also need the database client and configured on the local PC also.
When you use Remote Desktop you are using everything installed on that PC. Remoting in all you are doing is passing the screen updates to your local PC and nothing else.
Oh, and you should likely install the BOE Client tools on your local PC also.
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Hands on Lab JD Edwards Enterprise One Business Service Development

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I completed the "Oracle Open World 2008 - Hands on Lab JD Edwards Enterprise One Business Service Development" PDF at [http://www.oracle.com/technology/tech/fmw4apps/jde/pdf/openworld08_businessservicedevelopment.pdf].
I ran the business service at the end of the lab to get the following error:
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Hi,
I am having problems at step 5 in your last post.
" 5) Check your Published BSSv is set to published or not in OMW. If not go to security workbench and select the option publish BSSV from Form Exit and Add Custom Published Business service created, make it Executable."
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- I don't understand what "or not in OMW" means?
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Steve

Business View change does not show in existing Parameter Group

I have an existing report that includes a dynamic, cascading LOV and associated parameter group. The LOV is based on a Business View.
I modified the Business View to limit the available values. (Actually, I modified the Data Foundation and then updated the Business Elements, Business View, and LOV.) I cleared the LOV using the Business View Manager, rescheduled the LOV, and received a message indicating that the refresh was Successful. If I open the report, the old list of values are still displayed.
To test, I created a new report. I used the Enterprise as the data source and selected the Business View used by the LOV and parameter group. If I query the Business View, I only see the rows I expect to see after the change made to the Data Foundation, Business Elements, Business View, .....
How do I force the existing report to use the current LOV?
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Please check whether the following SAP helps:
Business Objects Notes Get Help | Close
   1196364 - Need to refresh List of values (LOV) in the prompt, to be able to see list with all values in InfoView
Language   English     Version   21     Validity: 11.07.2008 - active
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Content:    Summary   |   Header Data   |   Other Properties
Symptom
Refreshing report with prompts, the list of values (LOV) does not appear.
LOV needs to be refreshed for the values to show/appear
Reproducing the Issue
Environment :
BOXI 3.0
Cause
Keep last selected value option is defined in the prompt property.
Resolution
Clear the option Keep last selected value in prompt property.
Save report
Keywords
WebI WebItelligence show prompt refresh Rich Client
Header Data
Released on 17.07.2008 14:42:32 by James Terry (I817754)
Current Release Status Released to Customer
Target Release Status Released to Customer
Responsible Stephanie Adam ( I049611 )
Category Problem
Application Area BOJ-BIP
Product Version BOBJ ENTERPRISE XI 3.0
BOBJ ENTERPRISE XI
Other Properties
Business Objects Article ID 2060972
Business Objects BugID ADAPT00898429
Business Objects BugSystem ADAPT
Business Objects ProductFamilyMajorVersion BusinessObjects Enterprise XI
Web Intelligence XI
Business Objects ProductName BusinessObjects
Web Intelligence
Business Objects ProductMajorVersion Web Intelligence XI
Business Objects BuildVersion 11.5.0.0
Business Objects SupportQueue Design
Business Objects ProductLanguage English

10.1 AC Remediation View Says No Data Found while Business View Shows Plenty

We are upgrading to AC 10.1 from 10.0. We configured gateway connection and I am using Chrome browser. Not sure why user risk analysis in remediation view comes back "No Data Found" while in business view there are plenty of risks. Any ideas? -Thanks so much.

Hi Joerg
Below note can fix your issue.
http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2035538
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Upgrading CE 10 to Business Objects XIR3 by using Import Wizard

Hi Guys,
We are upgrading Crystal Enterprise 10 to Business Objects XI3, I have installed Business Objects XI3 on a new server, I will be using Import Wizard to import Objects, groups, Users ect... Do I need to copy the contents of the CE10 FRS input and output directories to the BOE XI3 FRS input and output directories?
Please help.
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Burhan

Do I need to copy the contents of the CE10 FRS input and output directories to the BOE XI3 FRS input and output directories?
No. Do not do this. The import wizard will migrate your objects and copy them to the FRS in 3.x format for you, nothing manual like this is needed.
Regards,
Tim

Maximum number of tables that can be custom arranged in Business View

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KBase Article ID c2016554 confirm the above with respect to Crystal Enterprise 10.
There is a limit on the number of tables that you can custom arrange. The limit is 65 tables. If more than 65 tables are used, then the tables are arranged automatically in the Business View Manager.
1. Is there any limit on tables with respect to XIR2?
2. Is the above applicable beyond custom arrange.
3. Do we have any known issue with DB2 and Business View
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Symptom: Is there a limit on the number of tables that you use in the Business View Manager?
KBase Article ID c2016554 confirm the above with respect to Crystal Enterprise 10.
There is a limit on the number of tables that you can custom arrange. The limit is 65 tables. If more than 65 tables are used, then the tables are arranged automatically in the Business View Manager.
1. Is there any limit on tables with respect to XIR2?
2. Is the above applicable beyond custom arrange.
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Product
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How I can add a LOV in Business View Manager?

Hi,
I am working with crystal report XI. After finishing with a report, I published it on Business Object Enterprises.(I will connect with it remotely from my system)
I am having priviledge to log in into InfoView to check the same report there.
But i don't know about Business View Manager. How I can access it. I need to contact administrator for that?
Thanks in advance...

Hi Deepak,
You can find Business View Manager at the following path if it is installed on your machine.
Click on Start>All Program>BusinessObjects XI Release 2>BusinessObjects Enterprise>Business View Manager.
In case it is not installed you can contact your administrator
To know more about Business View Manager go to http://help.sap.com and under Business Objects tab search for u2018xi3_bv_admin_en.pdfu2019. Select Product as Business Objects Enterprise.
Please let us know if this solves your queries.
Regards,
Aditya Joshi
Edited by: Aditya Joshi on Oct 1, 2008 12:12 PM
Edited by: Aditya Joshi on Oct 1, 2008 12:15 PM

Business View Record selection??

Hi team,
I am just wondering is there a way to implement record selection formula at business view level ,
we are using Cyrstal Reports XI Enterprise
Actully i need 'ALL' Value in parmeter to be used to fetch all data when we select in the list. I can to do this at Report level
Please suggest me one good workaround for this....
Any help appreciated...
Regards,
nani

Hi Joey,
This should work. The only reason I can think of why this is happening is if there is no matching records between your view and table.
If you create a simple query in ISQL that links the table and a view, do you get records? If not then have a closer look at the view. Possibly the fields you are linking on are different types.
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