Using InfoSets as Data Source for segmentation

Hi Experts,
I'd like to use my own InfoSet as Data Source for segmentation.
The goal is, for example:
Select all BPs who have Leads (Just simple one to describe my question).
So I've created new InfoSet which joined tables:
CRMD_ORDERADM_H
CRMD_LINK
CRMD_PARTNER.
The question is how should I restrict the InfoSet to use only object type "CRM Lead" (CRMD_ORDERADM_H = 'BUS2000108') and partner function "Activity partner" (CRMD_PARTNER-PARTNER_FCT = '00000009')?
I've managed to do this by small addtitional coding in Record Processing in the InfoSet as:
CHECK crnd_orderadm_h-object_type EQ 'BUS2000108'
AND crmd_partner-partner_fct EQ '00000009'.
But it seems that it's not the best way (and no the best practise's one) because all records from the joining are processed and for each of the record this conditions are checked.
It'd be better, I think, to put this conditions as selection options. But it doesn't work (or I didn't do it properly). What I've done is: I've made them as selection criterions in my InfoSet and put default values for them. But segment builder didn't use them (default values) as I can see.
Appreciated for your any advices.

Hi Monica,
Ofcourse query will be written by BW consultants but the requirement should be passed on by Business. CRM Functional Consultant responsibility is to understand the Business requirement and should guide BW consultants. Also make sure that BW system is in the CRM landscape for such requirement.
regards
KK

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