SAP Certified Application Associate Business Intelligence with SAP NetWeaver 7.0

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1 Lisette Bellissimo SAP Certified Application Associate Business Intelligence with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Bonn Boston

2 Contents at a Glance PART I General Information 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview SAP NetWeaver Courses and Experience PART II Exam Preparation 3 SAP NetWeaver BW Overview SAP BEx Query Designer SAP BEx Analyzer SAP BEx Web Analyzer Information Broadcasting Enterprise Portal Integration Document Integration SAP BEx Report Designer SAP BEx Web Application Designer Data Warehousing Workbench Performance Tuning InfoObjects InfoProviders Data Modeling Metadata Source Systems Data Flow Scheduling and Monitoring Development Interfaces SAP NetWeaver BW Integrated Planning SAP NetWeaver BW Analysis Process Designer and Data Mining

3 7 Contents Acknowledgments PART I General Information 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Certification Objectives and Benefits The New Certification Process SAP Tiered Certification Certification Focus Areas Available NetWeaver BW Certification Exams SAP Certification Exam Structure Competency Level Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Associate Business Intelligence with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Exam Associate Competency Levels Exam Topics for Application Associate BI with SAP NetWeaver Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Professional Exams Professional Competency Levels Exam Topics for the SAP Certified Application Professional Enterprise Data Warehousing with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW 7.0) Exam Exam Topics for SAP Certified Application Professional Reporting and Analysis with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW 7.0) Exam General Information about the Exam Duration of the Exam About the Questions Summary SAP NetWeaver Courses and Experience Courses and Experience SAP NetWeaver BW Training Courses... 36

4 8 Contents Experience Expectation Additional Sources of Information Summary PART II Exam Preparation 3 SAP NetWeaver BW Overview Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review SAP NetWeaver Platform Overview SAP NetWeaver IT Practices and Scenarios SAP NetWeaver BW Architecture Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanation Take Away Summary SAP BEx Query Designer Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Accessing the Query Designer Query Designer Toolbar Query Designer Menu Query Designer Layout InfoProviders in SAP BEx Reporting Key Figures Characteristics Display and Navigation Attributes Variables Exceptions Conditions Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanation Take Away Summary... 77

5 Contents 9 5 SAP BEx Analyzer Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Accessing the SAP BEx Analyzer SAP BEx Analysis Toolbar Design Mode SAP BEx Workbook Navigation Options Practice Test Questions Practice Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary SAP BEx Web Analyzer Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts of the Test Accessing the Web Analyzer SAP BEx Web Analyzer Toolbar Navigation Using the Context Menu Drag-and-Drop Navigation and Filtering Setting a Bookmark Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Information Broadcasting Objectives of this Portion of the Test Calling the SAP BEx Broadcaster Object Types Distribution Types Output Options Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary

6 10 Contents 8 Enterprise Portal Integration Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Portal Desktop Display Types for Content from SAP NetWeaver BW Tools for Integrating SAP NetWeaver BW Objects into the SAP NetWeaver Portal Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Document Integration Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Document Classes Document Integration Practice Test Question Practice Question Answer and Explanation Take Away Summary SAP BEx Report Designer Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Accessing the Report Designer Layout of the Report Designer Creating a Report with the Report Designer Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary SAP BEx Web Application Designer Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review

7 Contents 11 Accessing the SAP BEx Web Application Designer Components of the Web Application Designer Chart Wizard Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Data Warehousing Workbench Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Accessing the Data Warehousing Workbench Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Performance Tuning Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concept Review Query Performance Aggregates SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary InfoObjects Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Classifying InfoObjects Key Figure Maintenance Screen Characteristic InfoObject Maintenance Screen InfoAreas and InfoCatalogs Creating a Key Figure InfoObject

8 12 Contents Creating a Characteristic InfoObject Creating Free Characteristics Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary InfoProviders Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review InfoCube DataStore Object (DSO) MultiProvider InfoSet VirtualProvider Practice Test Questions Practice Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Data Modeling Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Enterprise Data Warehouse Architecture Conceptual Layers of Data Warehousing Multidimensional Modeling in SAP NetWeaver BW Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Metadata Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Metadata Repository Remodeling Toolbox

9 Contents 13 BI Content Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Source Systems Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Source Systems Types Creating a Source System SAP Source File Source Relational Source Multidimensional Source XML Source Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Data Flow Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review DataSource Persistent Staging Area (PSA) Transformation InfoSources Practice Test Questions Practice Test Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Scheduling and Monitoring Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review

10 14 Contents Data Transfer Process Direct Access to Source System Data Process Chains Data Load Monitor Practice Test Questions Practice Test Question Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary Development Interfaces Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Universal Data Integration Web Services Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary SAP NetWeaver BW Integrated Planning Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Planning Functions Basics Creating Planning Functions Creating an Input-Ready Query Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanation Take Away Summary SAP NetWeaver BW Analysis Process Designer and Data Mining Objectives of this Portion of the Test Key Concepts Review Data Mining Data Mining Types

11 Contents 15 Analysis Process Designer Practice Test Questions Practice Test Questions Answers and Explanations Take Away Summary The Author Index

12 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Techniques You ll Master: Objectives of the new certification initiative and the benefits derived by SAP customers, partners, and professionals The new certification process, the new tiered concept, and what the associate, professional, and master levels are The structure of the exam itself, defining the concept of competency levels and topics The exam structure for the associate and two professional exams

13 22 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Certification Objectives and Benefits The certification process is not new to SAP, but in 29 SAP launched a new certification initiative for all SAP professionals. Certification at SAP has been revamped by SAP Education based on a business-needs analysis, stakeholder surveys, interviews, analyst s feedback, and industry best practices. The results from this analysis were consolidated, and the following certification program objectives were established: Ensure that the SAP certification program meets new customer requirements. Incorporate IT industry best practices. Drive quality and consistency into growing SAP ecosystem. Address new industry roles. The new certification would not be successful if it didn t provide global value to all markets. Certification benefits at this level include: Maximize software implementation return on investment. Reduce total cost of ownership. Improve risk management. Provide project safeguarding. Improve recruiting and retention. Optimize process and staffing variables. Enhance skill development and validation. The new certification also provides benefits for three distinct stakeholder groups. Certification benefits for SAP partners include: Win new business with a competitive differentiator. Optimize engagement staffing with greater skills transparency. Certification benefits for SAP customers include: Mitigate project risk and reduce total cost of ownership. Easily identify qualified partners using the best industry-standard measurements.

14 The New Certification Process Chapter 1 23 Certification benefits for the SAP professional include: Execute your job with improved levels of success and confidence. Offer evidence of your experience and expertise with rigorous testing. Create and provide access to a community of SAP professional-level certified peers. The New Certification Process After SAP Education completed the analysis of certification in the IT industry, they then compared those findings with the certification process that was available from SAP at that time. This analysis and feedback from SAP customers and partners provided SAP with the foundation for a new SAP certification that would realize recognition in the global marketplace and make SAP a recognized global industry certification provider. SAP Tiered Certification A major change in the certification process at SAP is the introduction of multiple certification track levels with fast track options and a variety of entry points (Figure 1.1). The three levels of certification are: Associate level This certification covers the foundational-level knowledge in an SAP solution. At this level the exam is based mainly on training, but hands-on experience reinforces the knowledge gained from training. Professional certification This advanced certification requires proven project experience, business process knowledge, and a more detailed understanding of SAP solutions. Master certification (under development) This certification, under development, involves demonstrating an expert-level understanding of a specific area of SAP software and the ability to drive innovation and solution optimization through in-depth knowledge and vision. Certification at this level requires broad project experience, comprehensive SAP product knowledge, and the ability to create a future IT vision within complex project environments.

15 24 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Master (not yet available) 7 to 10 years of experience Internally and externally recognized expert for SAP software Deep practical experience with SAP software: Integration, optimization, and architectural knowledge Ability to provide a strategic vision and realization Leading teams and projects Professional 3 to 7 years of experience Professional experience with SAP software: advanced solution, process knowledge, and industry expertise Works independently within teams to realize solution and technology implementation Capable of mentoring others Associate 1 to 3 years of experience Hands-on skills to successfully implement or optimize SAP software Foundational knowledge of business processes and technology Works in a mentored position in an SAP software environment within an experienced team Master level: Expert knowledge of business processes and SAP software Professional level: Advanced knowledge of specific SAP software and business processes Associate level: Foundational knowledge of SAP software from training; skills to contribute to a successful implementation project or system optimization Technology Development Application Figure 1.1 SAP Tiered Certification: New Program Framework Certification Focus Areas All three levels of certification associate, professional, and master apply to the three focus areas for which you can achieve SAP certification: application, technology, and development. Application certification This certification is available for specific SAP solutions. You can take the certification exam after completing the appropriate solution academy course and case study or the equivalent SAP standard curriculum. If you already have significant experienace implementing an SAP solution, you can take the exam without completing the course work. Technology certification If you complete the solution academy or SAP training classes, you can take the technology exam to become certified. If you already have significant experience with SAP technology, you can take the exam without completing the course work.

16 The New Certification Process Chapter 1 25 Development certification This certification is available for individuals who are developing applications for SAP solutions. After you complete the necessary solution academy or standard curriculum, you can take the technology exam to become a certified developer. What this means is that you can have an SAP certified application associate, an SAP certified technology associate, and an SAP certified development associate. Available NetWeaver BW Certification Exams The certifications exams available for the SAP NetWeaver BW professional at time this book was written are: C_DBW30_04s SAP Certified (Delta Certification) Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 24s Business Intelligence (for 3.0 Cons.) C_DBW35_04s SAP Certified (Delta Certification) Solution Consultant SAP NetWeaver 04s SAP BI C_TBW45_70 SAP Certified Application Associate Business Intelligence with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 P_BIE_70 SAP Certified Application Professional BI Enterprise Data Warehousing with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 P_BIR_70 SAP Certified Application Professional BI Reporting and Analysis with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 In addition to the tiered certification exam, SAP Education made other changes to the certification process. Among these changes are: A partnership with Pearson VUE testing centers This partnership makes the certification exam more readily available. In addition to the SAP Education Sites, Pearson VUE adds 4,0 testing locations around the world.. An improved process for developing the certification exams. Prior certification exams were primarily based on SAP training materials. The new process includes the participation of SAP Education, SAP consulting, and SAP partners and adds real-world experience to the certification exam.

17 26 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview SAP is actively promoting and branding SAP certification. SAP certification logos have been developed to draw attention to SAP certification. SAP Certification Exam Structure Before you can understand the exam structure for the associate-, professional-, or master-level exam, you must understand the concept of a competency level. Competency Level Each level of the certification exam is comprised of two or more of the following competency levels: Level A Articulate, explain, describe, and outline solutions and processes. Level B Build, implement, configure, model, and troubleshoot solutions and processes. Level C Conceptualize, blueprint, modify, and optimize integrated solutions and processes. Each question on the exam will belong to one of these competency levels. The percentages representing the number of questions for each competency level covered by the exam will vary by competency level. The breakdown for the associate- and professional-level exams is shown in Table 1.1 and illustrates how the percentages for each competency level will vary by exam level. Competency Level Associate- Level Percentage Professional- Level Percentage Articulate, explain, describe, and outline solutions and processes Build, implement, configure, model, and troubleshoot solutions and processes A B Table 1.1 Competency Levels for Associate- and Professional-Level Exams

18 Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Associate Chapter 1 27 Competency Level Associate- Level Percentage Professional- Level Percentage Conceptualize, blueprint, modify, and optimize integrated solutions and processes C 0 40 Table 1.1 Competency Levels for Associate- and Professional-Level Exams (cont.) Each competency level has topics assigned to it. Each topic has an approximate percentage assigned to it that represents the number of questions for that topic. Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Associate Business Intelligence with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Exam The associate certification level is the lowest level at which you enter the certification process. A candidate at this level has one to three years of experience and foundational knowledge of the SAP application. At the associate level the certification exam is based largely on the SAP NetWeaver BW training curriculum discussed in the next chapter. The ability to apply learning in real-life situations is also tested but to a lesser extent than in the professional or master certifications. Associate Competency Levels The associate exam will have 60% of its questions designed for competency level A, 40% of its questions designed for competency level B, and no questions for competency level C (Table 1.2). Competency Level Associate Level Percentage Articulate, explain, describe, and outline solutions and processes Build, implement, configure, model, and troubleshoot solutions and processes Conceptualize, blueprint, modify, and optimize integrated solutions and processes A 60 B 40 C 0 Table 1.2 Associate Competency Levels

19 28 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Exam Topics for Application Associate BI with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 The topics for the associate exam are shown in Table 1.3 and are broken down by competency level: Level A Competency Topics Integrated planning ++ Level B Competency Topics Data flow (transformation, InfoSources, DataSources) + Analysis process designer + InfoObjects + Metadata (Metadata repository, remodeling toolbox, BI content) + SAP BEx Web (SAP BEx Web Application Designer, SAP BEx Map, Web printing, SAP BEx Web analyzer) ++ InfoProvider (InfoCubes, MultiProviders, VirtualProvider, DataStore objects, InfoSets, InfoObjects, direct access) ++ SAP BEx analyzer + Documents + BEx query designer ++ Development interfaces (UD integration, Web services) + Source systems (UD connect, service API, flat file, DB connect) ++ Performance tuning (aggregates, query performance, BW Accelerator) + Scheduling and monitoring (process chains, data transfer process, real-time data acquisition, data load monitor) + Data warehousing (Data Warehousing Workbench) + Data modeling + SAP BEx Broadcaster + SAP BEx Report Designer + Table 1.3 Topics by Conpetency Level The number of plus signs (+) next to the topic represents the approximate percentage of questions assigned to the topic. The key is as follows:

20 Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Professional Exams Chapter = <8% ++ = 8 12% +++ = >12% The assigned percentage will help you focus your study time. Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Professional Exams The professional certification level is the second level at which you enter the certification process. A candidate at this level has three to seven years experience and a deeper knowledge of the SAP application. At the professional level the certification exam is based more on the ability to apply learning in a real-life situation and to a lesser extent on the SAP NetWeaver BW training curriculum discussed in the next chapter. At the professional level, two certifications are available: Application Professional BI Enterprise Data Warehousing with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Application Professional BI Reporting and Analysis with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Professional Competency Levels The professional-level exam will have 20% of its questions designed for competency level A, 40% of its questions designed for competency level B, and 40% of its questions for competency level C (Table 1.4). Competency Level Professional Level Percentage Articulate, explain, describe, and outline solutions and processes. Build, implement, configure, model, and troubleshoot solutions and processes. Conceptualize, blueprint, modify, and optimize integrated solutions and processes. A 20 B 40 C 40 Table 1.4 Professional Competency Levels

21 30 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Exam Topics for the SAP Certified Application Professional Enterprise Data Warehousing with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW 7.0) Exam The topics for the professional exam are broken down by competency level (see Table 1.5). Level A Competency Topics Level B Competency Topics Level C Competency Topics Analysis authorizations/ security + InfoObjects ++ ETL: staging/data flow ++ Additional BI topics ++ Data quality management Metadata maintenance and BI content + InfoProvider ++ Information lifecycle management (ILM) Data Warehousing Workbench Solution Manager + SAP NetWeaver platform + ETL: source systems (connection, DataSources) ++ BI administration/ monitoring ++ Development/ programming + Analytical engine/olap + Performance tuning ++ EDW/data modeling ++ Table 1.5 Topics by Competency Level The number of plus signs (+) next to the topic represents the approximate percentage of questions assigned to the topic. The key is as follows: + = <8% ++ = 8 12% +++ = >12%

22 Exam Structure for the SAP Certified Application Professional Exams Chapter 1 31 Exam Topics for SAP Certified Application Professional Reporting and Analysis with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW 7.0) Exam The topics for the professional exam are are broken down by competency level (see Table 1.6). Level A Competency Topics Level B Competency Topics Level C Competency Topics Integrated Planning + Third-party integration + User interface design +++ BEx analyzer BEx query designer SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer BEx Web BI Java + Analysis process designer + Solution Manager + Performance monitoring + SAP NetWeaver platform + Data Warehousing Workbench + Metadata + Migration/upgrade + Analytical engine/olap ++ BI administration/ monitoring + Documents + Performance tuning in reporting ++ Portal/Knowledge Management integration ++ Analysis authorizations/ security ++ Report-to-report interface (RRI) + Table 1.6 Topics by Competency Level

23 32 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview The number of plus signs (+) next to the topic represents the approximate percentage of questions assigned to the topic. The key is as follows: + = <8% ++ = 8 12% +++ = >12% The assigned percentage will help you focus your study time. General Information About the Exam Duration of the Exam You will have 3 hours (180 minutes) to take the exam. This is more than enough time to finish the exam. About the Questions The exam will have 80 questions. These questions have a structure just as the exam has a structure (Figure 1.2). Question Stimulus The question stimuli or setup presents a situation on which the question will be based. Question Question Hint This is the actual question and will relate back to the Question Stimulus This part of the question will tell you how many answers are correct. Statements such as Choose the correct answer or Three answers are correct will tell yo how many answers to select. Figure 1.2 Exam Question Structure Figure 1.3 shows a sample question illustrating the question elements.

24 General Information About the Exam Chapter 1 33 Question Stimulus Your customer is implementing the new FI line item extractors. Question Which factors must you take into consideration regarding the extraction process? Question Hint There are two correct answers to this question. Figure 1.3 Question Structure with Sample Question Not all questions on the test will follow this format, and on the associate exam there will be plenty of questions that will not contain a question stimulus. About the Answers Answers can be in five forms: Multiple response More than one answer will be correct. If you are presented with this type of answer, you must identify all correct responses. Multiple choice Multiple choices (usually four) are provided, and only one answer will be correct. True/false Only one answer will be true or false. Fill in the blank The test is online, so you won t actually be filling in the blank. This answer type will have you fill in the blank in the form of a multiple-choice answer. Only one answer will be correct. Sequence/ranking This is not used on the actual exam but could be on future exams. This answer type will have you rank or sequence answers in the correct order.

25 34 Chapter 1 SAP BI with SAP NetWeaver (7.0) Certification Track Overview Summary In this chapter we ve discussed the objectives of the new certification initiative and the benefits derived by SAP customers, partners, and professionals. Next we discussed the new certification process, the new tiered concept, and what the associate, professional, and master levelsare. Lastly, we looked at the structure of the exam itself, defining the concept of competency levels and topics. We then discussed the exam structure for the associate and two professional exams.

26 313 Index A ABAP, 134 ABAP routine, 306 ABC classification, 303, 304, 306 Accessing the OLAP processor, 165 Accessing the query designer, 54 Accessing the Report Designer, 138 Accessing the SAP BEx Web Application Designer, 145 Accessing the Web Analyzer, 95 Additional development technologies, 50 Administration, 156 Aggregates, 160, 163, 168 Aggregation, 176 Aggregation level, 242 Aggregation type, 263 AMO Amount, 175 Analysis Process Designer, 304, 309 Analysis Process Designer data sources, 305 Application certification, 24 Application processes, 276 Architected data marts, 219 Associate Certification, 39 Associate competency levels, 27 Associate level, 23 Association analysis, 303 Automatisms, 278 Axis properties, 150 B BI content, 156, 234, 246 BI platform, 49 BI service API, 274 BI Suite Business Explorer, 50 Broadcast according to exceptions, 113 Broadcast (bursting), 113 Broadcast (multi channel), 113 Broadcast to the printer, 113 Business planning and analytical services, 48 BW305 BI Enterprise Reporting, 36 BW370 BI Integrated Planning, 37 BW380 BI Analysis Processes & Data Mining, 37 C Calculated key figures, 62 Calling the SAP BEx Broadcaster, 110 Certification process, 23 Characteristic constants, 189 Characteristic InfoObject creation, 195 Characteristic InfoObjects, 171 Characteristic Maintenance screen, 195 Characteristic restriction, 58 Characteristics, 67 Characteristic value variables, 71 Chart, 98 Chart Wizard, 148 Classifying InfoObjects, 170, 195 Clustering, 303 Components of the Web Application Designer, 145 Compounding, 189 Compression, 160 Conceptual layers of Data Warehousing, 218, 231 Conditions, 98 Constant, 262 Content page, 122 Conversion routine, 181 Copy sheet, 82 Correct and format, 148 Create new query, 82 Creating a multidimensional source system, 224, 254 Creating an input-ready query, 297 Creating a remodeling rule, 237 Creating a source system, 248

27 314 Index Creating a transformation, 260, 264 Creating characteristics, 170 Creating key figures, 170 Creating planning functions, 294, 295 Cumulative/non-cumulative values, 178 Currency translation, 295 D Data Load Monitor, 272, 278, 281 Data mining, 302, 309 Data mining models, 242, 307 Data mining types, 302, 303 Data model, 160 Data modeling, 217 Data Provider, 98 DataSources, 241, 268 DataStore object, 61, 132, 198, 307 Data target administration, 277 Data transfer process, 272, 281 Data type and length, 181 Data warehouse, 219 Data Warehousing Workbench, 49, 131, 135, 153 DAT date, 175 DB Connect, 252, 274 DBMS, 252 Decimal places, 179 Decision trees, 303 Default value, 58 Designer area, 139, 142 Design the report, 140 Development certification, 25 Development interfaces, 283 Dimensions and navigation, 223 Dimension table, 221 Direct access to source system data, 274, 281 Direct assignment, 262 Direct DSO, 201 Display and navigation attributes, 69 Display attribute, 70 Distribution types, 112 Document classes, 135 Document integration, 131, 135 Document integration in Web applications, 134 Document list, 134 Documents, 156 Drag-and-Drop navigation and filtering, 103 Drilldown, 89 Dropdown box, 146 Duration of the exam, 32 E Element properties, 150 End routine, 264 Enterprise data warehouse architecture, 218, 231 Enterprise data warehousing, 48 Enterprise Portal Integration, 119 Enterprise reporting, query, and analysis, 48 ETL (extraction, transformation, and load), 260 Exam structure for the SAP Certified Application Professional Exams, 29 Exception aggregation, 177 Exceptions, 71, 98 Exception Wizard, 72 F Field catalog area, 139, 142 File interface, 274 Files, 307 File source, 248, 257 Fill MDX cache, 114 Fill OLAP cache, 114 Fixed, 164 Flat file, 248 Flow/non-cumulative value, 178 Format catalog area, 140, 142 Formula, 262, 294 Function of the analysis process designer, 302 Function of the DataSource, 260 Function of the PSA, 260 Functions of the BEx query designer menu, 54

28 Index 315 Functions of the BEx query designer toolbar, 54 G General services, 276 General tab, 150 Generate combinations, 294 Geographical attribute, 184 Global settings, 82 Graphical display, 236 H Header area, 121 Hierarchy level, 163 Hierarchy properties, 188 HTML, 115 I IBM DB2, 252 Implemented processes, 277 Indices, 160 InfoCube, 132, 165 InfoObject, 132, 135, 169, 241 InfoObjects as InfoProviders, 198 InfoObject types, 170 InfoProvider, 58, 197, 241 InfoProviders for SAP BEx reporting, 55 Information, 96 Information Broadcasting, 109 Information integration, 46 InfoSet, 132, 198 InfoSources, 241, 266, 268 Input-ready queries, 294, 299 Insert a Data Provider, 140 Insert Analysis Grid, 84 Insert button, 85 Insert checkbox group, 85 Insert dropdown box, 85 Insert list of conditions, 85 Insert list of filters, 84 Insert messages, 85 Insert navigation pane, 84 Insert radio button group, 85 Insert text, 85 INT integer, 175 iview, 124 J J2EE Engine, 254 Java Connectors, 285 K Keep filter value, 89 Key figure InfoObject creation, 195 Key figure InfoObjects, 170 Key Figure Maintenance screen, 174 Key figures, 62 Knowledge Management, 135 Knowledge Management Content, 126 L Layout of the Query Designer, 54 Layout of the Report Designer, 139 Level A competency topics, 37 Level B competency topics, 38 Load process and postprocessing, 277 M Master Certification, 40 Master Certification (under development), 23 Master data, 132 Master data-bearing characteristic, 172 Masthead, 121 Max DB, 252 Message, 58 Metadata, 132, 233 Metadata display, 235 Metadata repository, 156, 234, 246 MHTML (Multipart HTML), 115

29 316 Index Microsoft SQL Server, 252 Modeling, 156 Modeling InfoObjects, 225, 231 Modeling the InfoCube, 221, 231 Multidimensional modeling in SAP NetWeaver BW, 220 Multidimensional source, 248, 253 MultiProvider, 62, 198 N Navigation attribute, 70 Navigation options, 86 Navigation panel, 122 Navigation using the context menu, 98 New analysis, 95 Non-cumulative with non-cumulative change, 178 Non-SAP systems, 248 NUM number, 175 O Object types, 112 OLAP cache, 165 OLAP processor, 160, 168 Openness, 275 Operational data store, 219 Oracle, 252 Output options, 114 Overview tab, 147 P Page title bar, 122 People integration, 46 Performance tuning, 160 Performance tuning, 159 Persistent staging area, 219, 261, 268 Planning function, 242, 294, 299 Planning function type, 242 Planning modeler, 82 Portal Content Studio, 126 Portal desktop, 121, 128 Portal display, 128 Precalculate value set, 113 Print version, 97 Process chains, 241, 272, 274, 281 Process integration, 46 Professional Certification, 23, 39 Professional competency levels, 29 Properties, 58 Properties area, 140, 142 Properties of characteristics, 67 Properties of key figures, 63 Properties screen area, 146 Purpose of data mining, 302 Q QUA quantity, 175 Queries, 132, 242 Query Designer layout, 57 Filter View, 57 Row/Columns View, 58 Query Designer menu, 57 Query Designer toolbar, 55 Query execution, 160, 165 Query monitor, 160, 167 Query performance, 167 R Read master data, 262 Real time data acquisition, 272 Relational source, 248, 252, 257 Remodeling rule, 237 Remodeling toolbox, 234, 236, 246 Remove filter value, 89 Report Designer in SAP BEx, 138 Reporting agent, 277 Report structure area, 140 Restricted key figures, 62 Roles, 242 Role upload, 127

30 Index 317 S SAP BEx analysis toolbar, 80 SAP BEx analyzer, 55, 111, 126, 135 SAP BEx broadcaster, 82, 110, 125 SAP BEx Query Designer, 53, 111 SAP BEx Report Designer, 55, 82, 111, 125, 137 SAP BEx Web analyzer, 82, 112 SAP BEx Web analyzer toolbar, 94, 95 SAP BEx Web application, 111 SAP BEx Web Application Designer, 55, 111, 143 SAP BEx Web runtime, 134 SAP BEx Web runtime (Java), 134 SAP BEx Workbook, 81, 85 SAP BI, 21 SAP Business Explorer, 125 SAP certification exam structure, 26 SAP CRM attributes, 307 SAP Development Network (SDN), 40 SAP Help, 40 SAP NetWeaver (7.0) certification track, 21 SAP NetWeaver BW, 120 SAP NetWeaver BW accelerator, 160, 164, 168 SAP NetWeaver BW Analysis Process Designer, 301 SAP NetWeaver BW architecture, 48 SAP NetWeaver BW InfoSet, 61 SAP NetWeaver BW Integrated Planning, 293 SAP NetWeaver BW Java connectors, 290 SAP NetWeaver BW Java SDK, 285, 290 SAP NetWeaver BW training courses, 36 SAP NetWeaver IT practices and scenarios, 47 SAP NetWeaver platform overview, 46 SAP NetWeaver Portal, 125 SAP Service Marketplace, 40 SAP source, 248, 256 SAP Tiered Certification, 23 Scheduling and monitoring, 271 Scoring, 303 Scoring/weight score tables, 304 Send, 96 Setting a bookmark, 94 SID tables, 226 Source system, 247, 256 Source system type, 248 Standard DSO, 201 Standard Web template for report, 112 Start process, 276 Start routine, 263 Structure of a process chain, 276 Subareas of SAP NetWeaver BW, 49 System information, 82 T Table, 98 Technology certification, 24 Time characteristic InfoObject, 171 TIM time, 176 Toolbar function, 56 Transaction data, 132 Transferring data using Web services, 286 Transformation, 260, 261, 268 Translation, 156 Transport connection, 156 U UD Connect, 274, 285, 290 Unit conversion, 294, 298 Universal data integration, 284, 290 V Validate on server, 148 Value of properties, 149 Variables, 71, 241 Variable types, 71 Virtual key figures/characteristics, 161 VirtualProviders, 61, 198 W Web application, 135 Web items, 150

31 318 Index Web items screen area, 145 Web Service DataSource integration scenarios, 287 Web Service data staging, 286 Web services, 248, 286, 290 Web templates, 242 Web template screen area, 147 Weighted score tables, 303, 306 Workbooks, 242 Workbook settings, 85 Write-optimized DSO, 201 X XHTML editor, 150 XHTML tab, 147 XML source, 248, 254, 257