What is 'business filter' in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT - Information Design Tool?

business filter - Overview

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: A filter created in the business layer editor, made of expressions containing only objects in the business layer.

business filter - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Business filter is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT) that allows users to create a filter to limit the data that is displayed in a report. This filter can be based on any field in the data source, such as customer name, product type, or region. The filter can also be used to limit the data to a specific time period or to a specific set of values.
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a business filter, open the IDT and select the “Business Filter” tab. Select the field you want to use as the basis for the filter and then enter the criteria for the filter. For example, if you want to limit the data to customers in a certain region, you would select “Region” as the field and then enter the region name. Once you have entered all of your criteria, click “Apply” to save the filter.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a business filter, it is important to remember that it will only limit the data that is displayed in the report. It will not affect any calculations or formulas that are used in the report. Additionally, it is important to remember that business filters are applied after any other filters that have been applied to the report.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using business filters in SAP BusinessObjects