What is 'list of values' in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT - Information Design Tool?

list of values - Overview

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: A collection of data values that can be associated with an object in theuniverse, allowing the user to choose values for a filter on that object.

list of values - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A List of Values (LOV) is a feature in SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT) that allows users to select a value from a predefined list. This list can be used to filter data in reports and dashboards. The LOV can be populated with values from a database table, a query, or a static list. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an LOV, open the IDT and select the “List of Values” option from the “Data Foundation” tab. Then, select the source of the values for the LOV. This can be a database table, query, or static list. Once the source is selected, define the columns that will be used in the LOV and click “OK” to save the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an LOV, it is important to ensure that the values are properly formatted and that they are consistent across all sources. This will ensure that the data is accurately filtered when using the LOV. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that an LOV can only contain up to 1000 values. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating an LOV in SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSOBJECTS_BI_PLATFORM/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html