What is 'shortcut join' in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT - Information Design Tool?

shortcut join - Overview

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: A join that provides an alternative path between two tables and that does not take intermediate tables into account.

shortcut join - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A shortcut join is a type of join used in SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT) to create a relationship between two tables. It is a faster and more efficient way to join tables than the traditional inner or outer join. It is used when the two tables have a common field, such as a customer ID, and the data in the two tables needs to be combined. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a shortcut join, open the IDT and select the two tables you want to join. Right-click on one of the tables and select “Create Shortcut Join” from the menu. Select the common field from each table that you want to use for the join. Click “OK” to create the shortcut join. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a shortcut join, it is important to make sure that the data in both tables is consistent. If there are any discrepancies between the two tables, it can cause errors when running queries or reports. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating shortcut joins in SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool, please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSOBJECTS_INFORMATION_DESIGN_TOOL/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html