What is input control in SAP BI-BIP-BOE - SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise?

SAP Term: input control

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise

• Description: Predefined filters that refine document or report data in the associated blocks by the values you have selected.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Input control is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE) that allows users to control the data that is used in a report. It enables users to filter the data by entering specific values or ranges of values, and it also allows users to select specific values from a list of available values. This feature helps users to focus on the data that is most relevant to their needs.
  
  How to use it: 
  Input control can be used in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE) by creating a report and then adding an input control to it. The input control can be configured with different parameters, such as the type of data that should be filtered, the range of values that should be accepted, and the list of available values. Once the input control has been configured, it can be used to filter the data in the report.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using input control in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE), it is important to remember that the data that is filtered will only be visible in the report if it meets the criteria specified in the input control. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the criteria are set correctly so that only relevant data is displayed in the report. Additionally, it is important to remember that input controls can be used in combination with other features, such as sorting and filtering, to further refine the data displayed in a report.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using input control in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise (BI-BIP-BOE), please refer to the official documentation provided by SAP. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available which provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.