What is break hierarchies in SAP BI-RA-AWB - SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP?

SAP Term: break hierarchies

• Component: BI-RA-AWB

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP

• Description: One of the available options for sorting and evaluating operations. When sorting and evaluating, you can select whether to sort across hierarchy levels or only within those hierarchy levels below the same parent element. If you want to sort across hierarchy levels, select the "Break hierarchies" option for sorting or evaluating.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Break hierarchies is a feature in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP that allows users to break down the structure of a hierarchy and view the data in a more granular level. This feature allows users to drill down into the data and gain more insight into the underlying data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the break hierarchies feature, users must first select the hierarchy they wish to break down. Once selected, users can then select the level of detail they wish to view. This can be done by selecting the “Break Hierarchy” option from the menu. The user can then select which levels of detail they wish to view and click “OK” to apply the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the break hierarchies feature, it is important to remember that it is not possible to break down all levels of a hierarchy. Some levels may be too granular or too complex for the feature to work properly. It is also important to remember that breaking down a hierarchy may result in a large amount of data being displayed, so it is important to be aware of this before applying any changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the break hierarchies feature in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP, please refer to the official documentation provided by SAP. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.