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

SAP Term: dimension

• Component: BI-RA-AWB

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP

• Description: A data object that represents categorical data in a dataset. &Example& Products Sales

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dimension is a term used in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP to refer to the structure of data in a cube. It is composed of hierarchies, which are organized into levels. Each level contains members that represent the data in the cube. For example, a dimension might have a hierarchy called “Product” with levels such as “Category” and “Subcategory”. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Dimensions are used to organize data in cubes. They can be used to filter and analyze data, as well as to create reports and dashboards. To use dimensions, you must first create a cube and then add dimensions to it. You can then add hierarchies and levels to each dimension. Finally, you can add members to each level. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating dimensions, it is important to consider how the data will be used. For example, if you are creating a cube for sales analysis, you may want to create a dimension for product categories and subcategories. This will allow you to easily filter and analyze sales data by product type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on dimensions in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP, please refer to the official documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSOBJECTS_ANALYSIS_EDITION_FOR_OLAP/2.0/en-US