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

hierarchy - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-AWB

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP

• Description: A collection of related data elements that are organized in a hierarchical structure, for example in a geographical hierarchy.

hierarchy - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A hierarchy is a structure of data that is organized into levels. In SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP, hierarchies are used to organize data into logical groupings. For example, a hierarchy might be used to group products by category, or to group customers by region. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Hierarchies can be used to analyze data in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP. To use a hierarchy, select the hierarchy from the list of available hierarchies in the query panel. Then, drag and drop the hierarchy onto the query panel to add it to the query. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using hierarchies in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP, it is important to remember that each level of the hierarchy can be used as a filter. This means that you can use each level of the hierarchy to narrow down your results and get more specific information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using hierarchies in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP, please refer to the official documentation on the SAP website.