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

top % - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-AWB

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP

• Description: An operator in a filter operation that displays the first elements that contributed N percent for the selected level for each parent element.

top % - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Top % is a feature in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP that allows users to quickly identify the top or bottom values in a given set of data. It is used to quickly identify the most important values in a given set of data, such as the top 10% of sales figures or the bottom 5% of customer satisfaction ratings. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Top %, open the Analysis, edition for OLAP application and select the data set you wish to analyze. Then, select the “Top %” option from the menu. You will be prompted to enter the percentage of values you wish to analyze (e.g. 10%, 5%, etc.). Once you have entered the percentage, click “OK” and the application will display the top or bottom values in your data set. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Top %, it is important to remember that it only works with numerical data sets. If you are working with non-numerical data sets, such as text or images, then Top % will not be able to provide any useful information. Additionally, it is important to remember that Top % only works with one dimension at a time. If you are trying to analyze multiple dimensions at once, then you will need to use a different feature such as “Group By” or “Filter”. 
  
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