What is Common Client Interface in SAP BW-BEX-UDI - Universal Data Integration?

SAP Term: Common Client Interface

• Component: BW-BEX-UDI

• Component Name: Universal Data Integration

• Description: An API defined by Sun's JCA specification that is common across heterogeneous EISs. It is designed to be "toolable" -- that is, it leverages the Java Beans architecture so that development tools can incorporate the CCI into their architecture. Note that the BI Java Connectors implement only the connection interfaces defined by the CCI. The CCI's interaction interfaces, data interfaces, and metadata interfaces, however, are not implemented by the BI Java SDK. BI-specific client APIs that are tailored for OLAP interactions are provided by the BI Java Connectors.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Common Client Interface (CCI) is a component of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) that enables the integration of data from multiple sources into a single, unified view. It provides a single interface for accessing and manipulating data from different sources, such as SAP BW, SAP HANA, and other external sources. The CCI also provides a platform for creating and managing data models, which can be used to create reports and dashboards.
  
  BW-BEX-UDI Universal Data Integration (UDI) is an add-on to the CCI that enables the integration of data from multiple sources into a single, unified view. UDI provides a single interface for accessing and manipulating data from different sources, such as SAP BW, SAP HANA, and other external sources. It also provides a platform for creating and managing data models, which can be used to create reports and dashboards.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Common Client Interface (CCI), you must first install the BW-BEX-UDI Universal Data Integration (UDI) add-on. Once installed, you can access the CCI by logging into your SAP system and navigating to the “Data Integration” tab in the BW menu. From there, you can create and manage data models, which can be used to create reports and dashboards. You can also access the UDI interface from this tab to integrate data from multiple sources into a single view.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Common Client Interface (CCI), it is important to remember that it is designed to provide a single interface for accessing and manipulating data from different sources. As such, it is important to ensure that all of your data sources are properly configured before attempting to integrate them into a single view. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of your data models are properly configured before attempting to create reports or dashboards with them.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the Common Client Interface (CCI) and BW-BEX-UDI Universal Data Integration (UDI), please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BW/7.5/en-US or contact your local SAP representative for assistance.