What is bucket in SAP BW-BEX - Business Explorer?

SAP Term: bucket

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: A bucket is a predefined value set that is stored in a database table or in a TREX index and can be used together with a variable as a filter in a query.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A bucket is a type of variable used in BW-BEX Business Explorer. It is a container that stores values from a query and can be used to group data into categories. Buckets are used to create charts and tables that can be used to analyze data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use buckets, you must first create a query in BW-BEX Business Explorer. Once the query is created, you can add buckets to the query by selecting the “Bucket” option from the “Variables” tab. You can then select the fields you want to group together and assign them to a bucket. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating buckets, it is important to consider how the data will be grouped together. For example, if you are creating a chart that shows sales by region, you should create a bucket for each region. This will ensure that the data is grouped correctly and that the chart is easy to read and interpret. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on buckets in BW-BEX Business Explorer, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your SAP support team.