What is object tag in SAP BW-BEX - Business Explorer?

SAP Term: object tag

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: Placeholder in a Web template that starts with . Using object tags, you can generate data providers and Web items in a Web template.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object tags are used in BW-BEX Business Explorer to identify and group objects in a query. They are used to assign characteristics to objects, such as a customer name or product type. Object tags can be used to filter data, create hierarchies, and perform calculations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object tags can be added to a query by selecting the “Object Tags” option from the “Query Properties” menu. Once selected, the user can add object tags to the query by selecting the desired tag from the list of available tags. The user can then assign values to the object tag, such as a customer name or product type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Object tags can be used to filter data in a query by selecting the “Filter” option from the “Query Properties” menu. This will allow the user to select specific values for an object tag, such as a specific customer name or product type. This will limit the data returned in the query to only those values that match the filter criteria. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Object tags can also be used to create hierarchies in a query by selecting the “Hierarchy” option from the “Query Properties” menu. This will allow the user to create a hierarchy of object tags, such as customer name and product type, which can then be used to group data in the query. Object tags can also be used to perform calculations on data in a query by selecting the “Calculations” option from the “Query Properties” menu. This will allow the user to perform calculations on data based on object tags, such as summing up sales for a specific customer or product type.