What is OLAP reporting in SAP BW-BEX - Business Explorer?

SAP Term: OLAP reporting

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: Reporting based on multidimensional data sources InfoProvider. OLAP reporting allows you to analyze several dimensions at the same time for example, time, place, or product. The aim of OLAP reporting is to analyze key figures, such as for an analysis of the sales figures for a certain product in a particular time period. The business questions that you have about this product in this period are formulated in a query. The query includes the key figures and characteristics that contain the data that is necessary for analyzing or answering your questions. The data is displayed in a cross-classified table and is the starting point for a more detailed analysis to answer a number of different questions. A range of interaction options, such as sorting, filtering, swapping characteristics, recalculating values and so on, allows you to navigate flexibly through the data during the runtime. In the BW system, you can analyze the data in the following areas of the : In the

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• Key Concepts: 
  OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) reporting is a type of reporting used in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and Business Explorer (BEx) to analyze data from multiple perspectives. It allows users to quickly and easily access data from multiple sources, such as databases, cubes, and other sources. OLAP reporting enables users to analyze data in a variety of ways, such as by time period, geography, product line, or any other dimension. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use OLAP reporting in BW-BEx, users must first create a query. This query will define the data that will be used for the report. Once the query is created, users can then create a report based on the query. The report can be customized to include various dimensions and measures, such as time period, geography, product line, or any other dimension. The report can then be saved and used for further analysis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an OLAP report in BW-BEx, it is important to ensure that the query is properly defined. This will ensure that the data used in the report is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to consider which dimensions and measures should be included in the report in order to get the most out of the analysis. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on OLAP reporting in BW-BEx, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BW_BEX/7.5/en-US