What is row pattern in SAP (BW-BEX - Business Explorer)?

SAP Term: row pattern

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: Format template for a row in a report. A row pattern is applied to rows that are semantically identical for example, to all header rows of a group level whereby the relevant data from the data provider is inserted simultaneously.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Row pattern is a feature of BW-BEX Business Explorer that allows users to define a pattern of rows in a query. This pattern can be used to group data into logical categories, such as product lines, regions, or customer types. The row pattern can also be used to create subtotals and grand totals for the query. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the row pattern feature, users must first define the pattern in the query design. This is done by selecting the “Row Pattern” option from the “Query Properties” menu. Once the pattern is defined, users can then select which fields they want to include in the pattern. The fields can be selected from the “Fields” tab in the query design window. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a row pattern, it is important to consider how the data will be grouped and displayed. For example, if you are creating a query for sales data, you may want to group the data by product line or region. Additionally, it is important to consider how subtotals and grand totals will be calculated when defining a row pattern. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using row patterns in BW-BEX Business Explorer, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BW_BEX_QUERY_DESIGNER/7.5/en-US/f3d8f9a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b3e7f9a1d.html