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

SAP Term: selection object

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: Object that refers to the multi-dimensional section of data from a dataset. In addition to filter properties, a selection object contains a number of characteristics whose properties have specific settings. The property settings for a characteristic determine the format in which values are output when characteristic values are requested. The characteristic properties have the following settings: Display type and attributes with which formats Mode and sort order Hierarchy type Type of settings for hierarchy node types A selection object also contains methods for further processing filters such as, for example, triggering filters according to characteristic value sets and checking whether characteristic values are contained in filters. Variables can be used in a selection object to parameterize the model and variants can be saved and called for these variables. You are also able to access documents about the master- and metadata.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Selection objects are used in the BW-BEX Business Explorer to define the characteristics of a query. They are used to define the data that will be retrieved from the database and displayed in the query results. Selection objects can be used to filter data, specify sorting criteria, and define calculations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a selection object, open the BW-BEX Business Explorer and select the “Create Selection Object” option. This will open a dialog box where you can enter the criteria for your selection object. You can specify which fields you want to include in your query, as well as any filters or sorting criteria you want to apply. Once you have entered all of your criteria, click “OK” to save your selection object. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a selection object, it is important to remember that the criteria you enter will determine which data is retrieved from the database and displayed in the query results. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you enter accurate and precise criteria so that you get the results you are looking for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on selection objects and how to use them in BW-BEX Business Explorer, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on selection objects.