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

SAP Term: tabular reporting

• Component: BW-BEX

• Component Name: Business Explorer

• Description: Reporting based on one-dimensional tables, that is, the analysis is restricted to one dimension and its attributes. Unlike with OLAP reporting, when you design a query, you can arrange the columns as you want in the tabular editor mode of the BEx Query Designer. For example, you can place a column for a characteristic between two columns for key figures. The column display is fixed and is specified at design time. The interactive options are restricted to filtering, filtering and drilling down according to, sorting according to, and navigating in hierarchies. Unlike in OLAP reporting, navigation functions that change the geometry of the tabular list, that is, that change the number and order of columns, for example, by swapping or adding a drilldown, are not available in tabular reporting.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Tabular reporting is a type of reporting available in the BW-BEX Business Explorer component of SAP. It allows users to create reports that are organized into rows and columns, making it easier to compare and analyze data. Tabular reports can be used to display data from multiple sources, such as databases, spreadsheets, and other sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Tabular reporting in BW-BEX Business Explorer is easy to use. To create a tabular report, users can select the data they want to include in the report and then choose the “Tabular” option from the report type menu. Once the report is created, users can customize it by adding filters, sorting data, and changing the layout of the report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a tabular report in BW-BEX Business Explorer, it is important to consider how the data will be displayed. For example, if you are comparing two sets of data, it may be helpful to use a bar chart or line graph instead of a table. Additionally, it is important to consider how many columns and rows you need for your report. Too many columns or rows can make the report difficult to read. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on tabular reporting in BW-BEX Business Explorer, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create tabular reports in BW-BEX Business Explorer.