What is InfoPackage in SAP BW-WHM - Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: InfoPackage

• Component: BW-WHM

• Component Name: Warehouse Management

• Description: This describes which data in a DataSource should be requested from a source system. The data can be precisely selected using selection parameters for example, only controlling area 001 in period 10.1997. An InfoPackage can request the following types of data: Transaction data Attributes for master data Hierarchies for master data Master data texts

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• Key Concepts: 
  An InfoPackage is a component of SAP BW Warehouse Management (BW-WHM) that is used to transfer data from a source system to a target system. It is used to define the data selection criteria, the data transfer method, and the scheduling of the data transfer. The InfoPackage also contains information about the source system, such as the type of data and the fields that are to be transferred. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use an InfoPackage, first create a source system in BW-WHM. Then, create an InfoPackage in BW-WHM and specify the source system, target system, and data selection criteria. Finally, schedule the data transfer by setting up a job in BW-WHM. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an InfoPackage, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields are included in the data selection criteria. This will ensure that all of the relevant data is transferred from the source system to the target system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the scheduling of the data transfer is set up correctly so that it occurs at the desired time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about InfoPackages and how to use them in BW-WHM, please refer to SAP's official documentation on InfoPackages. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use InfoPackages in BW-WHM.