What is selection type in SAP BW-WHM - Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: selection type

• Component: BW-WHM

• Component Name: Warehouse Management

• Description: Describes the level of detail to which the data in an InfoCubes is summarized in an aggregate. Every component of an aggregate characteristics and navigation attributes has to be assigned to a selection type. You have the following options: All characteristic values "*": Data is grouped on the basis of all the values of the characteristic or navigation attribute. Hierarchy level "H": Data is grouped by the nodes belonging to a level of a hierarchy. Fixed value "F": Data is filtered using a single value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Selection type is a feature in SAP BW-WHM Warehouse Management that allows users to define the criteria for selecting data from a database. It is used to filter out irrelevant data and focus on the data that is relevant to the user’s needs. Selection types can be used to select data based on certain criteria such as date, time, location, and other parameters. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use selection type in SAP BW-WHM Warehouse Management, users must first define the criteria for selecting data. This can be done by creating a selection type in the system. Once the selection type has been created, users can then select data from the database based on the criteria they have defined. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a selection type, it is important to ensure that all of the criteria are properly defined. This will help ensure that only relevant data is selected from the database. Additionally, it is important to remember that selection types can be used in combination with other features such as filters and sorting to further refine the data selection process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about selection types in SAP BW-WHM Warehouse Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips for using selection types in SAP BW-WHM Warehouse Management.