What is attribute in SAP BW - SAP Business Information Warehouse?

SAP Term: attribute

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: InfoObjects that are logically assigned or subordinated to a characteristic and that cannot be selected in a query. &EXAMPLE& For a cost center, you could assign the attributes 'Cost 'Cost Center Manager' characteristic as attribute 'Size of Cost Center in Square Meters' key figure as attribute.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An attribute in SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) is a characteristic of an object that can be used to describe it. Attributes are used to store information about objects, such as their name, description, and other properties. Attributes are also used to group objects together and to filter data in reports. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Attributes can be used in BW to create reports and analyze data. For example, attributes can be used to filter data in reports, such as by product type or customer segment. Attributes can also be used to group objects together, such as by product category or customer region. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating attributes in BW, it is important to ensure that the attributes are meaningful and relevant to the data being analyzed. It is also important to ensure that the attributes are consistent across all objects in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Attributes are closely related to characteristics in BW. Characteristics are similar to attributes but are more specific and can be used to further refine data analysis.