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

SAP Term: characteristic

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Type of InfoObject. An evaluation group such as company code, product, customer group, fiscal year, period, or region. Characteristics provide classification possibilities for the dataset. An InfoCube generally contains only a partial quantity of the characteristic values from the master data table at a time. The master data includes the permitted values for a characteristic, also called characteristic values. Characteristic values are discrete names. The characteristic "Region" has the following specifications, for example: North Central South

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• Key Concepts: 
  A characteristic in SAP BW is a data element that describes a particular object or value. It is used to group and analyze data in the system. Characteristics are used to define the structure of the data warehouse and to create reports. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristics can be used to define the structure of the data warehouse by creating hierarchies, assigning attributes, and defining relationships between objects. They can also be used to create reports by grouping and analyzing data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating characteristics, it is important to consider how they will be used in reports. It is also important to ensure that the characteristics are consistent across all objects in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristics in SAP BW, please refer to the SAP Business Information Warehouse documentation.