What is generation template in SAP BW - SAP Business Information Warehouse?

SAP Term: generation template

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Template, from which a program is generated. A generation template is used when the required program cannot be generically written and must be recreated for each specific situation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A generation template is a feature of SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) that allows users to create a template for data extraction and transformation. This template can be used to generate data from multiple sources and transform it into a single format. The template can be used to define the data structure, the data sources, and the transformation rules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a generation template, users must first define the data structure, which includes the fields and their data types. Then, they must define the data sources, which can include external sources such as databases or flat files. Finally, they must define the transformation rules, which will determine how the data is transformed from its original format into the desired format. Once all of these steps are completed, the template can be used to generate data from multiple sources and transform it into a single format. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a generation template, it is important to ensure that all of the fields and their data types are correctly defined. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the transformation rules are properly defined so that the data is transformed correctly. Finally, it is important to test the template before using it in production to ensure that it works as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on generation templates in SAP BW, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BW/7.5/en-US?q=generation%20template&scope=&t=&f=