What is metadata in SAP (BW - SAP Business Information Warehouse)?

SAP Term: metadata

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Data that contains metainformation about other data. According to the MOF Meta Object Facility standard for the OMG Object Management Group the following layers exist: M3 Meta-meta-metadata = meta-meta model M2 Meta-metadata = meta model M1 Metadata = model M0 Data

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• Key Concepts: 
  Metadata is data about data. In the context of SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW), metadata is information about the data stored in the BW system. This includes information such as the source of the data, the type of data, and how it is used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Metadata can be used to help understand the structure and content of the BW system. It can also be used to identify potential problems with the data, such as incorrect or missing values. Additionally, metadata can be used to create reports and analyze data within the BW system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When working with metadata in BW, it is important to ensure that all metadata is up-to-date and accurate. This will help ensure that reports and analyses are based on accurate information. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the metadata, as this can affect how reports and analyses are generated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metadata in BW, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Metadata Management in BW. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips for working with metadata in BW.