What is 'MultiProvider' in SAP BW - SAP Business Information Warehouse?

MultiProvider - Overview

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Type of InfoProvider that combines data from several InfoProviders and makes it available for reporting. The MultiProvider itself contains no data; its data comes exclusively from the InfoProviders on which it is based collated using a union operation. You can assemble a MultiProvider from different combinations of InfoProviders. MultiProviders, like InfoProviders, are objects or views that are relevant for reporting.

MultiProvider - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A MultiProvider is a type of InfoProvider in SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) that combines data from multiple InfoProviders into one virtual InfoProvider. It allows users to access data from multiple sources in a single query, making it easier to analyze and compare data from different sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a MultiProvider, first create the individual InfoProviders that will be combined into the MultiProvider. Then, create the MultiProvider and assign the individual InfoProviders to it. Finally, create a query on the MultiProvider to access the combined data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a MultiProvider, make sure that all of the InfoProviders have compatible data types and structures. This will ensure that the query results are accurate and consistent. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on MultiProviders, see SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BW/7.5/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b8e9f1b2a.html