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

navigation attribute - Overview

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Attributes that you can select in the query.

navigation attribute - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Navigation attributes are characteristics of an InfoObject that are used to navigate through the data in a BW SAP Business Information Warehouse. They are used to define the relationships between different InfoObjects and to create hierarchies. Navigation attributes can be used to filter data, create drill-down reports, and analyze data in different ways. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Navigation attributes can be used to create hierarchies in the BW SAP Business Information Warehouse. This allows users to navigate through the data in a more organized way. For example, a navigation attribute can be used to create a hierarchy of product categories, such as electronics, clothing, and furniture. This hierarchy can then be used to filter data and create reports that focus on specific product categories. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating navigation attributes, it is important to consider how they will be used. For example, if you are creating a hierarchy of product categories, you should consider how the hierarchy will be used in reports and analysis. It is also important to consider how the navigation attribute will interact with other InfoObjects in the BW SAP Business Information Warehouse. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Navigation attributes are closely related to InfoObjects in the BW SAP Business Information Warehouse. It is important to understand how InfoObjects work in order to effectively use navigation attributes. Additionally, navigation attributes can be