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

OLAP - Overview

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Online Analytical Processing OLAP systems organize data in a multidimensional model that is suitable for decision support. OLAP is the analytical counterpart of OLTP, or Online Transactional Processing. SAP NetWeaver BI is an OLAP system.

OLAP - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  OLAP stands for Online Analytical Processing. It is a type of data analysis that enables users to quickly and easily analyze large amounts of data from multiple perspectives. It is used in SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) to provide users with a comprehensive view of their data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  OLAP can be used in SAP BW to analyze data from multiple perspectives. This includes analyzing data by time, geography, product, customer, and other dimensions. OLAP also allows users to drill down into the data to gain more detailed insights. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using OLAP in SAP BW, it is important to remember that the data must be structured in order for it to be analyzed properly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data is up-to-date and accurate in order to get the most out of the analysis. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP BW also offers other analytical tools such as Business Explorer (BEx) and Advanced Analysis (AA). These tools can be used in conjunction with OLAP to gain even more insights into the data. Additionally, SAP BW offers a range of reporting tools that can be used to create reports based on the analysis performed with OLAP.