What is P table in SAP BW - SAP Business Information Warehouse?

SAP Term: P table

• Component: BW

• Component Name: SAP Business Information Warehouse

• Description: Master data table for time-independent master data. This table contains the following fields: The characteristic with the master data itself. The compound characteristics for the characteristic that bears master data "higher-level characteristics" All time-independent attributes CHANGED Change D: Record to delete; I: Record to insert; Blank space: No change; Changes are evaluated only after activation. OBJEVERS Object version A: Active; M: Modified and not active These fields form the key.

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• Key Concepts: 
  P table is a type of table in SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW). It is used to store data from the InfoCube and is used to store the data in a compressed form. The P table is also known as the "aggregated table" because it stores the aggregated data from the InfoCube. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The P table is used to store the aggregated data from the InfoCube. This data can then be used for reporting and analysis purposes. The P table can be accessed through the BW Query Designer, which allows users to create queries and reports based on the data stored in the P table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating queries and reports based on the data stored in the P table, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields are included in the query. This will ensure that all of the relevant information is included in the report. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary filters are applied to the query so that only relevant data is included in the report. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The P table is closely related to other tables in BW such as the ODS (Operational Data Store) and InfoCube tables. The ODS stores detailed transactional data while the InfoCube stores summarized data. The P table stores aggregated data from both of these tables, which can then be used for reporting and analysis purposes.