What is data source in SAP CA-EPT-EC - SAP Enterprise Dashboard?

SAP Term: data source

• Component: CA-EPT-EC

• Component Name: SAP Enterprise Dashboard

• Description: Displaying data in an easy-to-understand manner is what a dashboard is all about. In the Enterprise Dashboard Framework, data is provided on-demand by a data source. The data source links to an analytic data source from the SAP HANA database.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A data source is a collection of data that is used as the basis for creating a dashboard in SAP Enterprise Dashboard (CA-EPT-EC). It can be a single table, multiple tables, or a combination of tables and views. Data sources can be created from existing data sources or from scratch. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Data sources can be created in SAP Enterprise Dashboard (CA-EPT-EC) by selecting the “Create Data Source” option from the main menu. This will open a window where you can select the type of data source you want to create. You can then select the tables and views you want to include in the data source. Once you have selected all the necessary components, you can save the data source and use it to create your dashboard. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a data source, it is important to consider how the data will be used in the dashboard. This will help you determine which tables and views should be included in the data source. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields are included in the data source so that they can be used in the dashboard. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating data sources in SAP Enterprise Dashboard (CA-EPT-EC), please refer to the official documentation available on SAP’s website. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a data source.