What is InfoSet in SAP FS-BA-SD - Source Data?

SAP Term: InfoSet

• Component: FS-BA-SD

• Component Name: Source Data

• Description: A view, which can be defined flexibly, of various DataStore objects and master data of InfoObjects in SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence. The InfoSets contain DataStore objects index tables and tables of relevancy indicators for each primary object and master data tables. These are linked to one another join by fields of the same category InfoObject. This makes it possible for the Analyzers to select data across various primary objects, for example.

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• Key Concepts: 
  InfoSet is a SAP term used to describe a logical view of data from multiple tables. It is used to join tables together and create a single view of the data. It is also used to restrict access to certain fields or records in the database. The FS-BA-SD Source Data component is a part of the SAP ERP system and is used to store source data for sales and distribution documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use InfoSet, you must first create an InfoSet in the ABAP Dictionary. This will define the tables and fields that will be included in the InfoSet. Once the InfoSet is created, you can use it to join tables together and create a single view of the data. You can also restrict access to certain fields or records in the database using InfoSet. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an InfoSet, it is important to consider which fields are necessary for your application and which ones can be excluded. This will help reduce the amount of data that needs to be retrieved from the database and improve performance. Additionally, it is important to consider which users should have access to which fields or records in the database when creating an InfoSet. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on InfoSet, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US). Additionally, for more information on FS-BA-SD Source Data component, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US).