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to perform actions on multiple objects simultaneously. For example you can drag and drop multiple objects together and also change the properties of multiple objects of the same type simultaneously. You could also highlight all key figures in the query and modify the property to use no decimal places. This setting change would affect all key figures you had previously highlighted. This removes the need to repeat this action individually for each key figure.


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You can switch these areas on and off using the new toolbar icons. >

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• Create BEx Queries using various key design features of the BEx Query Designer which are new for Netweaver 2004s BI.

You want to familiarize yourself with the improved BEx Query Designer layout, and in particular you want to learn more about the features which will improve the efficiency of query design.

1-1 In your assigned BI system, start the BEx Query Designer and begin to create a new query. Your instructor will provide you with the system details, your username and password.

1-2 Choose the InfoCube Customer Sales (T_SDC05) using the search function or the following path: ,QIR$UHDV� �%:�7UDLQLQJ� �.%:�&XVWRPHU�7UDLQLQJ� �'%:��5�5HSRUWLQJ�'HOWD«� �&XVWRPHU�6DOHV�,QIR&XEH�

1-3 On the Filter tab page, select characteristic Distribution Channel from the Sales Area data dimension to be a characteristic restriction. This characteristic restriction will be used as a filter for your query.

1-4 Restrict the Distribution Channel characteristic to provide a meaningful filter. Restrict the characteristic to the values )LQDO�FXVWRPHU�VDOHV��6ROG�IRU�UHVDOH��DQG�6HUYLFH��.

1-5 Create a default restriction for characteristic Sales Organization from the Sales Area data dimension. Restrict Sales Organization to Germany Frankfurt (1000).

1-6 Select the 5RZV�&ROXPQV tab page to complete your query definition. You will see your restricted 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ�characteristic from the 'HIDXOW�9DOXHV area now in the )UHH�&KDUDFWHULVWLFV�area. Make it available in the initial view of your query by moving it to the 5RZV.

1-7 Include the navigational attributes 6ROG�WR�3DUW\�&RXQWU\ and 5HJLRQ��6WDWH� from the &XVWRPHU�dimension in the 5RZV area %87 do this by using the multi-object support feature


of the Query Designer (i.e. drag them both together). Make sure 6ROG�WR�3DUW\�&RXQWU\ appears above 5HJLRQ��6WDWH��in the 5RZV�area.

1-8 Create a restricted key figure that shows the ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV for calendar year ��. Use the time characteristics &DOHQGDU�\HDU�PRQWK�and restrict it to the values for all months in 2005. Change the description of the key figure to ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��

1-9 Create a new formula for the SHUFHQWDJH�YDULDQFH�between ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��and ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��. Create the missing restricted key figure for ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV�� directly in the formula editor. Name the new formula µ9DULDQFH�WR��¶ BUT enter this description from the main query design screen using the properties direct entry field (not from the formula editor dialog).

1-10 In the Columns area, you see your newly created restricted key figure (,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��. Because this key figure is only necessary for the formula, hide this entry using its 'LVSOD\�properties. Then change the position of your new formula so it appears below the key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��.

1-11 In the next step, change the properties of two characteristics at once: For 6ROG�WR�3DUW\�&RXQWU\ and 5HJLRQ��6WDWH� you want to display the result lines only when there is more than one single value.

1-12 Save your query in your )DYRULWHV using the name *5��4'6DOHV (where ## is your group number). Use this name for both the description and technical name.

1-13 Display the query result in the BEx Analyzer (you can close the Query Designer, this is not needed any longer). Check the initial view of the query. It should show you only the 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ�*HUPDQ\�)UDQNIXUW�� as defined in the 'HIDXOW�9DOXHV area of the query.

1-14 If necessary, click on the )LOWHU button to display the 1DYLJDWLRQ�3DQH�in order to change the filter values for 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ��From the context menu for 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ��choose 6HOHFW�)LOWHU�9DOXHV«and from the list of 6LQJOH�9DOXHV��choose 86$�3KLODGHOSKLD�and 86$�'HQYHU��Notice that there are no totals for these two sales organizations at the country or region level.


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1-1 In your assigned BI system, start the BEx Query Designer and begin to create a new query. Your instructor will provide you with the system details, your username and password.

1-1-1 Choose 6WDUW� �3URJUDPV� �%XVLQHVV�([SORUHU� �4XHU\�'HVLJQHU 1-1-2 Logon with your user ID and password when prompted.

1-1-3 Click on the 1HZ button

1-2 Choose the InfoCube &XVWRPHU�6DOHV��7B6'&��using the search function or the following path: ,QIR$UHDV� �%:�7UDLQLQJ� �.%:�&XVWRPHU�7UDLQLQJ� �'%:��5�5HSRUWLQJ�'HOWD«� �&XVWRPHU�6DOHV�,QIR&XEH� 1-2-1 From the New Query dialog go to ,QIR$UHDV� �%:�7UDLQLQJ� �.%:�&XVWRPHU�

7UDLQLQJ� �'%:��5�5HSRUWLQJ�'HOWD«� �&XVWRPHU�6DOHV�,QIR&XEH.

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1-3-1 Drag the characteristic 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO from the 6DOHV�$UHD�GDWD�dimension in the Info Provider area to the Characteristic Restrictions area. Note the visualization of the object during dragging and the visualization of the drop point (black line).

1-4 Restrict the 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO characteristic to provide a meaningful filter. Restrict the characteristic to the values )LQDO�FXVWRPHU�VDOHV��6ROG�IRU�UHVDOH��DQG�6HUYLFH��. 1-4-1 Right click on the characteristic and choose 5HVWULFW from the context menu. From

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1-4-2 Select 2. when finished.


1-5 Create a default restriction for characteristic 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ�from the 6DOHV�$UHD�GDWD dimension. Restrict 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ�to *HUPDQ\�)UDQNIXUW��. 1-5-1 Drag the characteristic 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ from the 6DOHV�$UHD�GDWD�dimension to

the 'HIDXOW�9DOXHV area. Right click on the characteristic and choose 5HVWULFW from the context menu. From the list of Single Values, choose *HUPDQ\�)UDQNIXUW��.

1-5-2 Select 2.�when finished.

1-6 Select the 5RZV�&ROXPQV tab page to complete your query definition. You will see your restricted 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ�characteristic from the 'HIDXOW�9DOXHV area now in the )UHH�&KDUDFWHULVWLFV�area. Make it available in the initial view of your query by moving it to the 5RZV. 1-6-1 To make 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ available in the initial view of your query, drag it from

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1-7-1 To simultaneously include 6ROG�WR�3DUW\�&RXQWU\ and 5HJLRQ��6WDWH� in the 5RZs area, select both navigational attributes from the &XVWRPHU�dimension folder (hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key then select each entry to highlight them both), then drag them together to the 5RZV area below 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ.

1-7-2 Drag 6ROG�WR�3DUW\�&RXQWU\ to a position immediately above 5HJLRQ��6WDWH� in the 5RZV area.

1-8 Create a restricted key figure that shows the ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV for calendar year ��. Use the time characteristics &DOHQGDU�\HDU�PRQWK�and restrict it to the values for all months in 2005. Change the description of the key figure to ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV�� 1-8-1 Drag the key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV to the &ROXPQV�area.

1-8-2 From the context menu for ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��choose (GLW�� 1-8-3 From the 7LPH�dimension on the left, select the time characteristic

&DO��\HDU�PRQWK�and drag it to the right side and drop it under the key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV�

1-8-4� From the context menu for &DO��\HDU�PRQWK��choose 5HVWULFW�� 1-8-5 From the list of 9DOXH�5DQJHV��restrict &DO��\HDU�PRQWK�to all values between

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1-8-8 Select 2.�to finish and return to the Query Designer.


1-9 Create a new formula for the SHUFHQWDJH�YDULDQFH�between ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��and ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��. Create the missing restricted key figure for ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV�� directly in the formula editor. Name the new formula µ9DULDQFH�WR��¶ BUT enter this description from the main query design screen using the properties direct entry field (not from the formula editor dialog)

1-9-1 To create a new formula, right click on the structure .H\�)LJXUHV� → 1HZ�)RUPXOD. A formula object named )RUPXOD�Q�is then placed in the structure.

1-9-2 Right click on the formula object and choose (GLW��The formula editor appears. Drag the restricted key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��into the 'HWDLO�9LHZ�window for the formula definition. Then drag the operator 3HUFHQWDJH�9DULDQFH�and place it to the right of the restricted key figure.

1-9-3 In order to create the missing restricted key figure for ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��right�click immediately to the right of the formula operator (%) and choose 1HZ�6HOHFWLRQ. A new object named 6HOHFWLRQ�Q�will be added to the formula definition�

1-9-4 Right click on the new selection (6HOHFWLRQ�Q) and choose (GLW��The editor appears. Restrict the key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV� to calendar year ��in the same way as the first restricted key figure, ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV�� Change the name of the new restricted key figure to ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��When finished, choose 2..

1-9-5 Close the formula editor dialog by selecting 2. to return to the main query design screen.

1-9-6 Now change the name of your newly created formula using the direct editing feature of properties within the Query Designer. Click once on the name of the formula ()RUPXOD�Q�. Enter the name ‘9DULDQFH�WR��’ directly in the 'HVFULSWLRQ field of the 3URSHUWLHV area (on the far right of the screen).

1-10 In the Columns area, you see your newly created restricted key figure (,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��. Because this key figure is only necessary for the formula, hide this entry using its 'LVSOD\�properties. Then change the position of your new formula so it appears below the key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��.

1-10-1 Select ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��with a single mouse click. On the 'LVSOD\ tab page in the 3URSHUWLHV area, chose the option $OZD\V�+LGH

1-10-2 Drag the formula below the key figure ,QFRPLQJ�2UGHUV��. Note the visualization of the possible drop position (black line).

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1-11-1 Select both characteristics (hold down the &WUO�key, then select the required characteristics). Then select the 'LVSOD\ tab page in the 3URSHUWLHV area and under the 5HVXOWV�/LQHV option chose 'LVSOD\�ZLWK�0RUH�WKDQ�2QH�6LQJOH�9DOXH.


1-12 Save your query in your )DYRULWHV using the name *5��4'6DOHV (where ## is your group number). Use this name for both the description and technical name.

1-12-1 Click on the Save icon. The default save location is )DYRULWHV (do not change this). Enter the technical name and description as *5��4'6DOHV (where ## is your group number).

1-13 Display the query result in the BEx Analyzer (you can close the Query Designer, this is not needed any longer). Check the initial view of the query. It should show you only the 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ�*HUPDQ\�)UDQNIXUW�� as defined in the 'HIDXOW�9DOXHV area of the query.

1-13-1 Start the BEx Analyzer using the path Start →�3URJUDPV�→�%XVLQHVV�([SORUHU�→�$QDO\]HU. Log on with your user ID and password.

1-13-2 Start the RSHQ dialog using the 2SHQ button and chose your query from the Favorites folder. (You can close the Query Designer, this is not needed any longer). The initial view of the query should only show you values for 6DOHV�2UJDQL]DWLRQ *HUPDQ\�)UDQNIXUW�� as defined in the 'HIDXOW�9DOXHV area..

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In the first step of the wizard, set the exception type. You can choose between status exception and trend exception.

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New in BI are trend exceptions. A trend exception operates on relative key figures. For example, a key figure might be considered an exception if the deviation of the key figure is greater than +5% over time.

? When the exception type is chosen, the subsequent wizard screens adapt to that choice.


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• Use drag and drop navigation in the Web Analyzer to quickly customize the analysis.

• Create and use exceptions to highlight specific analysis results.

• Save the result of the analysis in the BEx Portfolio where others can have access to the analysis.

You have been asked to assess the usability of the Web Analyzer for common analysis needs. You want to see if the navigation functions are easy to use and to what extent reports can be adapted to specific needs.

1-1 To access the BEx Web Analyzer, logon to the attached Portal by either executing transaction code =3257$/ from your assigned BI system or selecting 0\�3RUWDO�from the user menu in your assigned BI system.

Enter the user ID and password provided by your instructor. Go to the %XVLQHVV�([SORUHU tab page and choose %([�:HE�$QDO\]HU.

1-2 Launch query DalSegno Company Time Series (PM_WEB_ANALYZER_DALSEGNO) in the Web Analyzer. To find the query, choose the 1HZ�$QDO\VLV button in the Web Analyzer. Then choose the type 4XHU\ from the drop down box. Select the 5ROHV tab page. Use the following path to reach the query: '%:��5� �8QLW��$G�+RF�4XHU\�DQG�$QDO\VLV� �'DO6HJQR�&RPSDQ\�7LPH�6HULHV. Choose 2. to launch the query in the Web Analyzer.

1-3 You can now use drag and drop navigation in the query display. You would like to drilldown by 3URGXFW within each &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK. Drag the characteristic 3URGXFW from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV to the right side of the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK heading to add that drilldown.

1-4 Drilldown by 3URGXFW�*URXS between the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK and 3URGXFW characteristics. You can either insert the 3URGXFW�*URXS after the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK or before the


3URGXFW. In this case, drag the 3URGXFW�*URXS characteristic from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV and insert it to the left side of the 3URGXFW heading.


1-5 Replace &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK with 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO in your query results using drag and drop. &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK will become a free characteristic of the query. Drag 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV and drop it on top of the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK heading in the query results area.

1-6 Remove the key figure %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\�3ODQ by dragging it out of the query results to the right of window. Then do the same thing for the key figure 6DOHV�3ODQ.

1-7 Move the remaining key figures from the &ROXPQV to the 5RZV using drag and drop. In the navigation area of the Web Analyzer, drag the heading .H\�)LJXUHV in the &ROXPQV section and drop it on the 5RZV header.

1-8 After reviewing this alternative, you determine that you prefer having the 1HW�6DOHV and %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\ information displayed in the columns as in the original query. Reverse the previous navigation and place the .H\�)LJXUHV heading back in the &ROXPQV.

1-9 Using the context menu, remove the drilldown on 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO from your query results. Right click on 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO and navigate within the context menu via &KDQJH�'ULOOGRZQ to the 5HPRYH�'ULOOGRZQ option.

1-10 Add a Filter menu to your query results using the )LOWHU�hyperlink to facilitate changes to the filter settings for the query view.

1-11 Using the )LOWHU dropdown box for 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO, limit your query results to only the ,QWHUQHW distribution channel.

1-12 Remove the filter on .H\�)LJXUHV so that all four key figures are displayed in the columns. Do this by selecting &OHDU from the .H\�)LJXUHV dropdown box.

1-13 In addition to a tabular display, you have the option to display the data as a chart or to include both a table and a chart. Choose *UDSKLF from the 'LVSOD\�DV�dropdown box to view your query in graphical display. After that, return to a tabular view of the query to perform further analysis.

1-14 Clear the Internet filter for 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO so that the query will show results for all distribution channels. Select &OHDU from the 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO dropdown box.


1-15 In the next step of your analysis, you will create and use an exception. Before creating the exception, remove 3URGXFW�*URXS from the drilldown by dragging it out of the query results. Also note the scaling factors shown at the top of the query view. Net Sales, for example, is shown in thousands of dollars. Therefore, an individual value such as 2,056,717 for the A4 Writing Case is actually $2,056,717,000. This information is important for creating your exceptions correctly. Select the 6HWWLQJV link and choose the ([FHSWLRQV tab page. There, click on $GG.

1-16 After you chose the $GG�button, a wizard opens to guide you through defining an exception. In the first step, you define the type of exception. You can choose 6WDWXV�([FHSWLRQ for absolute key figures, such as "Net Sales". Or you can choose 7UHQG�([FHSWLRQ for relative key figures, such as current net sales versus the prior year net sales. In this case, select the radio button for exception type 6WDWXV�([FHSWLRQ and then choose 1H[W to continue.

1-17 The next step is to define the settings for the threshold value(s). Here you will first choose the key figure structure element(s) for which the exception is defined. You will be defining exceptions based on 1HW�6DOHV. Select 1HW�6DOHV from the “([FHSWLRQ�LV�GHILQHG�RQ” dropdown box. The next setting required on this screen is the threshold value or values that will generate an exception. To define the threshold value, you select an exception level (Good 1 to 3, Critical 1 to 3, and Defective 1 to 3) and an operator. Leave the first exception row set to *RRG�� and select "!" as the operator from the dropdown box. You have determined that you would like all values over $2,000,000,000 to be highlighted as "Good 1". Enter 2�� in the field to the right of the “>” symbol. Add a second threshold value row for the next exercise step.

1-18 Create a second threshold value for 1HW�6DOHV that are unacceptably low. You will categorize these as Defective 1 for reporting purposes. Select 'HIHFWLYH�� from the exception level dropdown list. 1HW�6DOHV less than $1,000,000,000 are unacceptably low and need to be highlighted on your query view. Select "<" from the Operator dropdown list. Complete this setting by entering �� as your lower threshold. Move to the next step of the Exception Wizard by choosing 1H[W.

1-19 The next screen allows you to determine which data and characteristic cells are affected by the exception. The default setting is for the exception to affect data cells only, and specifically the "evaluated structure element', in other words, the elements on which the exception was defined. In this case, that element is 1HW�6DOHV. Select the "(YDOXDWHG�VWUXFWXUH�HOHPHQW" radio button. Click 1H[W to continue.


1-20 The next step in defining an exception is to set the visualization, or whether the exception will be indicated by a background color or by a symbol. Highlight the exception with a background color. Then select 1H[W to proceed.

1-21 Highlight all products that meet the thresholds that you previously established, as well as any totals on the query. To do this, select “$OO” in the dropdown box next to the 3URGXFW characteristic. Choose 1H[W�to proceed to the final screen of the exception definition.

1-22 On the final Exception Wizard screen, enter the description *5��([FHSWLRQ. Select )LQLVK. The system automatically closes the Exception Wizard and returns to the BEx Web Analyzer. You may now view the analysis result with your exception.

1-23 After reviewing your results, save the result of your ad-hoc analysis in the BEx Portfolio. Click on 6DYH�DV, and choose the BEx Portfolio as the target. Enter *5��$G�+RF�$QDO\VLV as the description for your analysis. Finish by choosing 2..

1-24 Go to the BEx Portfolio and check if your ad-hoc analysis result was stored correctly.


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1-1 To access the BEx Web Analyzer, logon to the attached Portal by either executing transaction code =3257$/ from your assigned BI system or selecting 0\�3RUWDO�from the user menu in your assigned BI system.

Enter the user ID and password provided by your instructor. Go to the %XVLQHVV�([SORUHr tab page and choose %([�:HE�$QDO\]HU. 1-1-1 If you have not already logged onto your assigned BI system, do so now.

1-1-2 From the user menu, choose 0\�3RUWDO or enter transaction code =3257$/ to launch the Enterprise Portal.

1-1-3 On the Portal logon screen, enter your assigned XVHU�,' and SDVVZRUG, and then click on the /RJ�RQ button.

1-1-4 In the Portal, choose the %XVLQHVV�([SORUHU tab, and then choose %([�:HE�$QDO\]HU.

1-2 Launch query 'DO6HJQR�&RPSDQ\�7LPH�6HULHV (PM_WEB_ANALYZER_DALSEGNO) in the Web Analyzer. To find the query, choose the 1HZ�$QDO\VLV button in the Web Analyzer. Then choose the type 4XHU\ from the drop down box. Select the 5ROHV tab page. Use the following path to reach the query: '%:��5� �8QLW��$G�+RF�4XHU\�DQG�$QDO\VLV�

�'DO6HJQR�&RPSDQ\�7LPH�6HULHV. 1-2-1 In the Web Analyzer, choose the 1HZ�$QDO\VLV button.

1-2-2 In the dialog window that opens, choose type 4XHU\ from the drop down box at the top of the window.

1-2-3 Select the 5ROHV tab.

1-2-4 Use the path '%:��5� �8QLW��$G�+RF�4XHU\�DQG�$QDO\VLV� �'DO6HJQR�&RPSDQ\�7LPH�6HULHV�TXHU\.

1-2-5 Select the query and choose 2. to execute the query in the Web Analyzer.

1-3 You can now use drag and drop navigation in the query display. You would like to drilldown by 3URGXFW within each &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK. Drag the characteristic 3URGXFW from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV to the right side of the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK heading to add that drilldown.

1-3-1 In the query results, drag 3URGXFW�from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV section of the navigation area and drop it on the right side of the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK heading.


1-4 Drilldown by 3URGXFW�*URXS between the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK and 3URGXFW characteristics. You can either insert the 3URGXFW�*URXS after the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK or before the 3URGXFW. In this case, drag the 3URGXFW�*URXS characteristic from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV and insert it to the left side of the 3URGXFW heading.

1-4-1 In the query results, drag 3URGXFW�*URXS�from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV section of the navigation area and drop it on the left side of the 3URGXFW heading.

1-5 Replace &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK with 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO in your query results using drag and drop. &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK will become a free characteristic of the query. Drag 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV and drop it on top of the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK heading in the query results area.

1-5-1 In the query results, drag 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO�from the )UHH�FKDUDFWHULVWLFV portion of the navigation area and drop it on top of the &DOHQGDU�<HDU�0RQWK heading in the query results area.

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1-6-1 In the query results, drag %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\�3ODQ out of the query to remove it.

1-6-2 In the query results, drag 6DOHV�3ODQ out of the query to remove it.

1-7 Move the remaining key figures from the &ROXPQV to the 5RZV using drag and drop. In the navigation area of the Web Analyzer, drag the heading .H\�)LJXUHV in the &ROXPQV section and drop it on the 5RZV header.

1-7-1 Under the &ROXPQV heading, drag .H\�)LJXUHV�and drop it on top of the 5RZV heading.

1-8 After reviewing this alternative, you determine that you prefer having the 1HW�6DOHV and %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\ information displayed in the columns as in the original query.

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1-10 Add a Filter menu to your query results using the )LOWHU�hyperlink to facilitate changes to the filter settings for the query view.


1-10-1 On the right side of the toolbar above the query results, choose the )LOWHU link.


1-11 Using the )LOWHU dropdown box for 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO, limit your query results to only the ,QWHUQHW distribution channel.

1-11-1 From the dropdown box for Distribution Channel, choose (GLW� 1-11-2 In the resulting selection screen, choose ,QWHUQHW as the selected distribution channel

then select the $GG button.

1-11-3 Select 2.�when finished.

1-12 Remove the filter on .H\�)LJXUHV so that all four key figures are displayed in the columns. Do this by selecting &OHDU from the .H\�)LJXUHV dropdown box.

1-12-1 From the dropdown box for .H\�)LJXUHV, choose &OHDU�

1-13 In addition to a tabular display, you have the option to display the data as a chart or to include both a table and a chart. Choose *UDSKLF from the 'LVSOD\�DV�dropdown box to view your query in graphical display. After that, return to a tabular view of the query to perform further analysis.

1-13-1 From the dropdown box for Display as, choose *UDSKLF� 1-13-2 To return to the original table, choose 7DEOH from the Display as dropdown box.

1-14 Clear the Internet filter for 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO so that the query will show results for all distribution channels. Select &OHDU from the 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO dropdown box.

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1-15 In the next step of your analysis, you will create and use an exception. Before creating the exception, remove 3URGXFW�*URXS from the drilldown by dragging it out of the query results. Also note the scaling factors shown at the top of the query view. Net Sales, for example, is shown in thousands of dollars. Therefore, an individual value such as 2,056,717 for the A4 Writing Case is actually $2,056,717,000. This information is important for creating your exceptions correctly. Select the 6HWWLQJV link and choose the ([FHSWLRQV tab page. There, click on $GG.

1-15-1 In the query result area, remove 3URGXFW�*URXS from the drilldown by dragging it out of the query result area to the right.

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1-15-3 Select the 6HWWLQJV hyperlink on the right side of the toolbar above the query results.

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You have been asked to create a formatted report for an existing BI query. This report will be published to your company’ s management group and needs to have a clear data presentation. You want to use the BEx Report Designer to do the necessary report formatting.

1-1 In your assigned BI system, start the BEx Report Designer.

1-2 In the Report Designer, insert a dynamic report section based on a query. Choose the Sales Report query (30B5'B6$/(6B5(3257) as a dataprovider for the dynamic section you want to integrate into your BEx Report.

1-3 For the Group 0 header level, double the height of the entire row by dragging its lower boundary downward.

1-4 Change the format for the Group 0 header level row pattern to %ROG.

1-5 Choose an orange background color for the *URXS��KHDGHU level row pattern using the %DFNJURXQG�&RORU button from the menu bar.

1-6 Center the texts in the column headers for the Group 0 header level.

1-7 Place the characteristic values for Country (in Group 1 header level) directly above the characteristic values for the sold-to parties.

1-8 Delete the column [Country].Text.


1-9 Add two columns to your report. The first column is added between the [Sold-to party].Text and [Revenue].Text columns. The second new column is added between the [Revenue].Text and the [Open orders].Text columns.

1-10 Reduce the width of both newly entered columns by dragging the edge of the column with the mouse. Then select both columns and change the background color to white.

1-11 Draw a frame around the entire contents of each of the columns that has an orange header.

1-12 Save your report with a description of GR## First Report and a technical name of GR##FirstReport.

1-13 View your report on the web.

2-1 In our second exercise, you will create a report containing a static section. The static section is based on a query that contains two structures (one structure in the rows, one in the columns). Choose the query 30B5'B',67&+$1B3/$1�6DOHV�3ODQ�'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHOV as a data provider for the dynamic section you want to integrate into your BEx Report.

2-2 You want to enter your own text for the header of the row structure. Use the text ‘'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO¶.

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2-6 Now do the same for the %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\ and the %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\�3ODQ�9DOXH (put them on top of each other, right justify the new value, then delete the empty column.

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2-8 Replace the text of the header for the 1HW�6DOHV column with ‘6DOHV�3ODQ�&RPSDULVRQ’ . Also replace the name of the header of the %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\ text with the new name ‘%LOOHG�4XDQWLW\�&RPSDULVRQ¶

2-9 Put strong black lines between the columns.

2-10 Add a page header to your report, insert the report name ‘'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO�6DOHV’ and make sure this is centered.

2-11 Lastly, add a page footer to your report. This footer should contain information about the freshness of the data and the name of the query the report is based on.

2-12 Save your report. to your Favorites. Enter the description ‘*5��6DOHV�3ODQ�'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHOV’ and the technical name *5��B3/$1B5(3257 (## is your group number).

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1-1-1 Choose 6WDUW� �3URJUDPV� �%XVLQHVV�([SORUHU� �5HSRUW�'HVLJQHU 1-1-2 Logon with your user ID and password when prompted.

1-2 In the Report Designer, insert a dynamic report section based on a query. Choose the Sales Report query 30B5'B6$/(6B5(3257 as a Data Provider for the dynamic section you want to integrate into your BEx Report.

1-2-1 In the Report Designer, use the path 5HSRUW� →�,QVHUW�'DWD�3URYLGHU from the menu bar��RU�XVH�WKH�WRROEDU�LFRQ�. The BEx Open Dialog appears.

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1-3 For the Group 0 header level, double the height of the entire row by dragging its lower boundary downward.

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1-4 Change the format for the Group 0 header level row pattern to %ROG.

1-4-1 Select the entire *��+HDGHU row using the selection button at the start of the row, then select the %ROG button in the tool bar.

1-5 Choose an orange background color for the *URXS��KHDGHU level row pattern using the %DFNJURXQG�&RORU button from the menu bar.

1-5-1 Select the entire *��+HDGHU row using the selection button at the start of the row. Choose the %DFNJURXQG�&RORU button, then select the orange color sample and select 2..


1-6 Center the texts in the column headers for the Group 0 header level.

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1-7 Place the characteristic values for &RXQWU\ (in Group 1 header level) directly above the characteristic values for the 6ROG�WR�SDUWLHV. 1-7-1 Mark the field >&RXQWU\@�0HPEHU�7H[W with a mouse click. Drag the field to the cell

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column is marked.

1-8-2 Right mouse click to open the context menu, then choose 'HOHWH�&ROXPQ.

1-9 Add two columns to your report. The first column is added between the >6ROG�WR�SDUW\@�7H[W and >5HYHQXH@�7H[W columns. The second new column is added between the >5HYHQXH@�7H[W and the >2SHQ�RUGHUV@�7H[W�columns.

1-9-1 To add a column, click on the white cell above the column header. The complete column is marked. Right mouse click to open the context menu, and then choose ,QVHUW�&ROXPQ��OHIW� or ,QVHUW�&ROXPQ��ULJKW� as appropriate.

1-10 Reduce the width of both newly entered columns by dragging the edge of the column with the mouse. Then select both columns and change the background color to white.

1-10-1 Make sure the mouse pointer is exactly over the edge of the column so you are able to drag this.

1-10-2 Select both columns while holding down the &WUO key. Then select the %DFNJURXQG�&RORU�button and set the color to white.

1-11 Draw a frame around the entire contents of each of the columns that has an orange header.

1-11-1 Click on the white cell above the column header to mark the complete column.

1-11-2 Choose the option for framing the whole column from the menu available with the %RUGHUV button.

1-12 Save your report with a description of *5��)LUVW�5HSRUW and a technical name of *5��)LUVW5HSRUW. 1-12-1 Click on the 6DYH button and save the report to your )DYRULWHV� 1-12-2 Enter the description *5��)LUVW�5HSRUW and the technical name

*5��)LUVW5HSRUW (## is your group number).

1-12-3 Click on the 6DYH button.


1-13 View your report on the web.

1-13-1 Click on the ([HFXWH button .


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2-5 Mark the empty column [Sales Plan].Text and delete it using the context menu.

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2-8 Replace the text of the header for the 1HW�6DOHV column with ‘6DOHV�3ODQ�&RPSDULVRQ’ . Also replace the name of the header of the %LOOHG�4XDQWLW\ text with the new name ‘%LOOHG�4XDQWLW\�&RPSDULVRQ¶ 2-8-1 Right click in the header field for the specified columns and choose 5HPRYH�

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2-10 Add a page header to your report. Insert the report name ‘'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO�6DOHV’ and make sure this is centered.

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2-11-1 Choose ,QVHUW from the menu bar, then choose 3DJH�)RRWHU . 2-11-2 An additional row shows up in the design area below the static section. Add an

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In order to provide enhanced customer navigation possibilities for users, frequently more information is needed other than just the cell data. metadata concerning the data in the cell is also needed. For instance, where the cell is located in the data result table needs to be known as well as how the cell data is displayed (displayed as internal value, highlighted, set to hidden, etc.)

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A Gantt chart is a powerful and preferred visual reporting device used for conveying a project’s schedule. A typical Gantt chart graphically displays the work breakdown, total duration needed to complete tasks, as well as %completion. The Gantt chart itself will not display level of effort, and is not an effective planning tool on its own. Today, Gantt Charts may be integrated with other spreadsheet-type reporting devices that convey additional information related to project planning. Furthermore, Gantt Charts are often enhanced with functionality that includes the identification of relationships between tasks, and the ability to dynamically change task attributes.

C A Gantt chart is constructed with a horizontal axis representing the total time span of the project, broken

down into increments (for example, days, weeks, or months) and a vertical axis representing the tasks that make up the project (for example, if the project is outfitting your computer with new software, the major tasks involved might be: conduct research, choose software, install software). Horizontal bars of varying lengths represent the sequences, timing, and time span for each task. Using the same example, you would put "conduct research" at the top of the verticle axis and draw a bar on the graph that represents the amount of time you expect to spend on the research, and then enter the other tasks below the first one and representative bars at the points in time when you expect to undertake them. The bar spans may overlap, as, for example, you may conduct research and choose software during the same time span. As the project progresses, secondary bars, arrowheads, or darkened bars may be added to indicate completed tasks, or the portions of tasks that have been completed. A vertical line is used to represent the report date.

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C Milestones are the perfect point of reference for chronologic comparisons as they are project-crucial

processes. A ’Milestone Trend Analysis’ (MTA) takes the modifications of the milestone dates and visualizes them in a diagram. Considering the planning of an individual project in a process network, strategic decisions can be derived for the improvement and adjustment of the entire process definition by comparing selected milestones in different projects or processes. Continual shifts of a milestone in a certain process can refer to a general fault in the process definition.

C Milestone Trend Analyses (MTAs) are used very successfully in many R&D areas, however they are

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Trends are represented in an MTA chart:

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using different colors. For example, you could use a Split Pie chart in order to visualize the revenues of the sales organizations in your company. In each segment, you can visualize the revenue of a a sales organization for different time periods using different colors. The Split Pie chart shows you the proportions of the revenue made by every sales organization at a glance.

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between multiple data series or two groups of numeric values for the x and y axes. The Time Scatter chart types adds the ability to optionally use time values (hour, minutes, second) or date values (year, month, date). In fact, you can use up to three different time axes in a Time Scatter chart. You could create a time scatter chart in order to analyze the quantity of manufactured products in your plant at each hour of a day.

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• Enable printing to a PDF file from the web template.

You are familiar with how to create web templates using the Web Application Designer, but embedding command URLs and objects such as buttons and tabs have required additional coding in the past. You want to evaluate the new Web Application Designer and how these tasks have been simplified.

1-1 Start the BEx Web Application Designer using the path 6WDUW� �3URJUDPV� �%XVLQHVV�([SORUHU� �:HE�$SSOLFDWLRQ�'HVLJQHU. Logon to the system with the user ID and password provided by your instructor. Select “ Create new Web Template” .

1-2 To begin, create a new data provider and choose the query T_COMCMA to supply the data. This data provider will be used as default for all web items of the web application. Because we want to use the same query as a data provider for all web items, it is sufficient to create only one data provider.

1-3 Next, choose the Tab Pages web item from the Advanced group of web items and drag it into your template. This web item allows you to group other web items on different tab pages. To do this in the Web Items area, click on Advanced. Select the Tab Pages web item and drag it to the design area of the Web Application Designer.

1-4 In the Web Items area, open the Standard web items category. Choose the Analysis web item, then drag and drop it directly on top of the Tab Pages web item in the design area.

1-5 In the same way, drag the &KDUW web item and drop it on top of the 7DE�3DJHV web item.


1-6 Create the settings for the chart by choosing (GLW from the context menu of the &KDUW web item. This will start the Chart Designer Wizard. On the first screen, choose the chart type &ROXPQV� �&ROXPQV��' and then choose 1H[W. On the second screen, enter the title “6DOHV�4�” and then choose 1H[W. Skip steps 3 and 4 of the Chart Wizard. On step 5, remove the gridlines from the chart by removing the flag from the *ULGOLQHV box in the $[LV�3URSHUWLHV. Then click &RPSOHWH to close the Chart Designer Wizard.

1-7 Assign the &KDUW and the $QDO\VLV web items to two different tab pages of your 7DE�3DJHV web item. In order to do so, go to the 3URSHUWLHV area of the 7DE�3DJHV web item (TABSTRIP_CONTAINER_ITEM_1). Under ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\, go to the 7DE�3DQHO�/LVW. On the last entry, click on the button with the small 'dot' to access the properties for the tab. For the &DSWLRQ property, replace 'HIDXOW with &KDUW as the description for the first tab page that should contain the &KDUW web item.

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1-8 Now create the second tab of the 7DE�*URXS web item. In the 3URSHUWLHV window, under ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\, go to the 7DE�3DQHO�/LVW. On the last entry, click on the button with the small 'dot' to access the properties for the tab. In order to enter a description for the second tab page, you should use a second option the new Web Application Designer provides. Go to the &DSWLRQ properties and click on the 'dot' button at the end of that row. A text editor opens where you can enter 7DEOH as the description for the second tab page. After entering the description, choose 2..

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1-9 Now you want to enhance your web application with a button that should allow the users to print the table. In order to do so, go back to the Web Application Designer. Choose the Button Group web item and drag it to the design area below the Tab Pages web item.

1-10 Go to the 3URSHUWLHV area of the %XWWRQ�*URXS web item. In the 3URSHUWLHV window, under ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\, go to the /LVW�RI�%XWWRQV. On %XWWRQ��, click on the button with the small ’dot’ to access the properties for the button. For the &DSWLRQ property, enter 3ULQW�7DEOH for your button. Under the $FWLRQ property, click on the ’dot’ button for the &RPPDQG property in order to start the Command Wizard.

In order to enable the users to print the table using this button, you have to assign the command “ Export Web Application [EXPORT]” to the button. You find it on the tab page “ All commands” in the area of “ Commands for Web Templates” . Select the command with a mouse click, then press 1H[W�

1-11 In the next step of the Command Wizard, you have to set the parameters for the chosen command Export Web Application [EXPORT]. This command allows you to export the entire web application or single items to PDF format, to Excel or to a printer. You want to export the table to a PDF file, and so you can leave the default settings in the Behavior area.

In the Data Binding area, you have to specify if you want to export the complete web application or single items. In our exercise, we want to export only the Table web item that is placed on the second tab page. Choose ANALYSIS_ITEM_1 from the drop down box for the Item Binding. After that, select 2..

1-12 Save and execute your web application to check the results. Give the web application a description of *5��:HE�$SS and a technical name of *5��:$. Save the web application to your Favorites folder. Execute the web application by selecting the “ Execute” button. If prompted to logon to the attached Portal, use your normal user ID and password. View both the Chart and Table tab pages. Then print the table analysis to a PDF file using the “ Print Table” button.


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1-3-2 Drag the 7DE�3DJHV web item to your web template as the first web item.


1-4 In the Web Items area, open the 6WDQGDUG�web items category. Choose the $QDO\VLV web item, then drag and drop it directly on top of the 7DE�3DJHV web item in the template area.

1-4-1 In the :HE�,WHPV area of the Web Application Designer, open the 6WDQGDUG web item category.

1-4-2 Drag the $QDO\VLV web item and drop it directly on top of the 7DE�3DJHV web item.

1-5 In the same way, drag the &KDUW web item and drop it on top of the 7DE�3DJHV web item.

1-5-1 From the 6WDQGDUG web item category, drag the &KDUW web item and drop it directly on top of the 7DE�3DJHV web item.

1-5-2 You should see both the &KDUW and the $QDO\VLV web items on top of the 7DE�3DJHV�web item.

1-6 Create the settings for the chart by choosing (GLW from the context menu of the &KDUW web item. This will start the Chart Designer Wizard. On the first screen, choose the chart type &ROXPQV� �&ROXPQV��' and then choose 1H[W. On the second screen, enter the title “6DOHV�4�” and then choose 1H[W. Skip steps 3 and 4 of the Chart Wizard. On step 5, remove the gridlines from the chart by removing the flag from the *ULGOLQHV box in the $[LV�3URSHUWLHV. Then click &RPSOHWH to close the Chart Designer Wizard.

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1-6-6 On screen 5, uncheck the box for *ULGOLQHV in the $[LV�3URSHUWLHV window.

1-6-7 Select &RPSOHWH to finish the chart properties.


1-7 Assign the &KDUW and the $QDO\VLV web items to two different tab pages of your 7DE�3DJHV web item. In order to do so, go to the 3URSHUWLHV area of the 7DE�3DJHV web item (TABSTRIP_CONTAINER_ITEM_1). Under ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\, go to the 7DE�3DQHO�/LVW. On the last entry, click on the button with the small ’dot’ to access the properties for the tab. For the &DSWLRQ property, replace 'HIDXOW with &KDUW as the description for the first tab page that should contain the &KDUW web item.

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1-7-2 In the ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\ heading, in the 7DE�3DQHO�/LVW, select the ’dot’ button at the end of the last 7DE�3DQHO entry. In the properties screen, for the &DSWLRQ property, enter &KDUW as the description of the first tab page.

1-7-3 For the 6XERUGLQDWH�:HE�,WHP�property, choose &+$57B,7(0B�.

1-8 Now create the second tab of the 7DE�*URXS web item. In the 3URSHUWLHV window, under ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\, go to the 7DE�3DQHO�/LVW. On the last entry, click on the button with the small ’dot’ to access the properties for the tab. In order to enter a description for the second tab page, you should use a second option the new Web Application Designer provides. Go to the &DSWLRQ properties and click on the ’dot’ button at the end of that row. A text editor opens where you can enter 7DEOH as the description for the second tab page. After entering the description, choose 2..

For the 6XERUGLQDWH�:HE�,WHP property, you can choose from a dropdown box the web items available to be assigned to the second tab page. Choose the $1$/<6,6B,7(0B� from the dropdown box.

1-8-1 In the ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\ heading, in the 7DE�3DQHO�/LVW, select the ’dot’ button at the end of the last 7DE�3DQHO entry. In the properties screen, for the &DSWLRQ property, select the ’dot’ button at the end of the row. In the text editor window that opens, enter 7DEOH as the description of the second tab page. Choose 2. when finished.

1-8-2 Under 6XERUGLQDWH�:HE�,WHP property, choose $1$/<6,6B,7(0B� from the dropdown box�

1-9 Now you want to enhance your web application with a button that should allow the users to print the table. In order to do so, go back to the Web Application Designer. Choose the Button Group web item and drag it to the design area below the Tab Pages web item.

1-9-1 Return to your Web Application Designer session.

1-9-2 From the Web Items area in the 6WDQGDUG web item category, drag the %XWWRQ�*URXS web item into your web template and place it under the Tab Pages web item.


1-10 Go to the 3URSHUWLHV area of the %XWWRQ�*URXS web item. In the 3URSHUWLHV window, under ,QWHUQDO�'LVSOD\, go to the /LVW�RI�%XWWRQV. On %XWWRQ��, click on the button with the small ’dot’ to access the properties for the button. For the &DSWLRQ property, enter 3ULQW�7DEOH for your button. Under the $FWLRQ property, click on the ’dot’ button for the &RPPDQG property in order to start the Command Wizard. In order to enable the users to print the table using this button, you have to assign the command “ Export Web Application [EXPORT]” to the button. You find it on the tab page “ All commands” in the area of “ Commands for Web Templates” . Select the command with a mouse click, then press 1H[W. 1-10-1 In the 3URSHUWLHV window for the %XWWRQ�*URXS web item, under "Internal Display",

go to the /LVW�RI�%XWWRQV. On the %XWWRQ�� entry, click on the button with the small 'dot' to access the properties for the button. For the &DSWLRQ property, enter 3ULQW�7DEOH�

1-10-2 Under the $FWLRQ property, select the 'dot' button for the &RPPDQG property to start the Command Wizard.

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1-10-5 Select the 1H[W button to proceed to the next step in the Command Wizard.

1-11 In the next step of the Command Wizard, you have to set the parameters for the chosen command Export Web Application [EXPORT]. This command allows you to export the entire web application or single items to PDF format, to Excel or to a printer. You want to export the table to a PDF file, and so you can leave the default settings in the Behavior area. In the Data Binding area, you have to specify if you want to export the complete web application or single items. In our exercise, we want to export only the Table web item that is placed on the second tab page. Choose ANALYSIS_ITEM_1 from the drop down box for the Item Binding. After that, select 2..

1-11-1 In the 'DWD�%LQGLQJ area of the Command Wizard screen, select $1$/<6,6B,7(0B� from the ,WHP�%LQGLQJ dropdown box.

1-11-2 Select 2. to close the Command Wizard and return to the Web Application Designer.


1-12 Save and execute your web application to check the results. Give the web application a description of *5��:HE�$SS and a technical name of *5��:$. Save the web application to your Favorites folder. Execute the web application by selecting the “ Execute” button. If prompted to logon to the attached Portal, use your normal user ID and password. View both the Chart and Table tab pages. Then print the table analysis to a PDF file using the “ Print Table” button.

1-12-1 Select the 6DYH button from the toolbar in the Web Application Designer.

1-12-2 Enter *5��:HE�$SS for the description and *5��:$ for the technical description.

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1-12-4 Select the ([HFXWH�button on the toolbar.

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1-12-6 Choose the 3ULQW�7DEOH button to launch the print dialog. Choose the 2. button to view the table as a PDF file.


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You can independently configure horizontal or vertical clipping using the following options:

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? This feature is ideal when you have a worksheet which contain many reporting elements (tables, charts,

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A navigation pane is very similar to the former navigation block, but here we have much more control over the behavior and the setting of this important report element. Many of the setting are the same as you will find in the Web Application Designer.

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You need to decide which are the dimensions the user would find useful to navigate the report by and include these in the list.

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The General Tab provides the following settings:

y 'DWD�3URYLGHU – Assign an existing data provider to the list of filters, create and assign a new one, or change or delete a Data Provider. The initial view of a data provider corresponds to a query or query view.

y 5DQJH – Manipulate coordinates for a cell or cells in this field to move or resize the list of filters.

y 'LVSOD\�&KDUDFWHULVWLF�7H[W – Select this checkbox to display the name of the dimension in a field next to the list of its selected filters. This acts as a sort of label for each selected dimension in the filter list.

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y $YDLODEOH�'LPHQVLRQV�– Lists all the available dimensions in the query. Select a dimension in this list and choose the right arrow to transfer it to the Selected Dimensions list. This is how you determine in what order to display the list of filters. By default, all dimensions are displayed.

y 6HOHFWHG�'LPHQVLRQV�– Lists the dimensions for which you have chosen to display filters, and allows you to reorder or remove them. By default, all dimensions are displayed although this list is empty. To remove a dimension simply click on the dimension you wish to remove and click on the left arrow and the dimension


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y 3UHVHQWDWLRQ�6W\OH�– Determines how the filter values are displayed in the list. Select from Key, Key and Text, Text and Key or Text.


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@ The Button Name displays the name of the button, which is generated automatically and is unique. This name is

used on the BEx Analyzer Design Toolbar menu to refer to a particular instance of the button.

y 5DQJH�– Manipulate coordinates for a cell or cells in this field to move or resize the button.

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Static Parameters:

y Configure the command or commands to execute by supplying name-value pairs to send to the server. A command can consist of multiple name-value pairs; configure one per row in this table. Any Data Provider-specific command in the Web API Reference (except export to Microsoft Excel functions) are accepted. See Data Provider - Commands for syntax.

y Name: The name of the command.


y Index: The order in which the command should be executed, starting with 0. You can configure as many commands as you want.

y Value: The value for the command


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y The dimension you wish to filter

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y 3RVWHG�9DOXHV��4�: Performs a SELECT on the fact table to list filter values that actually return data. Values that would return no results when filtered are not displayed in the list. This calculation can be time-consuming, but yields only usable values in the list.

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The list of conditions design item lists all conditions defined in the query and lets you activate and deactivate them with the context menu or with an icon. If conditions have been defined in the query, you can use the list of conditions design item to display them in rows in the worksheet. The description of each condition appears in a cell, and its status (Active or Inactive) and an icon (Activate / Deactivate) displays in the cell next to it.

@ The list of exceptions design item functions in the same way, but for exceptions.

@ In analysis mode, click the icon to toggle the active status or evoke the context menu and choose to

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y &RQGLWLRQ�([FHSWLRQ�/LVW�1DPH�–�Displays the name of the list of conditions/exceptions, which is generated automatically and is unique. This name is used on the BEx Analyzer ® Design Toolbar menu to refer to a particular instance of the list of conditions/exceptions.

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1-6 Exclude 1HW�9DOXH key figure via drag and drop.

1-6-1 Highlight the heading of the key figure Net Value and drag and drop this anywhere outside the result area. Wait until you see the mouse pointer change to show a black filter before releasing the mouse button.

1-7 Show results only for Country ‘86$’ and then add an additional drill down by 3URGXFW using only drag and drop to find out which products make up the total.

1-7-1 Highlight the cell containing the Country value ‘86$’ then right click to show the context menu. Select ‘.HHS�)LOWHU�9DOXH¶�menu option. Then drag the 3URGXFW characteristic from the filter area and drop it directly over any key figure to add a drill down.

1-8 Exchange 'LVWULEXWLRQ�&KDQQHO�with�6DOHV�*URXS�using drag and drop�. 1-8-1 Highlight the Sales Group characteristic from the filter area then drag and drop it

directly over the Distribution Channel heading in the results area. When the mouse pointer changes to show two arrows in a circular motion you are ready to release the mouse button


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You have been asked to create a report which combines the output of a BEx query with formulas and cell formatting created locally in Excel.

2-1 Open the BEx Analyzer, create a new (blank) workbook and connect to the SAP NetWeaver BI system using the user name, password and system log-on assigned to you.

2-2 Add a new %([�$QDO\VLV�*ULG item to cell A22.

2-3 For the new table item assign a new Dataprovider which refers to the query 30B352'8&76 which can be found under 5ROHV� �'%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU�

2-4 Select “8VH�)RUPXODV” and deselect “$SSO\�)RUPDWWLQJ” in the Analysis Grid Properties Screen. Close the properties dialog, and leave the Design Mode to view results.

2-5 You should now remove the results for the 2UGHUV�� key figure by deleting the 'B' column using standard Excel functions. This will move the 2UGHUV�� key figure to cells B23 to B28. +LQW��You may need to select a cell outside the result area before selecting column B for deletion.

2-6 Create an Excel Formula to display the sum of the ‘2006 Orders’ in cell B30. The formula is 680�%��%��

2-7 Add the Euro currency symbol ‘¼¶�WR�WKH�µ��2UGHUV¶�YDOXHV�E\�XVLQJ�([FHO�FHOO�formatting. Use the number category ‘Currency’ then choose the entry which puts the Euro


symbol behind the order value. i.e. ¼�(XUR��¼��,W�GRHVQ¶W�PDWWHU�ZKLFK�ZD\�\RX�FKRRVH�to express negative values.

2-8 Format your entire table with Font $ULDO and Style %ROG

2-9 Insert a second Analysis Grid at cell '�� which uses a new DataProvider assigned to query 30B25'(56 which can be found under 5ROHV� �'%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU�

2-10 Select “8VH�)RUPXODV” and deselect “$SSO\�)RUPDWWLQJ” in the Analysis Grid Properties Screen. Close the properties dialog.

2-11 Exit the Design Mode to display the query results.

2-12 Create a new calculated key figure "deviation" based on Excel formulas. Enter the title “ Deviation” into cell G11. The formula for G12 is �)��(��(��. The formula for G13 is �)��(��(�� and so on.

2-13 Create an exception for the deviation column by using Excel formatting. Use Custom category for cell formatting and type in >*UHHQ@>!�@��>5HG@>��@��

2-14 Use Excel formatting to create a blue color frame around the entire table result, including the headers.

2-15 Add the Euro currency symbol ‘¼¶�WR�WKH��DQG��RUGHU�YDOXHV�E\�XVLQJ�([FHO�FHOO�formatting. Use the number category ‘Currency’ then choose the entry which puts the Euro symbol behind the order value. i.e. ¼�(XUR��¼��,W�GRHVQ¶W�PDWWHU�ZKLFK�ZD\�\RX�FKRRVH�to express negative values.

2-16 Use Excel to add a 3D split Pie Chart which displays only the 2005 orders.

2-17 Add some images and any other formatting to your workbook. In order to get the images go to 2SHQ�:RUNERRNV�� 5ROHV�� '%:��5�� 8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU and open the workbook “ IPDJH�/LEUDU\” . Copy and paste any desired images to your workbook.

2-18 You want to ensure the workbook is always refreshed on opening and also you want to make sure no-one can change the workbook design settings you have made in previous steps. Make the appropriate settings under properties to achieve this.


2-19 Save the workbook into your )DYRULWHV under the name ‘2UGHUVB$QDO\VLVB��’ (## represents your group).


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2-1 Open the BEx Analyzer, create a new (blank) workbook and connect to the SAP NetWeaver BI system using the user name, password and system log-on assigned to you.

2-1-1 Choose 6WDUW� �3URJUDPV� �%XVLQHVV�([SORUHU� �$QDO\]HU 2-1-2 Press the 1HZ icon in the Excel toolbar to create a blank workbook.

2-1-3 Press the &RQQHFW icon in the BEx toolbar to logon with your user ID and password.

2-2 Add a new %([�$QDO\VLV�*ULG item to cell A22.

2-2-1 First, highlight cell A22 and then click on the ,QVHUW�$QDO\VLV�*ULG icon in the Design Toolbar. An $QDO\VLV�*ULG symbol appears in the cell.

2-3 For the new table item assign a new Dataprovider which refers to the query 3URGXFW�$QDO\VLV��30B352'8&76� which can be found under 5ROHV� �'%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU� 2-3-1 Hover over the table item until you see the hand appear, then left click the mouse

button to bring up the properties dialog.

2-3-2 Click on the ‘&UHDWH�'DWD3URYLGHU’ icon then select the ‘$VVLJQ�4XHU\��4XHU\�9LHZ’ icon. Press the 5ROH button and choose '%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU� �3URGXFW�$QDO\VLV��30B352'8&76�. Click 2SHQ to return to the properties dialog. Then select 2..

2-4 Select “8VH�)RUPXODV” and deselect “$SSO\�)RUPDWWLQJ” in the Analysis Grid Properties Screen. Close the properties dialog, and leave the Design Mode to view results.

2-4-1 In the properties dialog select “8VH�)RUPXODV” and deselect “$SSO\�)RUPDWWLQJ” in the Analysis Grid Properties.

2-4-2 Click 2. to close the properties dialog.

2-4-3 Press the icon ‘([LW�'HVLJQ�0RGH’ to display the query result.

2-5 You should now remove the results for the 2UGHUV�� key figure by deleting the 'B' column using standard Excel functions. This will move the 2UGHUV�� key figure to cells B23 to B28. +LQW��You may need to select a cell outside the result area before selecting column B for deletion.


2-5-1 Select column ’B’ and then choose from the ([FHO menu bar (GLW� �'HOHWH.

2-6 Create an Excel Formula to display the sum of the ‘2006 Orders’ in cell B30. The formula is 680�%��%�� 2-6-1 Highlight cell B30 and type in 680�%��%��The total of the order values now

displays in cell B30.

2-7 Add the Euro currency symbol ‘¼¶�WR�WKH�µ��2UGHUV¶�YDOXHV�E\�XVLQJ�([FHO�FHOO�formatting. Use the number category ‘Currency’ then choose the entry which puts the Euro symbol behind the order value. i.e. ¼�(XUR��¼��,W�GRHVQ¶W�PDWWHU�ZKLFK�ZD\�\RX�FKRRVH�to express negative values.

2-7-1 Mark all the order value cells then use menu option )RUPDW�Æ�&HOOV�Æ�1XPEHU�Æ Choose category &XUUHQF\. From the symbol drop down box select ¼�(XUR��¼�.

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2-8-1 Highlight all cells in the table then select the menu option )RUPDW�Æ�&HOOV�Æ�)RQW, then choose font $ULDO and style %ROG��

2-9 Insert a second Analysis Grid at cell '�� which uses a new DataProvider assigned to query 2UGHUV�$QDO\VLV��30B25'(56� which can be found under 5ROHV� �'%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU. 2-9-1 First highlight cell '�� then click on the ,QVHUW�$QDO\VLV�*ULG icon in the Design

Toolbar. An Analysis Grid symbol appears in the cell.

2-9-2 Hover over the table item until you see the hand appear, then left click the mouse button to bring up the properties dialog.

2-9-3 Click on the ‘&UHDWH�'DWD3URYLGHU’ icon then select the $VVLJQ�4XHU\��4XHU\�9LHZ icon. Press the 5ROH button and choose '%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU� �2UGHUV�$QDO\VLV��30B25'(56�. Click 2. to return to the properties dialog.

2-10 Select “8VH�)RUPXODV” and deselect “$SSO\�)RUPDWWLQJ” in the Analysis Grid Properties Screen. Close the properties dialog.

2-10-1 In the properties dialog select “8VH�)RUPXODV” and deselect “$SSO\�)RUPDWWLQJ” in the Analysis Grid Properties.

2-10-2 Click 2. to close the properties dialog.

2-11 Exit the Design Mode to display the query results.


2-11-1 Press the icon ‘'HVLJQ�0RGH’ to display the query result.


2-12 Create a new calculated key figure "deviation" based on Excel formulas. Enter the title “ Deviation” into cell G11. The formula for G12 is �)��(��(��. The formula for G13 is �)��(��(�� and so on.

2-12-1 Highlight cell G11 and type in ‘Deviation’ as the heading.

2-12-2 Highlight cell G12 and type in the formula �)��(��(��, repeat this for all other cells in the table remembering to change to formula to correspond to the reference cells.

2-13 Create an exception for the deviation column by using Excel formatting. Use Custom category for cell formatting and type in >*UHHQ@>!�@��>5HG@>��@��

2-13-1 Mark the corresponding deviation cells, go to Format Cells Æ Number Æ Custom and type in [*UHHQ@>!�@��>5HG@>��@��

2-13-2 Select OK to close formatting dialog and display the colorful results.

2-14 Use Excel formatting to create a blue color frame around the entire table result, including the headers.

2-14-1 Highlight the corresponding cells, go to )RUPDW�Æ�&HOOV�Æ�%RUGHU then first select the color blue from the drop down list then select the presets 2XWOLQH and ,QVLGH��

2-14-2�� Select 2. to return to close the dialog.

2-15 Add the Euro currency symbol ‘¼¶�WR�WKH��DQG��RUGHU�YDOXHV�E\�XVLQJ�([FHO�FHOO�formatting. Use the number category ‘Currency’ then choose the entry which puts the Euro symbol behind the order value. i.e. ¼�(XUR��¼��,W�GRHVQ¶W�PDWWHU�ZKLFK�ZD\�\RX�FKRRVH�to express negative values.

2-15-1 Mark all the order value cells for 2005 and 2006 (not deviation) then use menu option )RUPDW�Æ�&HOOV�Æ�1XPEHU�Æ choose category &XUUHQF\. From the symbol drop down box select ¼�(XUR��¼�.

2-15-2 Select 2. when done, the order values are now displayed with the Euro symbol behind the value.

2-16 Use Excel to add a 3D split Pie Chart which displays only the 2005 orders.

2-16-1 Highlight the cells (the three columns in D,E,F 11 - 16) and select Æ ,QVHUW�Æ�&KDUW�

2-16-2 Use the excel Chart Wizard and select a 3D split pie chart type. Be sure to select only the Orders 2005 for the data series.


2-17 Add some images and any other formatting to your workbook. In order to get the images go to 2SHQ�:RUNERRNV�� 5ROHV�� '%:��5�� 8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU and open the workbook “ IPDJH�/LEUDU\” . Copy and paste any desired images to your workbook.

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2-17-2 Press the 5ROHV button and find the ‘,PDJH�/LEUDU\’ workbook under '%:��5� �8QLW��%([�$QDO\]HU. Open it.

2-17-3 Copy and paste any images to your workbook and position and resize the images appropriately.

2-17-4 Think about any other formatting which may improve the look and feel of the report, perhaps remove grid lines, remove row and columns headers (look under Tools > options), add some background color, put a bold line above the totals value.

2-18 You want to ensure the workbook is always refreshed on opening and also you want to make sure no-one can change the workbook design settings you have made in previous steps. Make the appropriate settings under properties to achieve this.

2-18-1 Select the icon ‘workbook settings’ from the BEx Design toolbar. Mark the check box to ‘UHIUHVK�ZRUNERRN�RQ�RSHQ¶�and ‘SURWHFW�ZRUNERRN’

2-18-2 Enter the password ‘ZHOFRPH’ and repeat this.

2-18-3 Select the 2. button to close the dialog.

2-19 Save the workbook into your )DYRULWHV under the name ‘2UGHUVB$QDO\VLVB��’ (## represents your group).

2-19-1 Select the icon ‘6DYH’ from the BEx toolbar.

2-19-2 Select the menu option ‘6DYH�ZRUNERRN’ and enter the name ‘2UGHUVB$QDO\VLVB��’ (## represents your group).

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if you know you want to receive some reporting data for a finite number of weeks. After that, the broadcasts should stop.

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1-1 Create a new query with the key figure Sales Volume EUR in the columns and with Division in the rows. Also, add Calendar Year Month, Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and ‘Sold-to Party’ in the free characteristics. Use the ‘Customer Cube T_SDDEMO2’ InfoCube. Give the query the technical name ‘ALERTQRY_##’ and a description of ‘Sales Alert Query ##’ and save it into your favorites. Execute the query to the Portal to see the results.

1-2 :LWKRXW using the wizard create a new broadcast setting to send the report immediately as an email to your SAP Office inbox��QRW�WR�\RXU�SHUVRQDO�H[WHUQDO�HPDLO�DGGUHVV�±�VHH�LPSRUWDQW�QRWH�EHORZ�. The broadcast description should be µ%URDGFDVW�B��¶�and you should save this setting as you may want to resend it again at a later time, use the technical name µ%URDGFDVW�B��’ . The broadcast should be sent in the format of MHTML without being zipped, and you should include a suitable subject and some text summarizing why the broadcast was sent. Open the message in your Inbox to check the results.

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1-1-4 Drag the Sales Volume EUR to the columns, drag the Division to the rows, drag the Sold To, Distribution Channel, Sales Organization, Cal. Year/Month to the Free Characteristics.

1-1-5 Click on the Save icon and enter the technical name ‘ALERTQRY_##’ with a description ‘Sales Alert Query ##’ . Click the Save button. You will be saving to your Favorites (default).

1-1-6 Click on the Execute icon to launch the report to the Portal. Log on to the Portal using the same user id as before and review the report results.

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1-2-1 Click on the 6HQG button to launch the %URDGFDVWLQJ�:L]DUG.

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1-2-3 Enter the description ‘%URDGFDVW�B��’

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1-2-7 Click on the 6DYH�$V button and enter the technical name ‘%URDGFDVW�B��’ (the description should already be completed fro the previous step) then hit the 7UDQVIHU button.

1-2-8 Click on the ([HFXWH button to start the broadcast.

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1-3 Check that the broadcast was received by logging on to the BI server with your assigned user id. Look in the SAP Office inbox and open your message to review the broadcast results.

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2-1-2 Click on the 2SHQ icon in the toolbar and find the existing query ‘(;&(37,216B��’ using the search feature (just type the query name then press the 2SHQ button). Open the existing query.

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2-1-5 Close the query and exit the Query Designer.

2-2 Log on to the Portal by first selecting 0\�3RUWDO from your user menu in the BI system and then logging on with your user ID and password. Then create a new broadcast setting with the name ‘%URDGFDVW�B��” for your new query. The broadcast should send only the worst exception level to the Alert Framework so that it can be seen in the Universal Worklist (UWL) within the Portal. Assign your broadcast to the existing alert category ‘6$/(6�$/(576¶�and be sure to pass the country and distribution channel values from the exception to the alert parameters� 2-2-1 From the user menu of your assigned BI system, choose 0\�3RUWDO. Log on with

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Deployment pushes your model in a rendered state to SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal (EP). �

We see different connectors in order to connect to the BAPIs for SAP Connector. �

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List the available templates. Then choose the freeform template in this list. �

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