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Hi Guys,Is SAP BI a functional module?Can you please explain the difference between SAP BI & SAP BW?Thanks for your help in advance.RegardsKarthick

Karthick Pachagounder May 18, 2011 5:27 AM

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Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Karthick, SAP BI and SAP BW are the same. Just some naming issues from SAP they change names from here to there. kind regardsPeter (till Nov 2000 it was BIW then they changed it to BW and since July 2007 its called BI)

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Peter Reuschlein May 19, 2011 11:09 AM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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Hi Peter Thanks for your reply.Is SAP BI a functional module? RegardsKarthick

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Karthick Pachagounder May 19, 2011 7:25 PM (in response to Peter Reuschlein)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi,

Peter Reuschlein May 20, 2011 8:38 AM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

It was originally named as SAP BIW (Business Information Warehouse), then abbreviated to SAPBW, currently known as "SAP BI". As Peter mentioned it needs to be installed separately and herealso both the technical and functional role exists.

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Atin Shee Aug 2, 2011 1:43 PM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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hi karthick, sap nw bw 7.0 or 7.3 is formerly sap bi 7.0 which is a seperate component in sap netweaverpackage.and sap bo (sap bi 4.0) is a business objects product from sap. see sap bi now refers to business objects productsand sap bw refers to the sap netweaver business warehouse (formerly sap bi 7.0) In 2008, SAP used the term "Business Intelligence" to refer SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions and also SAP NetWeaver BI.In order to remove confusion, the term Business Intelligence is now associated only with thesolutions from the SAPBusinessObjects portfolio. So SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) is no longer used and instead we refer by, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) , SAP Business Explorer (SAP BEx) and SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator (BWA thanksSankar S

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Sankaresh Shanmugavel Sep 28, 2011 11:13 AM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

no its not a Module its an own Software Tree like ERP / SCM etc. You have to install a seperate system to use it . Kind regardsPeter

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Hi Peter Thanks a lot for your help. RegardsKarthick

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Karthick Pachagounder May 20, 2011 5:11 PM (in response to Peter Reuschlein)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

HI , Hope said Differences will help me lot....! Can any body suggest me.........the following. Also can you suggest me one thing i basically from Management bag round has 6 yrs exp inHR into manufacturing Indust. 1) I would prefer to learn either of courses BI or BW or BO(Not interested for SAP-HR)2) Is SAP-BI and SAP-BW functional or Technical?3) is there any diff between SAP BI and BI

Prabhu V Jan 20, 2012 5:40 PM (in response to Sankaresh Shanmugavel)

Please let me know which is suitable for me to enter into SAP world? Awaiting you prompt replay...............! Reagards,Prabhu

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Hi Prabhu, 1) What is SAP BI, what do consultants work on, what technologies they use ? SAP stands for System Applications and product in Data processing.BI/BW stands for Business Intelligence or Business Intelligence warehouse or Businesswarehouse. It is an readymade software for Data warehousing or in simple language it isan Data storehouse.The most Important word for a BI consultant from above is Data . Data of business, mostimportant Data on which different important decisions of a Company depents on.Mostly in BI there is Historic Data or Old data. But some times you have to work also withrealtime Data.Actually we as an BI consultant extract or perform Data aquisition from another system,which is known asR/3 System or any other company realtime systems.I dont want to go much in detail in R/3 systems.OVERVIEWIn real time data is stored in R/3 system (in day to day business life cycle) for eg :Assuming that you are a dealer of Audi cars in USA ,If you have orderd some 100 Audi carsQ7 from Audi plant in Germany. then they will take some Personal details from you andthey will process your request, as soon as they accept your request this information wil bepass to different sections of business, for eg: to Material management, sales anddistributions etc.This all information regarding a business with you is stored in third layerwhich is known as Database layer of R/3 System. Now Because R/3 system is very verysensitive system because it records all transactions online that is OLTP OnlineTransaction Process , now if we want to have some report from the Database then we gointo the R/3 sys and make reports from that Data and it will slowdown the performance ofR/3 system.Because of this problem SAP had offered or made BI/BW OLAP online Application ProcessSystem so that you can bring the extracted copy or extract exact Data in another systemcalled as BI/BW and then do what ever you want, i mean you can create reports or use datafor different calculations etc.What SAP BI/BW do is , Preparing (Modelling) ready to your BI/BW system for aqusition(Extraction) of Data from another system and creating Reports (Reporting) on it as it isneeded by a Manager.So Job of an BI/BW consultant is1 Modelling2 Extraction3 ReportingYou just have to no, how fast and accurate you can play with the BI/BW software. Because itoffers wide space . 2) I would like to know what are the pre requisites knowledge (like ABAP/Java or anyDatawarehousing knowledge etc) to do SAP BI ? Yes if you have the knowledge of only ABAP for BI (no need to have full knowledge of ABAP)or knowledge of JAVA to some extend then it is better. If you dont have the knowledge of anyof this languages also, then also you can become an BI consultant. You should have thequalities of understanding the business that all.If you are doning also BO Business Objects then it would be better if you have theknowledge of SQL.SO Littel knowledge of JAVA, SQL, ABAP is better.3) Which kind of people are suitable to do SAP BI ?If You are a person who understands logic related to software and Logic releted tobusiness. And understand exactly what someone needs from you from your job then BI/BWis right place. 4) What are the prospects of SAP BI when compare to SAP ABAP and EP, heard thatSAP BI is going to be obselete and now only SAP BO (biz objects) will be used in future ? ABAP is a programming language that is used in some parts of BI When it is neede, for egTo perform multiple Querysat one time or calling different data from different sources.BI is a platform that is needed for Data management or Datawarehousing and making thatData ready for Reporting . BI also performs reporting activities but to some extend.BO is a Platform where only reporting is possible but with multiple options and with best ofreports that is not awailable in BISo they are and cannot perfome all activities alone whether it is BI, BO, ABAP. Regards,Vijaykrishna.

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Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli Sep 27, 2013 8:33 AM (in response to Prabhu V)

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Hi Vijaykrishna Thanks a lot for good information,i was working as a abap consultant in MNC,i want tomove BI.your information is very useful to me.if you feel free please send me your contactnumber.i want to talk with you regarding BI. RegardsHemanth

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hemanth kumar Nov 12, 2013 12:40 PM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Hi Vijaykrishna Thank you so much for the clarity, I want to get certified on SAP BI and because I don'thave any experience with SAP yet,I would get confused a bit and your explanation is veryvery helpful,and that is exactly what I want to do. Much appreciated. Regards Patricia.

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Patricia Mthethwa Oct 11, 2013 9:15 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Good and clear explanation Vijaykrishna..

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Nirupa Nalabotula Nov 8, 2013 3:36 PM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Hello VijayKrishna, That was a good and clear explanation....please can you tell me... How is the market for SAP BI right now? What will be the Future for SAP BI? Is it right time to take up my Career in the Filed of SAP BI? What is the duration to start from Scratch and learn SAP BI and t attend Interviews?

Vangala Rakesh Nov 9, 2013 7:59 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Dear Patricia, Your email address has been removed from this message. Should you wish toshare your email address please do so in your SCN profile so other SCNmembers will be able to reach you directly. Thank you for your understanding.Regards,Mariana

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Mariana Mihaylova Nov 12, 2013 12:46 PM (in response to Patricia Mthethw a)

Waiting for your Response..

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OLAP online Application Process System (or) Online Analytical process ??

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srinath rachakonda Dec 5, 2013 7:23 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Hi Vijaykrishna, I was worked in Networking field and IT auditing. Currently I want to move SAP BI (or)SAP SD. Which is the best, becoz i don't want Basis, ABAP, or any other model. And onemorething I dnt have programming skills & database skills. Plz let me know.

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Ramesh Chandra Dec 19, 2013 8:49 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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HI, Vijay Krishna That is a good and real explanation, Could you please help to know, can we practiceabap programming online or else ??? Please help. Regards, Mahesh Pachauri

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mahesh pachauri Apr 15, 2014 6:55 PM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Hi vijayakrishna, i impressed with your explanation.... i have an query can you please guide on below ....

Ravi Kotla Apr 18, 2014 9:25 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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yeah, srinath thanks for your correction . it is online analytical processing..... Thanks,Vijaykrishna.

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Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli Dec 13, 2013 6:57 PM (in response to srinath rachakonda)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Ramesh, SAP BI also need some programming and database skills. if you want togo to functional side then choose SAP SD. Presently CRM also has so manyopportunities. Before choosing any field it could be better to consult any one who isworking on that particular domain.Thanks,Vijaykrishna.

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Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli Dec 20, 2013 1:44 PM (in response to Ramesh Chandra)

I Did my MBA in Tourism and Hospitality and i have an 3 years exp in Travel field... now iwant to change my field for that reason i am willing to learn SAP but i have an confusionto learn which course.i did my graduation in B.sc (Computers). i approached one institute regarding the same they suggested to go with SAP SD...andalso which Institute is Good for learning SAP...one of my friend suggested to join at Vayuputhra Communications Ltd is atyousufguda... Kindly guide me to make a better path for my bright future.......

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Hello Mr. Ravulapalli,My name is vaseem and i am from Bangalore , i'm planning to do SAP Course. I am notable to decidebetween sap bi and sap crm . I have read your description about bi and also learned abit about crm in this site. I need your insight in choosing the correct module for me.Also which are the better centres in bangalore to do the course. How to know correctlyabout centres. Every one which i have contacted already have mixed reviews to them. Itwould be a lot of help. Thank you.

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D.B Vaseem Apr 18, 2014 12:09 PM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Hi Guys.. I Did my MBA in Tourism and Hospitality and i have an 3 years exp in Travel field... now iwant to change my field for that reason i am willing to learn SAP but i have an confusionto learn which course. i approached one institute regarding the same they suggested to go with SAP SD...andalso which Institute is Good for learning SAP...one of my friend suggested to join at Vayuputhra Communications Ltd Kindly advice....

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Ravi Kotla Apr 22, 2014 9:08 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Can I please know which one have more market demand ? Bi or Bo ??

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NIKHIL GUDA Jul 14, 2014 11:57 AM (in response to Vijaykrishna Ravulapalli)

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Hi Nikhil There is going to be a plenty of work in SAP BIBW &BIBO in future. now youshould know about SAP BI & BO.Here is the description:1.sap net-weaver BW 7.0/7.3 is formerly sap BI 7.0 which is a separate componentin sap net-weaver package. sap BO (sap bi 4.0) is a business objects productfrom SAP.2.And to your question Both SAP BW and BO has demand in market because BOis completely into the reporting side like data visualization. SAP BO (BI 4.X) hasimportant reporting tools like: Dashboard , web intelligence, crystal reports etc.3.Now before going for reporting BIBW is coming to picture. As an BI consultant wehave to extract or perform Data acquisition from another system, which is knownas R/3 System or any other company real time systems. and R/3 system is very

ashish satapathy Jul 14, 2014 4:54 PM (in response to NIKHIL GUDA)

sensitive and contains real time data. so we can t manipulate the source systemdata every time. so for that SAP introduce data warehousing(BIBW) OLAPsystems which can acts as operational database into which we can replicate thedesired source system data and do the modelling and design them according toour requirement.4.Then only we can produce Dashboards or WEB I reports based on the BW data.so for a BI consultant both BW modelling ,extraction knowledge and BO &BExreporting knowledge is necessary. and if you don t have the programmingknowledge thn also you don t have 2 worry. you just have to understand the verybasic functional business side of SAP like Material management, sales ,Purchase,Production Etcc.. and if you have the basic SAP ABAP technical knowledge ,thenits better for you during modelling of data in BW side. so according to market condition now you have to give emphasis on both SAP BIBW AND BIBO.if you have any further query please feel free to ask. ThanksAshish

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Thank you so much Mr. Ashish I have entered into a company just 3 weeks back and we have been trained inABAP for these 3 weeks and we are going to be trained on both BI and BO fornext few weeks and so I ' am eager to know about these things. After 3

months we will be allotted a project you. I would like to hear any suggestions from you. Waiting for your reply.

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NIKHIL GUDA Jul 15, 2014 2:49 PM (in response to ashish satapathy)

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Hi Nikhil, first of all u got a very good opportunity for working in SAP domainand tht to in BI Side.so now your carrier profile will be shaping up in a efficient way and youhave to make your proficiency level as expert in sap BIBO. so try to gain allthe conceptual knowledge on BW side first & before that learn ABAP asprerequisite. then jump to BO part. so here i am listing some of the concepts/topics in BW side thatyou must have to learn:1. BW evolution and history.2. OLAP AND OLTP system significance and cycle for business dataprocessing,3. SAP ERP defination and its configuration & architecture in backend.4. BW data targets like (ODS,INFO CUBE, MULTI-PROVIDER), datasources, PSA, info object, info source, info object catelog, info area, infoproviders.5. BW transfer rules. update rules & transformation from info source todata target & also from data source/PSA to data target.6. then You have to learn the Extraction mechanism called ETL .(extraction /transformation/loading).7.different types of loading mechanism to different datatargets(ODS,INFO CUBE) from different source systems(flat file,SAPlogistics and non logistics data, customize ECC data).8. Learn about generic data extraction (custom tables of ECC) andapplication specific data extraction (SAP Standard data like ofSales,production ,purchasing, finance ,HR data).9. Open hub destination.10. Process chains.11. Remodeling.12. DTP(DATA TRANSFER PROCESS).13. BATCH jobs processing .14. generic data source creation and replication to BW.15. standard data source activation in ECC side and replication to BW.16. DSO types.17. transactional data, master data , fact table, master table, SIDs. key

ashish satapathy Jul 17, 2014 7:14 AM (in response to NIKHIL GUDA)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Dear Ashish, Your response is very insightful for anyone who would want to learn moreabout SAP BI.My question is, how feasible is it for an SAP CRM Technical consultant toswitch to SAP BI. I'm looking out for opportunities, and I see some good SAPBI openings, which have compelled me into thinking to make this changefrom CRM to BI. Awaiting your response, and thanking in anticipation ! Richa

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Richa Bhardwaj Jul 22, 2014 4:38 AM (in response to ashish satapathy)

figures/measures. characteristic values.18. Business explore tools like BEx query designer and analyzer fordesign the BW data once its loaded into data targets.19. BO reporting tools like dasboard, crystal reports, web intelligence.20. prepare the reports from corresponding BEx data which is nothing butR/3 data loaded to bw. I hope now you can get the momentum in BW once you know about thistopics. Regards Ashish

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Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Ashish Thank you so much for your suggestions . I will search and know in detail about the points mentioned by youand gain conceptual knowledge about them. And then I will try towrite blogs/documents on some of them. Thanks and regards Nikhil Guda

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NIKHIL GUDA Jul 17, 2014 1:14 PM (in response to ashish satapathy)

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Hello Richa , actually i don t have much idea about the transformation of aCRM consultant to a BI consultant. so what i know is that CRM integratesinformation with business actions. Analytical CRM which is a part of CRMaims to storing,analyzing,& applying knowledge about customers ,aboutthe ways to approach customers using databases , statistical tools, datamining, BI & reporting methodology . But Business intelligence iscollection of technologies ,methodologies that transform raw data intomeaningful information for business analysis purposes. commonfunctions of BI are reporting, data mining, OLAP,predictive analysis etc.BIBW uses the backend CRM data for making the reports & used forbusiness analysis purpose. SAP BW reports delivered as part of BIcontent for CRM-BW. so may be you can switch to the SAP BI module from CRM if youacquire good knowledge in BIBW,BIBO for processing of any businessmodule (CRM ,SCM,MM,PP,FICO, etc..) data for analysis .please excuseme if answer is n t satisfactory. RegardsAshish

ashish satapathy Jul 22, 2014 8:49 AM (in response to Richa Bhardw aj)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hello Karthick, Please use SAP.com as guide to SAP portfolio. SAP.com is the best source to find existing products,official product names and up to date information on the entire SAP portfolio. Here you can search by product name: http://www.sap.com/pc/a-z-products.html and drill down tolearn more about each individual solution: SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform, analytics editionSAP BusinessObjects BI, Edge analytics edition SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI), Edge EditionSAP Business Objects BI OnDemandSAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse AcceleratorSAP NetWeaver BW Powered by HANA In addition, please browse respective SCN spaces. From http://scn.sap.com/welcome > Products tab(top left) > Analytics tab and you will see the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing spaceswhere you can find more technical information about available SAP solutions in these areas. Hope this is helpful. Thanks and regards, Mariana

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Mariana Mihaylova Nov 12, 2013 1:27 PM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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Have you checked the below link http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/BI/Overview+of+SAP+History+and+BW-BI+Evolution Good info regarding to this q's. RegardsMahesh

Mahesh kumar Nov 20, 2013 3:34 PM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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Its the best answer that i got regarding on sap BW/BI difference. thanks for this useful solution. RegardsAshish

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ashish satapathy Apr 9, 2014 3:33 PM (in response to Sankaresh Shanmugavel)

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Hi Mahboob, I will message you the details to your phone since I' am not supposed topublish any company name here on scn (I think so).

Regards,Nikhil

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NIKHIL GUDA Aug 20, 2014 11:18 AM (in response to Mahboob Pasha)

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Hi guys i have an query can you please guide on below .... I Did my MBA in Tourism and Hospitality and i have an 3 years exp in Travel field... now i want tochange my field for that reason i am willing to learn SAP but i have an confusion to learn whichcourse.i did my graduation in B.sc (Computers). i approached one institute regarding the same they suggested to go with SAP SD...and also whichInstitute is Good for learning SAP...one of my friend suggested to join at Vayuputhra Communications Ltd is at yousufguda...

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Ravi Kotla Apr 18, 2014 9:26 AM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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Hi Guys, I my new to SAP with no experience or background (working with SAP). Can anyone help me inselecting the right module, I am bit confused with SAP BW/BI module or SAP BO module. Can any of you guys please help? RegardsBhavin

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Bhavin Patel Apr 21, 2014 12:11 AM (in response to Ravi Kotla)

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SAP BW and HANA are part of the database and technology set of products and has nothingto do with SAP BusinessObjects BI. SAP BW is part of the SAP Netweaver stack and ispredominantly used as an Enterprise Data Warehouse (dedicated to reporting as opposedto an Operational Data Store). SAP BI is a product suite that is used for reporting and can be deployed over a MicrosoftEDW environment (SQL) or Netweaver (SAP BW) environment. SAP BI includesdashboards, explorer, web intelligence, etc. SAP BI is part of the BO (BusinessObjects suiteof products). BO also has other product suites such as Enterprise PerformanceManagement and Enterprise Information Management. In turn BusinessObjects is part of the SAP Business Analytics set of products which alsoincludes SAP GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance). This is as far as I know at this point in time, but it used to be different before SAP purchasedBusinessObjects. Then BI and BW were pretty much "interchangeable". Also, no guaranteehow long this will be true.

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Richard McGladdery Jul 6, 2014 1:26 AM (in response to Bhavin Patel)

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If I may add, there are challenges in the BI/BW area. Since BI is a very vast area due to themere fact that you have no idea what report/analytics an end user requires, it can/will beextremely challenging. Unlike specific SAP modules (SD, MM, QM, PP, FICO etc.,), BI/BW intheory, can encompass ALL SAP modules and external systems. You will have to interactwith SAP functional consultants to understand where and how SAP/R3 data is stored sinceit eventually has to flow into BW for reporting and analysis. Business Objects is a technology agnostic tool used for reporting and analytics. I think ofBO as the wrapper and BW as the candy layer. The BEx plug-in that latches onto BW datafrom Excel is for beginners and quite primitive and hence people use fancy reporting toolssuch as Business Objects, CliqView etc., for reporting. My 2 cents.

Jagannathan Santhanam May 14, 2014 9:28 PM (in response to Bhavin Patel)

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Hi, really helpful to understand the overall evolution SAP BI / Analytics has undergone so far. Can you gurus please also elaborate on the way forward and how BW skill-sets are going to beaffected with the advent and augmentation of HANA in the BI / Analytics ecosystem? Will there be any room left for someone like me; more on a functional / design side, who doesn'tknow much of the core ABAP / DB development? Regards,Manish

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Manish Thakur Sep 10, 2014 9:50 AM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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I saw many posts in this discussion where people are asking which module is better and whatshould be their way forward. Well, I think irrespective of what module you chose the success totally depends on your dedicationand ability to adapt. Also, dont depend on others for making decisions of you career. people can share their experiences,direct you, guide you but the decision has to be finally your. If you want to get into SAP, then before you take any decision, go through the online material and seeif you are really going to like working for it. I have seen people having bad careers in SAP BI andexcellent growth in non-SAP technologies as well. so mind it its totally case basis. Know your interests before you jump to any conclusions. Also, know that there are alreadytechnologies that are overpowering SAP BI. Better take an informed decision. Also, you may find that there are many organizations that provide SAP trainings and some may lureyou to get false exoperience and credentials but again here let me warn you, this is not going to helpyou. at the end, its going to be you working in the office where the said organization is not going to beable to help you. You may end up losing your job and the money you paid. Hence, make sure that yougo for an organization that has been partnered with SAP or has official permissions for SAP trainings. Remember success if not doing best but doing YOUR best. Hope this help. Thanks,Swati.

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Swati Gawade Sep 12, 2014 9:35 AM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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Hi Swati or Any other experts,I am working as IT Manager in Open systems,I want to career shift in SAP that too in GCC countries , where ERP is an ideal choice. However, I have a confusion in mind, whether SAP has any management course (SpecificallySAP Manager) or Can I take BO and go as a Consultant? P.s: My skill levels are high irrespective of technologies, I will quickly adapt to any role. Thank you so much -Shah

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Sha Me Feb 2, 2015 11:28 AM (in response to Sw ati Gaw ade)

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Hi Shah,

NIKHIL GUDA Feb 2, 2015 3:20 PM (in response to Sha Me)

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Hello Everyone, I am working as business development at International Clientele with 3.6 yrs, I have complete B.Tech in IT stream ,but one more thing ,I have no more knowledge aboutprogramming skills but have few little knowledge.And i can learn this perfectly. But currently i want learn about SAP , which is best to related with our skills.There i little confusedwhich type SAP-mode , I can prefer.....Please letOne more thing I'm doing also as part time business alike small entrepreneur individual initially legalfirm ,which is active as "Hewek Technologies" www.hewektech.com | www.hewektechnologies.com . Please let me , How can do this and Is this perfect to me or not .really I'm very appreciating with thatsupport me. - Abhay Shukla

abhaysmo@gmail.com

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Abhay Shukla Feb 2, 2015 5:16 PM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

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Hello Nikhil, I am admire to your best reply . I have setup little firm which is working on IT industry developmentand business promotional agenda.But i want move also at online portal and application businessroute.Please let how much, i get SAP support and which module is best to us. - Abhay Shukla

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Abhay Shukla Feb 3, 2015 2:53 PM (in response to Karthick Pachagounder)

First of all, I didn't get what you meant by SAP Manager. There are nothing like managementcourses but business managers are often given small courses so that they can use SAPtools. If you mean an IT manager who supervises some number of people working on SAPtools, I do not have any comment to make. If you mean that start learning BO and become an SAP BO consultant is your other choice, Idon't think that's a good idea for any experienced professional. I have graduated in 2014and currently working on BO. I felt that the most important thing in SAP field is experience. Iagree that it matters what your talents and skills are, but it needs experience to expertise inSAP field. Since I'm a fresher or less experienced, you may consider other members or expertsopinions too. Thank youNikhil

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Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Abahy, Learn what your business really needs and what you like to work on. No need to know programming languages for working on SAP modules except ABAP, becauseABAP is a native SQL. RegardsNikhil

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NIKHIL GUDA Feb 3, 2015 7:01 AM (in response to Abhay Shukla)

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NIKHIL GUDA Feb 6, 2015 11:59 AM (in response to Abhay Shukla)

Hi Abahy, I couldn't understand what you requirement exactly is. Please try to contact SAP Helpdesk. Theywould be able to help you for sure. You will find an option to chat also when you visitwww.sap.com

All the best. RegardsNikhil

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hi, I want know one thing, SAP BO and BW both are same or not?If not, what's main difference, kindly clear may doubt....

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Jagadish Babu Feb 6, 2015 3:23 PM (in response to NIKHIL GUDA)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Jagadish, Business Warehousing is collecting enterprise data from different source systemswhere as Business Objects is reporting enterprise data. BW Example: An enterprise operating in different regions of a country and each of themhave different databases. Again these databases may be of same vendor or differentvendors. Their structure and nomenclature again may be different. But, managerswould like to see and analyse the business at country level. Then, we need to combinethe data in a meaningful way for analyzing purpose. BO Example: An enterprise is using a business application to perform it's business.When users of that application enter data into that application and data gets generated.For analyzing this data, we need Business Objects. Using BO, we make WebIntelligence reports, Dash boards etc. These reports can also be scheduled to be sentto managers. They are totally different tools, but related tools. Relation is that Business Objects maybe used as next step of Business Warehousing. SAP BO package contains different products in it, like Web Intelligence, UniverseDesign Tool etc. RegardsNikhil

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NIKHIL GUDA Feb 9, 2015 7:16 AM (in response to Jagadish Babu)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Nikhil, Thanks for your reply Regards

Jagadish Babu Feb 9, 2015 11:50 AM (in response to NIKHIL GUDA)

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Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Nikhil, I have one more doubt, actually in my laptop have windows8, is it possible toinstall sap bo4.0? RegardsJagadish

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Jagadish Babu Feb 9, 2015 12:08 PM (in response to Jagadish Babu)

Re: Difference between SAP BI & SAP BW

Hi Jagadish, I feel that this blog will answer your question. What's new in SAPBusinessObjects platform BI 4.0 SP06 - Windows 8 Support It says that BO 4.0 SP6 and above supports windows 8. RegardsNikhil

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NIKHIL GUDA Feb 9, 2015 1:34 PM (in response to Jagadish Babu)