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To resolve problems and answer BW queries, it is often necessary to compare R/3 data with the data reported through BW. Just identifying the Datasource for an extractor can sometimes be a challenge in itself.
For Master Data, Text and Hierarchies take a look at table ‘RODCHABAS‘. This table contains entries of InfoObject/Basic Characteristics together with [...]

When loading data from R/3, data record errors often occur due to Overlapping Time Period. The reason for this type of error is BW has tried to load multiple records that contain the same key and overlapping validity periods (start date/end date). The records are then rejected during the update.
You can sometimes get around this [...]

I visit many SAP BI/BW customers in my job and I often notice that the BI//BW team quite often fail to have their DataSource Replication transported through their SAP landscape. When asked why they do not include it in their transports, the normal answer is a simple ‘we don’t know what object to include‘.
With this [...]

Check out this YouTube video showing Jeff Hann demonstrating a new way of interfacing with computers. It looks really cool but I don’t see it being the main way we interact with computers in the future. Surely voice recognition is where it is at.
I must admit though, this would be a great way for exploring [...]

A Step-by-Step guide
Have you every wanted to perform calculations using dates defined as characteristics but have never worked out how it can be done? Replacements Path Variables are the key.
Using Replacement Path in your Text and Formula variables, replace values held in a characteristic. The Characteristic value variables are replaced by the results of a [...]

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An old favourite that is good for a chuckle.
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I’ve just found a site that allows you to use their royalty free music in you presentations, blog, Podcasts etc…
Check them out. Some of the sounds are average but most are good. I’ve been looking for royalty free tunes that I can use in my up and coming podcast on SAP BW. Fingers crossed [...]

Hi,
Welcome to TekLink. Fingers crossed I’ll be posting all sorts of gibberish about SAP and technology in general.
 
Cheers,
Pete