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Embedding BI data in Enhancement Package 1 of Visual Composer for SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment 7.1

BI in Enterprise SOA – How to Embed Information into Business Context

SAP NetWeaver Composition EnvironmentCombine analytical data, operational data and services in one environmentIntegrate information from independent data sources in one analysisLaunch Business Explorer Tools or Reports from SAP transactionsDirect access and federated queries on relational and multidimensional data sources

Enterprise ServicesBusiness Intelligence Consumer Services (BICS)

Common foundation for SAP BI clients (Visual Composer, BEx,…)Running on Application Server JAVA of NetWeaver Composition Environment

SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment

Visual Composer

BI Consumer Services

SAP System(*) SAP BI Non-SAP

Composite Apps Embedded BI

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(*) For systems based on SAP NetWeaver with usage type BI, it is possible to access InfoProvider, queries, query views, filters, characteristics and classic InfoSets directly through BICS. In other scenarios, data can be loaded into a SAP NetWeaver system with usage type BI. For small data volumes, a Virtual InfoProvider could also be used for direct access to a Non-BI SAP source system.

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Lightweight Architecture Composition Environment

SAP NetWeaver BI

SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer

Source System

BEx Queries

Non-SAP Operational Data (via JDBC) SAP Operational Data

SAP Business Explorer Suite (BEx) 7.0Ad Hoc Query & Analysis MS Excel Integration

Web Analyzer

Analyzer(Add-In)


Embedded BI

BI Extension Kit

Reporting and Analysis Design

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Crystal Reports

Dashboards & Visualization

Ad-hoc Query & Reporting

Enterprise Reporting

Xcelsius Web Intelligence

Advanced Analytics

Info ProviderEDW

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Enhancements in the area of Embedding BI into Applications require the SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment. A new Visual Composer BI Kit allows easier and more powerful modeling of Embedded BI.

Connection Between Visual Composer and BI Consumer Services (BICS)

SAP NetWeaver BI


Source System

BEx Queries

Non-SAP Operational Data (via JDBC) SAP Operational Data


Embedded BI

BI Extension Kit


Analytical Engine

JAVA

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Info Provider

EDW

How to access BICS in Visual ComposerIn Visual Composer, the user selects a system aliasThe system alias is defined as a system object in the portal system landscape.Based on this system alias, user selects a data source:

InfoProvider, query, query view, filter or characteristic of a SAP NetWeaver System with usage type BI – including Classic InfoSets as transient Virtual InfoProviderTable/View of a non-SAP relational system

System Alias

System Object based on template BI JDBC System

System Object based on template

SAP System

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As a BI user, you may not be familiar with ABAP Workbench InfoSets. They are not related to BI InfoSets. ABAP Workbench InfoSets can be found in the SAP Easy Access Menu via SAP Menu Tools ABAP Workbench Utilities SAP Query or in the SAP Menu via System Services QuickViewer, button SAP Query. ABAP Workbench Infosets are also called Classic InfoSets in contrast to BI InfoSets.

BI Features BI Services and BI Integrated Planning Services

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Support for BI Services: Query Wizard, Master Data Wizard BI-IP Planning Services: Planning functions, sequences, commands Further short description of wizards required! The Query Wizard provides access to multiple data sources in order to create and display query templates within the VC environment. The Query Wizard leads through a step-by-step instruction within the modeling environment and allows defining the input and output of the required service. Definde Data Provider Definde Filter & Variable Values Select Characteristics & Structure Members Chose Presentations (for the selected characteristics) Set up Data Columns Finish wizard to create Infoactor

BI Features BI Query as Data Service and Query View Wizard

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Wire with other model elements

Call Query view wizard

Select connection to SAP BI system.Enter search criteria

Adjust query view if necessary

View search resultPick Query/ViewDrag & Drop to storyboard

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BI Features Support for Dynamic Column Structures

Data Modeling:Support for dynamic column structures

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The Dynamic Column Structure enables a data-driven hierarchy and drill-down of its columns, according to the setup of the query. This means, queries can now be displayed in exactly the same way as they were built in the BI environment.

BI Features SQL Editor

SQL Editor for relational data sources

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Future developments All table views in VC models are rendered with ALV (Web Dynpro Java or Flex 2.0) Improved analytic capabilities built into ALV control Hierarchy display and drill-down Sorting consistent with result rows/groupings Jump to detailed analysis (BEx Web Analyzer, BW Server required) Switch between tabular and graphical display Broadcasting, Export/Print

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BI Features Generic Value Help

Generic value help support for input fields (no modeling required)

Design view:

Final output:

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You can simply get a Value help, just adding a Form view for Filter or Variable Import of a query

BI Features Simple Value Help

Simple value help via Dynamic Entry List

The entry list is populated through a data service at runtime, according to the assigned input fields and corresponding values

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The value entry list is populated through a data service at runtime, according to the assigned input fields and corresponding values (e.g. of a query)

BI Features Support for BI Integrated Planning Applications: Design

Plan QueryQuery with write-back

functionality

Query for Reporting

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BI Features Support for BI Integrated Planning Applications: Runtime

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BI Features Embedded Planning: Design

BI Query

BAPI

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BI Features Embedded Planning: Runtime

BI Data

TransactionalData

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BI Features SAP List Viewer (ALV)

SAP List Viewer is a flexible tool used to display lists and tabular structures.

The List Viewer component is based on Web Dynpro for Java.

The standard output consists of a toolbar, a title, and the output table. Users can perform functions on the output list:

Modify the displayDisplay as a graphicSort or filter the listAdd a calculationPersonalize settings

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In CE 7.11: Sap List Viewer (ALV) for presentation of all tabular data in VC models (not just BI data) Configuration of ALV features in VC Display of hierarchies +++++ Future developments All table views in VC models are rendered with ALV (Web Dynpro Java or Flex 2.0) Improved analytic capabilities built into ALV control Hierarchy display and drill-down Sorting consistent with result rows/groupings Jump to detailed analysis (BEx Web Analyzer, BW Server required) Switch between tabular and graphical display Broadcasting, Export/Print

BI Features SAP List Viewer (ALV)

Hierarchies in SAP List Viewer

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In CE 7.11: Sap List Viewer (ALV) for presentation of all tabular data in VC models (not just BI data) Configuration of ALV features in VC Display of hierarchies +++++ Future developments All table views in VC models are rendered with ALV (Web Dynpro Java or Flex 2.0) Improved analytic capabilities built into ALV control Hierarchy display and drill-down Sorting consistent with result rows/groupings Jump to detailed analysis (BEx Web Analyzer, BW Server required) Switch between tabular and graphical display Broadcasting, Export/Print

BI Features One – Click Deployment in VC 7.1.1

Visual Modeling of composite applications at design-time

Composite applications at run-time

Out of the box support for SAP runtimes: Web Dynpro HTML/Flex

Open architecture allowing additional runtime providers as plug-ins

Compilation, build and deployment of infrastructure via a single interface

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Simple one-click deployment of a design model into a run-time model within the Visual Composer. Quick creation of stand-alone Web Dynpro applications as either Html or Adobe Flex view.

BI Features Embedding Xcelsius in Planning Applications

For example using a slider for data entry

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Dashboards (Analytical Views) Transactional Views

BI Features Create Composites with Visual Composer

…. or combinations of both (Embedded BI)

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Examples of applications that can be modeled with visual composer: Analytic dashboards combining BI information, using the Visual Composer, and transactional information Transactional Self Service applications Additional lightweight application depending on customer needs

Example: Using the SAP List Viewer as BI Table Control in VC 7.1.1

BI Consumer Services (BICS)

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SAP List Viewer (ALV) is a flexible tool used to display lists and tabular structures. The ALV component is partly based on the Web Dynpro table user interface (UI) element.

Example: Embedded BI in a Composite Application

BAPIs and Enterprise Services

BI Consumer Services (BICS)

Jump to BI tool

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Customers want SAP to solve the disconnect between processes and available information Automated business processes are efficient but lack contextual information and guidance Disconnect between transactional processing and decision support operational decision making is sub-optimal

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