Course Description
1. Introduction to SAP BI
- Overview of ERP & Business Intelligence
- Introduction to SAP BI/BW (Business Warehouse)
- SAP BI Architecture & Components
- Data Warehousing Concepts
- SAP BI vs. SAP BW vs. SAP BO
2. Data Modeling in SAP BI
2.1 InfoObjects
- Characteristics & Key Figures
- Attributes, Texts & Hierarchies
2.2 InfoProviders
- DataStore Objects (DSO)
- InfoCubes & MultiProviders
- CompositeProviders & Open ODS Views
2.3 Data Sources & Data Acquisition
- Extracting Data from SAP & Non-SAP Systems
- DataSource & PSA (Persistent Staging Area)
- Transformations & DTPs (Data Transfer Processes)
3. ETL (Extraction, Transformation, Loading) Process
- Data Extraction from SAP R/3 (ECC)
- Flat File & DB Connect Extraction
- Transformations, DTPs & Data Loading Methods
- Error Handling & Monitoring
4. Data Warehousing & Storage
- Data Store Objects (Standard, Direct Update, Write-Optimized)
- Aggregates & Indexing
- Partitioning & Compression Techniques
5. Reporting & Query Design
5.1 SAP BEx (Business Explorer) Reporting
- BEx Query Designer
- Filters, Variables & Structures
- Restricted & Calculated Key Figures
- Query Optimization Techniques
5.2 SAP BO (BusinessObjects) Integration
- Introduction to SAP BO Tools (WebI, Crystal Reports, Dashboards)
- Connecting SAP BI with BO Reporting
6. SAP BI Performance Optimization
- Indexing & Aggregates
- Data Load & Query Performance Tuning
- Compression & Partitioning
7. SAP BW/BI Administration & Security
- Process Chains & Data Load Scheduling
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- User Roles & Authorization Management
8. SAP BW on HANA & SAP BW/4HANA
- Introduction to SAP BW on HANA
- Differences Between SAP BW on HANA & SAP BW/4HANA
- Advanced Data Modeling in BW/4HANA
- Native HANA Modeling & Integration
9. SAP BI Implementation & Real-Time Project
- End-to-End Data Flow in SAP BI
- Project Phases (Blueprinting, Development, Testing, Go-Live)
- Real-World Business Scenarios & Case Studies
Course Syllabus
1. Introduction to SAP BI
2. Data Modeling in SAP BI
3. ETL (Extraction, Transformation, Loading) Process
4. Data Warehousing & Storage
5. Reporting & Query Design
6. SAP BI Performance Optimization
7. SAP BW/BI Administration & Security
8. SAP BW on HANA & SAP BW/4HANA
9. SAP BI Implementation & Real-Time Project