InfoCubes are the central objects of the multidimensional model in SAP BW, and basis cube is one of  infocube type. Reports and analysis are based on these. An Info Cube describes a self-enclosed dataset for a business area from a reporting view, that is, for the reporting end user. Queries can be defined and/or executed in the basis of an InfoCube.

Following are InfoCube type’s inSAP BW:

• BasisCube
• VirtualCube:

• RemoteCube
• SAP RemoteCube
• Virtual InfoCube with Services

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Here are step by step how to create Key Figure in SAP BW Info Object Tree.

1. In the initial screen of the Administrator Workbench, choose the function Area Modeling (transaction code: RSA1), and Info Objects.

2. Create or maintain an Info Area within the Info Object tree. Read more… »

Here are step by step how to create characteristic in SAP BW InfoObject Tree.

1. In the initial screen of the Administrator Workbench, choose the function area Modeling ? InfoObjects.
2. Create or maintain an InfoArea. InfoAreas constitute the uppermost evaluation criteria in the InfoObject and data target tree. The InfoObject tree contains InfoAreas beneath the initial InfoObjects node. Read more… »

In SAP BW, InfoObject is defined as the smallest available information entity or object. Technically, it is same as field in a table. InfoObjects are part of the SAP BW metadata repository. They describe the properties (technical definition and business logic) of the application field as shown on the following table. Read more… »

The Administrator Workbench (AWB) is the tool for data warehouse management in SAP BW (Business Information Warehouse). Using AWB we can manage, control and monitor all relevant objects and processes in SAP BW including scheduling, data load monitoring and metadata maintenance. Following are the functions that we can perform using AWB: modeling, monitoring, transport connection, documents, business content, translation, and metadata repository. Read more… »