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What Is ETL?
ETL (extract, transform, and load) is the process in which the data is extracted from any data sources and transformed into a proper format for storing and future reference purposes. The data is loaded into a database or data warehouse.
What Is SAP ETL?
SAP ETL tools are employed to route data to and from the SAP systems. These tools help to integrate various systems with each other. They can transform different data formats and clean the data by running some checks; for example, by checking if a name value is set. ETL tools can keep the rules on extracting and transforming data outside of an application.
What Is ETL?
ETL (extract, transform, and load) is the process in which the data is extracted from any data sources and transformed into a proper format for storing and future reference purposes. The data is loaded into a database or data warehouse.
What Is SAP ETL?
SAP ETL tools are employed to route data to and from the SAP systems. These tools help to integrate various systems with each other. They can transform different data formats and clean the data by running some checks; for example, by checking if a name value is set. ETL tools can keep the rules on extracting and transforming data outside of an application.
Depending on the data warehousing strategy, you can extract the data from the source and load it into the SAP NetWeaver BW system or directly access the data in the source without storing it physically in the enterprise data warehouse. The data is integrated virtually into the enterprise data warehouse. Sources for the warehouse can be operational, relational datasets, files, or older systems. Transformations enable you to run a technical cleanup and to consolidate the data.
ETL processes to the initial layer in SAP BW as well as direct access to data are possible using various interfaces, depending on the origin and format of the data. SAP BW allows integration of SAP data and non-SAP data.
Further Resources for SAPinsiders:
SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation: Integrate Jobs into Your Existing Enterprise ETL. In this article, SAP’s Karunakar Gillella describes how to set up controlled batch jobs for SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for the Microsoft platform, with any corporate scheduling tool.
Another Way to Create an ETL Daily Run Report. Karen Olsen, Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer for W. W. Grainger, shares her success with creating a custom table to track InfoPackages being transported to production. The table provides users with access to accurate information about the status of their jobs.
24 BW Design and Data Modeling Tips for Optimal ETL. In this article, SAP consultants Catherine Roze, Senior BI Consultant, and Joffy Mathew, Senior BW Consultant, provide tips on ETL optimization in six categories: general design and data modeling, PSA design, InfoCube design, ODS design, Dimensions and characteristics design, and aggregates.
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How to Effectively Migrate Data to Employee CentralNov 4, 2015 — Learn about how to anticipate the challenges that come with migrating data to a SuccessFactors Employee Central system. Learn about key concepts, leading practices of the extraction, transform, and load (ETL) process, timelines, scope and data validations. Key Concept Core data conversion concepts should be planned, designed, and implemented throughout a SuccessFactors Employee Central project—a […]
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How to Execute BEx Queries on Mobile DevicesJan 9, 2015 — Learn a simple, elegant method for enabling the display of BEx Query results on mobile devices, saving time and money for your company. BI mobility is essential in order to accelerate and enable the anywhere/anytime visibility of your business. With the methods discussed, learn how to execute all your BEx Queries, from disparate data sources, […]
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Extend the Table Introspector Utility Class to Support Long Text DataDec 15, 2014 — David Duncombe shows how to use an extended table introspector utility class to dynamically generate a formatted representation of internal tables at run time, with added support for output to a Microsoft Excel workbook. This offers a more natural way to format long text data. Key Concept The iXML library is an API that offers […]
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Integrating the Inbound Process with Packing across ECC, SNC, and EWMJun 2, 2014 — Learn about an enhancement in SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) that performs the automatic packing of products. It is done at the time of advanced shipping notification (ASN) creation by the supplier through a file upload and is based on specifications defined in the system. Key Concept Packing the goods into handling units is an […]
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Dynamically Generate a Formatted Representation of Internal Tables for OutputMay 19, 2014 — SAP Professional JournalUse this table introspector utility class to dynamically generate a formatted representation of internal tables at run time, with support for subsequent output to various formats. Key Concept The ABAP Run Time Type Services (RTTS) library is an object-oriented framework that allows type information on existing objects to be deduced via Run Time […]
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A Step-by-Step Guide to System Refresh on the Quality Assurance ServerDec 26, 2013 — IT Use this simple procedure for your system refresh and you can get and test the latest scenarios, materials, views, and sales area data on a quality assurance server (QAS) instead of the production server. Aside from regulatory compliance, there are many benefits to carrying out regular SAP system refreshes. The main benefit of replicating […]
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Implement Better Controls Over Your Master Data with ECMDec 20, 2013 — See how to configure Engineering Change Management (ECM) to exert greater controls, checks, and balances on your master data creation process. Key Concept Engineering Change Management (ECM) is a tool that companies can use to gain better visibility, as well as to provide checks and balances, over the master data creation process. ECM does that […]
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Introducing BW 7.3’s New InfoProvidersOct 23, 2013 — Ned Falk introduces the new InfoProviders in SAP NetWeaver BW 7.3. Some only work with SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator and HANA, and some with BW running on any approved databases such as Oracle or SQL Server. Knowing the purpose and benefits of each InfoProvider type ensures you pick the correct one when modeling your BW […]
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Best Practices to Develop and Manage a Corporate Reporting TemplateFeb 13, 2013 — Through written instruction and a video demo, discover best practices for creating a corporate reporting template and learn tips and tricks for rapid template development within SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI). Uncover use cases for free-standing template cells, effective implementation of relative positioning, and best practices around naming conventions and imbedded security. Ascertain fundamentals for […]
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