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• It is an SAP ETL tool provided as part of Business Objects. It used to extract data from different sources into SAP system.
• Highly used in industry where SAP implementation is done.

Overview:

SAP BI (Business Intelligence), also known as SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Business Warehouse, is a powerful data warehousing and reporting tool within the SAP NetWeaver platform. This course provides comprehensive training on SAP BI's architecture, data modeling, extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), and reporting capabilities. It equips professionals to handle data analytics and reporting efficiently across enterprise landscapes.

Course Duration:

Typically 6–8 weeks (may vary depending on training format: online/live/classroom)

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to SAP BI / BW / BW/4HANA

• Evolution of SAP BI
• SAP BI architecture and components
• Introduction to SAP BW/4HANA
• Role of BI in enterprise reporting

2. Data Warehousing Concepts

• OLAP vs OLTP
• Data warehouse layers (Staging, DSO, InfoCubes)
• ETL process overview
• Master data vs transactional data

3. SAP BW Data Modeling

• InfoObjects (Characteristics and Key Figures)
• InfoProviders (DSOs, InfoCubes, CompositeProviders)
• MultiProviders and Open ODS Views
• Advanced DataStore Objects (aDSOs)
• Hierarchies and Aggregates

4. Data Extraction and Loading (ETL)

• DataSources and source systems
• Extraction from SAP and non-SAP sources
• Transformation and data transfer process (DTP)
• Real-time data acquisition (RDA)
• Error handling and monitoring

5. SAP BI Reporting using BEx Tools

• BEx Query Designer
• BEx Analyzer
• Reporting variables and filters
• Exceptions and conditions
• Workbooks and web reporting

6. SAP BI on HANA / BW/4HANA Enhancements

• Benefits of running BW on HANA
• Optimization techniques (e.g., HANA pushdown)
• Migration from classic BW to BW/4HANA
• Native HANA modeling (comparison with BW modeling)

7. Integration with SAP Analytics Tools

• SAP BusinessObjects (BO)
• SAP Lumira
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

8. Performance Tuning and Administration

• Process chains and automation
• Data loading performance optimization
• Authorizations and user management
• Transport management

9. Real-Time Scenarios and Project Work

• Hands-on end-to-end data flow setup
• Creating real-time reports from extracted data
• Debugging and troubleshooting techniques
• Industry-specific case studies

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement a full data warehousing solution using SAP BI tools
• Extract, transform, and load data from various source systems
• Build meaningful reports and dashboards for stakeholders
• Optimize BI performance and manage data governance

Certifications Covered:

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP Certified Application Specialist – SAP BW/4HANA on HANA

Career Path After Completion:

• SAP BI/BW Consultant
• BI Analyst / Data Analyst
• SAP BW on HANA Specialist
• Reporting Lead / Analytics Consultant
• Business Intelligence Architect