SAP Query Reporting is everything an SAP user needs to know to create your own reports in SAP using Query tools, no programming required! Designed as a hands-on learning aid, you will be able to follow along and perform each new skill learned on your own SAP system. The book's tutorial style, step-by-step instruction will teach you everything you need to know to use the SAP Query tools, including its configuration, advanced usage, and integration to Microsoft. Additionally the book gives best business practice recommendations for the technology and internal business use of the tools. Learn to: Understand query security, table reads, and table joins Perform basic and advanced calculations Incorporate pictures and graphics into reports Configure shortcuts and tran codes, schedule jobs and email PDFs Utilize SAP Reporting with Microsoft Office applications

Utilize the power of SQL queries to bring Business Intelligence to your small to medium-sized business with this book and eBook.

This book provides you with a detailed, how-to guide for using SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) 7.x and the BEx tools to generate enterprise reports. It will teach you how to design and distribute effective, attractive reports that meet critical business objectives. 1. When, Why, and How to Use BEx Reporting Understand the common business scenarios and problems associated with reporting with SAP NetWeaver BW and learn how reporting can be used to avoid problems. 2. Retrieving Data from SAP NetWeaver BW 7.x Learn how to retrieve data, prepare the data, and present the data for reporting and enterprise-wide distribution. 3. Building Effective BW Queries Explore the basic process for creating a query from scratch using the BEx Query Designer, which is a critical component in the foundation of a quality business intelligence user experience. 4. Providing Queries to Your Users Discover different avenues for delivering BW queries to users, including SAP-delivered web templates, custom web templates, or the BEx analyzer Excel interface. 5. Running Queries in Excel Learn how users can run BW reports directly in Microsoft Excel using SAP's BEx analyzer tool, and how Excel workbooks can be customized to improve productivity. Highlights: BEx Analyzer BEx Query Designer BEx vs. SAP BusinessObjects BEx Web Application Designer BW Web API Commands DataProviders Drag and Drop Navigation Filters Hierarchies Knowledge Management Integration Nesting Web Items Query Navigation in Excel Toolbars Usability Tips Variables Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Web Templates

If you are a business analyst, BI developer, or an IT professional who wants to learn the A to Z of how to work with Web Intelligence reporting tools and different types of data, then this book is for you. The only thing you need is a basic understanding of what Business Intelligence is and data concepts.

The definitive reference for building actionable business intelligence—completely revised for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0. Unleash the full potential of business intelligence with fact-based decisions, aligned to business goals, using reports and dashboards that lead from insight to action. SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0: The Complete Reference offers completely updated coverage of the latest BI platform. Find out how to work with the new Information Design Tool to create universes that access multiple data sources and SAP BW. See how to translate complex business questions into highly efficient Web Intelligence queries and publish your results to the BI Launchpad. Learn how to create dashboards from data sourced through a universe or spreadsheet. The most important concepts for universe designers, report and dashboard authors, and business analysts are fully explained and illustrated by screenshots, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Establish and evolve BI goals Maximize your BI investments by offering the right module to the right user Create robust universes with the Information Design Tool, leveraging multiple data sources, derived tables, aggregate awareness, and parameters Develop a security plan that is scalable and flexible Design Web Intelligence reports from basic to advanced Create sophisticated calculations and advanced formatting to highlight critical business trends Build powerful dashboards to embed in PowerPoint or the BI Launchpad Use Explorer to visually navigate large data sets and uncover patterns

Managing your SAP data in Microsoft Excel? This is your guide to using SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office! Get started with the basics, from creating your first workbook to navigating through reports. Then, follow step-by-step instructions to process data, analyze data, develop planning applications, customize reports, and work with tools such as formulas and macros. Including details on troubleshooting, UI customization, and more, this book is your all-in-one resource! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Reporting and Data Analysis Learn to work with reports in SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office: define parameters with prompts, adjust formatting and styles, and extend reports with local data. Filter, sort, and display your data using hierarchies, and refine data analysis with simple and advanced calculations. b. Planning Use your SAP data to develop planning workbooks. Plan your data both manually and with functions and sequences. Understand key settings for cell locking, the planning model, and more. c. Advanced Features Take your skills to the next level. Write formulas to use in your reports, and create and use macros in your workbooks, including steps to use API methods, callbacks, and design rules. Highlights include: 1) Workbook creation 2) Report navigation 3) Prompts 4) Data processing, organization, and analysis 5) Planning applications 6) Report customization and formatting 7) Formulas 8) Macros 9) Configuration 10) Troubleshooting