Universe parameters define the Universe, database connection, query type and control that define use of system resources for Universe. Universe designers can edit parameter values any time.

Following parameters can be defined in a Universe −

Definition − This includes Universe name, description, connection details and other information.
Summary Information − It maintains version information, statistics and comments added by Universe designer.
Strategies − This defines script to extract structural information from Universe.
Controls − This defines use of system resources.
SQL − This defines type of SQL queries end user can run in query pane.
Links − Define the settings for linked Universe.

These parameters can be added by navigating to Parameter tab. Go to File → Parameters.

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The summary page of a Universe contains the following information −

Sr.No	Information & Description
1	Created Universe creation date and the name of the creator.
2	Modified Date of last modification and the name of the modifier.
3	Revision Revision number which indicates the number of times the universe has been exported to the CMS
4	Comments Information about universe for yourself or another designer. This information is only available in the universe design tool. You should include information about the universe for users in the Description field on the “Identification” page.
5	Statistics List of the number of classes, objects, tables, aliases, joins, contexts, and hierarchies contained in the universe.

SAP Universe Designer – Creating Schemas

A graphical representation of tables and joins organized to create a database structure is known as schema. Table used in schema contains columns which are mapped to object names in Universe which are used by business users to create reports and analysis dashboards. Schemas are created in structure pane using tables from target database. Tables are added to schema using table browser.

A schema in structure pane usually looks as below −

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Following stages are there in a schema design −

Inserting tables and organizing
Setting up table joins and cardinalities
Fixing join issues: loops, chasm traps, and fan traps
Performing integrating test of schema

When you drag a table from table browser to Structure pane, you can see all columns and their data types. When you drag tables, you need to set up table joins and cardinalities.

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You can select different join types and cardinalities based on data in both tables. You can also click on detect button to select cardinalities automatically.

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To perform an integrity check, click on Tools → Check Integrity.

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Once you click on check integrity, select all the options that you want to perform a check and click on OK.

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What you will Learn in this Course?

Introduction to Business Objects

History and Version of Business Object
How Business Objects works in SAP family
SAP BO-Business Intelligence package and tool list
Data warehousing concept from SAP perspective

SAP Business Object Architecture

SAP BO Architecture
Various tiers in architecture: Client, Processing, Intelligence

SAP Web Intelligence

Web Intelligence Overview
Variable in Web Intelligence environment

Using Universe Designer Tools (UDT)

Overview of the Universe Designer Tool
Working with shared, secured and personal connections
Understanding of the Semantic layer

SAP BO Reports

SAP BO Reports
Chart Reports, Table Reports, Sorting and aggregating of Reports
Various elements of Reports, graphs, text elements
Reports and Filters
Section Report
Break Report
Alerts Report
Scope of Analysis Panel
Conditional Reporting
Ranked Report
Drill Report

Advanced Formatting

Advanced methods of formatting in SAP BO
Identifying Chasm trap and resolving Chasm traps with various methodologies
Detection and resolving of loop

Information Design Tool (IDT) Integration

Introduction to SAP BO information design tool
Extracting data from various sources using OLAP methodologies
Creating of Universe with IDT
IDT Vs UDT
Working with IDT as an Integration tool

Getting started with Crystal Dashboard

Data visualization tool for creating interactive dashboards
Point-and-click Features
Various dashboard features and interface

Live Office

Live office
Detailed design of Crystal Dashboard

SAP BO 4.2 Features

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