ODS or InfoCube - Data Model Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to view the dimensions and analysis variables that make up the ODS or InfoCube object, as well as detailed information about the dimensions. The data model metadata that is displayed for the selected object contains these items.
navigation tree
displays a hierarchical navigation tree of the InfoObjects (ODS or InfoCube metadata), such as the key figures, dimensions, and characteristics.
Key Figures
displays the analysis variables that are defined for the data source.
dimensions
indicates the dimensions that are defined for the data source. These icons identify the ODS or InfoCube dimensions:
  • cube icon InfoCube
  • blue box icon characteristics of a dimension
  • blue block icon with red, green and blue arrows dimensions
  • ruler icon individual key figures
  • folder icon key figures (analysis variables)
  • clock icon time characteristics
  • blue block icon with check box background unit characteristics
short name
identifies the descriptive name of the displayed objects. The short name appears with the icon. (No text found) displayed with the icon if no short description in the selected language is found in the SAP BW system.
technical name
identifies the technical name of the displayed object. The technical name is displayed in brackets [] beside the object.

See Also

SAP BW Metadata Search Page
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