1.Data Warehousing: BW-BI allows you to systematically store and manage large amounts of structured and unstructured data. This information can be collected from various systems and paired for analysis and reporting.
2.Data Extraction: It can extract data from a variety of sources, including SAP and non-SAP systems. You can extract data using standard researchers or generate custom extractors to meet your specific requirements.
3.Data Transformation: ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) methods can be used to transform and clean data that has been taken from source systems. By doing this, the data for reporting and analysis will continue to be correct and consistent.
4.Data Modeling: You can define and design a variety of data structures, including info objects, info cubes, data store objects, and more, using the extensive data modeling environment that BW-BI offers. These structures make it simpler to store and access data efficiently.
5.Data Loading: There are several ways to load data into BW-BI, such as batch loads, real-time data acquisition, and delta mechanisms, which maintain data accuracy.
6.Reporting and Analysis: BW-BI provides several tools for reporting and analysis, such as Business Explorer (BEx), SAP Business Objects, and more. To obtain insights from the data, users can generate interactive reports, dashboards, and custom queries.
7.Data Security: To manage access to data, protect data privacy, and provide conformity to regulations, BW-BI offers strong data security features.
8.Data Integration: It facilitates the easy integration of data from multiple sources into your analytical processes by supporting data integration with a range of SAP and non-SAP applications.
9.Data Governance: By providing accuracy and consistency, BW-BI's master data management and data quality features enable data governance.
10.Data Lifecycle Management: To effectively manage the growth of your data warehouse, you can set up data archiving and retention policies.
11.Mobility and Self-Service BI: Users can generate their reports and visualizations using self-service BI tools, and they can view BW-BI dashboards and reports on mobile devices.
12.Predictive Analytics: Advanced forecasting and data mining are made possible with integration with predictive analytics tools.
13.Integration with SAP HANA: For quick, in-memory data processing and analysis, BW-BI can be combined with SAP HANA.
14.Multi-Dimensional Analysis: It promotes multi-dimensional analysis using OLAP (online analytical processing), allowing for complex data drill-downs and queries.
15.Data Export: For external sharing and distribution, you can export data in several formats, such as Excel, PDF, and more.
SAP BI-BW is a powerful data warehousing and business intelligence platform that enables businesses to organize and optimize their data for better reporting and decision-making. Businesses frequently use it to acquire insights, increase productivity, and ensure data security. SAP BI BW wants to make installing business intelligence (BI) solutions easier within the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) system.