EMPOWERING ANALYSTS WITH METADATA AND LINEAGE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR SAP BW/4HANA ENVIRONMENTS
Keywords:
SAP BW/4HANA, Data Catalog, Metadata, Object Lineage, SAP HANAAbstract
In the realm of self-service data analysis, navigating the complex data landscapes of SAP BW/4HANA data warehouse presents significant challenges for analysts due to the lack of transparency and limited out of the box functionality. This impedes data understanding, maintenance, and compliance. By leveraging metadata and object lineage, analysts can overcome these challenges and gain critical insights into their data. Furthermore, we will present SQL scripts for extracting information about each object type, aiding in documentation and analysis. This paper serves as a practical guide for analysts including best practices, offering them the knowledge and skills to unlock the power of metadata and object lineage in SAP BW/4HANA.
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