An Essential Guide for SAP BusinessObjects Users
SAP BusinessObjects is a powerful suite for business intelligence and reporting. One of its key tools, Web Intelligence (WebI), enables users to create insightful reports directly from various data sources. This article guides you through the process of creating simple reports in WebI, ideal for beginners in SAP BusinessObjects.
Web Intelligence (WebI) is a web-based reporting tool within the SAP BusinessObjects platform. It allows business users to build, analyze, and share ad hoc reports without deep technical knowledge or coding skills. WebI supports data exploration from SAP BW, SAP HANA, Universes, and other sources.
- User-Friendly Interface: WebI offers drag-and-drop capabilities.
- Fast Insights: Quickly transform raw data into actionable information.
- Interactive Analysis: Filter, drill-down, and modify reports on the fly.
- Collaboration: Share reports with stakeholders across your organization.
- Open your browser and navigate to the SAP BusinessObjects BI Launchpad.
- Enter your credentials to access the platform.
- Click on the New button and select Web Intelligence Document.
- Choose a data source. This is typically a Universe (UNX) built on your corporate data warehouse or SAP BW.
- Choose the Universe relevant to your reporting needs.
- Click OK to proceed to the query panel.
- In the Query Panel, browse the available objects (dimensions and measures).
- Drag and drop the objects you want into the result objects pane.
- Apply filters (prompts, conditions) to limit the data if necessary.
- Click Run Query to fetch the data.
- Once data is retrieved, WebI opens the report editor.
- Use the toolbar to add tables, charts, and other report elements.
- Drag objects into the report layout to create tables or crosstabs.
- Format the report by adjusting fonts, colors, and styles for better readability.
¶ Step 6: Add Filters and Sorting
- Refine your report by adding report filters or sorting columns.
- Use Input Controls for dynamic filtering during report consumption.
¶ Step 7: Save and Share
- Save your report document in the BI repository.
- You can schedule the report for automatic distribution or export it to Excel, PDF, or other formats.
- Focus on Key Metrics: Select only the most relevant data objects.
- Use Descriptive Titles: Help users understand report purpose instantly.
- Keep Layout Clean: Avoid clutter by grouping related data logically.
- Leverage WebI Functions: Use built-in formulas for calculations (e.g., sum, average).
- Test Your Query: Preview data before finalizing the report.
Creating simple reports in Web Intelligence (WebI) empowers SAP BusinessObjects users to quickly visualize and analyze data. By following the above steps, users can harness WebI’s intuitive interface to generate valuable reports that support data-driven decisions across the organization. Mastering simple reports lays a strong foundation for more advanced analytics and reporting capabilities within SAP BusinessObjects.