SAP BI

Definition A hierarchy is a method of displaying a characteristic structured and groupedaccording to individual evaluation criteria.A BW hierarchy has the following properties: Hierarchies are created for basic characteristics (characteristics containing master data).The characteristic 0COSTCENTER is an example. Hierarchies are stored in master data tables. They are also similar to master data, and can therefore be used and modified in all InfoCubes. You can define several hierarchies for a single characteristic. A hierarchy can have a maximum of 98 levels. You can load hierarchies from the R/3 system, or from a flat file. You can also create andchange hierarchies manually in the BW system. Use: Hierarchies are used in two main ways: 1. Firstly, the structured display of characteristic values (tree display) in a presentation hierarchy. 2.Secondly, selecting a defined quantity of characteristic values as a selection of hierarchy nodes. Structure A hierarchy consists of nodes. A node can...