Question Re: Difference between "Replicate Datasource" and "Update Datasource" ? in Technology Q&A

Difference between "Replicate Datasource" and "Update Datasource" ?

former_member435389 — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:55:34 GMT

Hi Experts,

In BW/4 HANA, there is one more option: "Update Datasource".

Is it to replace the option: "Replicate Datasource" ?

Tks !

Re: Difference between "Replicate Datasource" and "Update Datasource" ?

DotEiserman — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:15:51 GMT

Hi Wei,

Replicate DataSource is to bring the DataSource across from the source system into BW4/HANA, in other words transfer its structure and definition into BW/4HANA and make it available to be used.

Replicate DataSource

Update DataSource allows the system to check the definition of the DataSource in BW/4HANA and compare it to source system, and then bring across any changes, for e.g. a new field is added to DataSource on source system.

Update DataSource

Thanks

Dot

Re: Difference between "Replicate Datasource" and "Update Datasource" ?

former_member435389 — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:37:27 GMT

So, if DataSource created in the source system for the first time, replication in BW is enough.

If any changes made in the DataSource , then do not need to replicate again, just update the DataSource in the BW.

Am I right ?

Re: Difference between "Replicate Datasource" and "Update Datasource" ?

DotEiserman — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:43:03 GMT

Yes exactly. 🙂