BW Key Figures

[former_member784926]

BW Developers,

I am new to SAP BW Development, so please pardon my ignorance. May I ask what is the significance of a Key Figure when creating an infocube? Also, is it possible to create infocubes and store data in it without a key figure?

BR,

T

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[Mikesch · Accepted solution]

you need at least 1 KF for an InfoCube.
Kind Regards
Mike

[former_member784926 · Accepted solution]

Hello mike.schiebel2,

Is there a possibility to create a "random" key figure? For example, can a timestamp be used as a key figure if the intention is to store technical data in the infocube?

BR,

T

[Mikesch · Accepted solution]

sure, you can do this within the transformation.

[TammyPowlas]

Generally, master data is contained in the info object

Key figures are typically numbers that go in the info cube.

I recommend a basic BW book to get started: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B012J48PR4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_V5NF...

[former_member784926]

Hello tammy.powlas3 ,

The link you shared seems not working anymore. Are you able to give me the title instead, maybe I can search for it?

Also, is it possible to have an infocube with no key figure in it?

BR,

T

Oops - We weren't able to locate your book.

We're sorry. Please search for the book that was shared with you below.

[TammyPowlas]

Apologies, the link isn't working for me either.

Try this one: https://www.sap-press.com/sap-bw-74-practical-guide_3733/

I don't know why you would have an infocube without a key figure. That is part of the fact table.

[TammyPowlas]

Also see this book - https://www.ebay.com/itm/313077271410?epid=211801930&hash=item48e4dc0b72:g:SnIAAOSwVV1fQBl1 I don't own it but it seems like a good start.