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

[#1]

Hi Experts,

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

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

Tks !

[DotEiserman · Accepted solution]

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

[former_member435389 · Accepted solution]

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 ?

[DotEiserman · Accepted solution]

Yes exactly. 🙂