This book offers a solid functional overview of the primary features within SAP Crystal Reports, while paying special attention to integrating with other BusinessObjects and SAP applications and data sources. The practical content within this book will not to teach the reader how to utilize every last feature and function of Crystal Reports, but rather, provide the necessary knowledge to get users to the point where they can successfully create meaningful content using Crystal Reports against SAP BW as quickly as possible. The author capitalizes on his teaching experience by incorporating a number of end-of-chapter projects to help solidify and reinforce the reporting concepts presented within a chapter(s).
If you have to generate reports with Crystal Reports in an SAP NetWeaver BW environment, this is the book you need. You'll learn how to quickly create effective reports that get the right information to the right people. This book covers the primary features and functions of Crystal Reports, while paying special attention to integrating with other Business Objects and SAP applications and data sources.1. The SAP BI ToolsetLearn about all the reporting and analytics tools that comprise the SAP BI toolset, including Crystal Reports, Xcelsius, and Web Intelligence.2. Crystal Reports as a Data SourceExplore how SAP NetWeaver BW can function as a data source for Crystal Reports.3. Flexible FormattingSelect from a variety of possible report layouts and learn how to design more flexible reports that provide feedback to the end user.4. FilteringDiscover the two tools that allow users to filter data in SAP NetWeaver BW reports--the BWvariable and the Crystal Reports parameter.5. Sub-ReportsFind out how to use sub-reports to retrieve data from different data sources.
Highlights: SAP BI ToolsetRelational DatabasesInfoProvidersBW QueriesCrystal Reports Data SourcesKey FiguresAggregatesCrystal Reports TemplatesFiltering DataBW VariablesHighlighting ExpertPublishing Reports
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This book offers a solid functional overview of the primary features within SAP Crystal Reports, while paying special attention to integrating with other BusinessObjects and SAP applications and data sources. The practical content within this book will not to teach the reader how to utilize every last feature and function of Crystal Reports, but rather, provide the necessary knowledge to get users to the point where they can successfully create meaningful content using Crystal Reports against SAP BW as quickly as possible. The author capitalizes on his teaching experience by incorporating a number of end-of-chapter projects to help solidify and reinforce the reporting concepts presented within a chapter(s).
If you have to generate reports with Crystal Reports in an SAP NetWeaver BW environment, this is the book you need. You'll learn how to quickly create effective reports that get the right information to the right people. This book covers the primary features and functions of Crystal Reports, while paying special attention to integrating with other Business Objects and SAP applications and data sources.1. The SAP BI ToolsetLearn about all the reporting and analytics tools that comprise the SAP BI toolset, including Crystal Reports, Xcelsius, and Web Intelligence.2. Crystal Reports as a Data SourceExplore how SAP NetWeaver BW can function as a data source for Crystal Reports.3. Flexible FormattingSelect from a variety of possible report layouts and learn how to design more flexible reports that provide feedback to the end user.4. FilteringDiscover the two tools that allow users to filter data in SAP NetWeaver BW reports--the BWvariable and the Crystal Reports parameter.5. Sub-ReportsFind out how to use sub-reports to retrieve data from different data sources.
Highlights: SAP BI ToolsetRelational DatabasesInfoProvidersBW QueriesCrystal Reports Data SourcesKey FiguresAggregatesCrystal Reports TemplatesFiltering DataBW VariablesHighlighting ExpertPublishing Reports