Activating BI Master Data and Texts

Prerequisites

Master data and texts have already been loaded into the BI system using the scheduler.

Procedure

Activating Master Data

When you update master data from an SAP system the master data is imported in an inactive state. You must activate the new master data so that it can be accessed and used for reporting purposes.

For more information, see Versioning Master Data.

Choose the path InfoObject Tree ® Context Menu of Corresponding Characteristic ® Activate Master Data.

Upon Activation there are two scenarios to choose from:

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The Corresponding Master Data Is Already Being Used in Aggregates in the InfoCube:

If you are already using the available master data in aggregates in InfoCubes, you cannot activate the master data individually. In this case, proceed as follows:

1. In the main menu, choose the path Tools ®Hierarchy/Attribute Change.

2. Proceed as described in System Response upon Changes to Data: Aggregate.

The system now automatically restructures and activates the master data and its aggregates.

Please note that this process can take several hours if the volume of data is relatively high. Therefore, you should simultaneously activate all of the characteristics that are affected by changes to their master data, at regular intervals.

The Corresponding Master Data Is Not Used in Aggregates:

Choose the path InfoObject Tree ® Context Menu of Corresponding Characteristic ® Activate.

The system now automatically activates the master data so that it can be used directly in reporting.

Activating Texts

Texts are active immediately and can be used directly in reporting. You do not need to Activate manually.