Data Services object list from local repository
Here's the t-sql query which gives the list of jobs, work flows,data flows and tables used within a local repository. This has been tested in Data Services 4.2 with SQL server 2008.This query won't...
View ArticleJoins over look up functions
I often see look up functions is being used when performing value mapping. I see there are some disadvantages using the look up functions over joins 1.Visibility.When you review a job to fix or change...
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How to use Custom SQL in Lookup_Ext Function?
I recently saw people asking how to use Custom SQL in Lookup_Ext. I searched for it on line but could not find much written on this subject. So this article will explain in short how we can use this...
View ArticleBODS - Expression value data type, typecast
Expression value data type example-1: decode(1<>1,2,1.23), this evaluates to 1example-2: decode(1<>1,2.0,1.23) this evaluates to 1.23example-3: decode(1=1,2.1,1) this evaluates to 2.1...
View ArticleHow to pass a global variable value from CPS job to a BODS job
Hello We are relatively new to BODS and could use some guidance. Our request seems simple but we have not yet been successful in trying to pass a value from our CPS scheduler job to a BODS program. Was...
View ArticleHow to update Target table without using TABLE_COMPARISON transform.
Hi All,I want to update product few columns data (i.e PROD_TYPE,PROD_MFD) in my target table PRODUCT. I have implemented Job using SCD type1 but performance reasons my team not supporting this process....
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Error Invalid string or Buffer length while transfering data from Microsoft...
Hello all , Below is the datastore and data flow of my scenario where data is to be transferred from Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to SAP HANA using SQL transform . While executing the above JOB i'm...
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How to use Validate Transform
Introduction:- Validation transform is used to filter or replace the source dataset based on criteria or validation rules to produce desired output dataset. It enables to create validation rules on...
View ArticleReplicate tables from PostgreSQL Database
Hi, I am using BODS tool for my replicating tables into HANA.I want to replicate tables from PostgreSQL. Postgre database type is not availble in dropdown of datastore, So please...
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SAP Data Services and JDBC
SAP Data Services and JDBCSAP Data Services, as of 4.2 SP2, now supports the use of JDBC drivers as a data source. This capability has been implemented through a new adapter type, JDBC. To add a JDBC...
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BODS->SAP - Sales order creation - IDOC method - “ FIELD RV45A-VBAP_SELKZ(2)...
Hello Everyone , Just thought of sharing an issue I have came across while loading Legacy sales orders in to SAP ,We were using IDOC ( ORDERS05) to load data into SAP from BODS and we could see some...
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BODS – SAP table extraction – Running for a long time or ABAP Run time error...
Hello Everyone, This scenario and Fixes are applicable only if you are using just a normal query transform to pull the SAP table records in BODS staging tables. In a normal scenario,we pull the SAP...
View ArticleData Services, Data Marts, Rapid Marts and Enterprise Integration
One of the most powerful tools in the Business Analyst's arsenal should be SAP Data Services. Using Data Services, you can extract important ERP Data, transform and load it into a purpose built Data...
View ArticleSQL Transform & Table Join --- Performance Issue
Hi All,I am using SQL transform & B_PRODUCT table for Joining these two using left outer join and send required information into other TEMP_PROD table. After running the job SQL Transform &...
View ArticleHow to implement Oracle-CDC in sap data service 4.2
Hi all I have source date in oracle 11g i have to implement cdc in sap bods 4.2Please give me the step by step process to achieve your help is appreciated Thanks in advance Abhiram Y
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Installation of SAP Data Services Designer - A Great Challenge
Hi,in this blog I would the errors with the relative solution that occurred during the installation of SAP Data Services Designer 4.2 on my workstation. 1) This was the first error message after the...
View ArticleEnd to end SAP ERP data Migration & Implementation using data services
Hi all, Any one of you have step by step document/Process for end to end SAP ERP data Migration & Implementation in SAP BODS. Any help would be highly appreciated. RegardsKrishna
View ArticleJoins over look up functions
I often see look up functions is being used when performing value mapping. I see there are some disadvantages using the look up functions over joins 1.Visibility.When you review a job to fix or change...
View ArticleArchitecture difference between 3.x & 4.x BODS versions
Hi, can anyone tell some architectural differences between 3.x & 4.x BODS versions. RegardsKrishna Mohan
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SAP Data Services 4.2 SP4 New Features
Intro SP 4 was released for Data Services 4.2, this blog focus on the new functionality released in this service pack. There was also ASUG session on the new features earlier this year, the pictures...
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