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• If the query contains fields, it can be processed key -based in SAP HANA
• Using fields can enhance the flexibility and range of the data warehouse, when the data
volume is small.
DISADVANTAGES WHEN USING FIELDS
• The services for InfoObjects (attributes and hierarchies for example) are not available for
fields.
• Validity characteristics for DataStore objects (advanced) with non-cumulative key figures
must be InfoObjects.
• InfoObject attributes must be InfoObjects
• A field-based key figure cannot be an exception aggregation
• Planning queries on DataStore objects (advanced) are only supported with fields as read-
only
• If fields are used in the query, the InfoProviders can only be read sequentially
• In the query on a CompositeProvider, not all data types for fields are supported (ex.
maximum length for fields is 20 characters)
Defining Keys for a ADSO
Also, in this tab we select which fields make up the keys of our ADSO. To define a key, click on
Manage Keys button.
KEY FIELDS
There are 2 types of keys: Primary and Foreign key