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Yogisha
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Direct Query to import method - SAP BW

Hi,

 

Please help if we can change Direct query to Import method for SAP BW as data source. 

 

Thanks,

Yogs

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Hi @Yogisha ,

Could you tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, kindly mark the helpful answer as a solution if you feel that makes sense. Welcome to share your own solution. More people will benefit from here.

 

Best Regards,

Xue Ding

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Best Regards,
Xue Ding
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Anonymous
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Simply click "DirectQuery: Enabled (Click to Change)" in the right lower corner. You can change the setup in the prompted window. 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the reply..I am not seeing that option. Instead, I could see this Storage Mode: Direct Query. But this is not clickable.

 

Thanks,

Yogisha G

Anonymous
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And if you go to "Model" -> Click the table -> Properties -> Advanced -> Storage mode

 

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I am not seeing Model option as it is direct query.

 

Thanks,

Yogs

Enable the Composite Models option and try

Can you please let me know where can I enable this option

Hi @Yogisha ,

Could you tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, kindly mark the helpful answer as a solution if you feel that makes sense. Welcome to share your own solution. More people will benefit from here.

 

Best Regards,

Xue Ding

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Best Regards,
Xue Ding
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Hi @Yogisha ,

Please reference the GIF. If they still can't help you, please show screenshots to us. Then we will understand your actual situation clearly.

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Best Regards,

Xue Ding

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Best Regards,
Xue Ding
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Anonymous
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You should.. Here's a full screencap: 

 

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