E_BW4HANA214

The SAP E_BW4HANA214 exam, "SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BW/4HANA 2.0 Delta with SAP HANA," focuses on the differences and additions introduced in the BW/4HANA 2.0 Delta release compared to previous versions. It doesn't test fundamental BW/4HANA concepts extensively, assuming you already possess a solid base knowledge. The main points revolve around these key areas:

• Data Modeling: Understanding and working with the latest data modeling concepts in BW/4HANA 2.0 Delta. This includes:

  • Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSOs): Their enhanced capabilities and best practices for using them.
  • CompositeProviders: Understanding their role and how they are used in the context of BW/4HANA 2.0.
  • DataSources: Knowing the different types and their configuration.
  • InfoObjects: Working with and understanding changes to InfoObjects. Focus is less on creating them from scratch, and more on leveraging existing ones and understanding their characteristics.
  • Data Modeling best practices for performance and maintainability.

• Data Integration: Focus on efficient data loading and transformation techniques within BW/4HANA 2.0 Delta. This will include:

  • DataSources (Extractors): Understanding different types and their configurations.
  • Open ODS views: Utilizing these for efficient data processing.
  • Dataflows: A core component of BW/4HANA 2.0, understanding their capabilities and configuration. This is a crucial area.

• Data Warehousing Processes: Understanding the overall processes and configurations involved in building and managing a BW/4HANA system. This includes:

  • Process Chains: Scheduling and monitoring processes.
  • Processes and Monitors: Understanding the system's workflow and monitoring capabilities.
  • BW/4HANA Processes: Specific to the operations within BW/4HANA (e.g., process chains, jobs).

• Reporting and Analysis: While less of a focus than the other areas, you will need to understand:

  • Query Design (basic): Knowledge of creating basic queries using existing objects is assumed rather than building complex queries.
  • Analysis for Microsoft Office: Understanding the integration and basic functionality.

• SAP HANA Aspects: Since it's BW/4HANA, a good understanding of the underlying SAP HANA database and its impact on BW is essential. This includes:

  • Understanding of HANA's capabilities: How they benefit BW/4HANA.
  • Performance considerations: Optimizing BW/4HANA performance within the HANA context.

In short: The exam emphasizes the new and changed features in BW/4HANA 2.0 Delta. A strong foundational understanding of BW/4HANA is assumed but the primary focus is on the delta aspects. Spend significant time mastering dataflows, ADSOs, and performance optimization within the HANA environment. Remember to consult the official SAP documentation and training materials for the most up-to-date and detailed information relevant to the specific exam version.