"SAP(r) BEx Simplified: Business Explorer for End-Users" covers both Excel and web-based reporting. The topics covered include an overview of data warehousing and the Business Warehouse (BW), how to launch reports (via the Analyzer, web or Portal), how to specify report selection criteria, anatomy of Excel and web reports, tools and techniques (Excel and web), working with the BEx Browser, navigation and analysis functions, and customizing query properties. The execution of various functions is demonstrated in a step-by-step manner, with liberal use of screenshots. 'The best and most realistic work on using Business Warehouse that I have ever read." Keenan Malinich, Strategic Projects Manager DaimlerChrysler 'If you are looking for a step-by-step guide with detailed screen shots and clear explanations - then this is it I recommend this book for the libraries of all BW consultants and users." - Desh Kapoor, SAP Professionals Network www.sapprofessionals.org "A comprehensive book on SAP Business Explorer (BEx).

Novice and expert BW consultants will find step-by-step instructions on BEx how-to reporting very helpful anytime when a question like - how BEx does that? - comes to mind. A must read for BW consultants interested in learning BEx reporting."Naeem Hashmi, Chief Research Officer Information Frameworks www.infoframeworks.com.