DSO vs InfoCube in SAP BW

DSO (DataStore Object) and InfoCube are two key data storage objects in SAP BW. Here is the difference between the two:

DataStore Object (DSO):

• DSOs store detailed transactional data at granular level.
• They are flexible and can be updated with new data records.
• DSOs are suitable for real-time data acquisition and reporting.

InfoCube:

• InfoCubes store aggregated and structured data from DSOs or other sources.
• They are optimized for multidimensional analysis and reporting.
• InfoCubes are used for historical data analysis and long-term trend reporting.

In summary, DSOs are ideal for storing detailed transactional data while InfoCubes are best suited for analyzing aggregated data for reporting and analysis purposes in SAP BW.