Currency Conversion (Specifics for SAP BW)

Convert the same currency or mixed currency values to another currency.

Prerequisites

To use the currency conversion during query run time execution, your SAP BW system as well as the query you want to use need to support the conversion. To be able to Select Conversions, you need measures with currency values.

Note

This functionality is not supported in the mobile app.

Context

You created a story with a table, chart or both containing measures with currency values.

Procedure

Add a chart or table based on a SAP BW remote connection.
Select the table or chart you want to convert the currency of, click the (More Actions) icon, and choose Select Conversions. You can do this in every mode, including the Edit mode.
In the Select Conversions pop-up, you can change the Target Currency from the list.
Choose the corresponding Currency Conversion Type from the drop-down list.
Click OK to confirm your selection.

Results

The values are calculated and converted to the selected currency.

When you save the story, the currencies you converted are persisted.

Tip

If you want to have a quick access to your currency conversion table, you can pin the widget to your home screen. In your story, select (More Actions) and then select Pin to Home. For the table, you can view and change the currency from the home screen.