In SAP BW/4HANA, what do you use instead of an InfoCube?

In SAP BW/4HANA, the Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO) serves as an alternative to the traditional InfoCube. The ADSO is designed to enhance performance and flexibility in data modeling within the BW/4HANA environment. It allows for the storage of data in a more efficient manner and provides capabilities for both detailed line item storage and aggregative views, effectively consolidating the functionalities previously associated with InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, and InfoObjects.

Additionally, Advanced DataStore Objects support real-time data replication and can handle both data warehousing and operational data scenarios. This adaptability is essential in modern data environments where agility and responsiveness to changing business needs are critical. By replacing InfoCubes with ADSOs, BW/4HANA simplifies the data architecture while improving the performance of data retrieval and storage.

Other options like Composite Providers, InfoObjects, and Open ODS Views serve different purposes within the BW/4HANA landscape. Composite Providers allow the modeling of data from multiple sources and provide a unified view, but they do not replace InfoCubes directly. InfoObjects are fundamental components for defining the structure of data but are not substitutes for data storage like InfoCubes. Open ODS Views provide a means to access