Import Tables and Large Datasets (XS Advanced)
This tutorial will guide you through the process of downloading sample data and database artifacts and importing it into SAP HANA using SAP Web IDE for SAP HANA.
Thomas JungJanuary 5, 2021
Prerequisites
- This tutorial is designed for SAP HANA on premise and SAP HANA, express edition. It is not designed for SAP HANA Cloud.
- Tutorials: Create an HDI Module
If you are looking to import the entire SAP HANA INteractive Education model for XS Advanced, follow this tutorial instead: https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/xsa-ml-e2e-access-shine.html
- Step 2
Import the archive into the data folder. This will probably be
src\data. Right-click on the folder and chooseImport->From File System:
Browse for the downloaded
data.zipfile, keep the Extract archive flag and click on OK.
Confirm that files with the same name will be overwritten
- Step 3
Delete the files
header.csv,item.csvandload.hdbtabledata(if available) to avoid conflicts during build:
Also delete
PurchaseOrder.hdbtableandPurchaseOrderItem.hdbtable(if available).
Also delete the
SFlightfolder (if available).
Build the db module:
- Step 4
The Database Explorer allows you to see the database artifacts you create in the different HDI containers.
Right-click on the database module and choose Open HDI Container
Note: If you do not find this option, use the middle icon on the left sidebar or from the menu,
Tools-Database Explorer:
Use the+icon to add a database container into the Explorer.
Locate your HDI container and add it. You will find it as a concatenation of your user ID and the name of your project.
You can now navigate the tables and check their content. Click on Open Data for table
TCURC
How many rows does the table TCURC have?