Universe Information
This section contains detailed information about each of the universes available for custom reporting. Click each universe name for complete information.
General Universe Information
Selecting a Universe
A universe is a database interface, which maps objects to fields in a database. The universe simplifies the report creation process by eliminating the need to know the database structure. It also provides automatic joins between database tables based on key values.
The name of the universe you choose for your report should begin with "EDW" or "DM". Any other universes listed are used solely for Standard Reports. If you open one of these universes, no classes or objects will be displayed, and you will therefore be unable to create a query.
In general, we recommend that you:
- Review the universe descriptions and Quick Reference guides
- review documentation in the Solution Library
Universe Mapping Document
This document is helpful in mapping Business Objects classes and objects to their corresponding physical table and column names within the Data Warehouse. This aids in bridging the gap between technical data structures and more general Business Objects users.
To view a specific universe, select using the drop down arrow on the Universe column.
HR
- OVERALL HR Universe_Guide (information for all HR-related universes)
- Civil Service Applicant Tracking
- Deductions
- Employee Attributes
- HireTouch
- HireTouch Universes includes:
EDW - HR HireTouch Job Forms and Approvers
EDW - HR HireTouch Job Applicants
- HR Front End
- Position/Job Attributes
- Retiree Rehire
- Time/Attendance Recorded
Finance
* - some universes appear under multiple categories
- OVERALL Finance Universe Guide (information for all money-related universes)
- Accounts Payable/Purchasing
- Accounts Receivable
- Cash/General Ledger
- C-FOAPAL Listings
- Encumbrances/Reservations
- Expense/Revenue
- Fixed Assets
- Grants
- Merchant Card
- myProposals (Kuali Coeus)
- Payroll
- Salary Planner/Budget
- Space Allocation
- Travel & Expense Management
- University Contracts Reporting Universe
Students
Other Universes
- Service Desk Manager Reporting
- Service Desk Reporting
- System Status Reporting