SAP SE
Ranking operations in query processing

Abstract:

Described herein is a top operator of a calculation scenario of a calculation engine that can process and rank data according to certain logical criterion requested in a query. Based on the ranked data, the top operator can provide the data results in response to the query. The top operator can provide additional useful data in the data results when certain conditions are met. The top operator can provide the data results in a useful and efficient manner.