--- title: Guide to Maintaining DataSources for Classification | Advanced Reporting description: Learn how to configure SAP BW and SAP R/3 to extract and use classification data, such as income levels so you can be advanced reports image: https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hubfs/Top%2010%20Business%20Intell%20Trends/White%20Button%20with%20Big%20Data%20Icon%20on%20Computer%20Keyboard.%20Information%20Concept..jpeg --- # How to maintain datasources for classification  ## Download Our Guide to Maintaining [DataSources](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/70-of-business-intelligence-projects-are-failing-worldwide) for Classification ### Do You Know How to Extract Vendor Master Data in SAP and Use It in Classification? Many [SAP BW Customers](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hire-sap-business-intelligence-consultant) need a way to reduce the complexity of [large data sets](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-reporting-strategy-development), such as [customer records](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/pillar-content-strategy-guide-seo-serp).  One way to do that is by classifying records into groups.  This classification data can be extracted from the underlying SAP R/3 system using our **step-by-step** guide.   ![SAP BW Classification Guide](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hs-fs/file-16545387-png/images/classification_final_result.png?width=176&height=153&name=classification_final_result.png)   - Our Guide for **Maintaining DataSources for Classification** will walk you through it step-by-step - We'll also show you the program to activate datasources in sap bw - We'll walk [you through how](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/identifying-cause-of-data-load-error-when-using-a-sap-bw-dtp) to extract and extend vendor master data to SAP BW - You'll learn when and how to use to use a Customer Exit and how to avoid using them unnecessarily - We'll also cover using BADIs in multi-[value](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/why-sap-value-management-is-the-key-to-unlocking-your-businesss-full-potential) scenarios - We'll explain the different configuration access paths using SPRO and Solution Manager - We will also show you all **related SAP OSS notes applicable for this scenario**. 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