BusinessObjects Help
The Enterprise Data Warehouse team supports over 1000 BusinessObjects users. Users can request help by emailing support@tamus.edu.
How to Request Access
To get access to BusinessObjects, you will need to fill out a Statement of Responsibility (SOR) form. The form must be approved by a supervisor and an Authorized Security Requestor (ASR) for the member.
If Financial, Budget, or Academic access is requested, a signature is required from the agency’s ASR for financial data. If Human Resources (HR), Payroll, Benefits, or TrainTraq access is requested, a signature is required from the agency’s ASR for HR/Payroll data.
Completed SOR Forms need to be sent to support@tamus.edu.
Access is generally granted within two business hours. Once you have access, you should see a BusinessObjects link on your Single Sign On menu. If you don’t see the link, try signing out and back in.
If you need access to a specific folder within BusinessObjects, or information regarding your current security access, email support@tamus.edu.
User Guides
- Changing Ownership of Scheduled Business Objects Report
- Exporting BusinessObjects Reports
- Modifying BusinessObjects Scheduled Reports
- Navigating Folders in BusinessObjects
Reference
- BusinessObjects Applet Error
- Current vs. Historic Attributes
- FTE Quarterly Reporting
- IPEDS HR Reporting
- Employee Organizations
Online Training
Beginner-level online courses are available via TrainTraq and are an excellent place to start for those with no BusinessObjects experience, or for those with some experience who would like to refresh their knowledge.
Lesson | TrainTraq Course | Time Estimate |
1 – Basic Navigation | 2114337 | 15-20 minutes |
2 – Creating and Modifying Reports (download query filter cheat sheet here) | 2114390 | 20-25 minutes |
3 – Exporting and Scheduling Reports | 2114407 | 25-30 minutes |
4 – Financial Universe Overview | 2114409 | 35-40 minutes |
5 – HR Universe Overview | 2114410 | 15-20 minutes |
6 – Payroll Universe Overview | 2114411 | 25-30 minutes |
Classroom-Style Training
Available upon request, contingent upon the availability of trainers. Contact support@tamus.edu for more information.