Hello Friends,
As we create variables in BEx or SAP BO, we can also create variables in SAP HANA. This post explains the creation of Variables and Parameters in SAP HANA. This also explains about using these variables in Universe creation using IDT (Information Design Tool) and creates reports using SAP BO Reporting Clients.
The current supported SAP BI 4.0 Reporting clients are
Business Explorer
Web Intelligence
Crystal Reports 2011
Check the below document for step by step explanation with screen shots
Using SAP HANA Variables in BO BI 4.0
Note: This Document will be updated as the functionalities supported for other BO Tools. Look at the below link for updated document
http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-27676
Hope it helps
Happy Learning