When should you use the Business Object Details: Reports Tab?

• A. To schedule a report to run later
• B. When you are not sure of the business object and report fields for the data you want to report on
• C. To view background processes
• D. To create calculated fields

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is using the Business Object Details: Reports Tab as a discovery tool to understand what data is available for reporting. When you’re unsure which business object holds the data you need or which fields actually exist on that object, this tab helps you inspect the object’s fields, their data types, relationships, and whether they’re reportable. That lets you map out exactly what you can pull into your report and how to structure it, without guessing.

Scheduling a report, viewing background processes, or creating calculated fields are different tasks handled in other parts of Workday. This tab is specifically about identifying the right object and the available fields, so you can design the report with accurate data sources.