What is determined by selecting the data source for a report?

• A. PBO, Starting Data Set, which users you can share the report with
• B. The report layout
• C. The data export format
• D. Data retention period

Answer: (A)

Selecting the data source defines what data the report can access, starting from the primary business object (PBO) and the starting data set. That data access context also sets the security scope for sharing the report, meaning who can view or share it depends on the data source chosen. In other words, the data source establishes both the available data and the sharing permissions tied to that data. The other aspects—how the report is laid out, the format used when exporting data, and how long data is retained—are determined by separate settings and policies, not by the data source itself.