Streamlining REST API Integrations in SAP Datasphere with Task Chains and FastAPI Microservices on SAP BTP Introduction With the recent introduction of API Tasks in Task Chains, SAP Datasphere now supports direct orchestration of external REST services (see SAP documentation). This enhancement unlocks new integration possibilities, particularly for scenarios where no standard connectors are available. …
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This Is the Way: Rethinking Analytics Orchestration with REST in SAP Datasphere (DSP) Introduction SAP Datasphere Task Chains have recently been enhanced with a new capability: the ability to add a REST API Step, as documented by SAP. This addition significantly expands the integration potential of Task Chains, allowing them to trigger or interact with external…
Breaking New Ground: NCUM Data Modeling in SAP Datasphere (DSP) vs. BW/4HANA – Part 3: NCUM in SAP Datasphere (DSP) In Part 2, we explored how SAP BW/4HANA handles non-cumulative (NCUM) key figures through inventory-enabled aDSOs, leveraging built-in features like record types, time references, and automated delta handling to calculate accurate stock levels. The system…
The Future of Planning in Excel: The SAP Analytics Cloud Add-in as a Strategic Frontend – Part 1: Introduction For many business users in finance and controlling, Microsoft Excel is more than just software — it’s the daily tool for analysis, reporting, and, above all, corporate planning. Its flexibility and familiar environment are unbeatable. But…
SAP BW und Business Data Cloud: Jetzt umsteigen oder noch warten? In der sich schnell entwickelnden Welt von SAP Analytics stehen viele SAP BW Kunden vor einer entscheidenden Frage: Jetzt auf die SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) setzen oder noch bei bestehenden BW-Lösungen bleiben? Die Antwort darauf ist komplex – sie hängt stark vom derzeitigen…
Breaking New Ground: NCUM Data Modeling in SAP Datasphere vs. BW/4HANA – Part 2: NCUM in SAP BW/4HANA In Part 1, we introduced the basics of inventory reporting with Non-Cumulative (NCUM) Key Figures and highlighted how record types help ensure accurate time-based aggregation. In Part 2, we focus on SAP BW/4HANA, exploring the technical setup…
Breaking New Ground: NCUM Data Modeling in SAP Datasphere vs. BW/4HANA – Part 1: Record Types Stock and inventory data present unique challenges for reporting because they don’t aggregate over time like traditional transactional data. For example, summing up stock levels across multiple periods doesn’t yield meaningful insights since stock values depend on both historical…
Not so Seamless S/4HANA Data Integration: How to Configure Replication Flows with Datasphere Using Cloud Connector Or: When Family has trouble talking to each other We’ve all been to those family gatherings where certain relatives just won’t talk to each other without a mediator (or misunderstanding each other constantly). Setting up replication flows from SAP S/4HANA to Datasphere via Cloud Connector feels…
Comprehensive Overview: SCIM API for SAP Datasphere User Management Introduction In Q3 2024, SAP introduced the SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) API for SAP Datasphere to enhance user management through a consistent, REST-based protocol. This API currently supports the following operations: This blog provides a detailed overview, complementing the official SAP Documentation . Most…
Generating and Importing Synthetic Sales Data Using ChatGPT, Python and Excel – A Step-by-Step Guide In today’s data-driven landscape, access to high-quality, varied, and seasonality-aware datasets is crucial for training forecasting models, performing data analysis, and conducting simulations. However, real-world data is often incomplete, unavailable, or limited in scope. This is where generating synthetic data,…