Future proof your SAP planning: BPC / IP transformation to SAC Planning with Live Connection – How and Why Why change to SAC Planning with BPC live connection? Since more and more customers use SAC for reporting, planning applications are often left behind. But if SAC is in use anyway, there are several reasons to…

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Publishing in SAP ANALYTICS CLOUD as a replacement for SAP BO with APOS Publisher for Cloud The distribution of analytic insights remains a crucial topic and a valid use case in analytics. Many customers are struggling with distribution in SAP ANALYTICS CLOUD as a replacement for SAP BO. Therefore, we embarked on our journey to…

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ZPARTNER @ DSAG AG Business Analytics Treffen – Österreich Beim gestrigen Präsenztreffen der Business Analytics Gruppe in Wien gab SAP uns die Gelegenheit einen ersten Einblick zum aktuellen Entwicklungsstand der Integration von SAP Datasphere (DSP) und SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), im Bereich Planung, zu erhalten. Die Demo zeigte uns „die Richtung stimmt“ :-). Ein weiterer,…

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SAC Scripting – Part 2: Shadow Tables 1.    General In this detailed exploration, we contrast the efficiency of accessing dimension values through Input Control and a shadow table in scripting environments. We previously introduced array manipulation and now extend our focus to performance aspects of data retrieval. The shadow table, designed as a dedicated storage for…

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„Replace Model“ Feature in SAP Analytics Cloud with SAP BW Live Model In the rapidly evolving world of data analytics, the agility to update and modify data sources directly within ongoing projects is crucial. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) offers a powerful feature known as „Replace Model,“ which allows users to swap out the underlying data…

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How to authorize for BPC Planning in SAC 1. General  When you want to plan with BPC Planning in SAC to BW, the authorization is set-up in three parts:  1. BPC Roles and authorizations  2. BPC Web Client (Data Access Profiles)  3. SAC set-up for planning and update access In the following document, the best…

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SAC Scripting – Part 1: Array Handling 1     General In the ever-evolving landscape of business intelligence, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) stands out as a robust tool empowering organizations to make informed decisions through intuitive analytics and compelling visualizations. While SAC offers a user-friendly interface for building dashboards, there are instances where scripting become crucial to…

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Planning Architecture with and without SAP Business Warehouse (BW) Introduction Several customers are currently reconsidering their planning architectures. If you are one of those, this blog might be interesting for you. Let’s start with some building blocks you will find in almost every planning application: In case a Business Warehouse is already established for reporting…

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How to enhance comments on BW/BPC live Connections in SAP Analytics Cloud with full name of the owner  Introduction  A very nice feature of commenting on BW/BPC live Connections in SAP Analytics Cloud was described by the blog of Gerd Schoeffl (https://blogs.sap.com/2023/04/27/comments-on-bw-bpc-live-connections-in-sap-analytics-cloud/ ). This feature is amazing, especially in the context of analytics.  In my…

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Lifecycle Management in SAC – Transporting in SAC: Multi-Tenant Landscape 1      General SAP Analytics Cloud is a powerful frontend and offers multiple options to share stories with consumers. When consumption is growing it is also very important that new developments are deployed smoothly for end users especially in a landscape with multiple tenants The following…

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