Loading data to Planning enabled Model through Live Connection

SAP Analytics Cloud

Introduction This blog post describes how to load transactional data to a planning enabled model using Live connection data source. We had to use this approach as an alternative since this data source cannot be loaded through Import connection. Source System: S/4 HANA Cloud (MTE) BeX Query: 2CCCSMATRIXRPT10Q (Group Reporting) Issue The above data source […]

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SAP Analytics Cloud – Analytics Designer: Generic Analysis Overview

SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview Analytics Designer is a capability that you can use to build Analytical Applications within SAP Analytics Cloud. In Analytics Designer you can use scripting, extensions, old data, and visual widgets to build Enterprise Dashboards, Planning Applications, and Predictive Applications. Analytics Designer leverages all the platform services already built into SAP Analytics Cloud such as, […]

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Shapes And Symbols With Conditional Formatting In SAP Analytics Cloud Story By Using R Visualization

SAP Analytics Cloud

Introduction SAP Analytics Cloud provides us with functionality of using shapes and symbols in user Story. But there is no standard mechanism to use conditional formatting on them. In current blog, we will explore the capabilities of R Visualization in achieving this functionality. We will consider a Store Performance story for demo purpose. This story […]

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SAP Analytics Cloud – Controlling Multiple Dimensions with One Measure Input Control

SAP Analytics Cloud

Introduction: In this blog I will be reviewing how to control multiple related dimensions with a single input control selection. I will begin by explaining general use cases and context, provide step by step instructions for implementing this strategy for two or more measures, then discuss performance and maintenance considerations. This method can be achieved […]

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How to use CSS capabilities to design the look and feel of analytic applications?

SAP Analytics Cloud

In general, when developing an application, we spend most of our time on the technical aspects to meet business user needs. But to make an application attractive it is also important to spend time on its visual aspect. Often companies define visual charters that must be respected. In order to meet this constraint, you can […]

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Commenting in SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud

This blog describes: Commenting in SAP Analytics Cloud Story Commenting DataPoint Commenting Commenting Widget System Configuration Commenting in SAP Analytics Cloud Commenting is an integral part of the SAC Stories/Apps, comments have a version history and the ID of the user who wrote the comment is stored. With comments, users can collaborate quickly and easily […]

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SAP Analytics Cloud Story with HANA Live Connection ABAP Cache Warmer

SAP Analytics Cloud, BW (SAP Business Warehouse), SAP HANA

Next to most current and correct data, performance is another very important factor in analytics. In the blog “How to trace widgets in SAP Analytics Cloud stories connected via HANA Live Data Connection“ ( https://www.erpqna.com/how-to-trace-widgets-in-sap-analytics-cloud-stories-connected-via-hana-live-data-connection/ ) it was already described how to grep performance data and link them to a widget in a SAP Analytics […]

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How to use REST API in SAP Analytics Cloud to update user profile in embedded scenarios

SAP Analytics Cloud

Introduction Currently, I am employed as a Business Process Consultant in the SAP Analytics & Insight Team, primarily focusing on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Data Warehouse Cloud. More and more customers are using iFrame to embed SAP Analytics Cloud into external web apps and 3rd party software, e.g. salesforce.com. By modifying the URL parameters […]

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