How To: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Presentation Mode General The Presentation mode is to display story content as a presentation. This feature replaces the Digital Boardroom. The Digital Boardroom is not available for Optimized Design Experience based stories anymore. This blog shows how to set-up a presentation in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and the functions…

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Generate Combinations Function in SAC Planning In customer projects input queries are often restricted to only posted values to ensure optimal performance for the end-users. As business requirements are usually quite similar from year to year, this supports the end-user to easily plan their values in a well-arranged input form without thinking about validity of…

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SAP Analytics Cloud – „Search to Insight“ vs. „Just Ask“ SAP Analytics Cloud offers two options – „Search to Insight“ and „Just Ask“ – which are often seen as kind of AI. In the following Blog we will give a spotlight on this two options to find out what is really behind. We compare these…

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A Story of Reusability: Leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud Composites Imagine you are building various reports, each with its own unique requirements, but still needing to maintain a cohesive look and feel. Most likely the header is standardized and keeps stable. Enter the hero of our story: SAP Analytics Cloud CompositesComposite header. The Power of a…

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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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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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