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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Reporting and Dashboards in SAP Fiori
   • The Role of Layouts
   • Defining "Preformatted Layout Reports"
2. Choosing the Development Approach
   • SAP Fiori Elements: Standardized & Efficient
   • SAPUI5 Freestyle: Custom & Flexible
3. Developing Preformatted Reports with Fiori Elements
   • 3.1 Structuring the Solution
     • Choosing the Right Fiori Template (List Report, ALP, OVP)
     • Defining Data Sources (CDS Views, OData Services)
     • Leveraging Annotations (@UI, @Analytics)
   • 3.2 Designing the Layout
     • Using Smart Controls (SmartTable, SmartChart)
     • Considerations for On-Screen vs. Export Layouts
   • 3.3 Backend Development Steps
     • Creating CDS Views in ADT
     • Exposing OData Services (@OData.publish, SEGW)
     • Optimizing Performance (Annotations, Pagination)
   • 3.4 Frontend App Development Steps
     • Generating the App (BAS/Web IDE)
     • Configuring Metadata (manifest.json)
     • Enhancing with Annotations and Extensions
   • 3.5 Implementing Export Functionality
     • Standard Export (e.g., Excel via SmartTable)
     • Advanced Preformatted Export (PDF Forms, ADS, Crystal Reports)
4. Developing Custom Layouts with SAPUI5 Freestyle
   • When to Choose Freestyle
   • Utilizing Layout Controls (Grid, FlexBox, Panel, etc.)
   • Integrating Custom Visualizations and Export Logic
5. Integrating Advanced Formatting & Export Solutions
   • SAP PDF Forms via Adobe Document Services (ADS)
   • SAP Crystal Reports Integration
   • Third-Party Libraries
6. Security and Authorization
   • Backend Controls (@AccessControl, PFCG Roles)
   • Frontend Assignment (Fiori Launchpad Catalogs/Groups)
7. Key Tools and Technologies
   • Development Environments (ADT, BAS, Web IDE)
   • Core Technologies (SAPUI5/OpenUI5, CDS, OData)
   • Frameworks & Platforms (Fiori Elements, BTP)
   • Analytics & Visualization (Smart Controls, SAC)
8. Best Practices for Fiori Reporting
   • Responsive Design
   • Performance Optimization
   • Code Reusability
   • User Testing & Validation
9. Example Workflow: Monthly Sales Report
10. Conclusion

1. Introduction: Reporting and Dashboards in SAP Fiori

SAP Fiori provides a modern, user-centric platform for delivering insightful reports and dashboards. Effective layout design is crucial for presenting data clearly, enabling users to monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and make informed decisions.

• The Role of Layouts: Fiori emphasizes clean, intuitive layouts that adapt to different devices. This includes structured floorplans for common scenarios and the flexibility to create custom arrangements.
• Defining "Preformatted Layout Reports": While Fiori excels at interactive, on-screen reports, "preformatted layout reports" often refer to outputs with a fixed, precise structure, typically intended for printing or static distribution (e.g., PDF documents). This often involves pixel-perfect alignment, specific branding, headers/footers, and page breaks, which may require dedicated tools alongside standard Fiori development.

2. Choosing the Development Approach

Two main strategies exist:

• SAP Fiori Elements: Utilizes pre-built floorplans based on metadata annotations. Ideal for standard reporting scenarios, offering rapid development, consistency, and built-in features like filtering, sorting, and basic export. It's the recommended starting point for many reports.
• SAPUI5 Freestyle: Offers complete control over the UI layout and behavior by building the application from scratch using SAPUI5 controls. Choose this for highly customized screen layouts, unique interactions, or when integrating complex, non-standard preformatted export mechanisms.

3. Developing Preformatted Reports with Fiori Elements

Leverage Fiori Elements for efficiency when standard layouts meet most requirements, even if specific preformatted export is needed.

3.1 Structuring the Solution

• Choosing the Right Fiori Template:
  • List Report: Best for tabular data display with robust filtering/sorting (e.g., lists of transactions, master data).
  • Analytical List Page (ALP): Ideal for multi-dimensional analysis, combining KPIs, interactive charts, and a table view driven by filters (e.g., sales analytics, financial monitoring).
  • Overview Page (OVP): Suitable for dashboard summaries using cards to aggregate KPIs, charts, lists, and links from various sources.
• Defining Data Sources:
  • CDS Views: Model your data efficiently in the backend using ABAP Core Data Services. Aggregate, calculate, filter, and structure data specifically for your report's needs.
  • OData Services: Expose the CDS views as OData services using SAP Gateway (@OData.publish: true or Transaction SEGW). This provides the standardized interface for your Fiori app.
• Leveraging Annotations:
  • @UI Annotations: Control the appearance and behavior of the Fiori Elements UI directly from the CDS view (e.g., @UI.lineItem for table columns, @UI.selectionField for filters, @UI.chart for ALP charts, visibility, labels).
  • @Analytics Annotations: Optimize data retrieval for analytical scenarios, especially important for ALPs, by pushing down aggregations to the database level.

3.2 Designing the Layout

• Using Smart Controls: Fiori Elements heavily relies on Smart Controls (SmartTable, SmartFilterBar, SmartChart). These controls automatically render based on OData metadata and annotations, providing features like personalization, variant management, and basic export capabilities.
• Considerations for On-Screen vs. Export Layouts: The Fiori Elements layout is primarily designed for interactive, on-screen use. While standard export (like Excel) is often built-in, achieving a specific preformatted PDF layout usually requires additional steps beyond standard Fiori Elements configuration (see Section 3.5 and 5).

3.3 Backend Development Steps

1. Create CDS Views: Use ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse to define data models, associations, and UI/Analytics annotations. Example: @AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'ZV_SALES_REPORT'.
2. Expose OData Service: Ensure the service is active and exposes the necessary entities and annotations.
3. Optimize Performance: Implement server-side pagination ($top, $skip), use appropriate CDS annotations (@Analytics.dataExtraction.enabled), define filtering parameters efficiently, and ensure underlying database tables are indexed.

3.4 Frontend App Development Steps

1. Generate Fiori App: Use SAP Business Application Studio (BAS) or SAP Web IDE. Select the desired Fiori Elements template (List Report, ALP, OVP).
2. Configure Metadata: Connect the generated app to your OData service in the manifest.json file. Customize settings like default filter values, table column configurations (if not fully controlled by annotations), and navigation targets.
3. Enhance with Annotations and Extensions: Refine the UI using backend annotations. For behavior beyond standard capabilities, use Fiori Elements extension points (e.g., ControllerExtension) to add custom JavaScript logic.

3.5 Implementing Export Functionality

• Standard Export: Smart Controls like SmartTable often provide built-in "Export to Spreadsheet" functionality, rendering the current view data into an Excel file.
• Advanced Preformatted Export: For pixel-perfect PDF layouts:
  • Trigger Custom Logic: Add a custom button to the Fiori Elements app using an extension.
  • Call Backend Service: This button's action typically calls a separate backend service (OData function import or custom ICF handler).
  • Generate PDF: The backend service uses tools like SAP Forms by Adobe (Adobe Document Services - ADS) or integrates with SAP Crystal Reports to generate the PDF based on the required data and layout template.
  • Return PDF: The service returns the generated PDF to the Fiori app for download. (See Section 5 for more details).

4. Developing Custom Layouts with SAPUI5 Freestyle

Choose freestyle when Fiori Elements floorplans are too restrictive.

• When to Choose Freestyle: Need for unique screen layouts (e.g., complex dashboards combining grids, forms, custom visuals), specific non-standard interactions, or integrating UI elements not supported by Fiori Elements.
• Utilizing Layout Controls: Leverage SAPUI5 controls like sap.ui.layout.Grid, sap.m.FlexBox, sap.m.Panel, sap.f.Card, sap.ui.layout.Splitter, and sap.viz.ui5.controls.VizFrame to build the exact UI structure required.
• Integrating Custom Visualizations and Export Logic: Freestyle provides the flexibility to integrate any JavaScript charting library or implement custom data export logic directly within the frontend or by calling specialized backend services for preformatted outputs.

5. Integrating Advanced Formatting & Export Solutions

For true "preformatted," print-ready layouts, especially PDF:

• SAP PDF Forms via Adobe Document Services (ADS): The standard SAP solution. Design layout templates using Adobe LiveCycle Designer. Call an ABAP function module or class in the backend that merges data with the template via ADS to produce a PDF. This is typically triggered from the Fiori app via a custom action.
• SAP Crystal Reports Integration: If Crystal Reports is used, reports can often be generated by the backend system (e.g., via Crystal Reports Server or runtime) and exposed via a service that the Fiori app can call to retrieve the formatted report (often as PDF).
• Third-Party Libraries: For specific needs, frontend or backend JavaScript libraries for PDF generation could be integrated, though ADS is the standard SAP approach.

6. Security and Authorization

• Backend Controls: Secure data at the source using CDS Access Controls (@AccessControl.authorizationCheck: #CHECK) linked to ABAP authority objects. Define PFCG roles in the backend system that grant access to the OData service and underlying data.
• Frontend Assignment: Assign the Fiori app (Tile/Target Mapping) to relevant catalogs and groups within the Fiori Launchpad. Assign these catalogs/groups to user roles (which correspond to backend PFCG roles) to control visibility and access on the launchpad.

7. Key Tools and Technologies

• Development Environments: ABAP Development Tools (ADT), SAP Business Application Studio (BAS), SAP Web IDE (Cloud or Personal Edition).
• Core Technologies: SAPUI5/OpenUI5 (JavaScript UI library), CDS (Data modeling), OData (Web service protocol).
• Frameworks & Platforms: SAP Fiori Elements (Templates), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP - for hosting cloud apps, utilizing services like ADS).
• Analytics & Visualization: Smart Controls, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC - can be embedded for advanced dashboards).
• Formatting: Adobe LiveCycle Designer (for ADS forms), SAP Crystal Reports.

8. Best Practices for Fiori Reporting

• Responsive Design: Ensure layouts adapt gracefully to different screen sizes (desktops, tablets, mobiles). Fiori Elements handles this largely automatically; freestyle requires careful use of layout controls.
• Performance Optimization: Use server-side filtering/pagination ($filter, $top, $skip), optimize CDS views (@Analytics annotations), minimize data transferred, use batch requests where appropriate. Avoid heavy client-side processing on large datasets.
• Code Reusability: Design generic, reusable CDS views and OData services where possible. Utilize fragments and custom controls in freestyle development.
• User Testing & Validation: Regularly involve end-users to test the usability and layout effectiveness of the report on the Fiori Launchpad.

9. Example Workflow: Monthly Sales Report

1. User Request: A Sales Manager requires a monthly regional sales report, viewable on desktop/tablet, with filtering by region/date and an option to export a precisely formatted PDF summary.
2. CDS View (ZV_MONTHLY_SALES): Created in ADT, aggregates sales data (e.g., from VBAK/VBAP), includes @UI annotations for filters (Region, Date) and table columns (Customer, Revenue, Margin), and @Analytics annotations for performance.
3. OData Service (Z_SALES_REPORT_SRV): Exposed via @OData.publish: true.
4. Fiori App (ALP Template): Generated in BAS, connected to Z_SALES_REPORT_SRV. Annotations drive the filter bar, main chart (e.g., Revenue by Region), and SmartTable display.
5. PDF Export Enhancement:
   • Add a "Download PDF Summary" button via a controller extension.
   • This button calls a function import in the OData service.
   • The backend implementation fetches relevant summary data, calls ADS with a pre-designed form template (created in LiveCycle Designer), and returns the generated PDF.
6. Security: Access controlled via @AccessControl in CDS and assigned PFCG roles.
7. Deployment: App deployed to BTP or on-premise gateway, assigned to the "Sales Manager" role/catalog in Fiori Launchpad.

10. Conclusion

Building effective reports and dashboards in SAP Fiori involves choosing between the efficiency of Fiori Elements and the flexibility of SAPUI5 Freestyle. While Fiori excels at interactive on-screen layouts driven by annotations and Smart Controls, achieving pixel-perfect, "preformatted" layouts, especially for PDF export, typically requires integrating backend formatting tools like Adobe Document Services or Crystal Reports. By carefully structuring the solution, optimizing data access via CDS/OData, and applying best practices, you can deliver scalable, user-friendly, and visually appropriate reporting solutions.

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Building Rich Reports and Dashboards with SAP Fiori Layouts

SAP Fiori provides powerful tools and design principles to create insightful, user-friendly reports and dashboards. These range from simple data lists to complex, interactive analytical views. The key is choosing the right approach based on your requirements for layout, interactivity, and customization.

There are two primary strategies for developing these applications: leveraging SAP Fiori Elements floorplans for efficiency and standardization, or using SAPUI5 Freestyle development for maximum layout control and customization.

1. SAP Fiori Elements: Standardized Floorplans for Efficient Reporting & Dashboards

Fiori Elements accelerate development by generating UIs based on metadata and annotations defined in your backend service (typically CDS views). This approach is ideal for common reporting and dashboard scenarios, ensuring consistency with Fiori design guidelines with minimal code.

Key Floorplans & Use Cases:

• List Report Floorplan:
  • Layout: Primarily a powerful table/list view with integrated search, filtering (filter bar), sorting, grouping, and personalization capabilities. Often paired with an Object Page for drilling into item details.
  • Use Cases:
    • Displaying transactional data like open sales orders, pending purchase requisitions, or service tickets.
    • Master data lists (e.g., viewing customers, materials, employees) with quick filtering.
    • Simple status tracking reports (e.g., documents awaiting approval).
  • Dashboard Characteristics: Limited; primarily focused on detailed list analysis rather than high-level overview.
• Analytical List Page (ALP) Floorplan:
  • Layout: A sophisticated dashboard-like view combining KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), interactive charts, and a data table within a single screen. Features a visual filter bar allowing users to intuitively slice and dice data across all components.
  • Use Cases:
    • Sales Performance Dashboard: KPIs (Total Revenue, Average Deal Size), Chart (Revenue Trend by Quarter), Table (Top 10 Deals, Orders by Region).
    • Inventory Analysis: KPIs (Stock Value, Days Sales of Inventory), Chart (Stock Levels by Plant/Category), Table (Slow-Moving Items, Stock Aging).
    • Financial Monitoring: KPIs (Overdue Receivables, DSO), Chart (Cash Flow Trend), Table (Detailed Receivables List).
  • Dashboard Characteristics: Strong; designed for analytical exploration and monitoring key metrics visually alongside detailed data.
• Overview Page (OVP) Floorplan:
  • Layout: A card-based dashboard providing a high-level summary of information relevant to a specific role or domain. Each card can display different types of content (KPIs, lists, charts, tables, images, links) and can navigate to other apps or details.
  • Use Cases:
    • Manager's Dashboard: Cards for Team Approvals, Budget Status, Key Project Milestones, Urgent Alerts.
    • Procurement Overview: Cards for Spend Analysis, Open Contracts, Supplier Performance KPIs, Pending RFQs.
    • Personalized Launchpad: Cards showing "My Tasks," "Recent Items," "Important Announcements," Key personal performance metrics.
  • Dashboard Characteristics: Very strong; explicitly designed as an entry point or summary dashboard, aggregating information from various sources into digestible chunks.

How it Works (Fiori Elements):

1. Define Data & Annotations: Create CDS views defining your data structure and relationships. Add specific UI annotations (@UI.lineItem, @UI.chart, @UI.selectionField, @UI.kpi, facet annotations) to instruct Fiori Elements on how to render the chosen floorplan (List Report, ALP, OVP).
2. Generate App: Use tools like SAP Business Application Studio and select the appropriate Fiori Elements template (List Report/Object Page, ALP, OVP). Point it to your OData service.
3. Deploy: The framework generates the application, which can be deployed to the Fiori Launchpad, offering a responsive and standardized report/dashboard experience.

2. SAPUI5 Freestyle Development: Custom Layouts for Tailored Experiences

When standard floorplans don't meet specific layout requirements, or you need highly unique visualizations or interactions, freestyle development offers complete control. You build the UI from the ground up using SAPUI5 controls.

Layout Possibilities & Controls:

• Grid Layouts (sap.ui.layout.Grid, sap.f.GridContainer): Arrange controls in a responsive grid system, perfect for complex forms or aligning dashboard elements precisely.
• Flexible Layouts (sap.m.FlexBox): Use flexbox principles for arranging items in rows or columns, allowing controls to grow or shrink dynamically. Ideal for arranging cards or panels side-by-side.
• Structuring Content (sap.m.Panel, sap.f.Card, sap.m.IconTabBar): Group related information using panels or cards. Use tabs (IconTabBar) to segment complex reports into manageable sections.
• Splitting Views (sap.ui.layout.Splitter): Create resizable panes, useful for showing a list and details side-by-side, or a map alongside related data points.
• Advanced Visualizations (sap.viz.ui5.controls.VizFrame): Implement a wide variety of chart types beyond those standard in ALP, offering deep customization of appearance and behavior.
• Custom Controls: Develop or integrate entirely custom UI elements for unique visualization or interaction needs (e.g., specialized gauges, process flow diagrams).

Use Cases:

• Complex Operational Dashboards: Real-time monitoring dashboards for manufacturing lines with custom graphics, status indicators, and interactive elements specific to the process.
• Pixel-Perfect Reports: Replicating the exact layout of a legacy report or a specific design mandate that doesn't fit standard floorplans.
• Integrated Planning Applications: Combining tables, forms, charts, and custom calculation logic within a single, highly interactive screen.
• Geospatial Dashboards: Integrating maps (sap.ui.vbm.GeoMap) tightly with other data visualizations and tables in a custom layout.
• Highly Branded Dashboards: Implementing unique visual designs or themes that deviate significantly from standard Fiori aesthetics.

How it Works (Freestyle):

1. Design the UI: Plan the layout and required controls.
2. Develop Views/Controllers: Create XML views defining the layout using SAPUI5 controls (like Grid, FlexBox, Panel, VizFrame). Write JavaScript controllers to handle data binding, event logic, and API calls.
3. Manage Data: Implement logic to fetch and manage data, potentially from multiple OData or JSON sources.
4. Ensure Responsiveness: Manually configure and test layout controls to ensure they adapt correctly to different screen sizes.
5. Deploy: Package and deploy the custom application.

Choosing Your Approach:

Feature	Fiori Elements (List Report, ALP, OVP)	SAPUI5 Freestyle Development
Primary Goal	Standardized reporting, efficient development	Custom layouts, unique UX, full control
Layout	Pre-defined Floorplans (List, Analytical, Overview)	Fully customizable using layout controls
Dashboard Focus	Strong with ALP (KPIs/Charts/Table) & OVP (Cards)	High potential, requires manual assembly
Use Cases	Standard operational/analytical reports, role-based overviews	Highly specific reports, complex interactions, unique visuals
Development Speed	Faster (Annotation-driven)	Slower (Requires UI coding)
Flexibility	Guided by Floorplan capabilities	Maximum flexibility
Skills Needed	CDS, OData, UI Annotations	SAPUI5 (XML, JS), CSS (optional), OData
Maintenance	Often simpler via annotation changes	Requires code maintenance
Fiori Compliance	Built-in	Developer responsibility

By understanding the layout capabilities and intended use cases of Fiori Elements floorplans versus the flexibility of SAPUI5 freestyle development, you can select the most effective path to deliver powerful and visually appropriate reports and dashboards within the SAP Fiori ecosystem.

Detailed Outline of Data Interaction Between SAP SAC and SAP S/4HANA

Detailed Outline of Data Interaction Between SAP SAC and SAP S/4HANA

1. Overview of SAP SAC and SAP S/4HANA

• SAP S/4HANA: An ERP suite for finance, supply chain, procurement, and more, built on the SAP HANA in-memory database. It supports real-time processing and embedded analytics.
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): A cloud-based platform for business intelligence, predictive analytics, and planning. It integrates data from multiple sources, including S/4HANA, for visualization and decision-making.

2. Key Data Interaction Methods

• Direct Connectivity via OData Services:
  • SAC connects to S/4HANA's OData services to extract data from CDS (Core Data Services) views or standard APIs.
  • Use Case: Real-time access to operational data, such as sales orders and financials.
  • Tools: SAP Gateway for OData exposure in S/4HANA.
• Live Connection to SAP HANA Database:
  • SAC connects directly to the HANA database underlying S/4HANA via JDBC/ODBC.
  • Leverages CDS views for real-time analytics without data replication, using virtual data models.
  • Advantages: Real-time insights and reduced data redundancy.
• Extract, Transform, Load (ETL):
  • Data Replication: Batch or data streaming via SAP Data Services, SAP SLT (Logistics Transaction), or SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).
  • Use Case: Historical reporting or large dataset analysis in SAC.
  • Storage: Data imported into SAC's in-memory engine or external data warehouses, such as SAP BW/4HANA.
• Integration with SAP BW/4HANA:
  • Indirect Interaction: SAC connects to BW/4HANA (data warehouse layer) for curated data from S/4HANA.
  • Advantages: Pre-aggregated data, optimized for complex analytics.

3. Real-Time vs. Replicated Data

• Live Data Access:
  • Pros: Real-time insights and no data duplication.
  • Cons: Performance depends on S/4HANA load; limited to HANA-based S/4HANA systems.
• Data Replication:
  • Pros: Faster query performance in SAC; supports hybrid (cloud/on-prem) setups.
  • Cons: Data latency; requires ETL maintenance.

4. Planning and Write-Back Scenarios

• Planning in SAC:
  • Data Flow: Budget or forecast data created in SAC can be written back to S/4HANA via APIs or BAPIs.
  • Integration: Uses SAP Cloud Platform for secure write-back.
  • Use Case: Collaborative financial planning with updates to S/4HANA CO-PA modules.

5. APIs and Middleware

• REST/OData APIs: Custom APIs in S/4HANA expose data for SAC consumption.
• SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI): Middleware for harmonizing data between SAC and S/4HANA, such as transforming legacy formats.
• SAP Cloud Connector: Securely bridges on-prem S/4HANA to cloud-based SAC.

6. Security and Authorization

• Role-Based Access: SAC users inherit S/4HANA roles via SAML/SSO. Data-level security enforced via HANA analytic privileges.
• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest.

7. Use Cases

• Financial Reporting: Real-time P&L dashboards using live HANA connections.
• Supply Chain Analytics: Replicated data in SAC for trend analysis.
• Predictive Maintenance: SAC integrates S/4HANA IoT data with machine learning.

8. Challenges and Considerations

• Data Volume: Live connections may struggle with large datasets.
• Hybrid Deployments: Requires Cloud Connector for on-prem S/4HANA.
• Consistency: Ensure alignment between SAC models and S/4HANA CDS views.

9. Tools and Technologies

• SAP HANA Smart Data Integration (SDI): Virtualizes data for SAC.
• SAP Analytics Cloud Agent: Facilitates on-prem connectivity.
• SAP Fiori Apps: Embed SAC analytics directly in S/4HANA UI.

Summary

SAC and S/4HANA integrate via live connections (OData/HANA), replication (ETL), or middleware (CPI). SAC consumes real-time operational data for analytics and writes back planning data. Security, performance, and deployment models (cloud/on-prem) shape the interaction strategy.

SAC Trial Access - a brief

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Step 1: Visit the SAP Analytics Cloud Trial Page
3. Step 2: Start Your Free Trial
4. Step 3: Create an SAP Account
5. Step 4: Activate the Trial
6. Step 5: Access SAP Analytics Cloud
7. Step 6: Explore SAC Features
8. Post-Trial Options
9. Notes

1. Introduction

To obtain a trial access for SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), follow these steps:

2. Step 1: Visit the SAP Analytics Cloud Trial Page

Go to the official SAP trial website: 👉 SAP Analytics Cloud Trial Page

3. Step 2: Start Your Free Trial

• Click the "Start your free trial" button.
• If prompted, select "Cloud Analytics" or "SAP Analytics Cloud" from the trial options.

4. Step 3: Create an SAP Account

1. Sign up with your business or personal email address.
2. Fill in your details (name, country, phone number, etc.).
3. Agree to SAP's terms and conditions.
4. Verify your email via the confirmation link sent by SAP.

5. Step 4: Activate the Trial

• After logging into your SAP account, activate the SAC trial.
• The trial typically lasts 30 days and includes full access to SAC features (analytics, planning, predictive tools, etc.).

6. Step 5: Access SAP Analytics Cloud

1. Go to the SAC login page.
2. Log in with your SAP account credentials.
3. You'll be directed to your SAC trial environment.

7. Step 6: Explore SAC Features

• Use pre-built templates, connect sample data, or upload your own datasets.
• Access tutorials and guided walkthroughs within SAC to learn the platform.

8. Post-Trial Options

• Extend or Convert: Contact SAP sales to extend your trial or convert to a paid subscription.
• Data Backup: Export your work before the trial ends, as data may be deleted afterward.

9. Notes

• System Requirements: Ensure your browser is updated (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge recommended).
• Support: Visit the SAP Help Portal for documentation and community support.

Let me know if you need further assistance! 😊

SAC Live connection with Two sources

Combining Live Connections in SAP Analytics Cloud

Table of Contents

• 1. SAC Live Connections – Key Considerations
• 2. Possible Workarounds
  • A. Use Data Acquisition Instead of Live Connection
  • B. Merge Data at Source (Backend Approach)
  • C. Create a Multi-Source Universe (For HANA)
  • D. Use Cross-System Queries (For SAP BW)
  • E. Use Data Federation via SAP Datasphere
• 3. Reporting Considerations
• Conclusion

1. SAC Live Connections – Key Considerations

Live Connections are real-time: Data is not stored in SAC but is fetched directly from the backend (SAP S/4HANA, BW, HANA, etc.).

No data blending across two Live Connections: SAC does not support native data blending between two Live Connections.

Limited transformations & calculations: Since data is not replicated in SAC, advanced modeling features are restricted.

2. Possible Workarounds

A. Use Data Acquisition Instead of Live Connection

If you need to combine data from two Live sources, consider importing (data acquisition) into SAC. This allows data blending, calculations, and transformations.

However, this approach loses the real-time aspect of Live Connections.

B. Merge Data at Source (Backend Approach)

If you are using SAP BW or SAP HANA, create a Composite Provider, Calculation View, or CDS View that merges data at the backend.

This way, SAC sees it as a single Live Connection with all required fields.

C. Create a Multi-Source Universe (For HANA)

If connecting to SAP HANA, you can use HANA Calculation Views with joins/unions across different data sources.

D. Use Cross-System Queries (For SAP BW)

In SAP BW, use MultiProviders, CompositeProviders, or Open ODS views to combine data across different BW sources.

E. Use Data Federation via SAP Datasphere

SAP Datasphere (formerly Data Warehouse Cloud) can act as an integration layer for multiple Live Connections before SAC reporting.

3. Reporting Considerations

If you just need to display data from two Live Connections without merging them, create separate widgets/pages in SAC stories.

Use Linked Analysis in SAC to synchronize filtering across two Live data sources.

Conclusion

You cannot directly combine two Live Connections in SAC for calculations, but using backend modeling (HANA/BW), Data Acquisition, or an intermediate layer like SAP Datasphere can help you achieve your goal.

Would you like specific guidance based on your data sources (e.g., S/4HANA, BW, HANA)?

SAC ADD - JavaSvtipt API

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Application Designer JavaScript APIs

Here’s a list of key JavaScript APIs available in the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Application Designer, organized by category. These APIs are used to add interactivity, manipulate widgets, and control data in custom applications:

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1. Application-Level APIs

• Application.getApp(): Reference the current application instance.
• Application.navigateToPage(pageId): Navigate to a specific page in the app.
• Application.setBusy(isBusy): Show/hide a loading spinner.
• Application.showMessage(type, message): Display alerts (info, error, warning, success).
• Application.getParameters(): Retrieve URL parameters passed to the app.

2. Widget-Specific APIs

• Widget.getWidget(widgetId): Get a widget instance by its ID.
• Widget.setVisible(widgetId, isVisible): Show/hide a widget.
• Widget.setData(widgetId, dataSource): Bind a widget to a data source.
• Widget.refresh(widgetId): Refresh a widget’s data.
• Widget.setProperty(widgetId, property, value): Modify widget properties (e.g., color, title).

3. Data & Model Handling APIs

• DataSource.getDataSource(dataSourceId): Reference a dataset or model.
• DataSource.refreshData(dataSourceId): Refresh data from the source.
• DataSource.setFilter(dataSourceId, filter): Apply filters to a dataset.
• DataSource.createMemberFormula(dimension, formula): Define calculated members.
• DataModel.getPlanningModel(): Access planning-specific functions (write-back, simulations).

4. Variable & Parameter APIs

• Variable.getVariable(variableId): Retrieve a variable instance.
• Variable.setValue(variableId, value): Set a variable’s value.
• Variable.getValue(variableId): Fetch the current value of a variable.
• Variable.getDisplayValue(variableId): Get the user-friendly display value.

5. Event Handling APIs

• Event.onClick(widgetId, callback): Trigger actions on widget click.
• Event.onDataChange(dataSourceId, callback): Execute logic when data changes.
• Event.onPageNavigate(callback): Run code during page transitions.
• Event.onVariableChange(variableId, callback): React to variable value changes.

6. Utility & Helper APIs

• Utilities.formatDate(date, format): Format dates for display.
• Utilities.formatNumber(value, format): Format numeric values.
• Utilities.HttpRequest(url, options): Make HTTP requests to external APIs.
• Logger.log(message): Print debug messages to the console.
• MessageBox.confirm(message, callback): Show a confirmation dialog.

7. Planning-Specific APIs

• Planning.saveData(): Commit planning data changes.
• Planning.runAllocation(dataSourceId): Execute allocation rules.
• Planning.enableDataEntry(widgetId): Allow write-back in tables/charts.
• Planning.getVersionInfo(): Retrieve planning model version details.

8. Advanced Scripting APIs

• Chart.addDrillDownDimension(dimension): Dynamically add drill-downs to charts.
• Table.setSorting(widgetId, column, order): Sort table columns programmatically.
• Map.setLayerVisibility(layerId, isVisible): Control map layers.
• Script.include(scriptUrl): Import external JavaScript libraries.

Example Usage

// Navigate to a page and refresh a chart
Application.navigateToPage("sales_overview");
const chartWidget = Widget.getWidget("chart_sales");
Widget.refresh(chartWidget);

// Set a variable and filter data
Variable.setValue("region_filter", "EMEA");
DataSource.setFilter("sales_data", {
  operator: "EQ",
  dimension: "Region",
  value: Variable.getValue("region_filter")
});

// Show a confirmation dialog
MessageBox.confirm("Save changes?", function(result) {
  if (result === "OK") {
    Planning.saveData();
  }
});
    

Key Notes

1. Deprecated APIs: Older functions like Application.gotoPage() may still work but are replaced by newer equivalents (e.g., navigateToPage()).
2. Security Restrictions: Some APIs (e.g., Utilities.HttpRequest) require CORS configuration or admin permissions.
3. Script Debugging: Use Logger.log() and the Script Editor Console to debug.
4. Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAC Scripting API Reference for updates.

Let me know if you need examples for specific use cases!

SAC App Designer Features

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Application Designer Features

Here's a comprehensive list of features and functions available in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Application Designer, organized by category:

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1. UI Design & Layout

• Drag-and-Drop Widgets: Prebuilt components (charts, tables, filters, buttons, input fields, maps, etc.) for building interfaces.
• Responsive Design: Adjust layouts for different screen sizes using breakpoints and flexible grids.
• Theming & Styling: Customize colors, fonts, and CSS for branding consistency.
• Canvas Tools: Free-form layout design with alignment guides, layering, and grouping.
• Reusable Components: Save custom widgets or templates for reuse across applications.
• Multi-Page Apps: Create applications with multiple pages and navigation menus.

2. Data Connectivity & Modeling

• Live Data Connections: Integrate with SAP HANA, SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA, and third-party sources.
• Import Data Models: Use existing SAC models or datasets (acquired or transformed via Data Analyzer).
• Data Binding: Link widgets directly to datasets, dimensions, and measures.
• Real-Time Updates: Reflect changes in underlying data models dynamically.
• Calculations & Aggregations: Use built-in functions or custom formulas (e.g., member formulas, restricted measures).

3. Scripting & Interactivity

• JavaScript-Based Scripting: Use SAP's scripting APIs to add logic and interactivity.
• Event Handling: Trigger scripts on user actions (e.g., button clicks, filter changes).
• Widget Linking: Synchronize data across widgets (e.g., selecting a chart slice filters a table).
• Navigation Control: Script page transitions, popups, or dynamic content loading.
• Variables & Parameters: Store temporary data or user inputs for reuse in scripts.
• Console & Debugging: Test scripts with logging, breakpoints, and error tracing.

4. Advanced Analytics Features

• Predictive Analytics: Embed predictive scenarios (e.g., forecasting, regression) into apps.
• Smart Insights: Auto-generate explanations for data outliers or trends.
• Geospatial Visualization: Map widgets with layers for location-based analysis.
• Planning Actions: Enable write-back, simulations, and data submissions (for planning users).

5. Security & Governance

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Restrict app access or features by user roles.
• SAP Cloud Identity Integration: Leverage SAML/SSO for authentication.
• Data-Level Security: Apply row/column security from underlying models.
• Audit Logs: Track user interactions and changes.

6. Integration & Extensibility

• Embed in SAP Digital Boardroom: Integrate apps into boardroom presentations.
• Embed via iFrame: Share apps in external portals or SAP Fiori Launchpad.
• REST API Calls: Connect to external services or databases using custom scripts.
• SAP Analytics Add-In: Embed apps in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

7. Lifecycle Management

• Version Control: Save and revert to previous app versions.
• Export/Import: Move apps between tenants (DEV, TEST, PROD).
• Publishing & Sharing: Distribute apps to specific users, teams, or roles.
• Mobile Optimization: Ensure apps render well on mobile devices.

8. Prebuilt Templates & Samples

• Starter Templates: Jumpstart development with industry- or function-specific layouts.
• Sample Scripts: Reference code snippets for common use cases (e.g., dynamic filters).

9. Performance Optimization

• Lazy Loading: Load data on demand to improve speed.
• Caching: Reduce latency for frequently accessed data.
• Batch Processing: Handle large datasets efficiently.

10. Accessibility & Compliance

• WCAG Support: Build apps compliant with accessibility standards.
• Keyboard Navigation: Ensure usability for screen readers and assistive tools.

11. Collaboration

• Comments & Annotations: Allow users to add context to data points.
• Shared Development: Collaborate on app design with team members.

12. Monitoring & Analytics

• Usage Analytics: Track app performance and user engagement via SAC monitoring tools.

By leveraging these features, SAC Application Designer empowers users to build tailored, interactive analytical applications that integrate seamlessly with SAP ecosystems and beyond. For detailed implementation, refer to SAP’s official documentation and scripting APIs.