Rückblick auf den DSAG Jahreskongress in Bremen – SAP Analytics im Fokus

Rückblick auf den DSAG Jahreskongress in Bremen – SAP Analytics im Fokus Der diesjährige DSAG Jahreskongress in Bremen stand ganz im Zeichen von Transformation, Innovation und Künstlicher Intelligenz. Für mich als SAP-Analytics-Berater war es besonders spannend zu beobachten, wie intensiv Themen rund um Datenstrategie, Business Intelligence und Planung diskutiert wurden. Highlights aus den Vorträgen Ein zentrales Thema war …

Master Data Management via Business Data Cloud: Datasphere & Seamless Planning in combination 

Master Data Management via Business Data Cloud (BDC): Datasphere (DSP) & Seamless Planning in combination  SAP Datasphere (DSP) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Seamless Planning will play an increasingly important role in the future. Since Seamless Planning is still a relatively young product, its current interaction capabilities with SAP Datasphere are limited. Nevertheless, this example …

End-to-end architecture for REST API integration with SAP Datasphere: This diagram illustrates how external API data flows through an API-to-HANA Bridge into SAP Datasphere, enabling HTTP-based ingestion and orchestration with HANA Cloud as the underlying database.

Streamlining REST API Integrations in SAP Datasphere with Task Chains and FastAPI Microservices on SAP BTP 

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.  …

End-to-end integration between SAP Datasphere, BTP, and SAC for planning automation: A Task Chain in SAP Datasphere calls a REST API on SAP BTP, which then triggers a MultiAction in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The MultiAction executes planning logic, and the result loops back into a Task Chain—creating a fully integrated and automated planning cycle across systems.

This Is the Way: Rethinking Analytics Orchestration with REST in SAP Datasphere 

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 vs. BW/4HANA – Part 3: NCUM in SAP Datasphere (DSP)

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 1/3: Introduction

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 …

Planning Modernization – Reflections on BW Modernization and Its Implications for Planning in the CloudPlanning Modernization

Reflections on BW Modernization and Its Implications for Planning in the Cloud Since the announcement of the Business Data Cloud (BDC) a few months ago, I’ve followed numerous discussions surrounding the topic of BW Modernization with great interest. Given my background in planning applications and analytics architecture, these conversations have sparked several ideas about how …

Breaking New Ground: NCUM Data Modeling in SAP Datasphere vs. BW/4HANA – Part 1: Record Types

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

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 

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 …