SAP Analytics Cloud – Top 5 Q3 2024 | What's New in The Quarterly Release

Summary

In the Q3 2024 update for SAP Analytics Cloud, Orla Cullen introduces top features including enhanced comparison capabilities, hiding of measures and dimensions, and the use of dimension properties in queries. Notable additions include support for report-report interfaces, data file uploads, and unit conversion. Excitingly, a new integration with Microsoft PowerPoint allows users to embed SAP Analytics Cloud widgets directly into presentations, streamlining data visualization and storytelling.

Takeaways

• 📈 **New Enhancements in Just Ask**: Several updates to Just Ask feature, including comparison between planning versions, periods, or measures, and new permission options.
• 🔍 **Comparison Questions**: Users can now compare actual data with forecasts, sales by country over time, and compare two different measures within the platform.
• 🛑 **Hiding Measures and Dimensions**: Administrators have the ability to hide specific measures and dimensions to limit user queries, enhancing data privacy and control.
• 🏷️ **Dimension Properties**: Users can now ask questions using dimension properties, which appear as additional columns and can be used to refine query results.
• 📊 **Report-Report Interface**: A new feature supporting static scenarios like BW queries, web addresses, and ABAP transactions, allowing for deeper data analysis.
• 📂 **Data File Upload**: A new feature for uploading data files directly into SAP Analytics Cloud, with options to control the upload process and review results.
• 🔄 **Unit Conversion Capabilities**: Introduction of a standard unit conversion table within the model application for easier management of different unit measures.
• 📈 **Planning and Unit Conversion**: Users can now enter data in their base measure and get corresponding conversions for other units, aiding in planning and data entry.
• 📑 **Integration with Microsoft PowerPoint**: SAP Analytics Cloud can now be integrated with Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing users to embed and interact with SAP Analytics Cloud widgets within PowerPoint presentations.
• 🔗 **Interactive Widgets in PowerPoint**: Users can insert, edit, and refresh SAP Analytics Cloud widgets in PowerPoint, providing dynamic and up-to-date data visualizations.

Q & A

What are the top five features introduced in SAP Analytics Cloud for Q3 2024?

The top five features introduced in SAP Analytics Cloud for Q3 2024 include comparison between planning versions, periods, or measures, the ability to hide measures and dimensions, asking questions using dimension properties, support for report-report interface, and data file upload.

How does the comparison feature work in SAP Analytics Cloud?

The comparison feature allows users to compare different planning versions, periods, or measures. For example, users can compare actual client visits to forecasts or sales by country this month compared to last month.

What is the purpose of the ability to hide measures and dimensions in SAP Analytics Cloud?

The ability to hide measures and dimensions allows administrators to restrict access to certain data points. By unchecking the measure or dimension in the managed model settings, it prevents users from asking questions related to the hidden data.

How can users ask questions using dimension properties in SAP Analytics Cloud?

Users can ask questions using dimension properties by utilizing the one-to-one relationship between dimension properties and their dimensions. These properties appear as additional columns in the dimension and can be used to filter or restrict answers to specific properties like color, frame size, or torque.

What does the report-report interface support in SAP Analytics Cloud?

The report-report interface in SAP Analytics Cloud supports static scenarios such as BW queries, external and internal web addresses, ABAP transactions, and ABAP reports. It allows users to jump from one report to another within the platform without needing additional development or maintenance.

How does the data file upload feature work in SAP Analytics Cloud?

The data file upload feature allows users to upload data directly into SAP Analytics Cloud. Users can select a file, specify the sheet, and indicate whether the first row contains headers. The system will then upload the data, providing feedback on the number of records loaded and any that were rejected.

What is the new standard unit conversion table in SAP Analytics Cloud?

The new standard unit conversion table is a non-editable table introduced in the model application under the conversions tab. It allows for the conversion of measures between different units, such as liters, gallons, and barrels.

How does the integration with Microsoft PowerPoint work in SAP Analytics Cloud?

The integration with Microsoft PowerPoint allows users to connect their PowerPoint presentations to an SAP Analytics Cloud tenant. Users can navigate through stories, pages, and widgets to insert charts, KPIs, and other visual elements directly into their slides.

What are the limitations of the SAP Analytics Cloud add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint?

In the initial release of the SAP Analytics Cloud add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint, certain formats are not supported and will be grayed out, such as geomaps and tables.

How can users ensure they have the latest data in their PowerPoint presentations using SAP Analytics Cloud?

Users can refresh the data in their PowerPoint presentations to ensure they have the latest updates. This can be done for all widgets in the presentation or individually for specific widgets.

What additional resources are available for users to learn more about the Q3 2024 updates in SAP Analytics Cloud?

Users can find more information about the Q3 2024 updates in SAP Analytics Cloud by checking the video description for links to resources and subscribing to the YouTube channel for ongoing updates.