Subject: SAP-Analysis-for-Office
Field: SAP
SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office (AO) is a powerful Excel- and PowerPoint-based tool that enables business users to interact with SAP data in real-time. Among its core functionalities is the ability to filter data for personalized views and more effective analysis. This article explores how to create and manage Custom User Filters in SAP Analysis for Office, a key feature for enhancing user productivity and streamlining report consumption.
Custom User Filters in SAP Analysis for Office are predefined filtering options that users can apply to restrict data in their reports or workbooks. These filters allow users to tailor datasets to their specific needs without altering the underlying query or affecting other users. They can be saved for reuse, shared with others, and dynamically adapted to different contexts, providing a flexible way to analyze large volumes of data.
To create a Custom User Filter in SAP Analysis for Office, follow these steps:
Launch Excel and connect to your SAP data source using Analysis for Office. Insert the desired data source (e.g., a BW query, HANA view).
In the crosstab (pivot table), apply filters manually by right-clicking on the dimension (e.g., Customer, Region, Product) and selecting the members you want to include or exclude.
If your report uses SAP BW queries:
💡 Tip: Query variants stored on the backend can be reused in different Analysis workbooks.
Variants and views are managed through:
Custom User Filters in SAP Analysis for Office enable users to create personalized and repeatable views of SAP data. Whether for daily sales monitoring, regional performance tracking, or departmental reporting, these filters streamline analysis and reduce manual effort. Mastering filter creation and management enhances both individual efficiency and organizational consistency in data usage.
By embedding filtering best practices into your workflow, you unlock the full potential of SAP Analysis for Office, turning it into a dynamic, user-centric reporting tool.
Keywords: SAP Analysis for Office, Custom Filters, Query Variants, User-Specific Views, SAP BW, Excel Reporting, Data Analysis