SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a powerful, cloud-based analytics solution that combines business intelligence, planning, and predictive analytics into one seamless platform. It empowers SAP users to visualize data, create insightful reports, and make data-driven decisions with ease. If you’re new to SAC, this guide will help you get started by building your very first dashboard.
SAP Analytics Cloud is designed to simplify analytics and planning processes by integrating data from multiple sources — including SAP systems like S/4HANA, BW, and non-SAP databases. Its intuitive interface and smart features allow users to create interactive dashboards, stories, and reports without needing deep technical expertise.
Dashboards in SAC provide a consolidated view of key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and insights, enabling decision-makers to monitor business performance in real-time. They are customizable, interactive, and can combine various types of visualizations such as charts, tables, and maps.
Before you start, ensure that:
Access your SAC tenant via the URL provided by your organization. Enter your credentials to log in.
Getting started with SAP Analytics Cloud and creating your first dashboard is straightforward once you understand the basics. By connecting your data sources, modeling your data, and designing insightful visualizations, you can unlock powerful insights that drive better business decisions. Explore SAC’s rich features further as you gain confidence, and soon you’ll be building advanced stories and predictive analytics for your SAP environment.