In today’s interconnected enterprise landscape, the ability to seamlessly integrate analytics platforms with other business systems is crucial for creating unified data ecosystems and driving actionable insights. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) offers a rich set of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that enable organizations to extend functionality, automate processes, and connect SAC with a wide variety of external applications and services.
APIs in SAC provide programmatic access to various features and data within the platform. They enable developers and integrators to interact with SAC resources, such as models, stories, users, and data, facilitating automation, integration, and customization beyond the standard user interface.
SAP Analytics Cloud offers RESTful APIs that allow external systems to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on SAC artifacts. These APIs follow REST principles, enabling easy integration with web services and modern applications.
Common use cases include:
SAC supports OData (Open Data Protocol) services, which allow external applications to query and manipulate SAC data models via standardized HTTP protocols. This facilitates real-time data integration and enables SAC to act as both a data consumer and provider.
To enable event-driven integrations, SAC supports webhooks that notify external systems about changes or updates within SAC, such as model refreshes or story updates, enabling synchronized workflows.
Developers can use SAC APIs to embed interactive dashboards, charts, or reports into external portals, websites, or custom applications, providing users with seamless access to analytic insights without switching platforms.
Organizations can automate the deployment, update, and deletion of SAC content such as models, stories, or data connections using APIs, streamlining governance and reducing manual effort.
APIs allow integration with corporate identity systems to synchronize user accounts, roles, and permissions, ensuring consistent access control across platforms.
Using OData and REST APIs, SAC can exchange data with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), CRM platforms, data warehouses, or cloud services, maintaining up-to-date analytics based on the latest business data.
Developers can build custom applications or extensions on top of SAC, leveraging APIs to tailor analytics workflows, add new features, or connect with specialized business tools.
APIs are a cornerstone of SAP Analytics Cloud’s extensibility and integration capabilities. By leveraging REST APIs, OData services, and event-driven webhooks, organizations can build seamless connections between SAC and other enterprise systems, unlocking the full potential of their data landscape. Whether automating analytics content, embedding dashboards, or synchronizing data, SAC’s APIs empower businesses to create agile, integrated, and intelligent analytics ecosystems.