SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a powerful platform that combines business intelligence, planning, and predictive analytics. While SAC’s standard calculations and aggregations meet many needs, advanced formulas provide users with the flexibility to create complex calculations, conditional logic, and dynamic measures tailored to specific business requirements.
This article dives into the concept of advanced formulas in SAP Analytics Cloud, their applications, and best practices for leveraging them effectively.
Advanced formulas in SAC allow users to define custom calculations beyond the basic arithmetic and aggregation functions. They enable:
Advanced formulas can be created in Models (calculated measures and dimensions), Stories (calculated measures in charts or tables), and Planning (formulas in input-ready models).
(Revenue - Cost) / Revenue.IF, ELSEIF, and ELSE to perform calculations based on conditions.SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN with specific filters.TIMEOFFSET, PREVIOUS, CUMULATIVE.([Revenue] - [Cost]) / [Revenue]
IF [Sales] > 100000 THEN "High"
ELSEIF [Sales] > 50000 THEN "Medium"
ELSE "Low"
([Current Period Sales] - PREVIOUS([Current Period Sales], 12)) / PREVIOUS([Current Period Sales], 12)
CUMULATIVE([Sales])
Advanced formulas in SAP Analytics Cloud unlock the full potential of data by enabling tailored calculations and insightful analytics. Mastering these formulas allows analysts and planners to deliver precise, dynamic, and actionable insights that drive better business decisions.
Whether it’s performing sophisticated financial calculations, implementing custom business rules, or building dynamic planning scenarios, SAC’s advanced formulas are essential tools in any analyst’s toolkit.