SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) offers a robust and flexible platform for enterprise analytics, combining data visualization, planning, and predictive analytics in a single cloud environment. While SAC provides a rich set of standard components and features, many organizations have unique business needs that require customization beyond out-of-the-box functionality.
Developing custom components in SAC enables organizations to extend its capabilities, tailor the user experience, and integrate specialized functionality—empowering users with solutions perfectly aligned to their business context.
This article explores the concepts, tools, and best practices for creating custom components in SAP Analytics Cloud to unlock its full potential.
Although SAC includes a wide variety of pre-built charts, widgets, and planning tools, some scenarios demand more tailored or advanced functionality, such as:
Custom components enable:
The SAC Software Development Kit (SDK) allows developers to create custom widgets using JavaScript and web technologies.
Features:
Deployment:
Analytics Designer is a tool within SAC designed for building custom analytic applications using scripting (JavaScript) and custom UI components.
Custom components can call external REST APIs or integrate with SAP backend systems (like SAP S/4HANA or SAP BW) to fetch or write data dynamically, extending SAC beyond its native capabilities.
Define Requirements
Understand the business need and functionality gap that the custom component will address.
Set Up Development Environment
Use the SAP Analytics Cloud SDK, which includes development tools, templates, and testing environments.
Develop the Component
Test and Debug
Test the component locally and within SAC to ensure it behaves as expected across scenarios.
Package and Deploy
Package the component and import it into SAC, making it available for inclusion in stories and analytic applications.
Maintain and Update
Continuously improve the component based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
Developing custom components in SAP Analytics Cloud empowers organizations to tailor their analytics environment, integrate specialized functionality, and enhance user engagement beyond standard features. With tools like the SAC SDK and Analytics Designer, developers have the flexibility to build innovative, reusable components that deliver unique business value.
By extending SAC capabilities through custom development, businesses can create highly customized analytics solutions that drive better insights and decision-making.