SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics enables real-time, integrated analytical capabilities directly within the SAP S/4HANA transactional system. By combining operational reporting and analytical insights, it empowers business users to make faster, data-driven decisions without relying on separate analytics platforms.
The SAP Business Client serves as an ideal unified user interface to access these embedded analytics seamlessly alongside traditional SAP applications. This article explores how SAP Business Client facilitates access to S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, the benefits it brings, and best practices for utilization.
Embedded Analytics in SAP S/4HANA refers to the suite of analytical tools and content built natively into the S/4HANA system. It includes CDS views, analytical queries, KPI models, and SAP Fiori analytical apps that provide operational reporting and real-time insights.
SAP Business Client acts as a centralized desktop front-end that integrates various SAP UI technologies, including:
By using SAP Business Client, users can launch embedded analytics applications from a single, consistent interface, avoiding the need to switch between multiple clients or browser sessions.
Users can access SAP S/4HANA embedded analytical apps alongside classic SAP GUI transactions without toggling between different systems or interfaces.
SAP Business Client offers navigation features such as favorites, recent items, and personalized homepages that streamline workflows involving analytics and transactions.
SAP Business Client supports both online access to live S/4HANA data and offline access scenarios, enhancing flexibility.
SAP Business Client embeds SAP Fiori Launchpad, enabling users to leverage the latest Fiori analytical apps within a desktop environment, complete with theming and personalization.
Integration with enterprise authentication systems ensures secure and seamless access to embedded analytics.
SAP Business Client is a powerful interface that enhances the value of SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics by providing a unified, productive, and secure access point. It bridges classic SAP transactions with modern analytical apps, empowering users to gain real-time insights and act on them efficiently.
By leveraging SAP Business Client for embedded analytics, enterprises can drive faster decision-making, streamline workflows, and maximize their SAP S/4HANA investments.