SAP Lumira, a powerful self-service data visualization and analytics tool within the SAP ecosystem, empowers users to transform raw data into insightful stories through intuitive dashboards and visualizations. Among the various chart types offered, combo charts (also known as combination charts) are particularly effective for displaying multiple data types within a single visualization. This article explores how combo charts can enhance data storytelling in SAP Lumira and best practices for using them.
A combo chart combines two or more chart types—typically a bar chart and a line chart—on the same set of axes. This visualization technique is ideal when you want to compare different measures that have varying scales or data types, such as:
SAP Lumira supports combo charts as part of its rich visualization capabilities, making it easier for users to:
To create a combo chart in SAP Lumira, follow these steps:
Prepare your dataset: Ensure your data includes at least two measures and a common dimension, such as time or product category.
Select a combination chart:
Assign measures to axes:
Customize the visualization:
Imagine a scenario where a sales manager wants to analyze both total sales and customer satisfaction across regions. Using a combo chart:
This approach enables the manager to quickly assess if regions with high sales are also maintaining strong customer satisfaction, revealing potential service or operational issues.
Combo charts in SAP Lumira offer a dynamic way to present multiple data types within a single view, providing deeper insights and enabling more informed decision-making. When used thoughtfully, they can help uncover hidden patterns and drive strategic action across business functions.
By leveraging this powerful visualization tool, SAP Lumira users can turn complex datasets into compelling data stories—maximizing the value of their analytics investment.