In the realm of business intelligence, raw data often needs to be transformed into meaningful metrics to deliver actionable insights. SAP Lumira, a self-service data visualization tool within the SAP ecosystem, empowers users not only to visualize data but also to enhance it through custom calculated columns. These columns enable the creation of tailored calculations, combining existing data fields to generate new, insightful metrics essential for sophisticated analysis.
This article explores how to create and utilize custom calculated columns in SAP Lumira to extend your data analysis capabilities and drive smarter decision-making.
Custom calculated columns are user-defined fields created by applying mathematical expressions or logical formulas on existing dataset columns. Unlike standard measures or dimensions directly imported from data sources, calculated columns allow users to:
After importing your dataset into SAP Lumira, navigate to the Prepare tab, where you can manipulate data columns and add calculations.
Click on the New Calculation button (often represented by a calculator icon) to start defining your custom column.
SAP Lumira offers a formula editor with a rich set of functions and operators to build expressions. Common formula components include:
+, -, *, /IF(), CASE()SUM(), AVG() (context-sensitive)CONCAT(), LEFT(), RIGHT()YEAR(), MONTH(), DATEDIFF()Example:
To calculate Profit Margin (%):
([Revenue] - [Cost]) / [Revenue] * 100
After entering your formula, validate it for syntax errors and save the calculated column. The new column becomes available for use in visualizations like any other dataset field.
CASE() statement.Custom calculated columns in SAP Lumira unlock powerful analytical possibilities by transforming raw data into targeted metrics tailored to your unique business context. Mastering these advanced calculations enables analysts and business users to derive richer insights, build dynamic KPIs, and ultimately drive more informed decision-making.
By integrating custom calculated columns into your SAP Lumira workflows, you elevate your data storytelling, ensuring that every visualization tells a clear and impactful story grounded in meaningful metrics.
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