In the SAP ecosystem, driving business success relies heavily on timely and accurate measurement of performance. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics that help organizations monitor progress toward strategic goals. SAP Lumira, a powerful self-service data visualization tool, enables users to create and visualize KPIs effectively, facilitating data-driven decision-making across enterprises.
KPIs are quantifiable measures that reflect the critical success factors of an organization. They provide actionable insights into operational efficiency, financial health, customer satisfaction, and other strategic areas. Examples include sales growth rate, profit margins, customer retention, and production downtime.
SAP Lumira empowers business users and analysts to:
Creating KPIs in SAP Lumira involves defining measures and visualizing them with context. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Connect to Your Data Source
Start by importing or connecting to your dataset, whether from SAP HANA, SAP BW, or other supported data sources.
Define Your KPI Measure
Identify the core measure that represents the KPI—for example, total sales, average delivery time, or net profit. Use SAP Lumira’s built-in calculation capabilities to create custom measures if necessary (e.g., profit margin = profit/sales).
Set Targets and Thresholds
Establish business rules to evaluate KPI performance:
Choose Appropriate Visualization
SAP Lumira offers KPI-focused visualizations such as:
Enhance with Context
Add filters, drill-downs, and dimensions (e.g., time period, region) to analyze KPIs at different levels.
Create Dashboards and Storyboards
Integrate KPIs into comprehensive dashboards or storyboards to provide holistic views alongside other business metrics.
Publish and Share
Share KPI dashboards within your organization via SAP BusinessObjects BI platform or export them for wider distribution.
Suppose a sales manager wants to track monthly sales performance against a target of $1 million:
Measure: Sum of monthly sales.
Target: $1 million.
Thresholds:
Visualization: Use a gauge chart showing actual sales vs. target with color coding for status.
This clear visual representation helps the manager quickly identify if sales are on track or if corrective action is needed.
Creating effective KPIs in SAP Lumira is a critical step in turning raw data into actionable business insights. By leveraging SAP Lumira’s flexible visualization options and data connectivity, organizations can monitor performance in real-time, align teams around common goals, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Mastering KPI creation within SAP Lumira ultimately enhances an organization’s ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.