SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
In analytics projects, around 80% of the effort often goes into reconstructing the original business context of the data. With SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, analyses can be performed directly at the source of the data—where the context already exists. This significantly reduces the required effort.
However, Embedded Analytics is not the right choice for all scenarios; it is particularly well-suited for specific operational use cases. In the following, we outline what really matters—and how you can benefit from our project experience.
SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics is based on a virtual data model built with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This model can be accessed by various front ends—typically through Fiori apps, but also via other technologies and tools.
Embedded Analytics can also be seamlessly integrated into an existing analytics architecture and extended with additional applications, such as those from the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC).
A particularly powerful combination emerges with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): it not only enhances Embedded Analytics with advanced data visualization but also adds comprehensive planning capabilities.
Your Benefits
- Real-time analytics directly within SAP S/4HANA
- Pre-configured, out-of-the-box content
- Interactive, real-time reporting and data analysis
- Seamless integration with existing SAP processes
- Self-service reporting for end-users
- No data replication, as everything operates within the core system
- User-friendly dashboards and intuitive reports
- Direct use of Fiori apps for data-driven decision-making
- Role-based "overview pages" and dashboards
- Insight-to-action capability for both analysis and resolution
- Optimized business processes within ERP through deeply integrated operational analytics
This solution eliminates the need for manual data analysis and significantly reduces the time required for complex evaluations. With it, companies can optimize operational processes in real time, minimize risks, and respond more quickly to market changes.
Across departments—whether finance, sales, or procurement—SAP Embedded Analytics provides valuable insights that support well-informed decision-making.
Making the Most of Opportunities and Knowing Limitations
Embedded Analytics in S/4HANA enables data analysis within the S/4HANA system itself, but not all analyses are possible or practical through this approach.
Embedded Analytics may be worth considering when:
- No data from other systems is required
- A narrowly defined analysis timeframe is chosen
- Query load on the system is low
This means that specialized analytics solutions are necessary when more than one system is involved, or when complex analyses are needed. It’s essential to account for the system load generated by queries when determining which reporting can occur in the operational system.
sing a dedicated analytics system alleviates load on operational systems. SAP offers BW/4HANA, the NetWeaver-based classic, and the modern strategic Datasphere, both of which integrate smoothly into your analytics landscape.
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On the Safe Side
In the field of Embedded Analytics, two of our company’s core strengths—analytics and development—come together.
- We assist you in selecting the right platform for your analytics needs
- We help you choose the correct views
- We support the architectural integration within your analytics landscape
- We guide you through development and implementation
- We provide support with Fiori development
From Our Experience
In implementing Embedded Analytics, we’ve identified and addressed various challenges.
Choosing the right architecture—where and how analytics should be conducted—is a critical decision.
Many CDS views are available, and their definitions can change, so selecting stable views is essential.
Be aware of the technology’s limitations and determine which analyses you will permit in the operational system.
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