Overview

This blog post is part of a series where we will be looking at a few simple use cases and basics when using SAP BW bridge for SAP Datasphere. The purpose of this series is for you to have a walkthrough of how SAP BW bridge, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud can work together.

In Part 3, we will be looking at how SAP Analytics Cloud integrates with SAP BW bridge for SAP Datasphere.

Introduction to SAP BW bridge for SAP Datasphere

SAP BW bridge is the latest feature to be released for SAP Datasphere. The main benefit is being able to leverage existing on-premise designs in SAP BW, while also having access to the latest cloud-based functionality in SAP Datasphere. For a detailed breakdown, please head over to the Overview and Technical Deep Dive blog.

Pre-requisites

In the following section, we will be using SAP Analytics Cloud.

SAP Analytics Cloud

You will need to have your connection to SAP Datasphere already set up for this example

SAP Analytics Cloud: Connection

Part 3: Using SAP Analytics Cloud with SAP BW bridge and SAP Datasphere

Note: Normally when working with either Live or Acquired data, we would first create a model in SAP Analytics Cloud. For SAP Datasphere, however, we go directly to the story.

Step 1: Creating a Story

Create a new story.

SAP Analytics Cloud: Creating a Story

Step 2: Adding Data

Add data to your story.

SAP Analytics Cloud: Add Data

Step 3: Selecting Source Type

Select “Data from a data source”.

SAP Analytics Cloud: Data from a Data Source

Step 4: Selecting Data Source

Select SAP Datasphere under Live Data

SAP Analytics Cloud: SAP Datasphere Live

Step 5: Selecting Connection

Select your predefined connection to SAP Datasphere. (This is the same connection mentioned at the beginning of the blog post)

SAP Analytics Cloud: Connection Information

Step 6: Selecting Space

Select your predefined space which you were working on in SAP Datasphere. (This refers to steps in *Part 2* of this series)

SAP Analytics Cloud: Space

Step 7: Selecting View

Select your dataset from SAP Datasphere you wish to consume

SAP Analytics Cloud: Data

And lastly, your data is now available to use in SAP Analytics Cloud.

SAP Analytics Cloud: Story

Do check out the demo below where we continue our example from Part 1 and Part 2 to finally show you how your data from SAP BW bridge is available in SAP Analytics Cloud.

Demo

In the demo, we will be taking you through the steps for SAP Analytics Cloud to access data from SAP BW bridge for SAP Datasphere.

Thank you for making it this far. We look forward to bringing you Part 4.

As we mentioned in the overview, this blog is part of a series. You can find the additional parts below:

Part 1: Creating Simple Objects Using SAP BW bridge for SAP Datasphere (Demo)

Part 2: Combining Data from SAP BW bridge and SAP Datasphere (Demo)

Part 3: Using SAP Analytics Cloud on top of SAP BW bridge and SAP Datasphere (Demo)

Part 4: Using the Transfer Tool to migrate objects to SAP BW bridge and SAP Datasphere

Do have a look at our additional articles for more information:

Introducing SAP BW bridge for SAP Datasphere

SAP Datasphere, SAP BW bridge: Overview and Technical Deep Dive