SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics

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This white paper compares two key SAP solutions for data analysis and business intelligence: SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). Embedded Analytics is fully integrated with SAP S/4HANA and enables real-time analysis directly in the ERP system - ideal for operational reporting, monitoring, and ad hoc analysis in day-to-day business. It is based on SAP Fiori, offers pre-built dashboards, and requires no changes to the system landscape, but is included at no additional cost.

SAP Analytics Cloud is a standalone, cloud-based platform that combines data from multiple SAP and non-SAP sources. It features an easy-to-use interface and advanced capabilities such as predictive analytics, planning, machine learning, and MS Office integration. SAC is particularly suited for strategic, cross-departmental analysis and complex scenarios. A key advantage is its flexibility in data integration - from live connections to persistent data storage.

Organizations can combine both solutions: Embedded Analytics for operational insights, and SAC for strategic assessments. Transitions are seamless and existing models can be reused. As a result, SAP offers a scalable BI landscape that can be adapted to meet individual requirements and growth strategies.

FAQ

1. What is the main difference between SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics?

SAP Analytics Cloud is a standalone, cloud-based solution that offers more comprehensive analytics capabilities and can integrate data from various SAP and non-SAP sources. In contrast, Embedded Analytics is directly integrated into SAP S/4HANA and enables real-time analytics and operational reporting directly within the ERP system.

2. What are the advantages of SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Analytics Cloud provides advanced features such as predictive analytics, machine learning, and extensive planning and forecasting capabilities. It is particularly suited for complex, cross-departmental analyses and organizations with diverse data sources.

3. What are the advantages of SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics?

Embedded Analytics enables fast, operational analysis for day-to-day business directly within the ERP system. It leverages the internal HANA database and offers predefined dashboards and KPIs, which can be accessed via the SAP Fiori launchpad.

4. How do the data integration strategies of the two solutions differ?

Embedded Analytics is designed for real-time analysis of operational data within S/4HANA, whereas SAP Analytics Cloud offers a broader and more flexible data integration strategy, allowing for the consolidation and analysis of data from multiple sources.

5. What level of user-friendliness do the two solutions offer?

SAP Analytics Cloud provides a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to easily and quickly create their own reports, dashboards, or custom data models. Embedded Analytics is based on SAP Fiori and enables the creation of reports and KPI tiles directly within the ERP system.

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