Lean CDS Views for SAP Analytics Cloud
Heavy, parameterized, or poorly designed CDS views often cause SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards to run slowly or fail altogether. For developers and solution architects, understanding how to build lean, high-performance CDS views is critical. By carefully designing these views, you can ensure they work efficiently in both SAC Live (real-time) and SAC Import (load) models. Using core tools like ADT […]
Why SAC Cannot Import from Parameterized CDS views (And What to Do Instead)
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) cannot import parameterized CDS views. The mismatch between SAC’s import requirements and the dynamic execution of parameterized CDS views creates a structural limitation. This is not a bug. Parameterized CDS views let developers pass runtime values – such as fiscal year, company code, or controlling area – into a view. These […]
How SAC Live Queries Really Work: From CDS to RSRT to SAC
Introduction SAP Analytics Cloud live queries are often described as real-time and push-down, but what actually happens behind the scenes when a user opens a live story or analytic application? Understanding the execution flow – from CDS views in S/4HANA, through BW Query runtime and RSRT, all the way to SAC- helps developers design performant models, troubleshoot issues faster, and avoid common pitfalls. In this […]
Understanding I_, C_, and 2C_ in S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
S/4HANA Embedded Analytics introduces a layered analytics architecture built on Core Data Services (CDS). One of the most common sources of confusion for SAP BI architects and developers is the distinction between I_ views, C_ views, and 2C_ queries. These artifacts serve different purposes, target different consumers, and follow clear modeling rules. Misunderstanding them often leads to poor performance, […]
SAP Analytics Cloud Live vs Load: The Definitive Technical Guide
Choosing between Live and Import (Load) connections in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is one of the most critical architectural decisions organizations face when building analytics, planning, and reporting solutions. This choice impacts performance, data governance, security, scalability, and total cost of ownership. Despite this importance, the topic is often oversimplified. This guide provides a clear, technical, and practical explanation of SAC Live vs Load connections – and […]