Creating a Dataset from SAP Universe Data
You can import data from an SAP
BusinessObjects BI platform universe into a dataset.
Prerequisites
- The cloud connector and SAP Analytics Cloud
agent are installed and configured.
- You use a supported version of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
platform. For information on supported versions, see System Requirements and Technical Prerequisites.
Procedure
-
Create a new dataset and choose a data source:
- Select .
- Select Data from a data
source.
- Select SAP Universe.
Note
From the acquire
data panel, select the

filter
icon to narrow down the number of data sources in the list.
You can filter by data source type or by
category.
-
Choose an existing universe connection, or create a new connection.
-
Type a name for your query.
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Create a new query:
- Select a universe from the list, or search for a
universe by name, and then select
Next.
- Select data objects from the universe tree, and drag
or double-click to add them to the Selected
Data or Filters
area.
- Select Create.
- If the universe contains prompts, select values for
them.
Next Steps
After importing the raw data, continue with data preparation
before completing your dataset: About Adding Data to a Story.