Creating a Dataset from SAP Business ByDesign Analytics Data

You can import data from SAP Business ByDesign Analytics into a dataset.

Context

For more information about extending SAP Business ByDesign using SAP Analytics Cloud, see Extending SAP ByDesign Analytics using SAP Analytics CloudInformation published on SAP site. Information about available data sources in SAP Business ByDesign can be found here.

Procedure

  1. Create a new dataset and choose a data source:
    1. Select Start of the navigation path (Main Menu) Next navigation step  Create Next navigation step  DatasetEnd of the navigation path.
    2. Select Data from a data source.
    3. Select SAP Business ByDesign Analytics.
      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.
  2. Select an existing connection, or select Create New Connection to create a new connection.
    Note
    Advanced features of customized OData data sources, such as SAP Cloud for Customer and SAP Business ByDesign Analytics, are only available using customized data source types. These features are not available using generic OData services. It is highly recommended to use the relevant customized data source types, if available, for your data service to leverage full capability of the data connector. It is possible to request a customized OData data source solution.

    For more information, see:

  3. Type a name for your query.
  4. Select a table, and then select Next.

    Build your query by moving data elements into the Selected Data and Filters areas. For more information, see Building a Query.

  5. Select Create.

    The data appears in the data integration view, where you can complete the mapping of your new data to the dataset's dimensions.

Next Steps

After importing the raw data, continue with data preparation before completing your dataset: About Adding Data to a Story.