Configuring a Connection for OData Services in SAP Analytics Cloud

Context

To use OData Services, you must first configure a connection in SAP Analytics Cloud. Proceed as described in the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Open SAP Analytics Cloud.
  2. In the main menu, choose Connection.
  3. To create a new connection, choose Add.
  4. In the main menu, choose Start of the navigation pathOData Services Next navigation step Import Data ConnectionEnd of the navigation path.

    The dialog box New OData Services Connection is displayed.

  5. Fill in the all required fields:
    Field Description
    Connection Name Name of the connection
    Data Service URL URL of the OData end point
    User Name User name in the target system
    Password Password for that user in the target system
  6. For the <Authentication Type>, select Basic Authentication.
  7. Select the checkbox <Connect to an SAP OData Service>.
  8. Choose Create.

Results

The connection is created.