Configuring Advanced Features of Expert Analytics

You can configure the advanced features of Expert Analytics such as performance optimization and datatype support enablement for PAL algorithms using the SAPPredictiveAnalysis.ini file.

  1. Close the SAP Predictive Analytics application.
  2. Navigate to <SAPPA_INST_DIR>\Desktop.
  3. Open the SAPPredictiveAnalysis.ini file.
  4. Set the values for the following parameters to true to enable the corresponding feature. Set the value to false to disable the feature.
    Parameter Description Default Value
    -Dpa.batch.sql This parameter optimizes the performance of Expert Analytics using the batch execution of SQLs. True
    -Dpa.decimal.enabled This parameter enables the decimal datatype support for PAL algorithms. The decimal datatype support is available from SAP HANA 71 and above. False
  5. Save and close the SAPPredictiveAnalysis.ini file.
  6. Relaunch SAP Predictive Analytics.