Evaluation of SAP S/4HANA data in Microsoft
Challenges
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Integration of Power BI with different data sources and systems
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Performance problems due to the direct integration of SAP S/4HANA data in Power BI
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Know-how requirement for integrating data in MS Azure Cloud, SQL DB, Power Automate and Power BI often only rudimentary
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Ensuring data quality and up-to-dateness for analyses
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Development of reports and dashboards that are tailored to user needs
Solution
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Conception of a report request (e.g. project report)
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Creation of external APIs / ODATA services in the SAP S/4HANA environment
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Development of Power Automate data flows with transfer of data to the Azure Cloud
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Data modeling in Azure Cloud and SQL DB
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Set up of the interface between Power BI and SQL DB
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Report development in defined workshops together with the specialist department and IT
Outcome
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Intuitive data visualization with the help of a modern dashboard
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Near real-time evaluations through the use of high-performance data flows
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Comprehensive data integration through the use of the MS Azure Cloud
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Establishment of self-service reporting based on the solution architecture
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Mobile access to developed Power BI reports
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Extended analysis options through additional reporting widgets
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Cost efficiency through favorable tool selection