SAP Embedded Business Analytics, also known as SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics,
is a set of tools and features integrated within the SAP S/4HANA system to provide real-
time operational analytics. Here are the basics:
### Key Components
1. **Analytical Applications**:
- These are pre-built applications designed to provide insights and analytics directly
within the SAP S/4HANA environment. They include Overview Pages, Analytical List
Pages, and Multidimensional Reports.
2. **Virtual Data Model (VDM)**:
- The VDM is a structured representation of Core Data Services (CDS) views. It
provides a semantic layer that simplifies access to SAP S/4HANA data for analytical
purposes.
3. **SAP Fiori**:
- The user interface for SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics is based on SAP Fiori. It
o ers a consistent and intuitive experience across di erent devices.
### Key Features
1. **Real-Time Data Access**:
- Embedded Analytics provides real-time access to live data from SAP S/4HANA,
enabling users to make informed decisions based on up-to-date information.
2. **Seamless Integration**:
- Analytical content is integrated within transactional applications, allowing users to
perform analytics without leaving their current workflow.
3. **Role-Based Access**:
- Analytical applications are tailored to specific user roles, ensuring that users have
access to relevant insights and data.
### Benefits
1. **Enhanced Decision-Making**:
- Provides actionable insights directly within the SAP S/4HANA environment, helping
users make better decisions faster.
2. **Improved E iciency**:
- Reduces the need for separate analytical tools and data exports, streamlining the
analytics process.
3. **User-Friendly Interface**:
- SAP Fiori-based applications o er a modern and intuitive user experience, making it
easier for users to interact with analytical content.
### Use Cases
- **Finance**: Real-time financial reporting and analysis to monitor key performance
indicators (KPIs) and financial health.
- **Supply Chain**: Analyzing inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supply chain
performance to optimize operations.
- **Sales and Marketing**: Tracking sales performance, customer behavior, and
marketing campaign e ectiveness.
SAP Embedded Business Analytics is a powerful tool for organizations looking to
leverage real-time data and insights to drive better business outcomes.
