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SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA

The SAP S/4HANA connector allows you to seamlessly pull data from your SAP S/4HANA system into Datagrid. This integration enables you to leverage Datagrid's powerful data analysis and visualization tools with your SAP S/4HANA data, providing enhanced insights and reporting capabilities for your enterprise resource planning.

1. How-to

1. Prerequisites

To configure the SAP S/4HANA connector, follow these steps:

  • An active SAP S/4HANA system with the necessary permissions to access the data you want to import into Datagrid.
  • Ensure you have the connection details for your SAP S/4HANA system, including the host, port, system ID, client, username, and password.
  • Select the data you want to import into Datagrid.

2. Connect

Creating a dataset from the SAP S/4HANA connector involves selecting the specific data you want to import via SAP S/4HANA:

  1. Connect SAP S/4HANA App: a. Click on the "+ Create” Button on the top left of the screen. b. Select the "Connect Apps" item. c. Search for the SAP S/4HANA connector from the list. d. Enter your SAP S/4HANA system connection details, including the host, port, system ID, client, username, and password. e. Click on the “Next” button.
  2. Pick your Data: a. Pick the SAP S/4HANA data you want to include in your dataset (e.g., tables, views, or custom queries). b. Click the “Start First Import” Button to start syncing your SAP S/4HANA dataset.

3. Set Up a Schedule

Scheduling regular data pulls ensures your Datagrid datasets remain up-to-date with the latest information from SAP S/4HANA:

  1. Navigate to SAP S/4HANA Dataset: a. Go to the left side panel and locate and click on the SAP S/4HANA dataset you created.
  2. Schedule Settings: a. Click on the “...” on the top right of the dataset. b. Click on “Edit Pipeline” to edit your connector's name. c. Click the “Schedule” button on the right, beside the “Import Configuration” button.
  3. Configure Schedule: a. Set the desired frequency for data pulls (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). b. Specify the time of day for the data pull to occur. c. Specify downtime if needed – when the sync should not happen. d. Click the “Update” button to update the new configuration.

2. Data Access

  • Business Partner
  • Material
  • Sales Order
  • Purchase Order
  • General Ledger Account
  • Cost Center
  • Profit Center
  • Production Order
  • Delivery Document
  • Billing Document

3. Use Cases

  • Financial Analysis: Combine financial data from SAP S/4HANA with other business data in Datagrid to create comprehensive financial reports and dashboards.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Analyze supply chain data from SAP S/4HANA alongside demand and inventory data to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve order fulfillment.
  • Sales Performance Analysis: Analyze sales data from SAP S/4HANA alongside marketing and customer data to identify trends, improve forecasting, and optimize sales strategies.
  • Manufacturing Analytics: Integrate manufacturing data from SAP S/4HANA with production and quality data to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and reduce costs.
  • Human Resources Analytics: Combine HR data from SAP S/4HANA with employee performance and engagement data to improve workforce planning, optimize talent management, and increase employee satisfaction.

4. FAQ

Q: What types of data can I import from SAP S/4HANA into Datagrid?

  • A: You can import a wide range of data, including business partner, material, sales order, purchase order, general ledger account, cost center, profit center, production order, delivery document, and billing document.

Q: How often can I schedule data pulls from SAP S/4HANA?

  • A: You can schedule data pulls daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on your needs.

Q: What permissions are required to connect SAP S/4HANA to Datagrid?

  • A: You need an active SAP S/4HANA system with the necessary permissions to access the data you want to import into Datagrid. Ensure you have the correct username, password, and connection details.

5. Support & Additional Resources