A blank planning version in SAP Analytics Cloud can be created within the Version Management feature. This area of the platform allows users to manage different versions of their data, such as budgets, forecasts, and what-if scenarios. Creating a blank version provides a clean slate for planning activities, without pre-existing data, enabling users to start fresh with their assumptions and inputs.
References:
SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Version Management in Planning
SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Creating New Versions for Planning
Question # 5
What are the available connection types in SAP Analytics Cloud? Note: There are 2 correctanswers
SAP Analytics Cloud supports two primary types of data connections: Live Data Connection and Import Data Connection. Live Data Connection establishes a direct link to the data source, allowing real-time data access without replicating the data into SAP Analytics Cloud. This is ideal for scenarios where up-to-the-minute data is crucial, and data volume is large. On the other hand, Import Data Connection involves copying data from the source into SAP Analytics Cloud, which is suitable for scenarios where data doesn't change frequently, or there's a need for data transformation and enrichment within SAP Analytics Cloud.
References:
SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Data Connections Overview
SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Live Data vs. Import Data Scenarios
Question # 6
You are creating a script for an advanced data action. Which character designates a virtual
In SAP Analytics Cloud, when creating scripts for advanced data actions, a virtual variable member is designated by the "#" character. Virtual variable members are used within the scripting environment to represent temporary placeholders or variables that can hold values or results during the execution of the script. They are essential for dynamic calculations, conditional logic, and storing interim results that are not part of the permanent data model.
References:
SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Advanced Data Actions and Scripting
SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Scripting and Variables
Question # 7
What is required to use version management in a story?
Version management in SAP Analytics Cloud stories requires a Planning model. This feature enables users to create and manage different versions of their data, such as budget, forecast, and actual versions. Planning models provide the necessary structure and functionality for versioning, allowing for comparisons and what-if analyses within the story.
References:
SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Version Management in Planning
SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Using Planning Models for Versioning
Question # 8
What source system can you connect to with a live connection?
SAP Analytics Cloud can establish a live connection with various source systems, including SAP Datasphere. This allows for real-time data access and analysis without the need to replicate data into the cloud, which is beneficial for scenarios where data privacy and security are paramount.
References:
SAP Analytics Cloud Connection Guide1
SAC Live and Import Connection Overview2
SAP Analytics Cloud: Expand Live Data Source Options3
Live connection in SAP Analytics Cloud: advantages and challenges4
Explaining Where the Data Comes From - SAP Learning5