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Why CData for SAP Power BI Connectivity
Break free from data loading limitations of SAP reporting in Power BI. Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live SAP data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.
High-performance SAP Connectivity
Eliminate SAP performance & query speed issues in minutes
Large datasets often slow down reports and dashboards in Power BI due to its in-memory model. However, CData's Power BI Connector for SAP overcomes these challenges with advanced query optimization and Direct Query support. By leveraging Direct Query, you can avoid loading your entire SAP dataset into local memory and instead benefit from efficient server-side processing.
Breakthrough Power BI data volume and storage limits
Power BI Pro imposes a 1GB dataset size limit, and even Premium workspaces have constraints on query performance. The CData Power BI Connector supports Direct Query, reducing the amount of data retrieved when analyzing SAP data. Instead of loading the entire SAP dataset, only the necessary subset of query results is returned for your reports, optimizing performance and efficiency.
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Comprehensive SAP data and metadata discovery
Find the SAP data you need for reports — fast and easy.
The SAP Connector provides full access to both data and metadata, enabling efficient automated data exploration and discovery. It features intelligent row scanning, type detection, relationship mapping, and support for unstructured data. These capabilities allow Power BI to recognize data fields without the need for casting or conversion, making it easier and faster for users to create meaningful reports.
Simplify report development with SQL-like querying
Certain data sources, such as SAP and other NoSQL databases, lack native support for SQL-like queries, often requiring data transformation before use in Power BI. CData simplifies this process with a built-in SQL transformation layer that automatically translates SQL queries into real-time data source calls. This enables seamless SAP integration, making it as straightforward as connecting to a traditional relational database.
Live SAP reporting. No ETL Required
Mitigate security & compliance risks vs. other integrations
CData's live Power BI connectivity for SAP overcomes the challenges associated with traditional integration methods like ETL and local data replication. Unlike data replication, live querying enhances security and compliance by eliminating risks such as data staleness, inconsistency, and corruption. It also reduces exposure from overprivileged access and delayed revocation while minimizing the attack surface created by duplicate copies. Additionally, live connectivity simplifies regulatory compliance by ensuring better adherence to data residency, retention policies, and auditability requirements.
Native Power BI Gateway and Power Platform support
SAP Power BI Connector supports the use from Power BI Gateway. Power BI on-premises gateway allows publish and auto-refresh the data set in your Power BI Desktop to Power BI cloud and other Microsoft Power Platform services such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
Connect Power BI to SAP
Watch the video overview for a first hand look at how easy it is to connect Power BI to live data from SAP with CData.
- Leverage Direct Query capabilities to enhance analytics performance for large SAP data sets.
- Extensive schema discovery capabilities for every data source. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
- Easily connect Power BI directly with complex data structures through flexible and extensible flattening.
- Deploy Power BI reports that automatically refresh on-prem or to the cloud.
- And more!
Frequent SAP Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating SAP with Microsoft Power BI.
Does SAP support Power BI?
SAP doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for SAP enable seamless SAP analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to SAP data in Power BI, allowing you to build dynamic dashboards without complex ETL processes. With CData, you get secure, high-performance connectivity for better insights.
How do I connect to SAP from Power BI?
Moving data from SAP to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The SAP Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI SAP connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI SAP connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData SAP using your credentials to connect SAP and Power BI.
- Access live data, run SQL queries, and build dynamic dashboards.
- Publish reports to Power BI Service for seamless sharing.
That's all there is to it. With secure, high-performance Power BI SAP integration, CData simplifies SAP bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI SAP Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData SAP data Connector for Power BI?
The CData SAP Connector offers key advantages for seamless SAP Power BI integration:
- SAP Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to SAP data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large SAP datasets, as it allows you to analyze massive amounts of data without the limitations of in-memory processing. DirectQuery ensures your reports always reflect the latest SAP information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make SAP PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The SAP BI connector provides comprehensive access to SAP Data and SAP metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep SAP metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your SAP data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The SAP PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the SAP to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to SAP in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData SAP connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and SAP integration from Power BI Service by using the Microsoft Power BI Gateway. Instructions for installing and configuring the Power BI Gateway are available in the online SAP help file.
Where can I download the SAP Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI SAP integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the SAP Connector download can be found alongside other supported SAP integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.
Does the Power BI connector support ARM64 devices?
Yes, our Power BI connector supports ARM64 Windows.
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