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Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The SAP Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to SAP ERP/NetWeaver data.
Full Metadata Discovery
The SAP Connector exposes rich metadata, critical for automated data exploration and discovery. Includes intelligent rowscan, type detection, relationship exploration and support for unstructured data.
Robust SQL-92 Engine
Built on a rich SQL-92 engine with support for bulk operations, push-down, client functions, and aggregation, our connectors seamlessly handle even the most complex queries from modern BI & Reporting.
Unmatched Performance
With optimized performance down to the socket level, our connectors offer unmatched performance. Read and write speeds over twice as fast as other SaaS, NoSQL & Big Data connectivity solutions.
Complex Query Processing
The CData SAP Connector contains an embedded SQL Engine that pushes supported SQL operations to the data source and processes unsupported operations client-side (Query Folding).
- Issue complex queries using SQL-92 compliant operations and clauses.
- Leverage server-side data processing for supported operations.
- Build new relationships and custom datasets.



High-Performance Data Delivery
Our SAP Power BI Connector is capable of delivering exceptional real-time data access. All of our Power BI Connectors are based on a highly-efficient query engine that has been optimized down to the socket level with streaming and compression capabilities.
- Enable real-time analytics through unmatched data processing.
- Request data as quickly as possible using server-side paging and bulk capabilities.
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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.