Access Live SAP BusinessObjects BI Data in Google Sheets via Connect Cloud

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet program provided by Google. When integrated with CData Connect Cloud, you can effortlessly gain access to SAP BusinessObjects BI data directly within Google Sheets for tasks such as data analysis, collaboration, calculations, and more. This article offers a comprehensive guide on connecting to SAP BusinessObjects BI within your Connect Cloud instance and accessing live SAP BusinessObjects BI data seamlessly within Google Sheets.

CData Connect Cloud offers a seamless cloud-to-cloud interface designed for SAP BusinessObjects BI, enabling effortless access to live SAP BusinessObjects BI data directly within Google Sheets. Use the dedicated Connect Cloud Google Sheets Plug-In to connect with live SAP BusinessObjects BI data. With built-in optimized data processing, CData Connect Cloud efficiently channels all supported query operations, including filters, JOINs, and more, directly to SAP BusinessObjects BI. This leverages server-side processing to promptly retrieve the desired SAP BusinessObjects BI data.

Configure SAP BusinessObjects BI Connectivity for Google Sheets

Connectivity to SAP BusinessObjects BI from Google Sheets is made possible through CData Connect Cloud. To work with SAP BusinessObjects BI data from Google Sheets, we start by creating and configuring a SAP BusinessObjects BI connection.

1. Log into Connect Cloud, click Connections and click Add Connection
2. Select "SAP BusinessObjects BI" from the Add Connection panel
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to SAP BusinessObjects BI.

   To connect to your SAP Business Objects BI instance, you must set the following connection properties:

   • Url: set this to the rest API URL. After logging into the Central Management Console, choose 'Applications' from the combo box. Double-click on 'RESTful Web Service' and you'll see the access URL. By default it is, http://{Server-Name}:6405/biprws.
   • User: set this to the username of your instance.
   • Password: set this to the password of your instance.
   
4. Click Create & Test
5. Navigate to the Permissions tab in the Add SAP BusinessObjects BI Connection page and update the User-based permissions.

With the connection configured, you are ready to connect to SAP BusinessObjects BI data from Google Sheets.

Access Live SAP BusinessObjects BI Data from Google Sheets

The steps below outline connecting to CData Connect Cloud from Google Sheets to access live SAP BusinessObjects BI data.

1. Log into Google Sheets, create a new sheet (or open an existing one).
2. Click Add-ons and click Get Add-ons (if you have already installed the Add-on, jump to step 5).
3. Search for CData Connect Cloud Add-On and install the Add-on.
4. Authorize the Add-On.
5. Back in Google Sheets, click Add-ons and open the CData Connect Cloud Add-On.
6. In the Add-On panel, click Authorize to authenticate with your CData Connect Cloud instance
7. In the CData Connect Cloud panel in Google Sheets, click Import
8. Choose a Connection (e.g. SAPBusinessObjectsBI1), Table (e.g. MyCustomReport, and Columns to import
9. Optionally add Filters, Sorting, and a Limit
10. Click Execute to import the data

Live Access to SAP BusinessObjects BI Data from Cloud Applications

New, you have a direct, cloud-to-cloud connection to live SAP BusinessObjects BI data from your Google Sheets workbook. You can add more data to your workbook for calculations, aggregations, collaboration, and more.

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