Visualize Live SAP SuccessFactors LMS Data in Tableau

Tableau is a visual analytics platform transforming the way businesses use data to solve problems. When paired with the CData Tableau Connector for SAP SuccessFactors LMS, you can easily get access to live SAP SuccessFactors LMS data within Tableau. This article shows how to connect to SAP SuccessFactors LMS in Tableau and build a simple chart.

The CData Tableau Connectors enable high-speed access to live SAP SuccessFactors LMS data in Tableau. Once you install the connector, you simply authenticate with SAP SuccessFactors LMS and you can immediately start building responsive, dynamic visualizations and dashboards. By surfacing SAP SuccessFactors LMS data using native Tableau data types and handling complex filters, aggregations, & other operations automatically, CData Tableau Connectors grant seamless access to SAP SuccessFactors LMS data.

NOTE: The CData Tableau Connectors require Tableau 2020.3 or higher. If you are using an older version of Tableau, you will need to use the CData JDBC Driver.

Connect to SAP SuccessFactors LMS in Tableau

Open Tableau and click More under Connect -> To a Server. Select "SAP SuccessFactors LMS by CData," then configure the connection and click "Sign In."

SAP SuccessFactors LMS uses OAuth authentication. Before connecting, you must configure an OAuth application tied to your SAP SuccessFactors LMS account.

To establish a connection, set the following properties:

• User: Your SAP SuccessFactors LMS username.
• CompanyId: Your SAP SuccessFactors company identifier.
• Url: The SAP SuccessFactors API URL (e.g., https://api4.successfactors.com).
• OAuthClientId: The client Id assigned when you registered your custom OAuth application.
• OAuthClientSecret: The client secret assigned when you registered your custom OAuth application.

See the Getting Started chapter of the help documentation for a guide to creating a custom OAuth app and using OAuth.

Discover Schemas and Query Data

1. Select CData from the Database pull-down menu.
2. Select SAPSuccessFactorsLMS from the Schema pull-down menu.
3. Drag the tables and views you wish to visualize onto the join area. You can include multiple tables.
4. Select Update Now or Automatically Update. Update Now lets you preview the first 10,000 rows of the data source (or enter the number of rows you want to see in the Rows text box). Automatically Update automatically reflects the changes in the preview area.
5. Click the tab for your worksheet. Columns are listed as Dimensions and Measures, depending on the data type. The CData Tableau Connector discovers data types automatically, allowing you to leverage the powerful data processing and visualization features of Tableau.
6. Drag a field from the Dimensions or Measures area to Rows or Columns. Tableau creates column or row headers.
7. Select one of the chart types from the Show Me tab. Tableau displays the chart type that you selected.

Using the CData Tableau Connector for SAP SuccessFactors LMS with Tableau, you can easily create robust visualizations and reports on SAP SuccessFactors LMS data. Download a free, 30-day trial and get started today.