Using the IBM Planning Analytics Connector for SAP (Local only)

Use the IBM® Planning Analytics Connector for SAP to establish a direct read and write connection between Planning Analytics Local and all in-market SAP data sources utilizing the SAP OData V1 and V4 gateways. This includes SAP BW, S4/HANA, and HANA Cloud sources.

Data is fetched from the SAP system via a standard OData interface and transferred to your Planning Analytics environment, ensuring consistency of data between Planning Analytics and SAP. Then, after the data is modified during regular business processes such as planning or budgeting, it can be quickly transferred back to your SAP system. The connector supports direct data transfer across SAP and Planning Analytics sources in an encrypted fashion without persisting the data. IBM Planning Analytics Connector for SAP also enables scalability with support for multiple simultaneous connections.

The Planning Analytics Connector for SAP is not part of a standard Planning Analytics Workspace installation. It can be purchased and downloaded through IBM Passport Advantage.

The Planning Analytics Connector for SAP is supported only on Planning Analytics Local. It is not available on Planning Analytics on Cloud, Planning Analytics as a Service, or IBM Cloud Pak for Data.