SAP Datasphere as a central data fabric platform

Centralized reporting based on integrated data
Linking and exchanging SAP and non-SAP data

The project aimed to create a central data architecture to integrate non-SAP data into a centralized, SAP Analytics Cloud-based reporting system. In addition, the initiative served as a pilot project to integrate Python-based forecast calculations from Databricks into SAP data models. The goal was to enable integrated planning via SAP BW and cross-system reporting in SAP Analytics Cloud.

To implement this, the necessary system interfaces were set up, and data replication via SAP HANA was configured using DPA and SDA. In addition, a development and authorization strategy was defined to ensure secure, cross-system data usage.

Headquarters: Bochum

Employees: 12,000

Revenue: €317.4 million

CHALLENGE AND REQUIREMENTS

Creation of a central data architecture for integrating non-SAP data into a centralized, SAP-based reporting system
Pilot project to integrate Python-based forecast calculations from Databricks into SAP data to enable integrated planning via SAP BW and cross-system reporting in SAP Analytics Cloud

SOLUTIONS

Implementation of system interfaces, including the setup of the DPA and SDA in SAP HANA for data retrieval
Definition of a development and authorization framework for cross-system data usage