Embedded Analytics & CDS Views

Real-time reporting
instead of legacy Z-programs.

S/4HANA's Embedded Analytics opens a new dimension in reporting — directly on the transactional data, without ETL pipelines, in real time. I help you tap the full potential of CDS views, Fiori Analytical Apps, and SAP Analytics Cloud.

Multiple Embedded Analytics projects
CDS Views Custom & standard extensions
Fiori Analytical Apps & queries
Service areas in detail

Five focus areas for modern reporting.

From data modeling to management dashboards — end-to-end analytics on the S/4HANA foundation.

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CDS Views
Data Modeling

Core Data Services (CDS) are the backbone of modern SAP analytics. They provide semantically rich data models directly on the HANA database — fast, reusable, and cleanly structured. I build CDS views tailored to your exact reporting needs.

  • Basic Views — direct access to database tables with semantic annotations
  • Composite Views — joins, associations, reusable data models
  • Consumption Views — for Fiori Analytical Apps and OData services
  • Analytical Queries — multi-dimensional models for slice-and-dice analysis
  • Extending standard CDS views — customer-specific extensions without modification
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Fiori Analytical Apps
Fiori Analytics

Modern user experience calls for modern reporting tools. Fiori Analytical Apps bring interactive dashboards, drilldowns, and KPI reporting directly into the hands of your users — no detour through separate BI tools.

  • Smart Business KPIs — definition and configuration of key figures with alerts
  • Custom Fiori apps — bespoke analysis applications on a CDS foundation
  • Business and technical catalogs — clean authorization structures in PFCG
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Replacing legacy reports
Modernization

Many companies carry technically outdated Report Painter, Query, or ABAP reports. With Embedded Analytics, these can be replaced by modern, low-maintenance solutions — with better performance and user experience at the same time.

  • Analysis of existing Z-programs — inventory and prioritization
  • Migration to CDS-based reports — from Report Painter and ABAP queries
  • Performance optimization — leveraging HANA in-memory performance
  • Harmonization of data sources — unified KPI definitions
  • User training and change management — bringing users along on the journey
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SAP Analytics Cloud integration
SAC

SAP Analytics Cloud is SAP's strategic product for cloud-based reporting, planning, and predictive analytics. I make sure your Embedded Analytics foundation is properly connected to SAC and both worlds are used complementarily.

  • Live Connection to S/4HANA — direct connection without data replication
  • Data modeling for SAC — exposing CDS views as data sources
  • Stories and dashboards — building interactive analyses
  • Mobile & management dashboards — reporting for leadership
  • Integration with SAC for Planning — end-to-end planning and analysis
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KPI frameworks for Finance & Controlling
Finance Analytics

Finance and controlling areas are where Embedded Analytics really opens up new possibilities. From my own time as a controller, I know which KPIs actually matter — and how to present them so they truly support decisions.

  • Finance KPIs — P&L, balance sheet, liquidity, working capital
  • Controlling KPIs — contribution margins, variance analysis, profitability
  • Project KPIs — budget, progress, results at project level
  • Management dashboards — consolidated views for executives
  • Drill-down logic — from aggregated KPIs down to document level
Use cases

When to bring me on board.

Typical situations where companies benefit from modern analytics consulting.

Z-reports are becoming a burden
Custom ABAP programs require heavy maintenance, are poorly documented, and slow. I replace them structurally with modern CDS views and Fiori.
S/4 conversion as an opportunity
As part of an S/4 migration, you want to modernize your reporting landscape. This is the ideal moment for Embedded Analytics quick wins.
Key users should build their own reports
The business wants to analyze data independently. I lay the foundation with CDS views and train key users in Query Browser and SAC.
Finance & Controlling reporting chaos
Different reports show different numbers for the same KPI. I harmonize definitions and build a consistent data foundation.
Your benefits

What Embedded Analytics changes.

The concrete outcomes clients take away from modernization.

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Real-time transparency
No waiting for ETL runs or data warehouse refreshes — KPIs are immediately available, straight from current transactional data.
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Fewer manual reports
Automated Fiori dashboards and Smart Business KPIs replace hand-crafted Excel reports. Your team gains time for actual analysis.
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Unified data foundation
All reports draw on the same CDS views and KPI definitions. No more "Why does my report say something different from yours?"
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Future-proof architecture
CDS views are SAP's strategic foundation for reporting — including for SAC, Datasphere, and future tools. You're building on a durable platform.

Ready to bring your reporting to S/4 level?

Let's talk about how I can support you.