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9 years ago
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Can I change data source from Excel to SAP BW without impacting reports and model structure

Hi,   Until I get a buy-in from the client, it is expected that I work with sample data in excel and then connect with actual source (which is SAP BW) when available.   I may have to use live con...
  • v-ljerr-msft's avatar
    9 years ago

    Hi Anonymous,

     

    I have successfully changed data source from Oracle to SQL Server in the same .pbix file without impacting the report design. I assume it may be a similar process in your scenario.:smileyhappy: 

     

    1. Create a new query that points to your SAP BW

    2. Copy the code (Advanced Editor)

    3. Go to your existing query for Excel and edit the code in the advanced editor

     

    Note this assumes that the table you are connecting to is identical in shape and structure. If not, you may need to Shape and combine the data from SAP BW in Query Editor to make it identical in shape and structure to data in Excel.

     

    Reference:

    Change Connection Oracle to SQL Server

    Use the SAP BW Connector in Power BI Desktop

     

    Regards

  • TORNALLY's avatar
    9 years ago

    Datasources are a difficult way to get data out of SAP.  Take a look at SImplement's Data Liberator:

     

               www.simplement.us

     

    This platform surfaces any SAP table in real-time, and palces the table into SQL Serverm ready for Power BI, or Tabular, or integration with other data.  Effortlessly.

     

     Mike McNally

    [email protected]