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Ynr225
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1 year ago
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Implementation option is not available in SAP BW

Hi All,   I am trying to connect to BW data sources through Power BI, I got the access, Query Designer, and downloaded the SAP .Net Connector 3.0 however when I try to connect i'm not getting the t...
  • rohit1991's avatar
    1 year ago

    HI Ynr225 ,
    The issue you're encountering, where the "Implementation" options (such as 2.0 using SAP .NET Connector and 1.0 using NetWeaver RFC) are not visible in your Power BI connection window, is likely due to a difference in environment configuration between your system and the user who can see those options. Even though you've downloaded the SAP .NET Connector 3.0, Power BI requires it to be correctly installed, not just downloaded. 

     

    It must be the 64-bit version if you're using 64-bit Power BI Desktop, and critical DLL files like sapnco.dll and sapnco_utils.dll need to be properly registered and accessible via your system’s PATH variable. If Power BI cannot detect these components, it won’t show the implementation options. Additionally, this issue could arise if you’re using the Microsoft Store version of Power BI Desktop, which may have limited features.

     

    It's recommended to install the latest standalone version directly from Microsoft’s website. Another potential cause is missing registry settings or insufficient permissions, which can be resolved by running Power BI as Administrator. Lastly, some preview features in Power BI may need to be enabled under the Options menu to fully activate SAP-related features. By ensuring all these factors are correctly set up, the implementation options should become visible just like they are for other users.