C_SAC_2415 SAP Certified Associate - Data Analyst - SAP Analytics Cloud Question and Answers

When using an input control to filter data in a SAP Analytics Cloud story, the filter is applied at the Page level. This means that the selected filter criteria will affect all the components (tables, charts, etc.) on that particular page, allowing for a cohesive and consistent view of the data filtered according to the chosen parameters.

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SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Filtering Data with Input Controls

SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Page-Level Filtering in Stories

For designing a new story in SAP Analytics Cloud where the size and position of widgets need to adjust dynamically for different devices and screen sizes, the Responsive pagetype should be used. Responsive pages automatically adapt to the screen size of the device they are viewed on, providing an optimal viewing experience across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

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SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Responsive Design in Stories

SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Building Responsive Pages

To apply a styling rule only to countries in a table with a hierarchy of Country, Region, and City in SAP Analytics Cloud, you must use the "Self" level option. This option ensures that the styling rule is applied specifically to the level of the hierarchy representing countries, without affecting the styling of regions, cities, or any other hierarchical levels.

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SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Styling Hierarchical Tables

SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Hierarchical Styling Options

SAP Analytics Cloud can establish a live connection with various source systems, including SAP Datasphere. This allows for real-time data access and analysis without the need to replicate data into the cloud, which is beneficial for scenarios where data privacy and security are paramount.

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SAP Analytics Cloud Connection Guide1

SAC Live and Import Connection Overview2

SAP Analytics Cloud: Expand Live Data Source Options3

Live connection in SAP Analytics Cloud: advantages and challenges4

Explaining Where the Data Comes From - SAP Learning5

Input controls in a story in SAP Analytics Cloud can be used for changing dimensions or measures displayed in a table and for filtering data on a page. Input controls provide a way for users to interactively modify the view of the data, such as selecting which dimensions or measures to display, or filtering the entire page's content based on selected criteria, enhancing the interactivity and flexibility of data analysis within stories.

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SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Input Controls in Stories

SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Using Input Controls for Data Interaction

In a planning data model in SAP Analytics Cloud, the Date and Version dimensions are included by default. The Date dimension is essential for time-based planning and analysis, while the Version dimension allows for the creation and management of different data scenarios, such as budget, forecast, and actuals. These dimensions provide a foundational structure for planning activities within the model.

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SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Planning Data Model Basics

SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Understanding Default Dimensions in Planning Models

In an analytic data model within SAP Analytics Cloud, the automatically created dimension type that you can delete is the Generic dimension. This type of dimension is typically used for custom or ad-hoc categorizations and, unlike system-generateddimensions like Date or Version, can be modified or removed as per the specific needs of your data model and analysis requirements.

References:

SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Data Model Dimensions

SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Managing Dimensions in Analytic Models