Spend Analytics Delivered Flash Dashboards

I've been going through the doc, and I can't find where you activate/add the delivered Flash dashboards for Spend Analytics. The company I work for is looking into implementing this, but they want some sort of demo first. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I've read all the doc about setting stuff up, etc., and I can open the Portal page, but there's nothing there. I can't find how you put the dashboards out there.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Tom
It seems to me that you have not deployed the Spend Application but are directly working under the hood in BW. Pls correct me if I am mistaken.
Spend has a Flex (Adobe Flash) based front end, with a built in Data Management tool available for the administrators. This tool knows how to talk to the datasources in the sourcesystem and load data into Spend DSOs and Masterdata, especially if you are using the Spend extractor starter kit.
For more information on how to use the data mgmt tool, pls visit the Spend help.sap.com site at http://help.sap.com/content/bobj/sbu/docu_sbs_xsa_design.htm
Hope that helps.
Regards
Rajesh

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XSA 2.0 - Spend analytics datasources

Hi all,
In Spend Analytics, I see that the datasources are delivered as a transport package under customer namespace. And in all the documents I have come across till now refer to as the datasources spitting out flat files to a folder, where the BI will pick the file from. In our installation, We wont be having any 3rd party source system or sending out files to 3rd party for data cleansing, normalizing etc. So on a whole, we will have only one source system which is SAP and all the data cleanisng will be done within either BI/ECC.
So now my question is, instead of making my extractors spit out flat files, Can I generate datasources out of them and use as normal ECC datasources? CAN I? If so, will these datasources support delta?
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Spend anlaytics - 2.0
BI_CONT - BI 703 - SP 10
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OSS Note for datasources - 1239883
https://websmp130.sap-ag.de/sap(bD1lbiZjPTAwMQ==)/bc/bsp/spn/sapnotes/index2.htm?numm=1239883
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SRM - Spend Analytics

Hi Folks, Can anyone pls shed some light on spend analytics. We are in SRM 5, wat are other req to implement Spend Analytics? Where can i find some usefuly tips/guide on implementation and watz de timeframe to implement this reporting tool?
Regards
TGB

Hi Ganesh
Spend Analytics, or Spend Performance Management (SPM) as its now referred to is an analytical tool for analyzing procurement data. I am the dev architect of this product and can try and answer any question you might have.
SPM comes with a extractor starter kit for ECC, SRM and eSourcing.
This application is based on BW backend and Flex frontend.
For detailed documentation here is the link in Svc Marketplace:
https://websmp109.sap-ag.de/instguidesssa
Regards
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Spend analytics 2.0

Hi all,
I understand implementing Spend analytics if you are merging SAP and non SAP data into SAP BW.
However, if all your data is coming from SRM and ECC what is the value added? There is an OSS note to be applied to get some additional Z* extractors into ECC/SRM but wouldn't reporting from std. BC would do just the same thing, i.e. combining data from contracts, POs, invoices and AP.
thanks

Hi Joseph
I am the dev architect for SPM (Spend Performance Management) application. This also used to be known as Spend Analytics. I can try and answer any question you might have for this application.
Collating data from multiple sources and classification and normalization of that data is just the starting point. A very important one, because without a normalized data set (at least Suppliers, Categories and Regions), there is no good way of getting that strategic view on the data set. Once you have a consilated data set you can then build upon it to gain further insight into your Spend data from a higher level analytical point of view.
So not only you can have a complete view on your Spend data by /* dimensions (like Supplier, Category, Item etc), but also, the next level, answer a lot of additional analytical questions like is my purchasing optimized across suppliers, whats my off contract Spend, what is my Spend variance. The level after that is bringing in budgeting/forecasting information, tying it in with Spend projects (if purchasing orgs are set up for project driven purchasing methodologies) and finally add elements like supplier risk analysis and commodity price tracking.
Additionally integration with other transaction systems allows for closed loop actionable analytics.
Voodi's post above is correct, especially when it comes to IT/admin side of the application. BW expertise is a must and Spend training/implementation exposure is a plus. But for the business user/end user this is a much simplified application, especially compared to our previous offerings (the BEx portfolio). We believe that a novice user can use Spend and rampup pretty quickly.
So, as you can see, SPM covers a lot more than just consolidation of Spend data. Source of data (SAP systems and others) are your starting point.
Hope that answers.
Regards
Rajesh

Documentation around Spend analytics 2.0 (0ASA_MP01)

Hi,
Did anybody find documentation around Spend analytics 2.0 business content (0ASA_MP01)? I do see documentation around 1.0 but nothing around 2.0
SAP Folks - do you guys know where I can find it or any idea when it will be made available in help.sap.com
I'm kinda lost and all I have right now is the dataflow diagram in one of SAP presentations - nothing that mentions the datasources, process chains, procedure to load Direct update DSO's etc.
Spend analytics 1.0 documentation link
http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_04/helpdata/EN/64/40f7a635ff4a69af9a0862edc5e94c/frameset.htm
Any pointer or insight is appreciated/
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Voodi

Hi
Documentation can be found here:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_ssa20/helpdata/en/46/819D75D871495A9A3D47F9AEDB55F8/frameset.htm
https://websmp102.sap-ag.de/instguidesssa
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Mikkel
Edited by: Mikkel Rump on Jun 24, 2009 11:47 AM

Spend Analytics 2.0 Compatability

Does anyone know if the configuration identified will work? Is the data flow correct? Is there a better path that should be laid out??
R/3 4.7 and R/3 4.6b both are non Unicode and both feed a BI 7.0.3 Unicode environment
BI 7.0 has BI 7.0 Security enabled as well as Spend Analytics required content
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BI 7.0 connects to EP 6.0.
Does SA 2.0 work with EP 6.0?
Do the R/3 sources require upgrading to Unicode?
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Hi ,
Pls chk this links; might be helpful
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/07/f7d23c7f8eb55be10000000a114084/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/d1/446e9fd0f84091a7b8a289a88d0311/frameset.htm
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CSM Reddy

Procurement and spend analytics

Hi All,
Can anyone have a documentation on procurement and spend analytics?
Please provide the docs.
Thanks,
Chandra

What exactly are you looking for with regard to Procurement and Spend Analytics?
Here's a starter list:
http://www.oracle.com/us/products/middleware/bus-int/064363.pdf
http://www.atloaug.org/presentations/ATLProcurement20091120.pdf
http://www.oracleappshub.com/oracle-application/an-overview-of-oracle-procurement-and-spends-analytics-solution/
http://obisig.oaug.org/file/OOW09BlackDecker1262657612.pdf
Please mark if helpful/correct.

Spend Analytics

What cube(s) should be used to get actual spend dollars (invoices) for POs? The main PO cube only shows PO amounts, we want the actual amount spend by invoice. This is from our R/3 system, not from SRM, so we cannot use the cubes 0BBP_C01 or 0SR_FIC01 because those get their data from SRM, correct?

hi Bonnie,
use the following links.
for SAP Spend Analytics Demo :
http://www.sap.com/solutions/xapps/xsa/demo/index.epx
http://www.sap.com/solutions/xapps/xsa/index.epx
http://download.sap.com/download.epd?context=6B1A9C75B357A133406BE108C06C2EE9966D649519A899CD667644453707BDFB08FA67B67E0D50D4403E2841513A137D829D47A91719EB07
with hopes
Raja Singh

Spend Analytics - SP6 patch

Hi all,
We have performance problems with Spend Analytics in production system. So that, we implement the SP6 patch 1 in portal development system. Besides, we follow the steps through the SDN document: http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/709f5e74-837b-2d10-09b8-82aae582bca3.
At last, we started the testing of the reports with this upgrade and we saw the folloging:
1) In the ratios where you can choose the "local currency" and "transactional currency" , the checkbox "currency" is disabled.
2) In the "properties" of the reports, the url dissapeared. We need this URL for others requirements.
3) When we maximize the windows in order to see more rows of the report, We can not enter the name of Dimensions and / or ratios in the dialog box. This dialog box is located in the left of the monitor and it is used to search de dimensions or ratios quickly.
4) We modified the model with certains extra characteristics and the Sp6 patch was applied in BW too. So, does it replace the old model with new modifications? I dont see any variation in BW model....
Regards,
Gastó

Hi Gaston,
1) could you calrify this point? I'm not sure what is meant here
2) Have you saved your report? You need to have saved the report for the URL to exist. I still see a URL on SP6 P3.
3) Note 1603200 was released to describe this behaviour. This is an Adobe Flex design limitation, rather than an SPM one. Check this link for a work around that may help. [Email Button in SPM|Email Button in SPM]
4) Patches do also affect the ABAP side, however it does not reinstall business content. Some ABAP changes changes are released as separate notes. You can view all of these by looking at all of the notes and filtering on EPM-SA as the "Application Area". Consult note 1424521 SPM 2.1 "central release note", that gives a summary of expected changes both in the UI and on the ABAP stack.
Hope this helps,
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Neil

I am unable to maintain global settings in spend analytics UI,

Dear spend Analytics experts,
I am unable to maintain global settings in spend analytics UI,
Also I understood from the spend analytics material that the standard templates should be available as part of standard templates.
To give more info I follow data source methods from ECC to BI load data, the data is in BI now.. and also have maintained the table settings in BI (OPM_SOURCES)
In spend analytics UI I could see the data source quires as measures , dimensions but in data managements (global settings and template administration) unable to figure out what is the issues.
Pls let me know how do I get standard template in Spend analytics UI.?
Also let me know if u need more info to understand my issues, I really appreciate your help u2026
Rgds,
Raj

Thanks Rohit for your reply, sure i will check all the listed web services as you mentioned..
coming to datasurces config , I follow the process which is there in material to generate data sources.
FYI I have scheduled the data loads to BI until PSA.. its successfully loaded but still have to validate the data, I assume that we
have to load data until PSA, then use perform data load process form SPM UI.? Correct me if I am wrong?
.. Here is the list of datasource I have generated and replicated to BI
Z_SADSERPBUDGETS
Z_SADSERPBUYER
Z_SADSERPBUYINGORG
Z_SADSERPCATEGORY
Z_SADSERPCONTRACT
Z_SADSERPCOSTCENTER
Z_SADSERPGLACCOUNT
Z_SADSERPIVBSAK
Z_SADSERPIVBSIK
Z_SADSERPMGMTORG
Z_SADSERPPO
Z_SADSERPPRODUCT
Z_SADSERPSAGREEMENT
Z_SADSERPSITE
Z_SADSERPSLINE
Z_SADSERPSTDPRICE
Z_SADSERPSUPPLIER
Z_SADSERPTCURF
Z_SADSERPTCURR
Z_SADSERPTCURV
Z_SADSERPUOM
Regards,
Raj

OBIA 7.9.6 and procurement & spend analytics

Hi,
I have a doubt on OBIA 7.9.6 application.
My OLTP source is JD Edwards.
They bought Financial analytics, procurement and spend analytics. As we knew that financial anlytics come with prefixed star schema, informatica mappings and DAC settings.
They also wanted to implement procurement and spend analytics. My question is whether we need to develop a customised data model or Oracle would provide the data model, then our job is to map with OLTP?.
I am not sure on this. If anyone knew this how to proceed on this, pls let me know.
Thanks

Ahmed,
if you dont want to edit any mapping, then you can populate the data into some un-used column in the ETL and change the name of the column in RPD.
Though this is not a good approach, but you can try this.
Mark if helpful.

Flash Forward: Get Ready to Deliver Flash as a Service

August 2015
Andrew Grimes
Principal Architect for Flash
NetApp
You've probably seen the headlines announcing that "flash changes everything" in the storage industry. The truth is that the fundamentals of storage remain unchanged. You still need to serve data with reliability, to protect your data, and to deliver IT services across a range of requirements, regardless of the media under the data. But as flash technology matures, it lets us change the way we deliver those services: with greater efficiency and performance, and with the potential for major savings for your organization.
The evolution of flash goes hand in hand with other changes sweeping through our industry, most obviously the migration of data to the cloud. Any storage solution using flash shouldn't isolate you from that change. Today, most flash solutions are silos with a few features that take you back to the days of stand-alone servers and external backup software. To drive business value, flash must support your enterprise data management, both on premises and in the cloud—without compromises.
At this October's NetApp® Insight™ conference in Las Vegas, I'll be sharing some ideas for how to make that happen.
Flash Matures Beyond Silos
Initially, flash was all about raw speed. If you had an application that couldn't tolerate high latency, it was worth the high price and single-purpose performance focus to use flash media. But disk prices are reaching a tipping point. NetApp estimates that by 2016, flash solid state disk (SSD) prices will drop below prices for serial-attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives (HDDs).
As a result, flash technology is rapidly replacing traditional 10k spinning HDDs. The problem with the current iterations of these new arrays, however, is that they are just silos of flash with limited features and tools for data management.
Early adopters of flash were willing to overlook the inadequate data management and data protection features of flash arrays to gain the benefits for database acceleration, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), real-time apps, and other performance-driven applications. But as more enterprise operations move to cloud or hybrid cloud environments, it's no longer realistic to expect enterprises to work around flash arrays' limitations.
The era of the shared flash storage array is here. Yes, this new class of flash array is fast. But it doesn't make you go without the features you expect from enterprise storage.
Figure 1) Enterprises use flash technology for a variety of applications (customer use cases).
Source: 451 Research LLC, July 2015
What "Enterprise-Grade" Flash Really Means
Flash arrays that run a range of applications are becoming the norm. In fact, they are considered table stakes for the flash space. Shared multi-tenant flash arrays are going to be the standard, and if a vendor can't innovate to that standard, its days are numbered.
To support these changes, IT consumers of flash will need all the tools and features of traditional HDD arrays merged with all the benefits of flash. The performance is already in place. Now it's a race to give the enterprise the rest of what it needs for enterprise-grade flash.
But what, exactly, is "enterprise-grade flash"? In addition to the assumed capability of superb storage efficiencies, it must also deliver:
A unified architecture that supports both networked-attached storage (NAS) and storage-area network (SAN) protocols
Scale-out storage with dynamic capacity additions
Built-in backups
Cloud-enabled operations for the complete data life cycle
Quality of Service (QoS) to manage and enforce service levels
Automation and orchestration
Application integration
Secure multi-tenancy
Snapshot copies for on-array backups
Storage-reduction techniques, such as deduplication and thin provisioning
Synchronous and asynchronous replication
Storage encryption
All of these capabilities are available today in NetApp All Flash FAS systems, thanks to the powerful data management capabilities of our Data ONTAP® storage operating system (OS). Because our AFF8000 All Flash FAS systems run the Data ONTAP OS, they automatically inherit the full complement of enterprise-grade capabilities within their all-flash architecture.
"Our dealership customers expect a live market view of vehicle inventory and pricing. To provide dealers with real-time data, we've moved a 15 terabyte Oracle database to a NetApp FAS8080 EX all-flash array with outstanding results. Database latency now averages a mere 370 microseconds, helping us provide consistently excellent performance and maintain the attention of the dealer community. And our IT operations team can use all the NetApp software features they have come to rely on, such as deduplication, replication, snapshot copies, and thin clones."
— Chris Prosceno, Manager of Enterprise Data Storage, Cox Automotive (parent company of Autotrader.com, Kelley Blue Book, vAuto)
Flash as a Service
As flash adoption becomes mainstream, flash will become a service level of your infrastructure—a way to deliver multi-tier performance, all from the same media types.
Enterprise IT is now about delivering services to the organization. Those services can be co-located off site or delivered on premises, or by a service provider, or in the cloud. Modern IT has to support all methods of service delivery so that your data is not stranded.
Flash must be a part of this service delivery model, providing tier 0, tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, data recovery (DR), archive, and cloud data support. Your flash storage can't imprison your data. Your shared multi-tenant flash arrays must work with everything in your IT environment. For example, you need:
Replication from flash to capacity drives for cost savings, development/test, DR, and archive
Replication from flash to cloud for cost savings, development/test, DR, and archive
Efficient flash storage management across both sites and platform sizes, and as your IT environment grows, evolves, and scales
Benefits of Enterprise-Grade Flash
Is enterprise-grade flash really that important? Does it deliver real benefits? Our answer is a resounding YES. Here are a few examples:
Increased storage efficiency. Achieve higher petabyte (PB) per full-time equivalent (FTE) data administrator, up to 2PB to 3PB per admin.
Power and space-cooling savings. Replace three floor tiles by 8U of rack space, or more.
Improved organizational efficiency. Use fewer technologies, and have fewer people to manage.
Scalability. Migrate easily between underlying technologies as your IT environment evolves.
Reduced costs. Reuse your expensive assets for years to come, with nondisruptive operation (NDO) and scale-out capabilities. NetApp customers report an average disk age of seven years with our technology. This longevity allows you to reuse and keep your disk even as you upgrade.
Figure 2) Oracle Database performance excels on NetApp AFF8080 EX All Flash FAS systems.
Source: "NetApp AFF8080 EX Performance and Server Consolidation with Oracle Database, TR-4415"; June 2015
Figure 3) Microsoft SQL Server performance excels on NetApp AFF8080 EX All Flash FAS systems.
Source: "NetApp AFF8080 EX Performance and Server Consolidation with Microsoft SQL Server 2014, TR-4403"; June 2015
Let's Talk More
By now, I hope you're convinced that the flash revolution is real and that there's much to be gained by putting enterprise-grade flash to work for you.
Unfortunately, however, the revolution has caught many storage vendors off guard. They're scrambling to invent the features NetApp has been providing all along. Our All Flash FAS systems prove that enterprise-grade flash is available today, not as some future promise.
The Data Fabric, enabled by NetApp, is another big part of the story of our evolving industry. The Data Fabric works with our flash solutions to give you cradle-to-grave, on-premises-to-cloud life-cycle support for your data.
I hope you'll join us at the NetApp Insight conference in Las Vegas in October. We can talk about how NetApp enterprise-grade flash, with cloud enablement, can help address your current and future data issues.
The market is changing. Are you ready?
Andy Grimes has been in the IT industry for 15 years. He worked as a business systems architect, systems engineer, and chief technology officer for healthcare at NetApp before becoming NetApp's principal architect for flash. Previously, he worked for IBM developing and testing storage technology, generating four storage technology patents.
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Csv files for OBIA procurement and spend analytics

hi,
which csv files we need to configure in order to install OBIA 7.9.6.3 procurement and spend analytic for EBS R12 1 3 as source?
In documentation, oracle given set of files for 11i & R12? do we need to configure csv files for both version ???
As per documentation,counter files for , CSV files req for source as 11i are not there in R12???
please guide???

Hi,
To be safe, configure all of the domain value files documented in the section http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E20490_01/bia.7963/e19039/configsupplychain.htm#CACIEBBH
Do this regardless of whether they state 11i or R12 in the filename. Some of the files have not changed from 11i adapters, so the filenames have not been updated e.g. domainValues_Employee_Expense_Type_ora11i.csv
Please mark if helpful / correct,
Andy
www.project.eu.com

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What kind of Dashboards

Hi
Please tell me any one What kind of Dashboards in Xcelsius 2008?
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Chandrasekhar

Hi,
Your Question is not clear. Still i m trying to deliver what i uderstood.
Through Xcelsius we deliver flash dashboards which will be ease in point and click. The main advantage with the Xcelsius dashboards is, it buffers the data at backend. No code involved in designing dashboards, just you have to know some basic fucntions in excel.
Comparing with other dashboard tools it provides rich look and feel, no page refresh rate, come up with single file and no problem of configuring with the server.
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