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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 12 min Jul 2026

Generating SAP Datasphere Technical Documentation Using ECMT

A practical Black Barn evaluation of using ECMT to generate SAP Datasphere system documentation, from trial setup and bulk snapshots through to an online documentation portal and downloadable PDF output.

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SAP Datasphere
Advanced 10 min Jul 2026

Stock Balances in SAP Datasphere

A practical Black Barn guide to modelling daily, weekly and monthly stock balances in SAP Datasphere using material movements, finance revaluations, SQL window functions and Analytic Models.

SAP Business Data CloudSAP DatasphereInventoryHANA SQL
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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 14 min Jul 2026

Working with Hierarchies in SAP Datasphere

A practical guide to choosing, modelling and integrating Level-Based, Parent-Child and External Hierarchies in SAP Datasphere, including SAP S/4HANA Global Hierarchies, SQL design patterns and known limitations.

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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 10 min Jul 2026

Using Geo Locations in SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud Geo Maps

A practical Black Barn guide to enriching SAP Datasphere master data with longitude and latitude, converting it to ST_POINT location data and visualising it in SAP Analytics Cloud Geo Maps.

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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 11 min Jul 2026

Displaying Data Update Status in SAP Datasphere for Excel and SAP Analytics Cloud

A practical Black Barn guide to exposing real-time and replicated data refresh status from SAP Datasphere to Excel and SAP Analytics Cloud using monitoring system views.

SAP Business Data CloudSAP DatasphereSAP Analytics CloudMonitoring
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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 11 min Jul 2026

Configuration-Driven Financial Calculations Using LOCATE in SAP Datasphere

A practical guide to using configuration tables and the SQL LOCATE function in SAP Datasphere to build flexible P&L and Balance Sheet calculations across multiple ERP systems.

SAP Business Data CloudSAP DatasphereSQLFinance
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SAP Datasphere
Advanced 11 min Jul 2026

Analytic Model Variable Derivation in SAP Datasphere

A practical Black Barn guide to Variable Derivation in SAP Datasphere Analytic Models, including lookup entities, hidden input parameters, SAC Excel scenarios and governance considerations.

SAP Business Data CloudSAP DatasphereSAP Analytics CloudAnalytic Models
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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 10 min Jul 2026

Dynamic Time Periods in SAP Datasphere

A practical Black Barn guide to implementing reusable dynamic time periods in SAP Datasphere using Input Parameters, a shared Time Dimension and Restricted Measures.

SAP Business Data CloudSAP DatasphereAnalytic ModelsData Modelling
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SAP Datasphere
Intermediate 8 min Jul 2026

SQL Views vs Graphical Views in SAP Datasphere

A practical Black Barn perspective on when to use SQL Views and Graphical Views in SAP Datasphere, with recommendations for maintainability, scalability and project delivery.

SAP Business Data CloudSAP DatasphereSQLGraphical Views
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