THE ANALYTICS CHALLENGE
Why Traditional Reporting Holds Your Business Back ?
The Excel Trap
Most organizations still rely on spreadsheets for operational reporting. Data exported from the ERP, manually formatted in Excel, and emailed to the team - sound familiar? This approach creates inefficiencies, time loss, error risk, and, most critically, prevents you from seeing real-time data.
The Traditional Reporting Problem
| Challenge | Business Impact | S/4HANA Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Data extraction delays | Decisions based on yesterday's data, missed opportunities | Real-time analytics on live transactional data |
| ETL complexity | Expensive infrastructure, batch processing, data lag | Virtual Data Model eliminates ETL |
| Data inconsistency | Multiple versions of truth, conflicting reports | Single source of truth via CDS views |
| Context switching | Toggle between ERP and BI tools, lost productivity | Embedded in Fiori — analyze and act in one interface |
| Slow queries | Hours/days to run complex reports, business waits | In-memory: weeks → seconds (10x+ faster) |
The MOIT Difference: We help you break free from traditional reporting limitations. Our S/4HANA analytics solutions deliver real-time insights embedded in business processes, enabling faster, data-driven decisions that create measurable business value.
What is S/4HANA Analytics?
Understanding SAP S/4HANA's Analytics Revolution
Core Innovation: Embedded Analytics
SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics is a collection of tools and concepts that enable real-time operational reporting directly within your transactional system. Unlike traditional reporting landscapes requiring separate ERP and data warehouse systems, embedded analytics eliminates the need for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and batch processing.
The In-Memory Advantage
SAP HANA's in-memory computing platform stores data in RAM rather than on disk, enabling queries that previously took hours to complete in seconds. This isn't incremental improvement; it's transformational. Businesses can now analyze massive datasets in real-time, turning data into actionable insights instantly.
Key Components
Virtual Data Model (VDM)
Built on ABAP Core Data Services (CDS views), the VDM represents operational data as virtual models. No redundant tables, no data duplication, just a single, consistent view of your business data that automatically updates as transactions occur.
SAP Fiori Front-End
All analytics are delivered through SAP Fiori—a modern, role-based user interface. Business users can access KPI tiles, multidimensional reports, and analytical apps directly from their Fiori launchpad—no separate BI tool required.
Predefined Business Content
SAP delivers thousands of standard analytical apps (KPIs, reports, queries, dashboards) covering Finance, Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and more. Out-of-the-box content accelerates deployment and ensures best practices.
Self-Service Analytics
Power users can create custom queries, KPI tiles, and dashboards without IT involvement. Analytics specialists have a comprehensive toolset for building customer-specific content using CDS views, SAP Fiori elements, and analytical apps.
Key Benefits
- Real-Time Insights: Analyze live transactional data without replication or delay
- Simplified Infrastructure: No separate data warehouse for operational reporting
- Single Source of Truth: Eliminates data inconsistencies and redundancy
- Immediate Action: Analyze and transact in the same interface—insight to action instantly
- Lower TCO: Reduce maintenance costs, simplify architecture, and achieve faster ROI
Three Levels of Analytics
Scale Your Analytics from Operational to Strategic
SAP S/4 HANA provides a three-level analytics architecture that scales from basic operational reporting to enterprise-wide strategic analytics. MOIT helps you determine the right mix for your business needs.
Embedded Analytics (Foundation)
Native analytics built directly into SAP S/4HANA. Thousands of pre-built KPIs, reports, and dashboards delivered through SAP Fiori. Real-time operational reporting on live transactional data with zero data replication.
Best For
- Day-to-day operational decisions
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Process-embedded insights (analyze within transactions)
- Departmental reporting (Finance, Sales, Procurement)
Key Components
- CDS Views: Virtual Data Model on HANA database
- Fiori Apps: Pre-built analytical apps for all business functions
- KPI Tiles: Role-based dashboards in Fiori launchpad
- Query Browser: Self-service ad-hoc queries for power users
SAP Analytics Cloud (Strategic)
Cloud-based Business Intelligence platform for enterprise-wide analytics, planning, and predictive features. SAC connects to S/4HANA (and other sources) via live connection, enabling advanced visualizations, augmented analytics, and collaborative planning.
Best For
- Executive dashboards and strategic KPIs
- Advanced data visualization and storytelling
- Integrated planning (budgeting, forecasting)
- Predictive analytics and machine learning models
- Mobile analytics and collaboration
Key Features
- Augmented Analytics: AI-powered insights, smart discovery, natural language queries
- Planning & Forecasting: Integrated planning module with version management
- Predictive Models: Built-in machine learning for forecasting and simulations
- Excel Integration: SAC add-in for Excel—keep a familiar interface with SAC power
- Fiori Integration: SAC stories embedded in Fiori launchpad for seamless experience
Data Warehouse (Enterprise)
Enterprise data warehouse for comprehensive strategic analytics requiring data consolidation from multiple systems, historical analysis, and complex data modeling. Options include SAP Datasphere (cloud) and SAP BW/4HANA (on-premises).
Best For
- Multi-system data integration (beyond S/4HANA)
- Long-term historical trend analysis
- Complex data modeling and harmonization
- Enterprise-wide single version of truth
- Regulatory reporting requires archived data
Solutions
- SAP Datasphere: Cloud-based data warehouse with data virtualization, integration, and collaboration
- SAP BW/4 HANA: On-premises data warehouse optimized for HANA with extensive modeling capabilities
Most organizations achieve 80% of their analytics needs with Levels 1 & 2.
MOIT’s Analytics Services
Comprehensive SAP Analytics Implementation & Support
Embedded Analytics Enablement
Activate S/4HANA's native analytics capabilities- CDS View Development: Custom analytical views on business data
- Fiori App Configuration: Deploy & customize analytical apps
- KPI Framework: Role-based KPI tiles & dashboards
- Query Design: Self-service query tools for users
- Analytical List Pages: Drill-down & filtering reports
SAP BW to HANA Migration
Modernize your data warehouse on HANA- Assessment & Planning: Roadmap, risk & impact analysis
- Database Migration: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 to HANA
- Version Upgrades: BW 7.x to BW/4HANA
- Optimization: Performance & query tuning
- Business Continuity: Zero downtime & rollback strategy
HANA Installation & Modeling
Build high-performance analytical foundations- HANA Installation: Sizing, planning & configuration
- Base Table Modeling: Partitioning & optimization
- Content Modeling: Attribute, analytical & calculation views
- Performance Tuning: Memory & load optimization
Real-Time Analytics Integration
Connect live data sources for instant insights- Data Modeling: CDS & calculation views
- SDA Integration: Virtual data integration
- SLT Replication: Real-time data replication
- Front-End Tools: SAC, Lumira & BusinessObjects
Predictive Analytics
Leverage AI & ML for forecasting- Predictive Modeling: Forecasting & classification
- Agile Scrum Approach: Iterative delivery model
- Data Preparation: Cleansing & model training
- Integration: Embed models in dashboards
SAP Analytics Cloud Deployment
Enterprise BI & planning in the cloud- SAC Setup: Tenant, security & user management
- Data Connections: Live S/4HANA & BW connections
- Story Development: Dashboards & reports
- Planning Configuration: Budgeting & forecasting
- Fiori Integration: Unified user experience
Why Choose MOIT
The MOIT Analytics Advantage
End-to-End Expertise
From embedded analytics activation to SAC deployment and BW/4HANA migration, we cover the entire S/4HANA analytics spectrum — one partner, complete solution.
Business-First Approach
We don’t just implement technology — we solve business problems. Our analytics solutions are designed around KPIs, decision-making processes, and strategic goals to deliver measurable ROI.
Rapid Deployment
Leverage SAP’s standard analytical content for 70–80% of requirements out-of-the-box. We focus customization on the critical 20–30% to accelerate time-to-value.
User Adoption Focus
Technology succeeds only when users adopt it. Our approach includes user training, change management, and ongoing support to embed analytics into daily operations.
Clean Core Compliance
All customizations follow SAP clean core principles, ensuring smooth upgrades and compatibility with future S/4HANA releases — without technical debt.
Proven Track Record
Successful analytics implementations across cable, telecom, manufacturing, and retail industries — delivering real-time insights and measurable business outcomes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A: Embedded Analytics provides real-time operational reporting directly on S/4HANA transactional data with no replication. SAP BW/4 HANA is a separate data warehouse for enterprise-wide strategic analytics that requires multi-system integration, historical analysis, and complex data modeling. Embedded Analytics handles 70-80% of reporting needs; BW/S/4HANA adds enterprise data warehousing capabilities when needed.