Exploring SAP Analytics Cloud (SACE 11): Building Simple Stories

🎯 Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to design and customize a story in SAP Analytics Cloud.

🧱 Story Page Types

Page TypeDescriptionBest Use Case
ResponsiveAutomatically adjusts layout based on screen/device sizeMobile/tablet-friendly design
CanvasFixed page size regardless of screen/deviceDashboard-style layouts
GridTable-only layout (Classic mode only)Structured tabular reports (deprecated)

🧭 Classic vs. Optimized Design Experience

Design ModeStatusKey Features
ClassicStill supported (but deprecated)Legacy features, no new updates
OptimizedRecommended & future defaultPerformance improvements, ongoing enhancements

💡 Use Optimized Design Experience for new stories to future-proof your content and access the latest features.

🖼️ Story Design Best Practices

Design PrincipleGuidance
Choose directionEmphasize what's most important in your story.
Keep it simpleAvoid clutter; ensure viewer-friendly layouts.
Follow reading flowLeft-to-right or right-to-left based on audience locale.
Group logicallyPlace related elements close together for coherence.

🔗 Add Data to Your Story

  1. Select Chart or Table from the top menu (or More menu).

  2. Choose a data source:

    • Model (most common)

    • Dataset

    • SAP Datasphere model

📚 Panels and Menus for Story Design

🔹 Left Side Panel

Toggle from View > Left Side Panel.

  • Assets: Add widgets (charts, tables, text, images, etc.)

  • Outline: Manage pages, settings, and scripting

  • Filters: Apply story-level filters

✅ Use this for precise widget placement and structure control.

🔸 Right Side Panel

Toggle from View > Right Side Panel.

  • Builder Panel: Define chart/table data (dimensions, measures, filters).

  • Styling Panel: Format fonts, borders, colors, and spacing.

✅ Use this to build and customize each visual element.

🛠️ Build a Simple Story – Workflow Example

Business Scenario: You need to create a responsive story using real-time SAP HANA on-premise data.

🔄 Task Flow:

  1. Create a new story → Choose Responsive Page.

  2. Add a chart or table widget using the Top Menu or Left Side Panel.

  3. Select your data source (e.g., SAP HANA live model).

  4. Use the Builder Panel to:

    • Assign dimensions and measures

    • Add filters

  5. Use the Styling Panel to:

    • Adjust chart/table formatting

    • Customize the story page appearance

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