Analytical Frameworks

For analytical applications, you can use the following frameworks:

  • Analysis Path Framework: For creating interactive, chart-oriented, analytical drilldown apps by configuration.
  • SAP Smart Business: Analytical app that enables the user to view and analyze the data for one key performance indicator (KPI).

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on iPad
APF-based app on iPad

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table. You can also view and select hierarchical data in a tree table, where data is structured in rows and columns and grouped into nodes.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Resources

Want to dive deeper? Follow the links below to find out more about Analysis Path Framework.

Elements and Controls

No links.

Implementation

Analytical Frameworks

For analytical applications, you can use the following frameworks:

  • Analysis Path Framework: For creating interactive, chart-oriented, analytical drilldown apps by configuration.
  • SAP Smart Business: Analytical app that enables the user to view and analyze the data for one key performance indicator (KPI).

SAP Smart Business Framework

SAP Smart Business drilldown is an analytical app. It enables the user to view and analyze the data of one key performance indicator (KPI).

SAP Smart Business drilldown
SAP Smart Business drilldown

Responsiveness

SAP Smart Business pages are responsive, but work best on either desktop or tablet devices.

SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet
SAP Smart Business drilldown on phone
SAP Smart Business drilldown on phone

Layout

The page consists of a header and a chart area.

Behavior and Interaction

The header area (light blue bar) at the top contains a smart filter bar with KPI information and the facet filters. The facet filters act as a cross filter secondary to smart filters providing multiple dimensions. By clicking on the blue bar, you can open or close the filter area.

SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection

If the user clicks on the Show Mini Tiles button in the top right corner, the header expands and displays a set of tiles that contain KPIs and their corresponding micro charts. Tiles of the same KPI open a popover with KPI details as well as tiles with associated KPIs when clicked navigate to another dashboard.

SAP Smart Business drilldown with message popover on a KPI tile
SAP Smart Business drilldown with message popover on a KPI tile

When the header is collapsed and all the filters are set, maximum real estate is available for analysis of the content in the chart area below. The chart toolbar provides a number of standard interactions. You can switch between different views, chart types, and a table view. The chart can also be enlarged to full screen size.

 SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
 SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points
SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points

Resources

Elements and Controls

Implementation

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table. You can also view and select hierarchical data in a tree table, where data is structured in rows and columns and grouped into nodes.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Web assistant in APF configuration modeler
Web assistant in APF configuration modeler

Resources

Want to dive deeper? Follow the links below to find out more about Analysis Path Framework.

Elements and Controls

No links.

Implementation

SAP Smart Business Framework

SAP Smart Business drilldown is an analytical app. It enables the user to view and analyze the data of one key performance indicator (KPI).

SAP Smart Business drilldown
SAP Smart Business drilldown

Responsiveness

SAP Smart Business pages are responsive, but work best on either desktop or tablet devices.

SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet
SAP Smart Business drilldown on phone
SAP Smart Business drilldown on phone

Layout

The page consists of a header and a chart area.

Behavior and Interaction

The header area (light blue bar) at the top contains a smart filter bar with KPI information and the facet filters. The facet filters act as a cross filter secondary to smart filters providing multiple dimensions. By clicking on the blue bar, you can open or close the filter area.

SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection

If the user clicks on the Show Mini Tiles button in the top right corner, the header expands and displays a set of tiles that contain KPIs and their corresponding micro charts. Tiles of the same KPI open a popover with KPI details as well as tiles with associated KPIs when clicked navigate to another dashboard.

SAP Smart Business drilldown with message popover on a KPI tile
SAP Smart Business drilldown with message popover on a KPI tile

When the header is collapsed and all the filters are set, maximum real estate is available for analysis of the content in the chart area below. The chart toolbar provides a number of standard interactions. You can switch between different views, chart types, and a table view. The chart can also be enlarged to full screen size.

 SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
 SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points
SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points

Resources

Elements and Controls

Implementation

SAP Smart Business Framework

SAP Smart Business drilldown is an analytical app. It enables the user to view and analyze the data of one key performance indicator (KPI).

SAP Smart Business drilldown
SAP Smart Business drilldown

Responsiveness

SAP Smart Business pages are responsive, but work best on either desktop or tablet devices.

SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (landscape mode)
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (landscape mode)
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (portrait mode)
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (portrait mode)

Layout

The page consists of a header and a chart area.

Behavior and Interaction

The header area (light blue bar) at the top contains a smart filter bar with KPI information and the facet filters. The facet filters act as a cross filter secondary to smart filters providing multiple dimensions. By clicking on the blue bar, you can open or close the filter area.

SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection

The header also displays the names of the evaluations on tiles with micro charts. By clicking or tapping these tiles, the user navigates to that KPI’s SAP Smart Business app. If the user clicks on the same tile again within the SAP Smart Business app, a popover appears showing the threshold values. Additional tiles display information about other KPIs that might be related or of interest.

SAP Smart Business drilldown with message popover on a KPI tile
SAP Smart Business drilldown with message popover on a KPI tile

When the header is collapsed and all the filters are set, maximum real estate is available for analysis of the content in the chart area below. The chart toolbar provides a number of standard interactions. You can switch between different views, chart types, and a table view. The chart can also be enlarged to full screen size.

 SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
 SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points
SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table. You can also view and select hierarchical data in a tree table, where data is structured in rows and columns and grouped into nodes.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Web assistant in APF configuration modeler
Web assistant in APF configuration modeler

Resources

Want to dive deeper? Follow the links below to find out more about Analysis Path Framework.

Elements and Controls

No links.

Implementation

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table. You can also view and select hierarchical data in a tree table, where data is structured in rows and columns and grouped into nodes.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Web assistant in APF configuration modeler
Web assistant in APF configuration modeler

Resources

Want to dive deeper? Follow the links below to find out more about Analysis Path Framework.

Elements and Controls

No links.

Implementation

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table. You can also view hierarchical data in a tree table, where data is structured in rows and columns and grouped into nodes.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Web assistant in APF configuration modeler
Web assistant in APF configuration modeler

SAP Smart Business Framework

SAP Smart Business drilldown is an analytical app. It enables the user to view and analyze the data of one key performance indicator (KPI).

SAP Smart Business drilldown
SAP Smart Business drilldown

Responsiveness

SAP Smart Business pages are responsive, but work best on either desktop or tablet devices.

SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (landscape mode)
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (landscape mode)
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (portrait mode)
SAP Smart Business drilldown on tablet (portrait mode)

Layout

The page consists of a header and a chart area.

Behavior and Interaction

The white bar at the top contains the name of the KPI and the filter symbol. By clicking on the filter symbol, you can open or close the filter area.

SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown - Filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection
SAP Smart Business drilldown after filter selection

The header area (light blue bar) displays the name of the evaluation, the actual KPI, and tiles with micro charts. A tile can display an additional visualization of the overall KPI. By clicking or tapping these tiles, the user can view further details in a popover. Other tiles display information about separate KPIs that might be related or of interest. By clicking these tiles, the user can navigate to the respective KPI.

SAP Smart Business drilldown with tooltip on a KPI tile
SAP Smart Business drilldown with tooltip on a KPI tile

The chart area below has the biggest real estate. The chart toolbar provides a number of standard interactions. You can switch between different views, chart types, and a table view. The chart can also be enlarged to full screen size.

 SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
SAP Smart Business drilldown with one selected data point
 SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points
SAP Smart Business drilldown with two selected data points

SAP Smart Business Framework

SAP Smart Business drilldown is an analytical app. It enables the user to view and analyze the data of one key performance indicator (KPI).

SAP Smart Business drilldown
SAP Smart Business drilldown

Responsiveness

SAP Smart Business pages are responsive, but work best on either desktop or tablet devices.

SAP Smart Business drilldown after resizing
SAP Smart Business drilldown after resizing
SAP Smart Business drilldown after resizing
SAP Smart Business drilldown after resizing
SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop
SAP Smart Business drilldown on desktop

Layout

The page consists of a header and a chart area.

Behavior and Interaction

The white bar at the top contains the name of the KPI and the filter symbol. By clicking on the filter symbol, you can open or close the filter area.

Filter selection
Filter selection
Selected filters
Selected filters

The header area (light blue bar) displays the name of the evaluation, the actual KPI, and tiles with micro charts. A tile can display an additional visualization of the overall KPI. By clicking or tapping these tiles, the user can view further details in a popover. Other tiles display information about separate KPIs that might be related or of interest. By clicking these tiles, the user can navigate to the respective KPI.

Details on KPI tile
Details on KPI tile

The chart area below has the biggest real estate. The chart toolbar provides a number of standard interactions. You can switch between different views, chart types, and a table view. The chart can also be enlarged to full screen size.

Chart area with one selected element
Chart area with one selected element
 Chart area with two selected elements
Chart area with two selected elements

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Web assistant in APF configuration modeler
Web assistant in APF configuration modeler

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

When designing, you can either configure each filter individually or use the smart filter bar.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

The context-sensitive user assistance enables the user to get help when needed and to find all relevant information easily and directly within the application.

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart or in the table.
Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view, and you can filter and sort tabular data. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF can consume OData services that are based on the following data sources:

  • Calculation views
  • ABAP CDS views
  • BW OData queries

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart. Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.

Analysis Path Framework

Analysis Path Framework (APF) is a framework for creating interactive, chart-oriented analytical drilldown apps by configuration. APF-based apps enable the user to view and analyze the data of several key performance indicators (KPIs) from different data sources. Users can interactively explore data step by step from different perspectives to analyze and investigate root causes. In each analysis step, you can investigate KPIs/measures and select relevant data to filter the information provided in subsequent steps. By combining different analysis steps and applying filters, you interactively create your own flexible analysis path.

Analysis Path Framework-based app
Analysis Path Framework-based app

APF is integrated into SAP Smart Business as an advanced KPI drilldown option.

Responsiveness

APF-based apps are responsive and ensure a consistent user experience for desktop or tablet devices.

APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on desktop
APF-based app on tablet
APF-based app on tablet

Layout

The page consists of the following:

  • A header area
  • An overview area (the analysis path display), where all analysis steps that have been added can be viewed at a glance
  • A details area (the analysis step display), where charts or tables can be analyzed
  • The footer toolbar

Behavior and Interaction

The header area contains the app title as well as global filters. Selections made in global filters are applied to all analysis steps of an analysis.

Header area with global filters
Header area with global filters

The analysis path display is the UI area where thumbnails of all analysis steps of the current analysis path are displayed. It allows you to work flexibly with your analysis path. You can add, delete, and rearrange analysis steps. To add analysis steps, click the Add Analysis Step button at the bottom of the analysis path. This opens the “analysis step gallery”, where you can choose the analysis step you want to add to your analysis.

You can also capture the analysis findings by saving the analysis path, open saved analysis paths to revisit your findings at a later point in time, and you can print the analysis path. To do so, click the icon next to the analysis path name. This opens the actions menu with the options to Open, Save, and Print analysis paths.

Actions menu
Actions menu

When you choose a thumbnail in the analysis path display, the details of this step are shown in the analysis step display.

For further analysis, you can select and filter relevant data directly in the chart. Furthermore, the chart toolbar provides standard interactions. For example, you can switch to different chart types and a table view. You can also enlarge the chart to full-screen size.

Chart with selected values
Chart with selected values

You can change the order of the analysis steps in an analysis path by clicking the arrows in the footer toolbar to move up or down a step. To navigate to other apps, click the Open In… button.

Footer toolbar
Footer toolbar

Configuration

Creating APF-based apps is simple. The APF Configuration Modeler app allows you to define and edit APF-based apps without programming.