Run Planning Sequences from BPC
To enrich the planning features in a story based on a BPC live data connection model, we now allow you to directly trigger planning sequences created in BPC from a SAP Analytics Cloud story, as well as set variable values.
Context
If the planning sequence variables you defined in BPC are mandatory without default value, make sure you apply the note 2738235 . Otherwise, the variable dialog might not popup correctly in SAP Analytics Cloud.
Also be noticed that the planning function type File Upload from AO is currently not supported.
Procedure
Results
The planning sequence trigger widget is successfully created and displayed in the canvas.
For a planning sequence trigger widget added to a story in optimized story experience, you can also format the trigger to your liking. In its Styling panel, you can choose the colors of the trigger button and icon, upload your own icon, and choose the font, size, style, and color of your trigger text.
You can click the trigger button to trigger the planning sequence. Corresponding data are refreshed automatically after the planning sequence is executed. Roles of executing the planning sequences are defined in the BPC backend via two authorization objects S_RS_PLSE and S_RS_PLSQ.
After creating a planning sequence, you still have the chance to edit its settings. Choose the planning sequence trigger widget and click the (Edit BPC Planning Sequence Trigger) button in the widget’s right-side menu.
You can also use the BPC Planning Sequence Trigger widget to run planning sequences for BPC live data connection models in analytic applications. For details, refer to Work with Planning Applications