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What is SAP Datasphere?

SAP Datasphere is a powerful data management solution that empowers businesses to connect to all data sources, whether from SAP or third-party systems. The platform supports both cloud and on-premise environments, efficiently processing structured and unstructured data. By ensuring frictionless integration and maximum data usability, SAP Datasphere provides a unified foundation for real-time insights and data-driven decision-making.

What are the benefits of SAP Datasphere?

How does the migration from BW/4HANA to SAP Datasphere work?

The SAP BW Bridge is an interface provided by SAP that facilitates the transition from classic SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW) or SAP BW/4HANA to SAP Datasphere (formerly SAP Data Warehouse Cloud). It acts as a connector between on-premise systems and the cloud, enabling a smooth and structured migration while preserving existing data models and business logic.

Remote

Requires a provisioned SAP Datasphere with SAP BW Bridge.
The Transfer Cockpit facilitates the migration of selected data models to the SAP BW Bridge Tenant and supports remote data transmission.
Supports carve-out scenarios and system consolidations.
Ensures secure transport of data models while enabling remote data transfers.
Reduces risks by maintaining a parallel system during migration.
Minimum Start Release: SAP BW 7.3 to 7.5 on SAP HANA or any DB, and SAP BW/4HANA 2021.

Shell

Requires a provisioned SAP Datasphere with SAP BW Bridge.
The Transfer Cockpit allows the migration of selected data models without transferring the data to the SAP BW Bridge Tenant.
Supports carve-out scenarios and system consolidations.
Accelerates the Greenfield approach by transferring and converting data models and flows.
Minimum Start Release: SAP BW 7.3 to 7.5 on SAP HANA or any DB, and SAP BW/4HANA 2021.

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FAQs about SAP Datasphere

What is the difference between SAP Datasphere and its predecessor, SAP Data Warehouse Cloud?
Does SAP Datasphere have a future?
What is the difference between SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere?
What is the difference between SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere?

What is the difference between SAP Datasphere and its predecessor, SAP Data Warehouse Cloud?

SAP Datasphere is the next generation of SAP Data Warehouse Cloud. It retains all powerful features of its predecessor while introducing new capabilities for data integration, data cataloging, and semantic modeling, enhancing overall data management and accessibility.

Does SAP Datasphere have a future?

As a Business Data Fabric, SAP Datasphere is an innovative solution for addressing data-driven challenges. It offers flexible reporting capabilities and is continuously improved by SAP. With its ability to process both structured and unstructured data, SAP Datasphere is a future-ready platform that ensures data remains accessible, analysable, and valuable for businesses.

What is the difference between SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere?

SAP BW/4HANA is SAP’s modernized, traditional data warehouse, primarily designed for SAP-centric data processing. It is ideal for companies with an established SAP landscape that require complex, structured data models and high-performance analytics.

SAP Datasphere, on the other hand, is a next-generation data management platform that integrates data from various sources, both SAP and non-SAP. It provides a user-friendly interface for data analysis and is ideal for businesses seeking a flexible, open solution for data integration and analytics across hybrid landscapes.

What is the difference between SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere?

SAP Datasphere serves as the data source, while SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) acts as the data consumer—both are tightly integrated. SAP Datasphere is designed for long-term data storage and central data management, providing a unified foundation for analytics. In contrast, SAP Analytics Cloud focuses on interactive dashboards, reporting, and data visualization, allowing end users to gain insights from the data stored in SAP Datasphere.