Contents
Introduction to SAP Analytics Cloud®
- Overview of SAC®.
- Integration of planning into the SAP architecture.
- Delimitation of data entry screens and planning applications.
Planning data models
- Creation and configuration.
- Dimensions, attributes, hierarchies and key figures.
- Master data and transaction data.
Creation of stories for planning
- Joint creation of optimized stories for planning.
- Version management.
- Standard planning functions.
- Forecast layout.
Planning processes
- Authorization, calendar and planning processes.
- Workflow and release procedure.
- Data locks and currency conversion.
- Value driver trees and distributions.
Areas of application
- Integration with S/4HANA and Datasphere.
- Individual planning applications for investment and driver-based planning.
- SAP content on planning solutions and sample scenarios.
Special topics
- Successful implementations of SAC® planning applications in companies.
- Tips and tricks for efficient use.
- Discussion of real case studies.
Learning environment
Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.
Your benefit
- Targeted planning skills: Learn how to create individual planning applications and implement structured planning processes that enable flexible, data-independent planning.
- Efficient planning management: Use version management, forecast layouts and workflows to make planning efficient and transparent. This reduces manual effort and increases accuracy.
- Seamless integration with SAP: Learn how the SAP Analytics Cloud® for Planning can be optimally connected with S/4HANA and Datasphere to create end-to-end planning applications.
- Data-based decisions: Improve your forecasts directly in SAC® with value driver trees and scenario simulations.
- Practice-oriented implementation: Benefit from best practices for the successful digitalization and optimization of your planning strategy.
Methods
Presentation, case studies, group tasks, professional exchange, answering questions from the participants' practice.
The theoretical explanations are deepened through the independent implementation of various examples directly in the SAP Analytics Cloud®.
For this training you need your own laptop with a Chrome browser and an internet connection.
Recommended for
- controllers and financial experts from medium-sized and large companies.
- People who already have experience with SAP solutions and would like to expand their knowledge of planning applications.
No previous knowledge is required.
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Start dates and details
Monday, 08.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 09.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 20.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 21.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 26.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 27.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.