What is the QlikView Connector? •Remote Function Call connection to SAP • SAP becomes a “standard” data source for QV Development • 5 connectors, SQL based and MDX based (for BW info cubes/queries) •Reads SAP data dictionary • • • • • Reads Cluster, Pool and Transparent tables Including SAP Metadata Extracts tables/views from SAP (standard or custom Z* and Y*) Extracts BW info cubes/BEX queries or ODS/DSO Extracts from SAP queries and ABAP reports •Compatible with R/3 >= 4.6C and BW >= 3.1 • Initial certification December 2006 • Recertified April 2009 Overview of all Qlikview connectors for use with SAP Netweaver ® Any SAP system Report Connector Query Connector QlikView Developer or Server/Publisher SQL Connector OLAP Connector DSO/ODS Connector QVD QVC RFC Functions OpenSQL QVC RFC Functions OpenSQL QVC RFC Functions OpenSQL DB SAP BW / BI OLAP BAPI ODS BAPI BEX Query DSO/ODS Cube Pros and Cons for the different connectors Advantages Disadvantages SQL Connector • • • Very fast, 20K-50K records/sec Robust, no memory limitations Works with any SAP systems that we support • • Requires installation of transports Works only at the table/view level OLAP Connector • • No transports required Presents a nice user interface, allows to pick key figures/characteristics. Extracts from BEX queries • • Works with BW/BI only Has memory limitations (good for small amounts of data) Slower Generates MDX syntax instead of SQL • • • No transports required Generates SQL Presents nice user interface, allows slicing on columns if memory is low • • Works only with BI/BW ODS/DSO structures Super seeded by the SQL connector Query Connector • Works with SAP R/3 queries • Requires installation of transports Report Connector • Extracts data from ABAP reports • Requires the installation of transports Reports need to output to spool • ODS/DSO Connector • • • Business benefits •Rapid Deployment • Deployments are measured in days and weeks—not months. This way, implementation costs are significantly lower than competing solutions. •No Data Warehouse required • QlikView pulls data directly from SAP. Data from SAP BW and other data warehouse can be loaded as well – but it is not required. •SAP and Non-SAP data combined • QlikView combines data from multiple sources, giving customers a complete view of their business. •Easy-To-Use • Patented technology makes QlikView applications easy to learn, for developers and for end-users. Technical benefits No dependencies on other products (e.g. SAPGUI, Bex) Field level security Follows SAP security model Delta load capable Zero administration One connector to multiple SAP servers (DEV, QAS, PRD) Parallel downloads No extra hardware (coexists with QV Development and Server/Publisher) Quick installation and configuration (1/2 hr) QlikStart Templates for SAP • QlikStart for: • SD –Sales and Distribution • AR – Accounts Receivable • AP- Accounts Payable • CO – Controlling • PS – Project Systems • MM – Materials Management • PP – Production Planning • HR – Human Resources • FI – General Ledger • Contains Extraction /layout app and guide • Value to IT • • Pre built linkages 100’s of Business answers Security • Developer’s Level (extraction) • Adhere to SAP security model with roles and authorizations • Additional security provided by SAP Connector • End User Level (user access) • Qlikview native via Section Access • Through Publisher via Loop/Reduce/Distribute • Leverage SAP security Leveraging SAP security to Qlikview SAP Connector Log Monitor QVD Generator Base QVD Files Final QVD Files Dashboards