Types of Licenses in SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) offers various types of licenses to cater to different user needs and functionalities. The main types of licenses include:

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1. Business Intelligence (BI) License:

• This license type provides access to the core BI features in SAC, including data visualization, dashboard creation, and reporting capabilities.
• Users can create, view, and interact with stories and dashboards.
• Ideal for users who need to analyze data and generate insights from it.

2. Planning License:

• Includes all the features available in the BI license.
• Adds functionality for planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Users can create planning models, input data, perform allocations, and use predictive planning features.
• Suitable for users involved in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

3. Predictive License:

• This license includes all BI and planning features.
• Adds advanced predictive analytics capabilities, such as machine learning, predictive scenarios, and automated predictive forecasts.
• Intended for users who need to leverage predictive analytics to uncover trends and patterns in their data.

4. Digital Boardroom License(Add on License):

• A specialized license designed for senior executives and decision-makers.
• Provides a highly interactive and immersive experience for board meetings and executive presentations.
• Integrates various data sources to provide a comprehensive, real-time view of the organization’s performance.

5. Free Trial Licenses:

• SAP often offers free trial licenses for a limited period to allow users to explore the features and capabilities of SAC.
• Promotional licenses may also be available during special campaigns or events.

These license types enable organizations to tailor their SAC deployment based on user roles, needs, and the specific analytics functions they require.