Model Types and Layouts
Selecting a Model Type
When creating a model, you will need to determine if the model should be a planning or analytic model. These are the two model types that the application has to offer. The two have essential differences to remember when choosing a model type.
| Analytic | Planning | |
|---|---|---|
|
Purpose |
Analyze data and gain insights. |
Create budgets or forecasts. |
|
Data |
Primarily contain historical data. |
Typically have historical as well as future projections. |
|
Input |
Does not allow data input. |
Does allow data input. |
|
Data Source |
Can be created from a live data source. |
Can not be created based on a live data source* |
Live models created based on a live connection to SAP BPC embedded configuration support planning functionalities. Â
Selecting a Model Layout
SAP Analytics Cloud offers two layouts by which you can structure your measure data in a model. These options are Measure Layout (also called “New Model Type”) and Account Layout (also called “Classic Account Model”).
The layout option chosen determines how the model values must be structured in your data.
Measure Layout
The measure layout offers the most flexibility. It allows for multiple measures to be created as individual entities. This layout does not require an account dimension, but one can still be utilized if needed.
Account Layout
In the account layout, there is only one measure in which all model values are stored. An account dimension must be utilized to define different values.
A Closer Look at Models
In this video, our instructor will take a closer look at the different model types available in SAP Analytics Cloud.