How to Integrate SAP Leonardo with Microsoft Power BI

Overview of SAP Leonardo and Microsoft Power BI Integration

• Understand the capabilities of SAP Leonardo, which includes IoT, machine learning, analytics, and blockchain technologies, and how they can enhance data-driven insights when integrated with visualization tools like Power BI.

 

• Comprehend the purpose of Microsoft Power BI in transforming raw data into informative insights through real-time dashboards and reports.

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have an active SAP Leonardo account with necessary data services activated.

 

• Obtain a valid Microsoft Power BI subscription to access application integration features.

 

• Confirm API access and authentication details for both SAP Leonardo and Power BI platforms.

Data Preparation in SAP Leonardo

• Log into your SAP Leonardo account and navigate to the data services or API management section.

 

• Create or select the dataset you want to export for visualization.

 

• Ensure that the SAP Leonardo dataset API is configured to enable external access.

# Sample call to a mock SAP Leonardo data service API
curl -X GET 'https://api.sapleonardo.com/v1/dataService/datasetID' -H 'Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN>'

Setup Microsoft Power BI

• Login to your Power BI workspace.

 

• Select the option to create a new report or dashboard, opening the Power BI Designer tool.

Integrate SAP Leonardo Data

• In Power BI, click on Get Data.

 

• Select the Web option under Other data sources, and input your SAP Leonardo API endpoint with the necessary parameters.

 

• Provide the API key in the authentication method to connect securely.

# Example of API call for Power BI web connection
"https://api.sapleonardo.com/v1/dataService/datasetID?access_token=<YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

Transform and Model Data

• Use Power BI's Query Editor to clean and model the dataset as required, applying necessary transformations like filtering, sorting, and normalization.

 

• Create relationships between datasets if integrating multiple sources.

Create Visuals

• Select from the various visualization types available in Power BI to represent your SAP Leonardo data effectively, such as charts, graphs, or tables.

 

• Drag and drop fields to the visual canvas, customizing as needed for better storytelling and data insights.

Optimize and Publish your Power BI Report

• Review the report for accuracy and visual appeal, ensuring it answers the key business questions.

 

• Publish the report to the Power BI service, enabling access from anywhere and sharing it with other stakeholders.

Maintain and Update Integration

• Periodically check for updates in SAP Leonardo datasets, adjusting the API connection and transformations in Power BI as needed.

 

• Leverage Power BI's automatic refresh feature to keep data current.

# Sample data refresh setting in Power BI (as a script or configuration)
{
     "refreshTime": "Every 8 Hours",
     "datasetID": "<Power_BI_Dataset_ID>",
     "authentication": {
         "type": "OAuth2",
         "resource": "<SAP_Leonardo_Service>",
         "clientId": "<App_Registration_Client_Id>",
         "clientSecret": "<App_Registration_Client_Secret>"
     }
}