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Leveraging Advanced Features in SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning

This course builds on the core planning skills developed in the Performing Manual Planning with SAP Analytics Cloud. This course focuses on advanced planning, including data actions, planning...

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$2,760 USD
Duration 3 days
Course Code SACP34-v045
Available Formats Classroom, Virtual

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  • Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 (3 days)
    Live Virtual | 9:30AM – 5:30PM EDT
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Overview

This course builds on the core planning skills developed in the Performing Manual Planning with SAP Analytics Cloud. This course focuses on advanced planning, including data actions, planning functions, allocations, and currency translations. Additional units will cover the forecasting and data simulation functionality, data access controls, and the calendar process tool.

  • This course is a deep-dive course. Please ensure that you have taken the SACM21, SACS21, and SACP23 courses or have equivalent foundational knowledge of the overview topics covered in those courses.

Skills Gained

This course will prepare you to:

  • Automate the processing of plan data using data actions.
  • Set up planning functions that execute calculations within a model or between models.
  • Set up and perform allocation of plan data.
  • Set up and perform currency translations.
  • Work with forecasting and data simulation functionality (Smart Predict, value driver trees, and compass).
  • Set up data access controls to prevent data changes by either data entry or by planning operations in a story.
  • Track the planning process using the calendar process tool.

Who Can Benefit

  • Application Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Consultant
  • Technology Consultant
  • Data Analyst

Prerequisites

Essential:

  • SACP23 - Performing Manual Planning with SAP Analytics Cloud or prior experience with SAP Analytics Cloud planning.
  • SACM21 - SAP Analytics Cloud Data Modeling or prior experience with SAP Analytics Cloud modeling.
  • Recommended: SACS21 SAP Analytics Cloud Story Design or prior experience with SAP Analytics Cloud story design.

Course Details

Content

  • Using Data Actions to Copy Data Within a Model and Between Models
  • Creating Advanced Formula Data Actions using the Visual Editor and Script Editor
  • Creating and Running Multi Actions
  • Creating Data Actions to Perform Allocations
  • Configuring and Performing Currency Translation
  • Configuring Rolling Forecast Layouts
  • Forecasting with Predictive Analytics
  • Simulating with Value Driver Trees
  • Simulating Data with SAP Analytics Compass
  • Implementing Data Locking to Control Data Access in a Model and Story
  • Using Calendar Processes
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  • Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 (3 days)
    Live Virtual | 9:30AM – 5:30PM EDT
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  • Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026 (3 days)
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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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Reviews

Great company -- easy to sign up and very organized. Loved my teacher and class overall.

Course was thorough and gave a very solid grounding in the tools advertised.

They were very good. They made sure everyone was able to get into the training and got all of the material needed for class.

it was good and very informative. Instructure covered everything in detail.

Very good couse and again we would like to see more videos on removing FRUs