SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) supports live data connections to a specific set of SAP systems, where data is queried in real-time and remains in the source system. SAP Datasphere is a primary and strategic source for live connections with SAC. This integration is a core component of SAP's Business Technology Platform, allowing for real-time analytics on data models built in Datasphere without data replication. The connection leverages the native capabilities of both cloud solutions for optimal performance and security.

A. SAP ERP Central Component: Direct live connections from SAC to SAP ECC are not supported. Connectivity typically requires an intermediary system like SAP BW/HANA or uses an import (acquired) data connection.

B. SAP SuccessFactors: Connections to SAP SuccessFactors for analytical reporting in SAC are primarily based on import (acquired) data, where data is replicated into SAC, not accessed live.

C. SAP Business ByDesign Analytics: Similar to SuccessFactors, connections from SAC to SAP Business ByDesign are supported via import (acquired) data connections, not live connections.

1. SAP Help Portal - Data Connections – Live: This official documentation lists the systems available for live data connections. SAP Datasphere is explicitly included as a supported source.

URL: https://help.sap.com/docs/SAPANALYTICSCLOUD/00f68c2e08b941f081002fd3691d86a7/5b45bc5167ce4a21a3324515b2a3c379.html

Section: "Live Data Connections" table.

2. SAP Help Portal - Import Data Connection to SAP ERP: This document clarifies that connections to SAP ERP (which includes ECC) are import-based.

URL: https://help.sap.com/docs/SAPANALYTICSCLOUD/00f68c2e08b941f081002fd3691d86a7/b33593a359fb4a319a67616811284a7b.html

Section: "Introduction".

3. SAP Help Portal - Import Data Connection to SAP SuccessFactors: This source confirms that connections to SuccessFactors are for importing data.

URL: https://help.sap.com/docs/SAPANALYTICSCLOUD/00f68c2e08b941f081002fd3691d86a7/b641a2907e794161b7a22f8b687558da.html

Section: "Prerequisites".