Using the SAP Analytics Cloud Calendar

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to add a task to the SAP Analytics Cloud calendar.

Calendar Tasks

Use the SAP Analytics Cloud calendar to organize your work flows. You can create different types of tasks and assign people to work on them and others to review the work. You can use processes to manage multiple tasks.

Example of creating a composite task in the calendar

The calendar provides following features to view, create, and manage your tasks:

  • Collaborate.
  • Set and track statuses.
  • Assign reviewers.
  • Add reminders.
  • View due dates.

Watch this video to learn how to create a task in the SAP Analytics Cloud calendar.

Scheduled Publications

You can also use the calendar to manage scheduled publications. When you have scheduled a story or application, the scheduling job appears on your calendar. From the calendar you can view, modify, copy, discontinue, or delete a schedule.

Note

Users with the Manage permission on Schedule Publication can alter a schedule you have created.

Use the Calendar to Collaborate With Colleagues

Business Scenario: In a meeting, it was decided to update a story by removing dimensions from the table. A colleague offers to complete the task. You use the SAP Analytics Cloud calendar to collaborate with your colleague.

Task Flow: In these practice exercises, you will:

  • Share a story with full access control.
  • Create a general task in the calendar and define a reviewer.
  • Use the Discussion feature in the calendar task.
  • Complete the task as the assignee.
  • View your calendar task to see that it is completed.

Task 1: Share a Story with Full Control Access

Task 2: Create a General Task in the Calendar

Task 3: Complete the Task as the Assignee