Symptom
When linking dimensions, it is not possible to link the "Account" dimension across multiple models.
Environment
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Reproducing the Issue
- Create two models
- Create a story
- Click the "Link Dimensions" button in the "Data" toolbar
- Notice "Account" is not selectable in any model to link
Cause
The Account dimension not linking is working as designed. In practical terms, the "Account" dimensions are equivalent to the measures in your model. Please read here for more details What are dimensions?
Resolution
Data Blending
You can blend models together in the story to visualize the Account/Measures side-by-side.
SAP Analytics Cloud Feature Highlight – Blending – Scenario 1
See Also
SAC Help Documentation: Blending Data
SAC Help Documentation: Creating Linked Dimensions
SAP Analytics Cloud Feature Highlight – Linked Analysis (Part 1)
2762642 - How to Blend data between Live Models and Import Data Models in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Keywords
KBA , LOD-ANA-DES , Story Design & Visualizations , LOD-ANA-ML , SAC Modelling , How To