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2925756 - Cannot link Account dimensions in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Symptom

 When linking dimensions, it is not possible to link the "Account" dimension across multiple models.

Environment

  • SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create two models
  2. Create a story
  3. Click the "Link Dimensions"  button in the "Data" toolbar
  4. 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

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0