2948313 - URL encoding does not work properly when using external links in a hyperlink in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

The following behavior occurs in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC):

• URL encoding does not work properly when using external links in a hyperlink.
• Special characters like '%' are encoded differently. 

SAP Analytics Cloud (Enterprise) 

1. Create SAC Table widget and set hyperlink with External URL.
2. Input any dummy url with URL parameter having a value used in the table widget.
3. The value is URL encoded.
4. Click the link in the table.
5. You can see the "%" is encoded again.

This is a limitation in the product as the encoding is managed by the encodeURI() JavaScript function.

• The encodeURI() escapes all the characters except: A-Z a-z 0-9 ; , / ? : @ & = + $ - _ . ! ~ * ' ( ) #
• More information can be found about the function in the following page: encodeURI().
• Replace the characters as per below table:

• encodeURI function
  2569847 - Where can you find SAC user assistance (help) to use, configure, and operate it more effectively?
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• 2487011 - What information do I need to provide when opening an case for SAP Analytics Cloud?
• Search for SAP Analytics Cloud content using Google or Bing:
• https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fapps.support.sap.com+SAP+Analytics+Cloud
• https://www.bing.com/search?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fapps.support.sap.com+SAP+Analytics+Cloud
• Note: Add relevant text or warning/error messages to the text search field to filter results.
• SAP Analytics Cloud > Learning > Guided Playlists
• SAP Analytics Cloud > Learning > Guided Playlists > Getting Support
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