3478100 - How to get the current user ID in Calculated Columns of a Graphical View in SAP Datasphere

This KBA explains how to get the current user ID in Calculated Columns of a Graphical View in SAP Datasphere. For example, if the end user logs into SAP Datasphere with the "TEST@SAP.COM", then the "Creator" column in the Analytic View will always show "TEST@SAP.COM".

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SAP Datasphere

1. Add a Calculated Columns in the Graphical View.
2. Click + icon and select Calculated Column.
   
3. A value needs to be input in Expression section.
   

Use the one of the expressions below to get the current logon user ID:

• SESSION_CONTEXT('XS_APPLICATIONUSER')
• SESSION_CONTEXT('APPLICATIONUSER')

Note: The expression SESSION_USER will return the Space ID, not the current logon user ID.

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