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3586021 - Link function not available when creating a calculated measure while editing a model in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Symptom

  • Link Function not available.
  • In SAP Analytics Cloud, the Link function is not available when creating a calculated measure as documented per the user guide: Link Function

Environment

SAP Analytics Cloud 2025.1.6

Reproducing the Issue

  1. In SAP Analytics Cloud, edit a Model.
  2. Select Calculations workspace
  3. Add a new calculated formula
  4. Go to the formula editor and see that Link is not a selectable function as described in the online help.

Cause

  • The link function is not available because link formula on a Public Dimension is not supported.
  • Link formulas can only be used in account models.

Resolution

  • Link formulas are supported between two Models provided the following conditions are met:

    1. Both models must be local Account Models.
      Please note that link formulas are only supported between classic models.
        
    2. The models must share the same date granularity.
        
    3. The models must have consistent currency conversion settings (either both enabled or both disabled).
       
  • Note: Link formulas are not supported on public dimensions.

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Keywords

Calculated Measure, Link, SAC, Modeller , KBA , LOD-ANA-DES , Story Design & Visualizations , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud all versions