Symptom
When switching models from Datasphere of same name in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) story, the technical name of the model is automatically modified appending an extra "1" at the end.
Environment
SAP ANALYTICS CLOUD 2025.14.9
Reproducing the Issue
- Login to SAC.
- Create a new story in SAC
- Add a table to the story and in Select Dataset or Model window.
- Select Analytical model.
- Now click on Add New Data button under tools section and select the model name and the click replace
- Then in Select Dataset or Model window and search for analytical model with same name.
Notice: As soon as you select the model, the name of the model changes in next window appending an extra "1" at the end.
Cause
- This is by design behavior of the product.
- SAC requires all model names to be unique. When switching connections, SAC appends a number to the model's name to distinguish it from other instances.
Resolution
This behavior is not considered a bug but a limitation of the current system design.
Users are advised to submit a product enhancement request to prioritize this improvement: 2424376 How do you create an enhancement request and provide feedback for SAP Analytics Cloud?
See Also
- 2569847 - Where can you find SAC user assistance (help) to use, configure, and operate it more effectively?Have a question? Ask it here and let our amazing SAP community help! Or reply and share your knowledge!
- 2487011 - What information do I need to provide when opening an case for SAP Analytics Cloud?
- 2511489 - Troubleshooting performance issues in SAP Analytics Cloud
- Search for SAP Analytics Cloud content using Google or Bing:
https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fuserapps.support.sap.com+SAP+Analytics+Cloud
https://www.bing.com/search?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fuserapps.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 Connection Guide
- Getting Started with SAP Analytics Cloud Expert Community page
- SAP Analytics Cloud Get More Help and SAP Support
- Need More Help? Contact Support or visit the solution finder today!
Keywords
SAP analytics cloud, datasphere model, technical model name, model name duplication, enhancement request , KBA , LOD-ANA-DES , Story Design & Visualizations , Problem
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