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3783562 - Improve performance of SAP.GETDATA and SAP.SETDATA formulas using the Optimize Data Retrieval setting in SAC Add-in

Symptom

Performance is slow when many SAP.GETDATA or SAP.SETDATA formulas are used in SAC Add-in.

Environment

SAP Analytics Cloud, add-in for Microsoft Office

Resolution

In Workbook Preferences, set Optimize Data Retrieval to Enable optimized data retrieval.

See Also

Keywords

slowness, slow, bad performance, long time, latency, lag, freeze, recalculation, throughput, bottleneck, scalability, bulk formulas, mass formulas, workbook slowdown, writeback, configuration, tuning, SETDATA, GETDATA, new feature, 2026 QRC 3 , KBA , LOD-ANA-OF-XLA , SAP Analytics Cloud, add-in for Microsoft Office , Product Enhancement

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud, add-in for Microsoft Office 1.0