Connect to SAP Business Warehouse (BW)

The directions below are applicable to 64-bit Windows 7 and 10 operating systems.

Install the SAP Software

1. Download the SAP GUI client, available on the UK Software Downloads website.
2. Once downloaded, open run the UKSAPGUI_74.exe file, and follow the instructions.
3. Restart your computer.

Connect to SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW) with Tableau Desktop

1. Open Tableau Desktop, and, on the start page, under Connect, click SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Click Sign In.

Set Up the Data Source

On the Data Source tab, do the following:

1. From the Schema drop-down list, click the search icon or enter the schema name in the text box and click the search icon, and then select the schema which contains the table(s) you would like to use.
2. In the Table text box, click the search icon or enter the table name and click the search icon, and then select the table which contains the data you would like to use.
3. Drag the table to the canvas, and then click the sheet tab to start your analysis.