Models
ModelsModels are set up during the installation, and each installed model appears with its short name as a subsection in the menu. Some settings must be made available through the Global settings first before you can customize them for a specific model. Take for example the Packages: these need to be uploaded in the Global settings section first, before they can be activated in the model.The mo...
Managing Specific Models
Managing Specific ModelsIt is possible to have different settings for each available model. The available models are listed as a subsection of the Models section in the menu. Click on a model name to expand the model-specific settings that you can change.It is possible to change some settings for all models simultaneously, but there are also settings that are model-specific, for example, the av...
Communications
CommunicationsCompany InformationUnder the company information, you can enter company details.E-mail SettingsIn the e-mail settings, you can set up one or more e-mail address(es) to receive Angles for SAP service messages. Make sure to use commas between addresses. Select the checkbox if you wish to attach the log files to the email.
Connection Settings overview
Connection Settings OverviewThe Connection Settings overview shows:The status of the Connection SettingsDate and timestamp of the statusThe version number of the Connection Settings. This should be the same as the version number in the upper right corner of the screenThe size of the data downloaded from the SAP serverThe number of errors and warnings that have occurred since the start of the M...
SAP connection settings
SAP Connection SettingsYou can change the SAP connection settings in the IT Management Console. Navigate to Models > [Model name] > Connection Settings and expand SAP connection settings to view and edit the available settings.The following SAP connection settings can be edited:SAP connection settingsHostname*The hostname (FQDN) or IP address of the SAP system (application server or message ser...
Connection Settings General Settings tools
General Settings for Connection settings and ToolsThe Connection Settings are part of the ETL Server, and it takes care of the extraction, loading, and transforming of SAP data into Angles for SAP.You can change the settings for Connection Settings and other tools in the IT Management Console. Navigate to Models > [Model name] > Connection Settings and expand General settings for Connection Se...
Refresh cycle
Refresh CycleThe data in Angles for SAP is based on SAP data. This data is downloaded from SAP and loaded into the Angles for SAP system. There is no direct online link with SAP. The data needs to be updated regularly in order to keep it up to date. This updating process is called the refresh cycle.Which SAP metadata will be downloaded is determined by the activated modules. See the Modeling Wo...
External Scheduling Tool
External Scheduling ToolRefresh Cycle tasks and Automation Tasks can be scheduled using external scheduling tools. You can do so by creating the task and selecting type External. After saving the task, the action menu will allow you to copy a command line to your clipboard. This command line includes a security token, which optionally can be modified so that it can be used in the scheduling too...
Angle warnings
Angle WarningsTo inspect Angle warnings, open the IT Management Console and navigate to Models > [Model name] > Angle warnings.Here you can view and resolve Angle, Template, and Dashboard errors and warnings.Mismatches in the definition of an Angle, Display or Dashboard and the Model configuration can occur as a result of upgrades, configuration changes, technical errors, or copying Angles defi...
Content parameters for an EA4IT model (real-time model)
Content Parameters for an EA4IT modelNavigate to Models > [Model name] > Content Parameters.Here you can configure various content parameters for the EA4IT model (real-time model).General SettingsSettingDescriptionLog levelThe log level determines the activities that are logged to file. The default level is Info. The following levels are available:Off: No activities are logged.Error: Logs criti...
Labels in a Model
Labels in a ModelAngles for SAP can contain hundreds of Angles and Dashboards. Labeling these into categories can make it easier to find what you are looking for. Label categories are created in the IT Management Console, under Global settings > Label categories. See Work with Label categories for more information.You can add labels in the IT Management Console. Go to Models [Model name] Label...
Languages per model
Languages per ModelYou can enable or disable languages for every available model. Every model has its own language settings.Open the IT Management Console and navigate to Models > [Model name] > Languages to change the settings for the [Model name] model.As English is the default language, you cannot disable it. You can enable or disable every other available language. Click Save to confirm you...
Packages per model
Packages per ModelYou can find an overview of the activated packages for each model in the IT Management Console. Go to Models > [Model name] > Packages to inspect the packages and their history.The top of the screen shows an overview of all available packages. The bottom of the screen shows the Packages history.What you need to know about packages:The Business Process is always includ...
Suggested fields for an Object
Suggested Fields for an ObjectThere are thousands of fields available for use in Angles. Suggested fields allows you to make a preselection of the most relevant fields for various objects in order to help Angles for SAP users choose. The suggested fields you set here will be visible for users to select or deselect from their Angles and Displays.You can manage the suggested fields for objects in...