If you build stories, write analytical scripts, configure planning simulations, or manage models inside SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), you know the daily friction all too well:
- You are deep in the middle of designing a critical dashboard or calculation, and you need to look up a specific Cost Center code, Hierarchy parent node, or Dimension Member ID.
- You have to navigate completely away from your active story canvas or launch an entirely separate browser tab.
- The SAC Modeler takes 30 to 60 seconds to boot up its heavy menus, breaking your concentration and flow.
- You only wanted a quick master data export or a clean CSV extract of fact data, but you were forced to step through a multi-step export wizard.
- Transporting stories between Development, QA, and Production environments often breaks unexpectedly because a single dimension member was missing or had different attributes across tenants.
We built SAC Pilot to eliminate this friction once and for all. It is an independent, 100% client-side browser extension that sits pinned right inside your browser’s native side panel, auto-detects your active SAP Analytics Cloud session, and helps you work faster without ever leaving your canvas.
What is SAC Pilot?
SAC Pilot is an open-community, high-performance browser extension crafted specifically for SAC Story Designers, Planners, BI Consultants, and Enterprise Architects. It operates directly alongside your active SAP Analytics Cloud workspace across Google Chrome (recommended), Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.
Unlike traditional add-ons or middleware that require server installations, database connections, or complicated OAuth setup, SAC Pilot uses a Zero-Configuration, Zero-Trust architecture. It securely senses your existing, authenticated browser session cookie and directly queries the tenant’s REST and OData APIs over HTTPS.
Key Features & Capabilities
SAC Pilot packs over 15+ specialized power tools and utilities into a single, cohesive side-panel interface:
1. Instant Model & Data Provider Browser
Features type-ahead autocomplete search across all Analytical Models, Planning Models, and Data Providers configured within your tenant. You can view technical model IDs, descriptions, and data source metadata instantly, and switch between models in a single click without page reloads.
2. Dimension Member & Hierarchy Tree Explorer
Look up dimension member IDs, descriptions, and custom property attributes in sub-seconds. Explore complex parent-child hierarchy trees with interactive rollup expansion, allowing you to trace drill-down levels and aggregation paths on the fly.
3. High-Throughput Fact Data Exporter
Stream millions of transactional fact records directly from SAC models at blazing speeds (up to 100,000+ records per second) with live throughput progress indicators and time-remaining estimates. Download pristine CSV or JSON extracts ready for Microsoft Excel, Python, or data pipelines.
4. Reverse CSV Fact Data Importer
Upload external CSV datasets directly back into your SAC planning models without opening backend data integration wizards. The tool maps columns, validates schemas, and pushes records directly into the model.
5. Visual Column & Measure Filter Builder
Construct complex OData query filters visually before downloading data. Filter by dimension members, posting periods, version tags, or numerical measure ranges to retrieve only the exact dataset slice you need.
6. Planning Version Manager (Edit, Copy & Publish)
Inspect both Public and Private planning versions at a glance. Review version publication states, ownership, and creation timestamps. Trigger one-click data publishing, create version copies, and manage planning simulations effortlessly.
7. User & Team Inspector (SCIM Governance)
Audit and search tenant users, email directories, assigned roles, and security teams without needing full SAC Administration menu access. Perfect for validating permissions and verifying user provisioning.
8. Currency Exchange Rate Inspector
Instantly inspect Currency Conversion Tables configured on your tenant. Review exchange rate types, source and target currency pairs, and effective date validity ranges without opening Modeler settings.
9. Multi-Tenant Comparator (Dev vs. QA vs. Prod)
Compare dimension structures and member records between two different SAC tenant environments. The diff engine flags synced members, attribute differences, and missing members in the target tenant, helping you catch missing master data before transporting stories.
10. Synthetic Mock Test Data Generator
Automatically generate structured, realistic mock transactional fact data matching your model’s exact dimension schemas. Configure cardinality, random distributions, and date ranges to stage models for testing and demonstration.
11. In-Panel Visualizer & Analytics
Embedded Chart.js analytics right inside the extension panel. Render instant bar charts, measure distribution curves, and member cardinality breakdowns without needing to create disposable story widgets.
12. Smart Bookmarks & Saved Filter Queries
Bookmark your most frequently accessed models, dimensions, and custom filter configurations. Jump straight into your daily operational views with one click.
13. 1-Click Clipboard Utilities
Copy individual member IDs, formatted string arrays, or JSON arrays directly to your system clipboard, formatted specifically for pasting into SAC story calculation scripts, advanced formulas, or SQL queries.
14. Public Dimensions Explorer
Dedicated inspection view for tenant-wide shared Public Dimensions, allowing you to audit global master data independent of individual analytical models.
15. Application Audit Logs Explorer
Inspect model application audit logs and change histories directly within the extension to audit updates and track modifications.
16. Deep Link Story & Modeler Navigator
Generate one-click direct deep links to navigate straight to the exact model or story in the native SAC interface.
Feature Overview Table
| Feature Category | Tool Name | Primary Benefits | Target User |
| Data Export | High-Throughput Fact Exporter | Stream fact data at 100k+ rows/sec to CSV/JSON | BI Analysts & Data Engineers |
| Data Import | Reverse CSV Importer | Push external fact datasets into models | Planners & Data Modelers |
| Master Data | Dimension & Hierarchy Explorer | Instant member search & parent-child tree drill-down | Story Designers & Planners |
| Planning | Version Manager | Review, copy, and publish planning versions in 1 click | Financial Planners |
| Governance | User & Team Inspector | SCIM audit of users, roles, and teams | Administrators & Leads |
| Quality Assurance | Tenant Comparator | Diff dimensions across Dev, QA, and Prod | Release Managers & Architects |
| Testing | Test Data Generator | Generate synthetic mock facts based on model schema | Model Developers & Testers |
| Finance | Currency Table Inspector | Audit conversion rates and currency pairs | Financial Controllers |
| Productivity | Smart Bookmarks & Clipboard | Save frequent queries and copy arrays for scripting | All SAC Users |
| Security | AES-256 GCM Storage Vault | Zero-trust, client-side encryption of all local caches | Security & Compliance Teams |
Zero-Trust Architecture & Enterprise Security
Enterprise data privacy is non-negotiable. SAC Pilot was designed from the ground up to comply with strict enterprise IT security standards:
- 100% Client-Side Operation: The extension operates entirely within your local browser. There are no intermediate proxy servers, cloud relays, or backend databases.
- Direct HTTPS Communication: Every network call is dispatched directly between your browser and your authenticated SAC tenant domain.
- No Telemetry or Tracking: SAC Pilot collects zero personal information, logs no tenant activity, and includes no third-party tracking scripts.
- AES-256 GCM Encrypted Vault: Any data persisted locally (such as bookmarks and cached dimension names) is encrypted using the browser’s native Web Crypto API before being written to storage.
- Session Cookie Inheritance: SAC Pilot never asks for, stores, or handles your password. It relies entirely on your browser’s existing authenticated SAC session cookie.
- Instant Data Purge: A dedicated single-click “Wipe Storage” option in the Settings panel allows you to instantly purge all stored keys, bookmarks, and local data.
How to Install & Get Started
You can install SAC Pilot directly from the official portal:
Official Installation Website: sac-pilot.rohitchouhan.com
Easy 3-Step Installation:
- Go to sac-pilot.rohitchouhan.com in your browser.
- Click the install button for your browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, or Mozilla Firefox).
- Confirm the prompt to add the extension to your browser.
Getting Started in 60 Seconds:
- Log in to your regular SAP Analytics Cloud tenant.
- Open SAC Pilot by clicking the extension icon in your browser toolbar or opening your browser’s native Side Panel.
- The extension automatically detects your active authenticated SAC session — no API keys, logins, or configurations needed.
- Select any tool from the Home screen (such as Data Export/Import, Dimension Explorer, or Version Manager) and start exploring your data right beside your active stories.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does SAC Pilot require an API key, Login Credentials or SAC OAuth client setup?
No. SAC Pilot automatically uses your existing authenticated browser session cookies to interact with SAC’s standard endpoints. No administrator API configuration is required.
Can SAC Pilot see or transmit my company’s data?
Never. SAC Pilot runs 100% inside your client browser. It never connects to any external third-party server. All data stays strictly between your browser and your company’s official SAC tenant.
Does it support both Classic and New Planning Models?
Yes. SAC Pilot supports Analytical Models, Classic Account Models, and the New Model (Measure-based) type.
Is SAC Pilot free to use?
Yes, SAC Pilot is an open-community tool designed to give back to the SAP Analytics Cloud ecosystem.
Legal Disclaimer & Trademark Notice
Please review the following legal disclosures regarding SAC Pilot:
- Not an Official SAP Extension: SAC Pilot is an independent third-party project created by Rohit Chouhan. It is not developed, tested, certified, maintained, supported, or endorsed by SAP SE.
- Trademark Ownership: SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP HANA, SAP BTP, and other SAP products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries worldwide. All other company, product, and service names used are for identification purposes only and belong to their respective owners.
- Independent Companion Tool: This tool is created independently as an open-community utility for SAP Analytics Cloud practitioners to improve productivity.
- No Official Affiliation: Reference to SAP Analytics Cloud does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by SAP SE. The official SAP website is located at https://www.sap.com.
- Warranty & Compliance: This software is provided on an “as-is” basis without warranties of any kind. Users are responsible for adhering to their organization’s internal data governance and security policies when handling corporate tenant data.
Conclusion
SAC Pilot transforms the way professionals interact with SAP Analytics Cloud by removing friction, accelerating daily tasks, and providing deep data visibility right beside your active work. Whether you are validating a single dimension member, streaming a million fact records, or diffing master data across enterprise environments, SAC Pilot is your trusted companion.
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