The Power of SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics – Story Reporting

As we approach November 15, 2024, SAP SuccessFactors will be phasing out classic reports in favor of Story Reports. This transition might raise questions among clients and customers about the reasons behind the change, the implementation process, and the new capabilities of Story Reporting.  

In this blog, we will delve into all the features of Story Reporting, explain why SAP has made this significant move and show you a sample story report in SAP SuccessFactors. 

By the end of this blog, one can get a better understanding of Story Reports features & SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). 

Why the Shift to Story Reports? 

Integration with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) 

Story Reports integrate SuccessFactors data with SAP Analytics Cloud, a powerful tool for data visualization and analytics. This integration provides a robust platform comparable to popular analytics tools like Microsoft PowerBI and Tableau.  

Features	SAP Analytics Cloud	Microsoft Power BI
Integration with SAP Solutions	Seamless Integration with SAP systems such as SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BusinessObjects solutions, etc.   Besides SAP systems, SAC connects with other data sources such as SQL	Partial Integration
Advanced Analytical Capabilities	Wide range of capabilities	Narrow range of capabilities
Security & Compliance	More robust features with IAS/IPS	Less robust features

Enhanced Reporting Capabilities 

Story Reports allow the consolidation of multiple legacy reports into a single, comprehensive story. This streamline reporting processes and reduces the need for multiple, fragmented reports. 

Unified User Interface 

Enjoy a seamless user experience with a single interface for all reporting needs. This unified approach simplifies the management and access of various report types, including dashboards, lists, and complex reports. 

Key Features of Story Reports 

Standard Story Templates 

Utilize SAP’s standard story templates to quickly create customized reports tailored to your specific needs. 

Easy Integration 

Facilitate holistic data extraction with seamless joins across SuccessFactors modules, ensuring comprehensive analysis and reporting. 

Enhanced Security 

Protect your data with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive information. 

People-Centric Approach 

Prioritize data privacy and protection with a focus on a people-centric approach to data management. 

IMPACTS of Reporting, Insights and Dashboards

• It enables you to perform cross-suite reporting based on live transactional data across the SAP SuccessFactors HXM suite. 

• Higher effectiveness of Recruiting process  

• Promotes Equal Employment Opportunity 

• Advances Inclusion and Diversity 

• Tracks pay for performance 

• Visualize the performance rating distribution 

• Review your learning history, needs, and performance