Essbase
If you are a Power BI user, you may have come across the challenge of connecting to an Essbase data source from inside Power BI. This can be a tricky task, but the good news is that it is possible using Power Query M Language. Power Query M Language is a powerful tool that can help you to transform and analyze data from a variety of sources.
In this article, we will explore the Power Query M Language code that you can use to connect to an Essbase data source from inside Power BI. We will also look at the steps you need to follow to set up the connection.
Understanding Essbase
Essbase is a multidimensional database management system that is commonly used for financial planning and analysis. It is a powerful tool that enables users to perform complex modeling and analysis tasks. Essbase is often used in conjunction with other applications, such as Excel and Power BI.
Connecting to Essbase from Power BI
To connect to an Essbase data source from inside Power BI, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Open Power BI and select “Get Data” from the Home tab.
2. In the “Get Data” window, select “Other” and then “OData Feed”.
3. In the OData Feed dialog box, enter the URL for your Essbase data source.
4. Click “OK” to connect to the data source.
5. Power BI will automatically generate a query that retrieves data from the Essbase data source.
Using Power Query M Language to Connect to Essbase
To use Power Query M Language to connect to an Essbase data source from inside Power BI, you will need to do the following:
1. Open Power BI and select “Get Data” from the Home tab.
2. In the “Get Data” window, select “Blank Query”.
3. In the “Blank Query” window, select “Advanced Editor”.
4. In the Advanced Editor, enter the following code:
let
Source = OData.Feed(“http://your-Essbase-url-goes-here”),
#”YourTableName_goes_here” = Source{[Name=”YourTableName_goes_here”]}[Data]
in
#”YourTableName_goes_here”
5. Replace “http://your-Essbase-url-goes-here” with the URL for your Essbase data source.
6. Replace “YourTableName_goes_here” with the name of the table that you want to retrieve data from.
7. Click “Done” to save the query.
8. Power BI will retrieve data from the Essbase data source and display it in a table.
Conclusion
Connecting to an Essbase data source from inside Power BI can be a challenge, but it is possible using Power Query M Language. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily connect to your Essbase data source and retrieve the data you need for your analysis. Power Query M Language is a powerful tool that can help you to transform and analyze data from a variety of sources, and it is a valuable addition to any Power BI user’s toolkit.
