Development of an SAP BTP Application for Integrating Power BI with SAP Products

Background

Large business systems (ERP, CRM, etc.) have their own APIs, meaning application programming interfaces, but they are complex for ordinary business users or even internal centers of excellence to use independently.

This is precisely why Metrica Software develops its own Power BI Connector product. Its value lies in transforming complex enterprise systems into understandable data sources for analytics. Users gain fast and, most importantly, secure access to business system data (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) without needing to understand the specifics of their architecture and integrations.

Project Business Goal: Expand the product portfolio with a solution for SAP system users

Without a dedicated SAP-oriented solution, the company could lose the opportunity to scale its product to the segment of companies that operate with SAP. This represents a significant portion of the global market. According to the latest SAP research published in May 2026, 84% of global commerce flows through companies that already use SAP systems.

Technologies

SAP Business Technology Platform
Microsoft Power BI

Decision

The O-DIGITAL team helped transform the idea into a finished product by providing SAP expertise as a partner in architecture design, MVP development, and consulting.

After analyzing the requirements, we proposed building the solution exclusively on SAP Business Technology Platform (hereinafter SAP BTP).

SAP positions SAP BTP as a platform for building extensions, integrations, and partner solutions for the SAP ecosystem, while certified partner solutions in SAP Store undergo verification for integration, security, and compatibility with the SAP landscape.

This approach enabled not only the implementation of an SAP and Power BI integration MVP but also the establishment of an architectural foundation for future product development and scalability.

Project Challenge

The main challenge was related not so much to development as to preparation for SAP certification. The certification requirements were not sufficiently transparent, making it important to understand the logic of the process and prepare the solution with its future launch in SAP Store in mind.

Thanks to our many years of experience working within the SAP ecosystem, we successfully addressed this challenge.

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Development of the target architecture
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Implementation of the MVP on SAP BTP
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Further development of the product's full functionality
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Preparation for SAP certification
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Launch of the application in SAP Store

Response

We are pleased to recommend O-DIGITAL as a reliable partner in SAP technologies and consulting. What distinguished O-DIGITAL was the combination of deep SAP expertise and a strong product-oriented approach. Instead of treating the engagement as a standalone development project, the team took the time to understand our broader product vision and helped us build a scalable foundation on SAP BTP. This approach enabled us to successfully deliver the MVP while establishing an architecture capable of supporting the product's long-term development roadmap.

Particularly valuable was O-DIGITAL's consulting support throughout the SAP certification process. Their deep understanding of the SAP ecosystem helped us navigate complex requirements and effectively address aspects of the certification process that are not always obvious or clearly defined.

As a result of our collaboration, Metrica Software successfully launched and certified its Power BI Connector for SAP and published the product in SAP Store.

Throughout the project, the O-DIGITAL team consistently demonstrated a high level of technical expertise, responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine commitment to our success. We consider them a valuable partner and confidently recommend O-DIGITAL to companies seeking experienced SAP specialists and a reliable technology partner for implementing SAP BTP-based projects and developing SAP-oriented products.

About the company:

A product IT company specializing in the development of analytical solutions for business systems and serving clients in dozens of countries around the world. The company develops its own products for business intelligence and data management.

Branch:

IT Company