Data Source Overview

A data source is a structured set of dimensions and measures of Analytics and Extended Planning and Analysis that provide data for creating a plan. You can use the data source to extract data from Analytics and convert it into the plan. Data sources also provide metadata that describes the datasets. The metadata transforms the data into a format that can be used in the plan.

The data sources play an important role in the plan creation process. They provide a structured and organized way of accessing and transferring data from external sources into Extended Planning and Analysis. The data sources ensure that the plan data is accurate, consistent, up-to-date, and essential for effective planning and decision-making.