Streamlining SAP Data Integration with Qlik DataTransfer: A Step-by-Step Guide

TauseefKhan — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:58:43 GMT

Qlik Cloud does not have the direct plugin integration like the SAP Connector in QlikView, but you can still efficiently access SAP data through alternative methods:

To use Qlik DataTransfer with SAP ODBC Drivers and transfer your on-premises SAP data to Qlik Cloud, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Set up ODBC drivers for SAP on your local system:

You can find detailed instructions on setting up ODBC drivers for SAP on the SAP Help Portal. This includes information on supported remote source databases, the .odbc.ini file, and ODBC driver installation locations.

https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_HANA_PLATFORM/6b94445c94ae495c83a19646e7c3fd56/98cf2f660b214dbaa5c519f86e361c6f.html

Step 2: Install Qlik DataTransfer on a local machine that has access to SAP:

Ensure that your local machine meets the system requirements for Qlik DataTransfer, which include Windows Server 2016 or later, multi-core x64 compatible processors, and at least 8 GB of memory

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/QlikDataTransfer/install-Qlik-DataTransfer.htm

Download the Qlik DataTransfer.exe file from the Qlik website and follow the installation instructions provided in the Qlik Cloud Help .

Step 3: Configure Qlik DataTransfer to connect to SAP using the ODBC connection:

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/QlikDataTransfer/install-Qlik-DataTransfer.htm

After installing the Qlik Connector for SAP NetWeaver, copy the necessary connector folders to the Qlik DataTransfer connectors directory and restart the Qlik DataTransfer service

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/QlikDataTransfer/sap-qlik-datatransfer.htm

For configuring a data source on Linux or Mac, you can use unixODBC https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/hana-clients-odbc.html
If you encounter any issues, the Qlik Community forums can be a helpful resource for troubleshooting

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Connectivity-Data-Prep/DataTransfer-Connection-to-On-Premise-ODBC/td-p/1802558

Step 4: Schedule regular data uploads from SAP to Qlik Cloud or trigger manual syncs as needed:

Qlik DataTransfer allows you to upload data manually or schedule automatic data uploads to Qlik Cloud

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/QlikDataTransfer/qlik-datatransfer.htm

For scheduling uploads, you can refer to the Qlik Community for guidance on setting up scheduled uploads for "Data folders".

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Qlik-Cloud-Data-Integration/Scheduled-upload-of-quot-Data-folders-quot/td-p/2046838

Remember, it's important to ensure that you have the necessary permissions and roles within your Qlik Cloud tenant to perform these operations. If you need further assistance, the Qlik Community forums are a great place to ask questions and get support from other Qlik users and experts.

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