Is N4V Publisher a native SAP feature?
No. It is an N4V add-on that integrates SAP WebI content into Microsoft Office.
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Does it require SAP Live Office?
No. N4V for Office works independently and is compatible with Office 2019 and later.
Read moreHow does the Excel connection work?
Users connect securely from Excel to SAP BO using their credentials. Data refreshes dynamically based on WebI sources.
Read moreWhat is N4V Publisher?
N4V Publisher allows SAP Web Intelligence reports to be exported and shared as interactive HTML5 dashboards or PDFs, without requiring additional SAP licenses for viewers.
Read moreIs N4V Publisher included in the N4V FOR WEBI suite?
Yes. N4V Publisher is part of the standard N4V FOR WEBI suite.
Read moreWhat is the difference between BO export and N4V export?
Native SAP BO exports produce static PDFs or limited HTML. N4V exports generate interactive, responsive HTML dashboards with filtering, navigation, and a modern UX—far beyond...
Read moreAre HTML exports responsive?
Yes. HTML5 dashboards generated by N4V Publisher are responsive and adapt automatically to screen size (desktop, tablet, smartphone).
Read moreIs filtering still possible in HTML exports?
Yes. HTML exports preserve interactive filtering, selectors, navigation, and synchronized widgets—similar to an interactive WebI report.
Read moreCan exports be scheduled?
Yes. N4V supports scheduled exports based on BO schedules/publications, as well as manual generation on demand.
Read moreCan dashboards be embedded into websites or portals?
Yes. HTML dashboards can be embedded into external websites, portals, or intranets, including SharePoint.
Read moreIs SharePoint integration supported?
Yes. N4V dashboards can be integrated into SharePoint on-premise and SharePoint Online (Office 365). This integration goes beyond native BO embedding.
Read moreCan we restrict data per customer on a public or private website?
Yes. N4V supports the implementation of secure user access, where each customer can only see their own data.
Read moreCan users download HTML or PDF directly from WebI?
Yes. From BI 4.3 SP3+, the N4V Panel allows users to export reports to HTML or PDF directly from WebI to their local machine.
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