SAP Business Data Cloud has an awesome feature for organizing and storing data in a meaningful way. It makes it easier for both end users and the organization to maintain data and perform analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A lack of end-user knowledge about the product can sometimes make it harder for them to understand it. Introducing end-user knowledge upfront can help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Business Data Cloud is a one-stop solution for businesses to not only access their data in the cloud, but also run analytics on it. It also unlocks several AI potentials and integration capabilities through the rest of SAP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’ve only heard good things about this. Business Data Cloud seems to be unlocking a lot of AI potential. That said, being in healthcare, I do worry about compliance and security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the data federation capability of SAP Business Data Cloud, which allows me to pull from S/4HANA without having to move terabytes of data. This feature significantly cuts the development cycle, almost by 40%. Another aspect I enjoy is not having to manually join VBRK and VBRP and debug TCURR tables; I can use the ready-made CDS views for this. Also, I appreciate integrating it with Snowflake, especially liking the zero copy sharing feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI can get laggy sometimes, especially when the models get complex. Also, the initial setup was a bit painful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Business Data Cloud is its ability to provide high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date business data in one place. It makes it easy to enrich, validate, and standardize customer, supplier, and business partner information, which improves decision-making and reduces errors. I also appreciate how it integrates seamlessly with other SAP solutions, allowing data to flow smoothly across systems. The platform’s automated data management and insights help save time and effort, while ensuring compliance and consistency. Overall, it turns messy, fragmented data into a trusted, actionable resource that supports smarter business operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Business Data Cloud include its reliance on internet connectivity and subscription-based access, which can be limiting in certain environments. Initial setup and integration with existing systems can be complex, especially for organizations with diverse data sources. Additionally, while it provides high-quality data, customizing or enriching it for very specific business needs may require extra effort or external tools. The cost can also add up for extensive usage or large datasets. Overall, while powerful, it can feel somewhat rigid and resource-intensive for smaller teams or highly specialized workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ability to use in the cloud and not have to worry about on prem cost/issues. while not user friendly- it does work with little tech issues. No other comments ate this time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the cost. the cost. the cost. cost cost cost cost cost cost cost and PITA contracting with SAP. Wish the contracting process was easier and not so difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the unified data collation that combines both SAP and non-SAP data. I love how SAP Business Data Cloud connects and virtualizes data across cloud apps, data lakes, and Ariba, which makes handling and analyzing data much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As BDC introduces many layers and constructs, for new teams this creates a steep learning curve, thereby slowing down the onboarding. Also, BDC works best when SAP is the core system, which eventually calls for more modeling effort for external data. BDC introduces multiple architectural constructs - spaces, semantic model, data products etc. While each serves a purpose, understanding how they interact requires a mental model that is closer to enterprise SAP architecture than modern cloud data platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Business-ready semantic layer, not just tables. I can model “Order,” “Customer,” and “Inventory” once and reuse those views across pipelines, dashboards, and test harnesses. It keeps test data aligned with how the business actually speaks about the domain.

Federation without heavy copies. Virtual access to SAP and non-SAP sources lets us validate end-to-end flows without shuffling giant CSVs around. That means fewer brittle “data sync” steps before a run.

Built-in path to analytics and AI. Since Analytics Cloud and AI features ride on the same layer, I can wire smoke checks that compare KPIs before/after a deploy and flag anomalies early. Databricks integration that feels native. When we need heavier ML or feature engineering, the Databricks tie-in shortens the hop from curated business data to notebooks/jobs. Good for performance test data generation too.

Clearer governance. Cataloging, lineage, and role-based access help us prove who saw what during testing, useful in audits and post-mortems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Naming churn = confusion. The shift from Datasphere to “Business Data Cloud” tripped up onboarding and documentation for a bit. Licensing and limits aren’t crystal clear. Budget planning gets tricky as features and SKUs evolve. Steep-ish learning curve. The semantic modeling and governance pieces are powerful, but new testers need time to get productive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Everything is more organized because SAP Business Data Cloud makes it simple to consolidate data from various systems. I appreciate how the platform maintains data consistency across departments and updates information rapidly. Additionally, the interface aids in the clear visualization of important metrics, which facilitates comprehension of business operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Because there are so many advanced options, some sections require some time to learn. Loading can be a little slow when dealing with very large datasets. Having more integrated tutorials for novice users would also be beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate the methods or technologies of SAP Business Data Cloud for sharing data with third-party tools. This functionality is, in my opinion, very well implemented, although I must admit that it is extremely expensive. The solution for data harmonization and data unification while maintaining the semantic context of the data from SAP source systems is also very valuable. The ability to share SAP data with third-party systems like Microsoft also works well, which speaks for integration and flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that there is no free tier version of SAP Business Data Cloud, similar to SAP BTP. This makes the entry barriers for customers very high. The pricing model is extremely non-transparent and not really flexible compared to other solutions. It is unclear, and SAP cannot precisely say which or how many capacity units are needed for different types of problems or scenarios. Additionally, it is very tedious to establish a connection to the source systems, and there is no unified source of information; instead, one has to rely on many different places in the SAP ecosystem, which is very cumbersome if problems arise during setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find SAP Business Data Cloud to be very intuitive, which simplifies many of our processes. Its automatic functionalities streamline our data operations, allowing us to efficiently pull in data from our SAP system as well as third-party sources. This capability is crucial as it makes data integration straightforward and enhances the quality of data we receive. I appreciate how the platform gathers extensive information, functioning as a key driver to identify patterns and links in data. This not only suggests improvements but also maximizes the potential of AI and machine learning applications across our systems. Overall, the platform's ability to automatically manage substantial data influx is impressive and adds significant value to our operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that SAP Business Data Cloud doesn't really feel fully cohesive at times. Even though the software is supposed to communicate with other SAP applications, it doesn't integrate very well with them. This lack of integration is an area that needs improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.