SAP SuccessFactors Integration with Power BI: A Step-by-Step Guide to Direct OData Feed

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to integrating SAP SuccessFactors with Power BI through the Direct OData Feed method. The guide addresses key technical challenges such as server-side pagination, performance optimization, and row-level security. The implementation requires technical expertise in RESTful APIs, Power Query (M) skills for pagination logic, and SF Administrator permissions. The approach is cost-effective and lightweight, empowering organizations to build modern, real-time dashboards without investing in expensive middleware or extensive data engineering resources.